Venture off the beaten path to discover an intoxicating mix of ancient temples and captivating natural landscapes of Siam Reap. From the grandeur of Angkor monuments to fascinating countryside and holy mountains, you cycle your way beyond the surface of the land and experience the real Cambodia. Admire the serene and mysterious smiling faces of Buddha on the Bayon, soak up the tranquility of rural atmosphere as you pedaling through undulating paddies and stunning village trails where friendly locals and children waving at you, trek throught the tropical jungle and be immersed in the enthralling beauty of the River of thousand Lingas. This 5 day itinerary is the ultimate gateway for you to tap into the rich culture, local life and natural beauties of this historical land of Cambodia.
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Welcome to Siam Reap, home to wonder of Angkor! Met and greeted by our guide that the Siem Reap airport and take a short transfer to hotel for check-in.
Today we will have a bike check and short riding test to make sure that we have our right bikes. The rest of the day is free at your leisure to explore beautiful Siam Reap at your own pace.
Overnight in hotel in Siam Reap.
Summary of inclusions
Cycling distance – 30km
Breakfast at the hotel and get ready for our wonderful day to explore the Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples.
From the hotel we will ride to the Angkor complex and our first visit will be the magnificent Angkor Wat, the most notable temple due to its size, architecture and art. Construction is thought to have taken around thirty years of intensive labor. Today, Angkor Wat is figured on Cambodia's national flag as the temple symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people.
Lunch in the restaurant next to the temple and following we cycle to visit to the Grand Circuit that includes the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom - the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire under the reign of King Jayavarman VII and the most illustrious temple of Ta Prohm.
Enjoy your time at each major temple area to explore and take pictures whilst our guide will tell you more detail about history of the area.
Cycle back to the hotel in the afternoon and free at your leisure.
Summary of inclusions
Cycling distance – 50km
Breakfast at the hotel start our tour with a ride to Banteay Srei - the “gem” of the Angkor area, which remains the best preserved temple in Cambodia displaying some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art of carving.
Enjoy the ride as cycle past many local villages and schools and people going about their day-to-day life. We also stop to visit to the Banteay Samre, a group of hidden temple that is well worth a visit.
After a rest and explore the Banteay Srei we will continue our ride on to Kbal Spean.
Lunch in local restaurant and take a 3 km trek up the hill through dense jungle which reward you with excellent views over the plains and the Kulen hills. At the top, be surprised about the “River of 1000 Lingas” with some remarkable stone carvings of Hindu gods, animals and other symbols in the river bed. During the rainy season, you can enjoy a refreshing bath in the waterfall.
Hike back to the start point and take a bus transfer back to Siem Reap downtown.
Free evening at your leisure.
Summary of inclusions
Cycling distance – 45km
After breakfast, leave the town behind and we will ride toward the small village of Roulous, the site of an ancient center of Khmer civilization known as Hariharalaya and home to some of the oldest temples of the Angkor Complex.
This beautiful 15km ride is a great opportunity to enjoy rural Cambodia and to get contact with the locals.
Enjoy our discovery of Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong, the three main temples at Rolous, then continue our way to Kompong Phhluk, the floating village built on stilts on the water of great lake Tonle Sap.
Make a boat tour thru the submerged forest and around the village for sightseeing and to learn about the local life.
(NOTE: in the dry season from March to May, due to low water levels, the visit to Kampong Pluck can be alter to overland ride with the same interesting experience)
Lunch at a local restaurant then cycle or drive back to Siem Reap.
The remainder of the day is free at your leisure.
Summary of inclusions
Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy our time for last minute sightseeing and shopping in Siam Reap. Check out time is 12.00.
Get private transfer to the airport for your flight to onward destination. Safe travel and see you again!
Summary of inclusions
PRICING IN US DOLLAR FOR PRIVATE TRIP PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN/ DOUBLE SHARING:
Number of Persons | 2 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 10 | 11 - 12 | 13 - 15 | Single supp | ||
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Tour itinerary: This tour itinerary can be tailored to meet your travel time frame, style, budget and expectation the best
Tour price: Travel Authentic Asia focus on quality and affordable package prices with the best value. The price is based on number of traveler taking the trip, the accommodation category you wish to stay, the mode of transportation, meals provided….
Payment: A deposit of 30% of total price is needed to initiate the tour booking after the itinerary is finalized. The balance for the trip is due 15 days prior to your arrival.
Arrival and departure flights: You are advised to make your own booking for international flights from/back your home country. This allows you to determine better the travel time frame, budget and to deal with insurance claim when needed. Travel Authentic Asia team will base on your flight schedule to work out the best itinerary for you or/and to modify the itinerary to get it matches.
Travel documents: You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip. Travel Authentic Asia accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation.
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Other than local travel insurance(s) included in sightseeing tickets at sites, Travel Authentic Asia does not provide any kind of travel insurance on the trip except required and paid separately from the tour price.
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