Once we cross the sleepy border we ride into the Khmer heartland to explore rural Cambodia. Discover the fading colonial outpost of Battambang and journey by boat across the Tonle Sap (Great Lake), which is the beating heart of agricultural Cambodia.
The highlight is, of course, riding amongst a thousand years of history at Angkor and we take three full days to explore the extraordinary temple complexes and surrounding areas before we bid farewell this breathtaking collection of temples and the very friendly Cambodian people.
Trip Profile: We ride approximately 300 km (a number of rides are optional) a mixture of tarmac roads in reasonable repair and on hard packed dirt trails. Some of the rides at the start have some small undulations but most of the rides are on flat terrain. The rides are varied as we pass through some agricultural areas before we get to the splendors of Angkor Wat.
The traffic on this tour is light and we often share the roads with ox carts and other cyclists who carry an amazing range of products on their bikes. The trip is point-to-point and fully supported: a minibus (es) follows the tour group for the entire journey. The cycling distances are easily managed on this ride (except day 3) and the tour is suitable for cyclist of all levels.
As we have cycling guides to help lead the way riders can find their own pace and stop, take pictures, and interact with the locals.
Your Itinerary (7 days, 6 nights starting in Bangkok and finishing in Siem Reap)
Day 1: Arrive/meet in Bangkok. Drive to Cantiburi province. Afternoon ride.
Day 2: Ride to the former Khmer Rouge stronghold and gem centre of Cambodia.
Day 3: Pass through rural Cambodia to Cambodia's second city.
Day 4: Cross the great Tonle Sap to Siem Reap.
Day 5: Ride the Grand Circuit, which includes visiting all the major temples.
Day 6: Ride to Bantay Srei and the River of a Thousand Lingas.
Day 7: Ride through the countryside and visit Vietnamese floating village.
* Facts & Figures:
- Total Distance-308 Kilometers.
- Number of Days-7days / 6 nights.
- Number of cycling days-3 full-days and 3 half-days.
- Road Surface-This tour follows a mix of good asphalt roads and vehicle-width hard packed dirt roads.
- Support-Minibus support through out whole journey.
- Group Size-Minimum 4. Maximum 16.
- Staff-our cycling leader, plus English-speaking Cambodian guide, drivers and assistants. For groups of ten or more a Cambodian bike guide also joins.
* Accommodation-3 nights 3 star, 3 nights 3-star hotels, All hotels have en suite facilities. Whenever possible we try to use hotels with charm and local character.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Tour Cost-USD $825 - Single supplement: USD $160
Bike Hire-USD $90
Price Includes:
- All meals except 2 dinners
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