12 Days Cambodia Cycling Tour from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh
Tour Overview
Cambodia Cycling Holiday cycling along the back road and small path in the jungle to visit all the main temples of Angkor. you cycle through the countryside with nice...
Code of Tour: TAD0000028143
Length of Travel: 12 Day
Destinations of Tour:
Departure City: Siem Reap
Price of Tour: Request
Type of Tour: Private
Features of Tour: Cycling
Cambodia Cycling Holiday cycling along the back road and small path in the jungle to visit all the main temples of Angkor. you cycle through the countryside with nice scenery of rice paddies and Khmer Traditional Houses, first stop is to visit Banteay Samre and continue to Kbal Spean Mountain. It is a new route which is designed very special for any cyclers who wish to cycle throughout the un-touched villages near Angkor Wat to learn the real culture of Cambodian People living peacefully and the beautiful scenery of the countryside. This tour is calling it Pedals and Paddles. You will cycle on the back road of Angkor Thom City toward West Baray. Visit the daily activities of local handicrafts and works. Continue cycling further in the rural village to reach Tonle Sap Lake where you will embark on the local boat to cruise to a floating village and enjoy the home-hosted lunch on the lake.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Siem Reap-Angkor Complex (Cycling: 25km)
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meet and transfer to the hotel with our cycling guide for check-in (Early check-in is NOT included and subject to the hotel’s availability). Start cycling to West Baray which is the man-made lake from the 11th century and continue to visit local villages. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue to ride to visit Angkor Thom City, Bayon and Angkor Wat temples. Return to Siem Reap
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 2: Grand Circuit Temples (Cycling: 45km)
Breakfast at the hotel, start cycling to the main road heading to South Gate of Angkor Thom, and then take the off-road cycling through the jungle on the wall of the ancient city. Continue to Ta Nei, Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei temples. Lunch is at the local restaurant. After lunch, continue riding to visit East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, and Preah Khan temple. Return to Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 3: Banteay Srei & Lingas (Cycling: 90km)
Breakfast at the hotel, cycle through the countryside with nice scenery of rice paddies and Khmer Traditional Houses, first stop to visit Banteay Samre and continue to Kbal Spean Mountain where you will have lunch at a local restaurant and then you will take 45-minute hiking up to the top of the hill to visit the 1000 lingas and some other ancient caving on the riverbed. Return to Siem Reap and visit the Banteay Srei temple on the way.,Meals included: Lunch, Accommodation: Overnight in Siem Reap (own arrangement).
Day4: Siem Reap-Kampong Chhnang (Cycling: no cycling)
Early morning, drive to Kampong Chhnang. Upon arrival, check in to your selected hotel and visit the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Kampong Chhnang
Day 5: Kampong Chhnang-Phnom Penh (Cycling: 90km)
Breakfast is at the hotel. Start cycling around the village to pottery villages, and palm village, and visit Udong, the former capital of Cambodia in 18 century. There remain some of the previous king stupas standing high on the hill. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the food of the hill. And continue to ride to Phnom Penh
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 6: Phnom Penh (Cycling: 35km)
Explore this bustling city’s major sights by bike, including Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 7: Phnom Penh – Takeo (Cycling: 60km)
Cycle to Tonle Bati for a picnic lunch before heading to Phnom Chiso. The summit can be reached via a 180-step climb and offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Later we arrive at Takeo for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Takeo
Day 8: Takeo – Kampot (Cycling: 52km)
Drive to the gate of Kabas then cycle to the charming Khmer town of Angkor Borei. You then ride to Phnom Da where you relax and enjoy lunch on the hilltop before continuing to Kampot.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Kampot
Day 9: Kampot – Kep (Cycling: 35km)
Leave Kampot and head for the Phnom Sia limestone caves before arriving at the seaside town of Kep. Here you take a boat trip to the beautiful Rabbit Island for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing. Return to Kampot for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Kampot
Day 10: Kep – Bokor – Sihanoukville (Cycling: 53km cycling)
Drive through the fertile Bokor National Park with its abandoned hill station, stopping for lunch at Po Pok Vil Waterfalls for some respite. Start cycling on the quiet road from Bokor to Veal Rihn, the junction of National Road No.4. From here, it is getting busier, be cautious about the traffic. In the afternoon you arrive at the quiet beach resort town of Sihanoukville.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Sihanoukville
Day 11: Sihanoukville – Ream (Cycling: 56km)
Today you cycle to the Ream Maritime National Park with mangrove forests, offshore coral reefs, and fishing villages. Explore the jungles and mangrove swamps by boat, a fishing village, and a small tropical island. Later we boat back to port and cycle to Sihanoukville.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Sihanoukville
Day 12: Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh Departure
Breakfast is at the hotel. Enjoy the swimming and walking on the calm beach before transferring to Phnom Penh for the departure flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
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