CAMBODIA: CYCLE ANGKOR TO THE SEA
Experience location:
Start/Finish: Siem Reap
Duration:
12 Days
Ride distance:
20kilometers / 12.5miles
Activity style:
Cycling, Hiking + Temple tour
Group size:
2 to 10 persons
Experience level:
Novice
TRIP ACTIVITIES DETAIL
Cycling:
1 Day in the park
Hiking:
1 Day in Kulen park
Additional:
+ Walking
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A great ride on the single track of Angkor Park
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A great ride on the mighty Mekong River
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A visit to the world's largest religious Angkor Wat temple
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Visit to the jungle temple of Ta Prohm, Tomb Raider Temple
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Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Angkor Park
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Explore the world's largest archeological and UNESCO heritage
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Visit the bustling city of Phnom Penh.
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A great retreat on the serene beaches of Kep
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Visit the colonial town of Kampot
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Great snack, fresh fruit stop, and great support
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A delicious breakfast, local lunch, and dinner
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Meet the friendliest local with the most genuine smile. Cleave through Cambodia, from the lost Angkor civilization to the bustling city of Phnom Penh. This immersive experience will allow you to delve into the rich history, cultures, and traditions of the Khmer people. Explore the wonders of the great kingdom of Angkor, with its magnificent temples and ancient ruins. Discover the modern life of the capital city and the charming southern coastline, where you can relax on pristine beaches. Ride on the flat and tranquil unique trails through the Angkor Archeological Park, where you will be captivated by the awe-inspiring mangificent temple, and cycle along the Mekong River, where you will witness vibrant local life and explore the southern region of Cambodia. This ride will be a ravy and promises to provide long-lasting memories. Enjoy the local cuisine and the blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in traditional dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and savor the unique combination of spices and herbs that make each bite a culinary delight.
TRIP HIGHLIGHT
WHAT WE HAVE PREPARED?
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
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Bike (Trek Marlin) + Helmet (You're welcome to bring your own)
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Meals as per mentioned
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English Speaking Cycling tour leader
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Vehicle supporting
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All entrances
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Water bottle and Cambodian Jersey
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Seasonal Fruits, Snacks, Water
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Accommodation 4*-5* base
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Mechanic (6 persons or more)
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
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Travel insurance
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Personal expense
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Tipping
During the tour, we will engage the following:
START: Ancient temples—learn about the history and significance of this temple and witness its stunning architecture.
KNOWING: Historical site—explore the ruins of this site and gain insights into the civilization that once thrived here and the Angkor Archeological park that adopted as the world’s heritage.
ADVENTURE: Country adventure on two wheels—cycling on scenic trails, hiking through the mountains, passing through lush forests, and ending at a picturesque waterfall. You will cycle on the tranquil trails, passing through villages and interacting with the locals. The journey cleaved through the country.
TREATMENT: Beach relaxation—spend a day unwinding on the pristine beaches, enjoying the sun, sand, crystal-clear waters, and massage.
We provide a jersey for wearing during the tour and you can take home for memories. We also provide a custom bottle to use.
We provide a jersey for wearing during the tour and you can take home for memories. We also provide a custom bottle to use.
We ride on tranquil trails, more than 90% single track on backroads, and ride next to many temples that are only accessible by bike. The route is fully covered by leaves and gigantic trees, which are partially open. This trail is suitable for beginners.
We ride on tranquil trails, more than 90% single track on backroads, and ride next to many temples that are only accessible by bike. The route is fully covered by leaves and gigantic trees, which are partially open. This trail is suitable for beginners.
Trek Marlin is a trail-worthy adventure that's perfectly suited for this trail, on and off the trail. A suspension fork, 24 speeds, kickstand, and stable commuters with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike.
Trek Marlin is a trail-worthy adventure that's perfectly suited for this trail, on and off the trail. A suspension fork, 24 speeds, kickstand, and stable commuters with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike.
A catered breakfast is served onsite in western style. It is live cooking by our personal chef. Lunch is served in the local restaurant in Khmer food and family sharing style. Your guide will order all the foods, and he will sit with you. Please let us know if you have any dietary requests.
