ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUKVILLE ON BIKES
Best places to visit: Siem Reap - Angkor Complex - Banteay Srei & One Thousand Lingas - Phnom Penh – Kirirom - Sihanouk Ville – Ream National Park – Leisure on beach – Phnom Penh
8 days
Daily Tour
20 people
English, Cezch
This is a new program, and combines an amazing cycling experience with sightseeing & cultural discovery at Angkor Watt then boat trip to Tonle Sap and northward to Phnom Penh. We will visit outstanding tourist sites in Phnom Penh then move ward to Sihanoukville known as the Paradise for beach relaxation in Cambodia. The tour surely gives you a plenty of sweet memories…
Itinerary :
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUK VILLE: SIEM REAP – CYCLING TO ANGKOR COMPLEX (25km) (B,L,D)
Depart from the hotel on the main road and cycle through Angkor pass check point. Cycle through the shady road with a little pumping because of the a few pot-holes. There you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour).
It was built in 12th century by the famous King Jayavarvan VII indicated to his mother. While clearing back the forest archaeologists decided to leave the vegetation of Ta Phrom in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discoverers found it and the other Angkor temples. Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples
. Continue the cycle through small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching to Angkor Thom city. There you will see, Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by Cambodia’s great king, Jayavarman VII. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUK VILLE: LONG CYCLING TO BANTEAY SREI TEMPLE & ONE THOUSAND LINGAS (90km by bicycle) (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel on the main road. Arrive at Angkor Wat and turn left to the west. Continue to cycle 2km before turn right to the rural road. The road is good for cycling as you can avoid the busy traffic but you can see rice field, village, pagoda. Arrive in Banteay Srei before lunch. Visit (45 minutes) Banteay Srei temple known as women citadel (built in 967 A.D dedicated to Brahma).
While some of temples are impressive because of their sheer size, Banteay Srei stands alone in the quality of its construction and decoration. Its pink sandstone walls are decorated with what some consider the best carving of all, and still an excellent state of preservation preservation.
On the way back, cycle on the main road to visit Banteay Samre and Landmine Museum of Mr. Akira. Mr. Ra is dedicated to clearing the Cambodian countryside of landmines laid during the years of conflict and relies entirely on visitors’ donation to fund his work. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3: ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUK VILLE: SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH SIGHTSEEING TOUR (B,L,D)
Transfer for speedboat to Phnom Penh crossing Tonle Sap lake. One of the interesting boat trip on biggest fresh water latke in Southeast Asia. The boat takes about 6 hours which has toilet, air-con and life jacket. Afternoon, visit National Museum, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 4: ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUK VILLE: PHNOM PENH – KIRIROM (70km) (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. We transfer to Kampong Speu and start cycling from the gasoline station on the road No.4 to Kirirom National Park to visit Chombok community activities with the representative of the project to learn about the indigenous culture and the history of the area and the daily life of the people living in the community. Overnight at home-stay and experience rural Cambodia at its most authentic.
Day 5: ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUK VILLE: KIRIROM – BIRD WATCHING TOUR IN SIHANOUK VILLE (75km)(B,L,D)
Early morning to see the bird and walking 1km to enjoy variety of different attractions including a 40m high water fall, variety of plants and animals while discovering the breathtaking nature and landscape. Continue cycling to Sihanouk Ville. We transfer by van at the the junction road to Sre Ambel and keep the hill part for the next day when we are fresh.
Day 6: ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUK VILLE: SIHANOUK VILLE – BIKING TO REAM NATIONAL PARK (50km)
Breakfast at the hotel and early morning enjoy swimming at the beach. Then cycle 25km through 3 hills to take the boat trip at Ream National Park to visit the mangrove forest. Relax at the quiet beach before hiking 45 minutes to 1 hour through the jungle to the village where lunch is prepared with local family. Relax on the boat and observe patiently to see the dolphin. Afternoon, return back to Sihanouk Ville for relaxing at the beach.
Day 7: ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUK VILLE: SIHANOUK VILLE – FREE DAY (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to relax at the beach and explore the town on your own.
Day 8: ANGKOR BIKING TOUR TO SIHANOUK VILLE: SIHANOUK VILLE – PHNOM PENH
Breakfast at the hotel. Free until transfer to Phnom Penh. It takes about 3 hours.
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* Tour Price Includes
– Accommodation 3* star in sharing room, 1 night home-stay
– Transportation for transfer and tour
– Support van, cool box, back up service
– Cycling experienced guide
– Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner)
– All boat trips & boat transfer
– All entrance fee and temple pass
* Price Excludes
– International Flights
– Departure Tax $25 (international)
– Visa Fees $20 (issued on arrival)
– Alcoholic, and other beverages during meals
– Tips for guides.
– Personal travel insurance
– Any services not mentioned in itinerary