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Cambodia discovery

11 - 16 days / Bike Touring / Tough/Pro /

Cycling in Cambodia is all about the experience.

NEW! This tour is also available with an electric bike (E-Bike).
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From visiting the ancient temples of Angkor, swimming in the blue ocean and lazing on a sandy white beach, to shopping fascinating markets and discovering the amazing way of life of the Khmer inhabitants, far away from the main cities, with the bike we can help you to see it all. An experienced cycling guide and an escort vehicle will be on your side to make you discover some remote places, far away from the tourist rush.

Highlights

  • National museum and Silver pagoda in Phnom Penh
  • Kampong Trach, a pagoda carved out of stone
  • Relaxation at the beach in Sihanoukville
  • Boat trip along floating villages
  • Temples of Angkor
  • Old colonial French town



Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arrive in Phnom Penh. Transfer to the Hotel.

Day 2 :
Visit to the National Museum and the Silver Pagoda. Sightseeing tour with cycle rickshaw of the markets and quays. Boat trip on the Mekong for sunset. Return to Hotel. (B)

Day 3 :
Breakfast. Depart for the province of Takeo, known by it’s rice fields and sugar palm trees, to discover a temple of the XII century. We continue to Kampot province with a visit to a very old site, called Kampong Trach. This pagoda has been carved in the mountain. Lunch. We cycle across the rice fields to Kep, an old French colonial town, located on the west coast. Spend the night in Kep. (B,L) – Distance 164 km

Day 4 :
Transfer and bike to Sihanoukville. We bike around the hills overlooking the town with a visit to a pagoda. We spend the rest of the day at the beach on the beautiful white sand. Spend the night in Sihanoukville. (B) – Distance 130 km

Day 5 :
Spend the morning at the beach. Lunch. In the afternoon, transfer by public bus to Phnom Penh. Spend the night in Phnom Penh. (B,L) – Distance 230 km

Day 6 :
Transfer by public bus across the provinces of Kampong Chhnang and Pursat to reach Battambang. Lunch. After lunch, we bike up country and visit Phnom Banon, temple
of the XI century situated on a hill to view the beautiful scenery. We carry on to Phnom Sampeaou, mountain of the Sampan, to visit a pagoda at its summit as well as the caves. Spend the night in Battambang. (B,L)- Distance 291 km

Day 7 :
Visit of the Vat Ek temple of the XI century and traditional Khmer villages along the river. Lunch. In the afternoon, sightseeing on the small Bamboo train along the rice fields and visit a village specialised in rice production. Spend the night in Battambang. (B,L)- 30 km

Day 8 :
Boat trip down the Sangker river across a varied landscape with typical stilt houses until the lake. From the port of Siem Reap, cycling along the river through villages, we reach Siem Reap. Spend the night in a Hotel. (B) – 20 km

Day 9 :
After breakfast departure to Kampong Kleang. Partly transfer by vehicle then ride bicycle on the dike to reach the village. Discover the village and boat trip to the Tonle Sap. Lunch at the local Restaurant. In the afternoon, partly transfer back to Siem Reap and ride bicycle (HD2).
Hotel in Siem Reap. (B,L,-)

Day 10 :
First discovery (small and big circuit) of the main temples of Angkor Wat with the bikes across the forest, avoiding as much as possible the main road. Lunch en route. Sunset at Pre Rup. Spend the night in Siem Reap. (B,L) – 39 km

Day 11 :
Breakfast. Visit, by foot and bike, to other more isolated temples of Angkor Wat. Cross cycling in the forest of Angkor Wat and on the wall of the old Angkor Thom city. Lunch en route. Spend the night in Hotel in Siem Reap. (B,L) – 20 km

Day 12 :
Cycle/Transfer to Banteay Srei. Visit to the temple which is one of the most beautiful artefacts of the Xth century. Visit Kbal Spean, river of the Thousand lingas (phallique reproduction of Shiva). Walk in the jungle (1hr 30min) to discover the sculptured river.
Swim under the waterfall and eat picnic lunch. Hotel in Siem Reap (B,L) – 79 km

Day 13 :
Transfer by public bus back to Phnom Penh. Hotel in Phnom Penh. (B)

Day 14 :
Breakfast. Transfer to the International Airport of Phnom Penh and fly back to home country. (B).

END OF SERVICE

Cycling distances can be adapted by the client, as an escort vehicle follows all the way.

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What’s Included

  • Mountain bike with equipment
  • English speaking Cycling Guide/Mechanic
  • Hotel in twin/double bed
  • Meals: According to program (B,L,D)
  • Escort vehicle
  • Boat according to program
  • Water during riding
  • What’s Not Included

  • International flight
  • Temples/Sites entrance fees
  • Official Guide for the temple visit
  • Drink
  • Tips
  • Individual insurance cover