A catered breakfast is served onsite in western style. It is live cooking by our personal chef. Lunch is served in the local restaurant in Khmer food and family sharing style. Your guide will order all the foods, and he will sit with you. Please let us know if you have any dietary requests.
This tour is fully supported by the vehicle and a professional driver who stays as a backup.
This tour is fully supported by the vehicle and a professional driver who stays as a backup.
This tour is led by local experts, who are well-trained in their profession and capable of showing you about their country, cultures, and traditions. They are your small ambassadors.
This tour is led by local experts, who are well-trained in their profession and capable of showing you about their country, cultures, and traditions. They are your small ambassadors.
The importance of selecting the right accommodation, comfort, and convenience for a trip is to ensure a restful and energizing experience.
The importance of selecting the right accommodation, comfort, and convenience for a trip is to ensure a restful and energizing experience.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
WHAT'S HAPPEN? MEET: 4:30pm at the hotel lobby BRIEFING: Sour s'Dey "Hello" ACTIVE: City orientation FOODIE: Welcome dinner
You will be accommodated in the air-conditioned transportation with our tour leader, who will hold your name on the company logo signboard. It is just a short ride in the vehicle to the comfort hotel. The tour will begin in the late afternoon, followed by a short briefing by our professional tour leader. Dinner is about the distance, and perhaps you can witness a dessert city at night. Cambodian foods are one of the most outstanding flavors in Asian cuisine. Today you will be served Khmer foods. Khmer is an ancient name that is now modified as the nationality and language of Cambodia, and you will hear this word used to refer to those foods.
Or kun "Thank you" START: 7:30am from the hotel RIDE: 39.3KM/24.56MILES FUN: Ride on the single trails ACTIVE: Three main temples FOODIE: Breakfast & Lunch ADDITIONAL: Walking
The breakfast will be served at the hotel, and then you will cycle from the hotel. From the back road, with leaves covering up, you felt lost sense and heard just the bird’s songs and the jungle music. While you are in the agitation of riding, a mind-blowing masterpiece of architecture is stunning ahead. Angkor Wat Temple is an enormous ancient building that is now world-famous. Because of its magnitude and standing as a religious symbol for Cambodians, the image was published on the national flag. You are not satisfied enough to deserve the adventure yet. Ta Prohm is a painting-craft temple—the only temple in the area that remains. Many of the huge trees overgrown by the structure It has the famous name of a jungle temple. A delicious Khmer lunch is just a short ride away. The day concluded at the smiling rock temple. Bayon Temple is a ruins but superb revealing of daily life in the ancient Khmer.
Arun Sour s'dey "Good morning" START: 7:30am from the hotel HIKE: 10KM/6.25MILES FUN: Hike and Swim ACTIVE: Hiking, Monk Blessing FOODIE: Breakfast & Lunch
Today we start our journey with a short drive to the foothills, and then adventure will begin. Kulen means “lychee tree,” and it is only the mountain range in this city. In 1993, it was declared a national park once the country had just liberated itself from the civil war. Surprisingly, it was a strong hold area for Khmer Rouge soldiers after the regime was surrendered in the capital city of Phnom Penh. Now it was brought back to the tourist’s map. Our trekking is starting from the old staircase, where you will prefer to take it because of the great scenery that can be seen from half way. A spring of water from the Buddha’s feet has been a holy spirit to locals for centuries. Here we will immerse ourselves like a local, and a blessing will be celebrated for good luck. You might wish to stay for a cool, windy day under the shade, but some steps away is the hilltop. It is not far, then you could hear the sound of a waterfall. If you love to swim in this natural pool, then you will need to prepare the clothes for change.
