Angkor Cycling Adventure

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1 Arrive in Siem Reap & Welcome Dinner

   Upon arrival, please look out for the Tour Operator's welcome sign at the arrivals gate. You will be transferred to your hotel, where you can take your time and relax by the pool or venture out for your first exploration of this ancient city.
   
   In the early evening, your guide will find you in the hotel reception area for a quick briefing. Then it’s time to try some local delicacies at HAVEN Cambodia Restaurant – a social enterprise providing vocational training and education to young Cambodians from poorer backgrounds.
   

   • Central Corner d'Angkor
   • Dinner
2. Day 2Cycle to the Angkor Temples

   After breakfast at the hotel, you start biking for the morning temple exploration at the most illustrious temple with the smallest crowds. First, you will visit Ta Prohm, which is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes the so-called Tomb Raider Temple, as it was used during the filming of the movie, one of the most picturesque and memorable temples in the Angkor complex.
   
   You will then head out to the ancient city of Angkor Thom and enter the city through the ancient Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with elephants and four giant faces. From here, continue to Bayon Temple, located in the center of the city and famed as the enigmatic faces representing the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate bas-reliefs.
   
   You will take a break at lunch and stop at the local restaurant to enjoy tasteful Cambodian dishes.
   
   Lastly, you will bike to the gem of the Angkor complex, Angkor Wat. Following your tour leader, you will be mesmerized by the rich history and symbolism of this unique ancient temple. Afterward, you will return to your hotel.
   

   • 18.6 miles
   • Central Corner d'Angkor
   • Breakfast and Lunch

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     Angkor Wat

     The magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-visit attraction in Cambodia

3. Day 3Cycle to Banteay Samre, Banteay Srei & Kbal Spean

   Today, your bike tour takes you on unpaved roads through rural villages. You'll continue on a flat road for about 7 km (4.3mi) to the temple of Banteay Samre. From there it goes back on unpaved roads through attractive villages, along with rice fields, and to the temple of Banteay Srei, which is located outside the actual temple city and is made of pink sandstone.
   
   The roads are peaceful, narrow, and very pretty all the way to Bantey Srei. There are plenty of beautiful and real country views to see along the way as you cycle past the local markets, schools, villages, and Buddhist temples. Taking a water break under the shade of the tree before you reach Bantey Srei, which is known as the Citadel of Women, this red sandstone temple is one of Angkor’s most significant structures as its walls are decorated with elaborate carvings, which have been preserved remarkably well.
   
   Enjoy your lunch at the foot of the mountain before taking a short transfer to Kbal Span. Then trek uphill along the jungle trail for 3 km (1,8mi) to the waterfall and the River of Thousand Lingas. You can see the carvings on the riverbed and waterfall and return to Siem Reap by transfer.
   

   • 37.3 miles
   • Central Corner d'Angkor
   • Breakfast and Lunch
4. Day 4Pedal the Floating Village & Sunset Cruise

   Today, you'll explore the great landscape of the Tonle Sap lake by bike and boat. This is a unique experience offering a great outdoor adventure in Siem Reap’s countryside by exploring a floating village and enjoying a sunset cruise along the river.
   
   This tour will take you to the charming backroads in order to explore the local ways of life in Siem Reap. You will be greeted by friendly locals and get a deeper understanding of their lives and traditions. The journey will end at the Tonle Sap lake, where you will experience the livelihoods of Cambodian people living in the floating villages, offering you the opportunity to see how families adapt their lives to living on the water.
   
   At the end of the day, watch the sunset on the lake with some snacks and cold beverages. You will return back to the city by private vehicle in the late evening.
   

   • 24.9 miles
   • Central Corner d'Angkor
   • Breakfast and Lunch

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     Floating village

     See a different way of life as you flow through the villages

5. Day 5Half-day cycling to West Baray – Departure

   This morning, take a cycling trip from Siem Reap to the northwest of the city. Cycling on the single dirt lane allows you to take in the sights and sounds of local life. You’ll ride through the Cambodian countryside to explore a secluded Buddhist temple and the West Baray reservoir (West Baray is a large reservoir located to the west of Angkor Thom. It is 7.8km (4.8mi) long and 2.1km (1.3mi) wide, and it is the largest baray built during the ancient Angkor era. It’s also one of the largest man-made reservoirs. Then visit village artisans and learn how they ply their trade, whether they’re weaving baskets, distilling rice wine, or making Khmer noodles. There are many stands on the way where you can get drinks, fruit, and snacks.
   
   The group will then return to Siem Reap town. After having lunch, the driver will take you to the airport. Please arrange your departure flights any time from 15:00 onwards in order to fit in with the itinerary departure.
   

   • 15.5 miles
   • Breakfast and Lunch