Angkor Cycling and Trekking Tour

From AUD A$709.00
  • Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Siem Reap
  • Product code: BIT

Day 1: Arrive Siem Reap – Dinner Show (D)
You will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Spend some free time to freshen up or relax.Transfer to your hotel Overnight in Siem Reap.
Dinner offers a truly unique experience with fine Khmer cuisine, traditional surroundings and nighly dinner and apsara dance shows in Siem Reap


Day 2: Angkor Cycling & Trekking (Lunch)
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel and transport to the front of Angkor Wat, where we will gather at the main pond, waiting to witness the majestic and unbeatable sunrise. The reflection in the pond creates a peaceful scene and a golden opportunity for a photo shoot. Explore the enormous Angkor Wat Archaeological Park with insightful storytelling from our friendly, helpful professional tour guide. Pause for breakfast and enjoy authentic, healthy Khmer food at a local restaurant.
Next, cycle through the hidden rainforest trails, get closer to the greenery and hear the sound of nature along the way to the city of Angkor Thom. Climb up and ride along the defensive wall of the capital to reach The Corner Temple (Prasat Chrung) and then Bayon, which is one truly unforgettable experience.
Continue your adventurous ride to the marvelous Preah Khan Temple (The Sacred Sword) and the stunning, secluded ruins of Ta Nei Temple, hiding deep in the jungle. Last but not least, we reach Ta Prohm Temple, one of the most magnificent jungle temples, where you can soak up the spirit of Tomb Raider.


Day 3: Countryside & Floating Village (Lunch) 35km bike
Following breakfast at your hotel, Ride along Siem Reap River, leaving downtown through some splendid villages. There, you can absorb the fresh air and eye-catching views of thousands of hectares of rice fields, big herds of cows, buffalos, ducks, and many bird species flying above us.
Take in the lifestyle of villagers and their daily activities: the farming cycle, vegetable growing, stacking hay and so on. Visit the local market and taste typical Khmer cookies. See a Buddhist pagoda and observe the monks’ day-to-day routine.
Stop for fresh coconut juice at a hammock restaurant.
Afterwards, pass by fields of lotus flowers on the way to the Tonle Sap for a boat tour (optional – personal expense) to see a floating village: the flooded forest, floating houses and schools, a crocodile and fish farm. On the way back to town, visit Arthvear Pagoda and pass by a 12th century temple. Back to town we drop you at the cycle shop at the end of the tour.


Day 4: Siem Reap – Banteay Srei – Wat Roun 55km bike  (Lunch)
Following your breakfast, you will go on an easy bike tour to Banteay Srei. Along the way get to know the local people and their way of life. See how rice paper is made and try palm wine and palm sugar products. Next stop is the Landmine Museum which practices mine awareness. The museum serves also as a rescue center for a number of landmine amputees. Now we go to the charming Banteay Srey Temple. Banteay Srey is unique in that it is constructed of pink sandstone, which is seen nowhere else in Angkor. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the relaxed setting of Banteay Srei Pagoda. Cycle to Wat Roun, a traditional village that is among the most scenic in Cambodia, set amongst rice fields. Overnight in siemreap


Day 5: Siem Reap – Phnom Kulen – Beng Mealea – Siem Reap 35km trek/15km bike
Following breakfast at your hotel, transfer through luscious rice fields and local villages to Phnom Kulen. At the peak of Phnom Kulen, you will see stone carvings in a riverbed, a large reclining Buddha numerous pagodas. Take a dip under a waterfall. Next, trek to Svay Leu Pagoda through the jungle. From here we cycle along quiet roads to Beng Mealea. We will have lunch here. Discover the overgrown temple, undiscovered for centuries, Beng Mealea has only recently been made accessible and remains un-restored. Explore the place on a trek through the jungle ruins and beyond. Transfer back to Siem Reap. Dinner will be in the contemporary setting of Nest Angkor Restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.


Day 6: Departure
Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again. End of services


INCLUSION

  • Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • All admission fees as mentioned in the program
  • VAT 7% and all Government taxes (no service charge)
  • Accomodation based on twin/double/Triple sharing room

EXCLUSIONS

  • Lunch meal
  • Food and drinks
  • Travel insurances
  • Gratuities
  • Sinlge Suplement