BIKING 12days/11nights ANGKOR WAT in SIEM REAP to PNOMPENH
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Siem Reap, Angkor Complex 25km cycling (L, D)
In the morning, we’ll depart from the hotel as a group. We’ll take the main road and cycle to the Angkor Wat complex, where you will first see the Kravan Wat and the Banteay Kdei. Then, we’ll enjoy lunch at the foot of the famous Ta Phrom, which is embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and overgrown vegetation.
Day 2: Grand Circuit Temples 40km cycling (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, the day will begin with a visit to Pre Rup, which was built before Angkor period and is believed to have served as the cremation temple. Afterward, we’ll continue to cycle to East Mebon and Ta Som, Neak Pea.
Day 3: Banteay Srei & Lingas 90km cycling (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take the main road and cycle west for about 2km. We’ll then take a rural road to see the rice fields, villages, and pagodas of the countryside.
Day 4: Siem Reap to Kampong Chhnang 18km cycling
We’ll have an early morning transfer to board the speedboat on Tonle Sap to Kampong Chhnang. There, we’ll visit the floating village and cycle through town.
Day 5: Kampong Chhnang to Phnom Penh 90km cycling (B, L, D)
First, we’ll enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, Vietnam Bike Tours’ll cycle to visit Udong, the former capital of Cambodia in the 18th century. There, king stupa ruins tower over the land, on top of the hills. We’ll stop and enjoy the view with a picnic lunch.
Day 6: Phnom Penh 35km cycling (B, L, D)
We’ll explore this bustling city’s major sights by bike. Destinations include Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum.
Day 7: Phnom Penh to Takeo 60km cycling (B, L, D)
We’ll 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’ll arrive at Takeo for the night.
Day 8: Takeo to Kampot 52km cycling (B, L, D)
We’ll drive from Takeo to the gate of Kabas, and then cycle to the charming Khmer town of Angkor Borei. From there, we’ll ride to Phnom Da where we’ll relax and enjoy lunch on the hilltop before continuing to Kampot.
Day 9: Kampot to Kep 35km cycling (B, L, D)
In the morning, we’ll leave Kampot and head for the limestone caves of Phnom Sia. We’ll continue to cycle until we reach the seaside town of Kep, where we’ll take a boat trip to the beautiful Rabbit Island for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing. We’ll then return to Kampot for the night.
Day 10: Kep to Bokor to Sihanoukville 53km cycling (B, L, D)
We’ll drive through the fertile Bokor National Park with its abandoned hill station, stopping for lunch at Po Pok Vil waterfalls for some rest. After, we’ll have a relaxing cycle to Veal Rihn. We’ll end the day in the quiet beach resort town of Sihanoukville.
Day 11: Sihanoukville to Ream 56km cycling (B, L, D)
We’ll cycle to the Ream Maritime National Park complete with mangrove forests, offshore coral reefs, and fishing villages. We’ll take some time to explore the jungles and mangrove swamps by boat, and Vietnam Bike Tours’ll visit a fishing village and a small tropical island. After, we’ll boat back to the port and cycle back to Sihanoukville.
Day 12: Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh Departure (B)
We’ll enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel. We’ll enjoy swimming and walking on the calm beach before bussing to Phnom Penh for departure flights.
Inclusive of:
- Support vehicle to carry gear, luggage, first aid
- English speaking tour guide
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel
- Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- All biking gear (bike, helmet, tool kit, water cage)
- Water, snacks and fresh fruits for cycling days
Exclusive of:
Departure dates: Daily
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