PHNOM PENH CYCLING TOUR TO ANGKOR WAT

Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh

Day 2: Phnom Penh-Siem Reap

Day 3: Siem Reap-Angkor Small Circuit

Day 4: Banteay Srei and One Thousand Lingas

Day 5: Beng Mealea

Day 6: Siem Reap

Day 1 – Phnom Penh Cycling Tour To Angkor Wat: Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tours (35km by bike) (B,L,D)

Arrive at Phnom Penh airport and transfer to your hotel. Explore this bustling city’s major sights by bike including National Museums of Khmer Arts, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide S21 and the Killing Field.

Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the mighty Mekong, the Bassac and the great Tonle Sap, what was once considered the ‘Gem’ of Indochina. The capital city still maintains considerable charm with plenty to see.

It exudes a sort of provincial charm and tranquillity with French colonial mansions and tree-lined boulevards amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. Phnom Penh is a veritable oasis compared to the modernity of other Asian capitals. A mixture of Asian exotica, the famous Cambodian hospitality awaits the visitors to the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

ON in Phnom Penh.

Day 2 – Phnom Penh Cycling Tour To Angkor Wat: Cruise Trip From Phnom Penh To Siem Reap (28km) (B,L,D)

Transfer for speedboat to Siem Reap crossing Tonle Sap lake. One of the interesting boat trip which is best from July to February. The boat takes about 6 hours which has toilet, air-con and life jacket. Cycle 15km to the hotel. Late afternoon, view sunset tour at Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3 – Phnom Penh Cycling Tour To Angkor Wat: Angkor Small Circuit Biking Tour (25km)(B,L,D)

Depart from the hotel on the main road and cycling through Angkor pass check point. Cycling 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 cycling 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 4 – Phnom Penh Cycling Tour To Angkor Wat: Angkor Sightseeing Tour With Temples Of Banteay Srei And One Thousand Linggas (90km)

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 temple 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. Continue cycling to visit Kbal Spean, the River of Thousands Lingas, lying under the river bed, people believe it brings fertility and blessing Angkor area as the river flows to Siem Reap.

Walk 1,200meters to visit the Lingas and enjoy lunch and the water fall. On the way back, cycle on the main road to visit 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 5 – Phnom Penh Cycling Tour To Angkor Wat: Biking Tours To Beng Mealea (100km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel on the National Road No.6, turn left at Dam Dek market after 42km. Visit Beng Mealea temple. Beng Mealea is an untouched temple hidden in the jungle surrounded by its mood 900 meters by 1,200 meters. Beng Mealea is a beautiful, charming temple. It has it own character which cannot be found in any other temple. We can feel very peaceful sitting inside the temple as we can get rid of the many tourists at Angkor area. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 6 – Phnom Penh Cycling Tour To Angkor Wat:  Siem Reap Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until transfer for departure flight.

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Include :

• Accommodation 3* star in sharing room – Cycling experienced guide
• Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Support van & cool box
• Snack and water
• Boat ticket Phnom Penh-Siem Reap

Exclude :

• International Flights
• Departure Tax $25 (international)
• Visa Fees $20 (issued on arrival)
• Alcoholic, and other beverages
• Tips for guides.
• Personal travel insurance
• Any services not mentioned in itinerary