Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour

Welcome to Cambodia! Your driver will meet you at the airport and accompany you to the hotel in Phnom Penh. Depending on what time you arrive, stroll around the markets and try some Cambodian street food.

In the afternoon, you will experience the city as a local by touring around in a tuk tuk. Explore off-the-beaten-path locales and delve into its culture, history, and vibrant daily life. The tour includes visits to secluded temples, lively markets, architectural gems, cultural institutions featuring private film screenings, and a riverside encounter with a fortune teller.

Start early, have breakfast, and prepare your bike for an awesome day of riding. First, you’ll take a ferry across the Mekong River and start your cycling journey on the east bank. Break up the day with a workshop at a local weaving house to witness the traditional production of krama, Cambodian silk scarves. Continue on your bike alongside the Mekong River, passing through vibrant villages, and admiring your surroundings at your own pace. Stop for a picnic lunch, then hop on a second ferry to cross the river again. Once you reach Kampong Cham, it’s time to dismount and relax for the night. The cycling adventure is only just beginning!

Get an early start because you cover a significant distance today. Your destination will take you back in time as you cycle to Sambor Prei Kuk Archaeological Site, an enormous complex with temples dating back to the 6th century. As you ride along flat, dirt roads, the journey will bring you through local villages, terraced fields, and fruit plantations, all with the tropical climate enveloping you in its heat. Take breaks as you please for refreshments and picture taking. Explore the gigantic area of the archaeological site, then ride to your hotel in Kampong Thom.

After breakfast, hop on your bike to explore an ancient temple in the Cambodian jungle. Beng Mealea Temple was built by the same person who built Angkor Wat. Spend some time discovering the hidden gems among the forest and imagine what life was like in this area in the 12th century.

Afterwards, continue south from Beng Mealea towards Siem Reap. The rural route winds through villages and plantations as far as the horizon. Enjoy the breeze generated from bicycling down these country roads. Once you reach Siem Reap, a tour assistant will meet you to discuss the details of your Angor Wat excursion. You’ll receive helpful documents and materials like maps, a device loaded with cycling trails, and some other general equipment.

Day 5 will see you depart early to witness the sunrise at Angkor Wat, followed by an exploration of the site. Beginning with the awe-inspiring South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire's capital, you will cycle towards the center to discover the enchanting Bayon Temple, adorned with 54 intricately carved Buddha faces.

After immersing yourself in Bayon's beauty, explore the ancient capital at your own pace, marveling at the elephant terrace and jungle-clad temples. Venture off-road to reach Preah Khan, the "Sacred Sword Temple," and the iconic Ta Phrom, renowned as the "Tomb Raider Temple." Surrounded by intertwined vegetation, Ta Phrom presents a mystical ambiance, making it a captivating temple within the Archaeological Park.

Today you will cycle through picturesque rural villages, nestled amid palm trees and rice fields. The charming wooden houses in these villages boast lush gardens where vegetables flourish, and you will witness the cultural practice of harvesting and drying betel fruit in front of local homes. Continue on until you reach Kompong Kleang's boat pier, situated in one of Tonle Sap Lake's most densely populated floating villages. Pause for a picnic lunch in a traditional stilted house, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Following lunch, you will explore the floating village and lake by boat and marvel at the vastness of Tonle Sap, with its expansive horizon. During the dry season, there's an option to interact with locals in Kompong Kleang before the cruise. Take in the views before returning to Siem Reap.

Enjoy your final breakfast in Siem Reap, then pack up and receive transportation to the Siem Reap Airport to check-in for your flight.