Sok Sabay Te? "How are you?" START: 7:30am from the hotel RIDE: 47.8KM/29.8MILES FUN: Visiting a family ACTIVE: Boat ride & Floating village FOODIE: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Our shiny day begins just after a heavy breakfast. You will need to pack and be ready to roll. Today we will cycle to the permanent floating village, and you will learn a lot about the daily life and local businesses and how they make a living. This is one of the largest floating communities, where a lot of stilt houses were built to fit the season. We will then take lunch from a local restaurant, perhaps a simple Khmer dish. As you get fit for cycling, our adventure will commence again the next day, but perhaps you wish to try Krolan, a bamboo sticky rice. It was cooked in a bamboo tube and is a famous snack for those traveling across this area. They will not forget to buy some for their family. Kampong Thom is the central province of the country and one of the largest producers of fish and agriculture. Once you checked in at the hotel, there is free time until dinner. As it is just a night stay, you do not need to spread clothes and stuff everywhere in the room, and it might be just a hand washing your cycling clothes.
Bat for men, Jas for women "Yes" START: 7:30am from the hotel RIDE: 43.2KM/27MILES FUN: Meet Mekong River ACTIVE: Visit the heritage site FOODIE: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We continue our journey from the hotel. Today is a lazy day and a light adventure, as we are riding on a flat, red dirt road across many villages. Perhaps so many children, with warmth, keep saying hello to you and waving their hands. For sure, you did learn Cambodian words from our guide, so now is the time to practice. In a few stops, you may capture the children's photo. It is fine to take a photograph with advance permission, then show it. They will laugh at themselves. Just for a short stop for our refreshment, we then just arrived at an ancient capital city before the Angkor period; today, it has become a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site—Sambor Prei Kuk is now the modern name to call this lost city. Most of the temple was dated back to the 6th–7th centuries. As the cycling is not yet over for the day, we continue on wheels after lunch. Because of the heat, we will leave the bike and shuttle in the support air-conditioned vehicle for a neighboring city for our overnight by the Mekong River.
Muoy, Pi, Bey? "One, Two, Three" START: 7:30am from the hotel RIDE: 75.9KM/47.4MILES FUN: Ferry ride, Bamboo bridge ACTIVE: Visit the silk family FOODIE: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The mighty Mekong headquarters were on the Tibetan plateau, and confluences in Cambodia from north to south cleaved two parts of the country. However, the scale of the benefit is enormous. The people live off the water from fishing and farming. Every year, thousands of tons of inland fish were harvested and acres of land were farmed.
Today, riding along this river is a tranquil experience with a serene landscape as we just cross over by the domestic ferry and ride in the villages, farms, and fields. The islands on the river are about to be fruity, such as pomelo and jackfruit. So the locals make a good pomelo salad that you should try once. We will have a simple lunch today before our ride concludes.
The Phnom Penh capital city is just a short transfer away. This hustling city is a glimpse of the feeling that initiates you. It has a great offering to help you understand Cambodian cultures, traditions, and how they differ from others in Asia.
Sour s'dey Phnom Penh FUN: Shopping ACTIVE: Tour Leader's advice FOODIE: Breakfast
Awake in the serenity with a slow breakfast, enjoying so many of the facilities. You have time to explore insight. Visit the royal palace of Phnom Penh, a stunning architectural masterpiece that reveals the rich history and culture of Cambodia. Marvel at the intricate details of the palace's golden spires and ornate decorations as you stroll through its grand halls and lush gardens. Don't forget to pay a visit to the famous Silver Pagoda, home to a breathtaking collection of Buddha statues adorned with precious gems.
If you are a shopper or are going to prepare some gifts for home, then a short transport to the central market is your treasure place. A modern Khmer architecture building situation in the middle of the city where you can get those things you wish—shopping is good to help the local economy.
Jumreap Sour? "Formal of Hello" START: 7:30am from the hotel RIDE: 80KM/50MILES FUN: Meet the beach, best seafood ACTIVE: The longest distance FOODIE: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy your breakfast before folding up and packing. We have a short drive out of town that you cannot navigate by bike. We will start our two-wheel journey toward the south. We will have the opportunity to explore the picturesque countryside and immerse ourselves in the serene landscape, as you have not seen many ranges in Cambodia. The scenic route will offer breathtaking views and a chance to interact with the friendly villagers along the way.
