Cambodia: 7-Day Cycling Tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

  • 0
ID: GYG621812-1038212
Category:
Country: Cambodia

Duration: 7 days


Description

Embark on a 7-day cycling adventure from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Cycle through the jungle of a lost civilization, visit ancient temples, and take a boat ride through the mangrove forest.
Day 1: Phnom Penh
On arrival, check in and visit Wat Phnom and the National Museum. Embark on a captivating half-day tour of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Explore the enchanting sights, starting with the iconic Wat Phnom. Discover the treasures of this religious structure.

Day 2: Phnom Penh – Kompong Cham (60 km)
After breakfast, cycle to cross the ferry to Silk Island and learn about silk production from a local family. Bike 45 km along the Mekong River and have lunch at Bateay restaurant, enjoying delicious Khmer food. Finish the day with a 15 km cycle at Kos Ben to experience a breathtaking sunset. Check-in to the hotel, then have dinner after refreshing.

Day 3: Kompong Cham – Kompong Thom
Ride 60 km through beautiful villages and visit Phnom Han Chey Pagoda. Continue the journey through urban areas and rubber plantations to Bos Knouy. Transfer for lunch and check-in at the hotel.

Day 4: Kompong Thom – Prasat Sambor temples and around (65 km)
After breakfast, start the ride from the hotel through dirt roads into urban villages surrounded by rice fields and plantations. Along the journey, pass through small rural villages every 15 km wil stops for water, fresh seasonal local fruits. Today's tour focuses on exploring the Steung Seng River area to witness the life of Cambodian rice-growing farmers. After a 55 km ride, arrive at the first ancient city of Isanvarman. Have lunch and then explore Prasat Sambor temples by bike. The second leg involves a 10 km ride on dirt country roads before transferring back to the hotel in Kompong Thom.

Day 5: Kompong Thom – Beng Mealea (70km)
After breakfast at 7 am, transfer 90 km to the ancient town of Kompong Kdie in Siem Reap province, where the bike ride begins. Visit the ancient bridge built by Jayaverman VII. The bike ride starts at Kompong Kdie Market and follows a tree-shaded red soil road with beautiful villages along the way. Enjoy interactions with local children running alongside, waving hello and goodbye. Visit the abandoned ruin temples of Beng Mealea, built by Suryaverman II been abandoned. it has become a tourist attractions. Have lunch at a local restaurant, Finish at 3pm and transfer to the hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 6: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat (35 km)
After breakfast, start the ride from the hotel along the Steung Siem Reap River, passing through urban villages into the spring forest of Angkor Wat Archeology Park on the single tracks and villages surrounding each temple. Visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Nie, and Ta Phrom. Finish around 4 pm and transfer back to the hotel. Enjoy dinner at a Traditional Apasara dance performance.

Day 7: Siem Reap – Mechrey, Tonle Sab River
After breakfast at the hotel, our crew will pick you up at 7 am for a sightseeing tour of the countryside. Visit the charming and friendly Khmer people working in the rice paddies, take a boat ride through the mangrove forest. Return to Siem Reap around 12 pm. Drop off at the airport upon your request and bid you farewell.

Highlights

  • Discover the treasures of the religious structure of Wat Phnom on a guided tour
  • Explore the enchanting sights of Phnom Penh on a captivating half-day tour
  • Learn about silk production from a local family on a visit to Silk Island
  • Cycle through the jungle of a lost civilization with single tracks and villages
  • Visit the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Nie, Preah Khan, and Ta Phrom

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.