Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap Lake, Lake Tonle Sap
Tour Code: TCT-Cambodia-07
Tour Type: Private Tour
Best Travel Time: November to next April is the best time to visit Cambodia.
From $ 639
Discover the temples of Angkor, the world's wonder
Enjoy the rural life in the surrounding villages of Siem Reap, Silk farm by cycling around
Take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake, the biggest freshwater lake in South East Asia.
Day | Destination | Highlights |
01 | Arrival Siem Reap | Transfer to hotel, Tuk tuk tour:Angkor Wat, Angkor Sunset |
02 | Siem Reap | 30 km cycling:Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, the Big Circuit |
03 | Siem Reap | 75 km cycling: Banteay Srei & Landmine Museum and Rehabilitation Centre |
04 | Siem Reap | 40 km cycling: Sangkheum Center for Children, Western Baray, the ruins of the western Mebon, Buddhist temple Svay Romeat |
05 | Departure Siem Reap | 30 km cycling: Lake Tonle Sap, Krou Sa Richreay orphanage, Transfer to airport or bus station |
Meals: Lunch
Overnight: In Siem Reap
Arrive in Siem Reap in the morning and transfer to the gathering hotel by our driver, then followed by a welcome lunch. Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor and we will have five days to enjoy the town and its surroundings.
In the afternoon we will begin to explore the complex of Angkor Wat, the world's wonder. We will go to the temples by tuk-tuk, our famous local transport. The wall of Angkor Wat surrounded by the enclosure measures 1,000 by 800 meters and the moat. This amazing temple homes the longest continuous bas relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls. End of today, we will ride elephants to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng, climb the imposing remains and meet the crowd for a truly memorable sunset.
Angkor Wat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: In Siem Reap
After breakfast, we will ride our bicycles to the temples complex where we'll first stop at the jungle temple of Ta Prohm. It has been largely consumed by the jungle and as you will climb through the dilapidated stone structures you will see many giant trees growing out of the top of the temple itself. At every turn, you will expect to see Indiana Jones or Lara Croft step out from behind a fallen pillar. Ta Phrom looks as many of the monuments did when European explorers first laid eyes on them. Afterward, we will continue to bike through the Victory gate to reach the royal city of Angkor Thom. Our visit will begin with the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. We will continue to the Bayon, a pyramid temple decorated with about 200 gigantic carved heads. Then, we will have lunch in one of the local restaurants around the temple, and in the afternoon, we will continue to bike along the “grand circuit” to see more temples of the Angkor Era, such as Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup and, if we still have time, Banteay Kdei.
Angkor Wat Biking Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: In Siem Reap
After breakfast, we will enjoy cycling to Angkor 35km through the countryside to Banteay Srei temple – the Citadel of women, decorated with superbly intricate reliefs of male and female divinities. On the way, we will cycle through the picturesque countryside and will pass over some small villages. We will have lunch near the temple, in a local restaurant. On the way back, we will stop at the Cambodian Landmine Museum and Rehabilitation Centre which promotes mine awareness and education to people. Then we will cycle back to the hotel and you will have time to relax by the swimming pool and rest of the day at leisure.
Cambodia Biking Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: In Siem Reap
In the morning, we will follow some small bucolic roads west of Siem Reap, toward Puok village. We will cycle through the countryside and cross villages before we reach the Sangkheum Center for Children, an NGO which provides a home for orphaned, abused, or neglected children, as well as general education and selected vocational training. We will visit the center to learn more about their work and see the children in training in the workshops. Afterward, we will go to the Western Baray, an ancient reservoir. This artificial lake is now a recreational place for the locals who flock here on the weekend. We will have lunch in this lovely place and spend a part of the afternoon swimming and tubing or on a boat trip to the island to visit the ruins of the western Mebon. On the way back, we will stop at the small village of Banteay Chreu to visit the popular Buddhist temple Svay Romeat from where we can have a whole view of the surrounding countryside. Then cycle back to town.
Siem Reap Cycling Tour
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we will cycle along the Siem Reap River to a rural village where we will enjoy a short oxcart journey. Then, we will cycle to the Tonle Sap, the biggest lake in Southeast Asia. We will take a boat ride, passing through the floating villages. During the boat trip, we will stop to visit a bird garden and a fishing farm. On the way back we will stop at the Krou Sa Richreay Orphanage, which means "Happy Family", to bring them some basic needs, and then we will return to the hotel for check-out. Free afternoon to explore Siem Reap on your own before transferring to the airport or bus station.
Tonle Sap Lake
Service ends
Price Includes
Accommodation on twin sharing basis and meals as stated in the itinerary
Entrance fees and sightseeing tours by tuktuk and private aircon vehicles
An experienced English-speaking local leader
The services of local guides at some sites
Shadow puppets show & Traditional dancing show in Siem Reap
3-days Angkor pass
Boat trip onto the Tonle Sap
Use of mountain bikes for a cycle
Support vehicle for long trips
Arrival & departure transfers
Price Excludes
Personal travel insurance (compulsory!)
Helmet for cycling (recommended)
International flight, airport taxes & excess baggage charges
Visa & visa fees, passport & vaccination charges
Departure tax
All optional tours & activities during free time
Personal expenditure, such as souvenirs, laundry, postage, phone calls, etc
Drinks & tips
Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
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