Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 6 nights
VISITING: Cambodia
Overview
Why we love this tour
The temples of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor
Sunset cruise & a floating village on Tonle Sap lake
The colonial charm of Phnom Penh and rural Cambodia
Flat terrain suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness
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Take in the best of Cambodia’s culture and heritage on this fascinating six-night cycling tour. Begin by exploring the beautiful temples and lively sights and sounds of Phnom Penh before pedalling through Cambodia's lush countryside to see the rice paddies and stilted houses of rural Cambodia.
Four nights in the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Siem Reap provides the freedom to cycle to the incredible Angkor Wat, the Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm and the Temple at Banteay Srei. You will watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat and enjoy a sunset cruise on Tonle Sap Lake after a visit to a floating village.
This tour is on flat terrain and is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness as the emphasis is on the sites and destinations that you'll visit along the way.
The Trip
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Day 1: Phnom Penh
Get to know your group over lunch near the river before a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide to learn about Cambodia’s darker history. Let local cyclos (bicycle-powered rickshaws) weave in and out of the traffic, as you take in the views of the colouful French colonial buildings before visiting the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda with over 5,000 silver tiles on a guided tour. Dinner is in a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city and the River Mekong and Tonale Sap.
Accommodation
3* & 4* hotels
We use a good mix of 3* & 4* hotels and the accommodation will mostly be the best of what is available while maintaining a lovely local charm.
Example hotels:
Frangipani Royal Palace Phnom Penh
Steung Siem Reap Hotel
3* & 4* hotels
Full Board (apart from one dinner)
Support vehicle is always available
Luggage transfers included
What's included
Price includes
6 nights accommodation
Board basis: Full board (apart from one dinner)
Service of a local English-speaking guide
An air-conditioned support vehicle available for assistance
Transfers during the tour
Luggage transportation
Water, fruit and soft drinks while cycling
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Visas
Cycle helmets
Drinks during meals
Tips
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
A 24-27 gear mountain bike is included. It has a lightweight alloy frame, front suspension, v-brakes and Shimano components. Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle. A water bottle is provided.
Mountain bike
24-27 gear mountain bike, it has a lightweight alloy frame, front suspension, v-brakes and Shimano components.
E-bike upgrade (on request)
Giant Explorer E+ bikes
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Fly from Siem Reap.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
Yes, your guide will be English speaking and local. The local guide will be a highlight of your tour as they are experienced and will pass on their knowledge and passion for their country. They will show you the best places to eat, help you meet local people along the way and give you a real feel for the local culture.
Yes, if you want to take a break, jump into the the air conditioned support vehicle that is always available.
This tour will run with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 16 guests. If the group is 9 people or more you will have two guides.
No, there is no extra charge for single travellers if you share a room with another same sex single guest. If you want your own room you can pay a supplement.
Flights are not included with our tours. However, we are more than happy to offer advice on long haul and regional flights, based on our extensive experience of travel in Asia.