During colonial times, the area was home to pepper plantations, which were a significant source of income for the locals. Today, you will ride in some of these plantations, as well as mangosteen, durian, and other tropical fruits. After a bite of those seasonal fruits, we could feel a sea breeze. We will ride along the beach, smelling salt water, seashells, and fishing boats sailing out. We will enjoy the breathtaking views of the ocean and the sunset as a reward.
Hel tik "Swim" START: 9:00am from the hotel RIDE: Boat FUN: Relax the serenity beach ACTIVE: Swim, massage FOODIE: Breakfast, Lunch
Kep City in Cambodia offers a unique, tranquil experience with beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and French colonial architecture. Explore nearby Kep National Park for lush greenery and Gulf of Thailand views. Today, we take a slow boat ride to Rabbit Island, an uninvaded beach, bring a swim set to change and relax by a serene beach with a spa treatment available, and unwind the day with the cool breeze and sound of rustling and whispering from the park. We will try local food based on what they have caught.
Weather permit: if a high wave occurs and it rains, the boat will not sail out.
Lea Houy "Good Bye" START: 8:00am from the hotel RIDE: 50.7KM/31.6MILES FUN: Testing your ride skill ACTIVE: Farwell ride on the river FOODIE: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start our beautiful day with a slow breakfast, enjoying the morning chirping bird’s songs and the sound of nature from your window, and a sip of hot tea and coffee. Nevertheless, with the awe and charm that create a sorrowful desire to leave the comfort of your home, a neighboring city will offer you a little more excitement and adventure.
Kampot is a favorite of those travelers who have seen its beauty and are eager to explore its hidden gems. A little colonial town with a rich history and culture is situated by a bay that could offer you a great sunset cruise, and nearby one of the tallest mountains in the country, we have time to summit the peak and overlook the serene landscape and enjoy so much summer time.
The ride today is quite scenic. You will be enjoying the sea breezes, pepper farms, a reservoir base in the foothills, salt farms, and vibrant green landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. For a stop that creates unwinding moments, this journey offers a ravishing blend of natural beauty and daily life.
In the evening, experience the intimate activity over Kampot Bay, where you can marvel at the stunning vistas and unwind as the sun paints the sky with vibrant hues. A sunset cruise is awe-inspiring for retreatment. We hop on the deck for a few drinks and sail out to the middle of the river confluence, sailing out on this steel-current river with nightlife and light.
Jul Keo Muoy "Cheer" START: 8:00am from the hotel RIDE: 50.7KM/31.6MILES FUN: Colonial town, Sunset Cruise ACTIVE: Ride the pepper plantation FOODIE: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start your day with a delicious breakfast in a beautifully preserved colonial home, surrounded by the historic atmosphere. After breakfast, embark on a scenic ride along the river, where you can enjoy the serene view and the slow-moving current of the steel water. Explore the charming town, with its red dirt roads and plantations, immersing yourself in the local culture and discovering hidden gems along the way. You can chill out at the hotel facility or take an extended ride up the hill. After a week of training, you will love to test your skills. No worry! There is a vehicle backup.
The dinner is set in a charming venue, adorned with soft lighting and elegant decor, creating an intimate and warm ambiance. Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to reflect on the incredible experiences shared during the trip and raise a toast to new friendships forged along the way.
Juob Knea Teat "Ses you again" START: Upon your flight DRIVE: 3 HOURS FOODIE: Breakfast
Enjoy your routine delicious breakfast, then fold up and pack for our final day. We will be heading to the airport for our flight home. Last but not least, adventures along the way are enjoyable road trips with beautiful scenery and interesting stops. We can make a few detours to explore hidden gems and capture memorable moments. As we embark on our final day, let's savor the last moments of our trip by indulging in the breathtaking landscapes and unique attractions that this road trip has to offer. From quaint towns to stunning viewpoints, there's no shortage of surprises waiting for us along the way. Let's make the most of this journey and create lasting memories before bidding farewell to our unforgettable adventure.
