Cycling Cambodia

Airfare is not included in this tour, so you are responsible for arranging your own transportation to and from Cambodia. The first day is unscheduled, allowing you to arrive in Siem Reap at your convenience. Upon arrival in Siem Reap we will be picked up and taken to a comfortable and pleasant hotel, where we can relax for a few hours after the long journey. Later, we will have a briefing with the local guides to hear more about what lies ahead. In the evening, we will enjoy a group dinner and get to know each other better.

After breakfast, we begin our first day on the bikes. We pass Prasat Kravan and Sra Srang before arriving at the jungle temple Ta Prohm, where we spend an hour exploring this fascinating temple overgrown with massive tree roots, famously featured in the film Tomb Raider. We then ride past Ta Keo and through the Victory Gate to the Angkor Thom complex. In the afternoon, we visit the "mother of all temples," the magnificent Angkor Wat. Here, you can admire the countless intricate carvings on the walls and see the reflection of the main towers in the surrounding moat. On our way back to the city, we take a different route and stop at the more modern temple Wat Thmei. We spend the night in Siem Reap.

In the morning, we cycle from Siem Reap through villages and past temples until we reach the sacred Kulen Mountain. Here, we leave the bikes behind and continue on foot, climbing 188 steps and hiking approximately 4 kilometers, passing a beautiful waterfall along the way. We pause for lunch by the waterfall, with the option to take a refreshing dip. In the afternoon, we are transported to the village of Tbeng, where we will stay overnight in shared rooms in simple huts.

After breakfast, we will explore the Bang Mealea Temple. Following this, we cycle along the base of Mount Kulen. Along the way, we stop for lunch at the home of a local family. If you’d like, you are welcome to assist in the kitchen! In the afternoon, we cycle the remaining 18 kilometers back to Siem Reap, with the evening free for your own activities.

Today, we travel to the capital city, Phnom Penh. Along the way, we pass through small villages before arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, we check into a cozy and centrally located hotel.

After breakfast, we leave the hotel and navigate through the morning rush, crossing the Mekong River on a local ferry to cycle around "Koh Dach" – Silk Island. The island's residents primarily cultivate rice and vegetables, while many women weave silk at home alongside managing household duties. In the afternoon, we travel by bus to the sobering Toul Sleng Prison, a site where tens of thousands were tortured by the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. We return to the same hotel in Phnom Penh for the night.

Today, we will visit the Killing Fields of the Cheung Ek Museum, offering a poignant glimpse into Cambodia's tragic history. Afterward, we board a bus and head south for a couple of hours, stopping in Kompong Trach to collect our bicycles. From there, we continue cycling toward Kep, passing through the Phnom Wur mountains. We then visit the renowned Kampot pepper farms, known worldwide for producing some of the finest pepper. Continuing to Kep, a charming coastal town once a popular retreat during French colonial times, we take a boat to the idyllic Rabbit Island. Here, we can enjoy a refreshing swim on one of the beautiful beaches. Later, we return to Kep for dinner and an overnight stay.

This day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. You can use your bicycle to visit the beaches, explore the town's crab market, or relax by the hotel pool with a good book.

After breakfast, we cycle from the hotel to Kampot, a charming town marked by its French colonial heritage. We stop at the local market to explore its vibrant atmosphere before heading toward the Bokor Mountains. After enjoying a picnic lunch, we embark on an exhilarating bike ride down the mountain and back to Kampot, where we spend the night at a hotel.

Following breakfast, we'll head to Sihanoukville and embark on our last cycling adventure. We'll pedal along the coast, through coconut plantations, and conquer a challenging mountain climb before descending to the beach. After a leisurely lunch at a beachfront restaurant, we'll take a boat to the idyllic island of Koh Rong. Here, we'll unwind in simple beach bungalows for our final two nights in Cambodia.

The day is yours to do as you please! Koh Rong isn't particularly developed and doesn't have many sights, but who needs that when you have palm trees swaying, a blue sea and sky, and a four-kilometer long sandy beach at your disposal?

Today is our final day of adventure. We'll say goodbye to the island paradise and take a boat back to the mainland. From there, we'll transfer to Phnom Penh airport for our evening flight home. If you're feeling adventurous, you can extend your trip and explore more of Cambodia or Southeast Asia. We can provide recommendations and assistance with booking additional travel arrangements.