ANGKOR BY BIKE 5DAYS/4NIGHTS

The Temples, The Countryside and The Tonle Sap Lake

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 - Siem Reap Arrival (Ancient Capital)

You can arrive anytime at the hotel during the morning before the group meeting at Noon, followed by a welcome lunch. Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor and we will have five days to enjoy the town and its surroundings. In the afternoon we will begin to explore the complex of Angkor Wat, the world wonder. We will go to the temples by tuk-tuk, our famous local transport. The wall of Angkor Wat surrounding by the enclosure measures 1,000 by 800 meters and the moat. This amazing temple homes the longest continuous bas relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls. End of today, we will ride elephants to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng, climb the imposing remains and meet the crowd for a truly memorable sunset.

Overnight in Siem Reap at Stung Siem Reap Hotel or similar

Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 2 - Angkor Complex (full day) ~ 30 km cycling

After breakfast, we will ride our bicycles to the temples complex where we'll first stop at jungle temple of Ta Prohm. It has been largely consumed by the jungle and as you will climb through the dilapidated stone structures you will see many giant trees growing out of the top of the temple itself. At every turn you will expect to see Indiana Jones or Lara Croft step out from behind a fallen pillar. Ta Phrom looks as many of the monuments did when European explorers first laid eyes on them. Afterwards, we will continue to bike through the Victory gate to reach the royal city of Angkor Thom. Our visit will begin with the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. We will continue to the Bayon, a pyramid temple decorated by about 200 gigantic carved heads. Then, we will have lunch in one of the local restaurant around the temple and in the afternoon, we will continue to bike along the “grand circuit” to see more temples of the Angkor Era, such as Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup and, if we still have time, Banteay Kdei .

Overnight in Siem Reap at Stung Siem Reap Hotel or similar

Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 3 - Banteay Srey ~ 75 km cycling

After breakfast, we will cycle to Angkor 35km through the countryside to Banteay Srei temple – the Citadel of women, decorated with superbly intricate reliefs of male and female divinities. On the way we will cycle through the picturesque countryside and will pass over some small villages. We will have lunch near the temple, in a local restaurant. On the way back, we will stop at the Cambodian Landmine museum and Rehabilitation Centre which promotes mine awareness and education to people. Then we will cycle back to the hotel and you will have time to relax by the swimming pool and rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Siem Reap at Stung Siem Reap Hotel or similar

Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 4 - Countryside ~ 40 km cycling

In the morning, we will follow some small bucolic roads west of Siem Reap, toward Puok village. We will cycle through the countryside and cross villages before we reach the Sangkheum Center for Children, an NGO which provides a home for orphaned, abused or neglected children, as well as general education and selected vocational training. We will visit the center to learn more about their work and see the children in training in the workshops. Afterwards we will go to the Western Baray, an ancient reservoir. This artificial lake is now a recreational place for the locals who flock here on the weekend. We will have lunch in this lovely place and spend a part of the afternoon by swimming and tubing or with a boat trip to the island to visit the ruins of the western Mebon. On the way back, we will stop at the small village of Banteay Chreu to visit the popular Buddhist temple Svay Romeat from where we can have a whole view of the surrounding countryside. Then cycle back to town.

Overnight in Siem Reap at Stung Siem Reap Hotel or similar

Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 5 - Tonle Sap lake ~ 30 km cycling  

After breakfast, we will cycle along the Siem Reap River to a rural village where we will enjoy a short oxcart journey. Then, we will cycle to the Tonle Sap, the biggest lake in Southeast Asia. We will take a boat ride, passing through the floating villages. During the boat trip we will stop to visit a bird garden and a fishing farm. On the way back we will stop at the Krou Sa Richreay orphanage, which means "Happy Family", to bring them some basic needs and then we will return to the hotel for check-out. Free afternoon to explore Siem Reap on your own before transfer to the airport or bus station.

Tour price & In clusions

The booking has to be paid at least 42 days before tour starts.

The single supplement is the price of one supplementary room for 13 nights (2 single rooms instead of one double/twin room). There is no single room available in homestay. Note that for every odd-number pax, one of the rooms is already a single room.

Price of Tour Includes:

Accommodation on twin sharing basis and meals as stated in the itinerary

Entrance fees and sightseeing tours by tuktuk and private aircon vehicles

An experienced English-speaking local leader

The services of local guides at some sites

Shadow puppets show & Traditional dancing show in Siem Reap

3-days Angkor pass

Boat trip onto the Tonle Sap

Use of mountain bikes for cycle

Support vehicle for long trips

Arrival & departure transfers

NOT Included in Tour Price:

Personal travel insurance (compulsory!)

Helmet for cycling (recommended)

International flight , airport taxes & excess baggage charges

Visa & visa fees, passport & vaccination charges

Departure tax

All optional tours & activities during free time

Personal expenditure, such as souvenir, laundry, postage, phone calls, etc……

Drinks & tips

Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary