•The cost:Please contact us : info@vietnamadventurecycling.com
•Countries visited:Cambodia
•Total cycling distance: Approx 602 km
Summary : Cambodia cycling designed a 15-day cycling tour to adventure the difference cultures of Cambodian people in particular province and its heritage sites. Phnom Penh with Mekong cruise, homes-stay in Kampong Speu province, visits the oldest city of Cambodia in Angkor Borei and Phnom Da, trekking in Bokor Hill, Beach holiday, and proceeds to Siem Reap via Battambang province.
| OUR INFOMATION | |
| TOUR COST | Please contact us : info@vietnamadventurecycling.com Single room supplement: USD 550 |
| BIKE RENTAL | USD 150(Trek or Giant) extra charge |
| Departure Dates | Guaranteed departures every day with a minimum group of 2 adults. |
| Total Distance | 602kilometers |
| No., of cycling days | 12 days |
| Tour meets | Phnom Phenh |
| Tour End | Siem Riep |
| Road Surface | This tour mostly follows asphalt roads, and one dirt road passing the countryside and the rice field. The back road along the river and village is small but good enough for cycling, less busy. A little bit sandy. |
| Support | All buses with A/C and experienced Driver, one 16 seats regarding group size of less 6; one 25 seats of less 12 or two 16 seats regarding group size of less 12; and one 25 seats plus a luggage van for group size of up to 24. |
| Group Size | Minimum 2. Maximum 15. |
| Biking guide | Experienced English speaking-biking guides with enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Biking guides are first aid qualified and can maintain bikes. Their role is to deliver a safe and enjoyable tour to the clients, they manage the group, co-ordinate the driver and support vehicle, buy snacks and fruit along the way, look out for clients needs. They are cultural guides as well as pure biking… |
| Accommodation | Accommodation in double/twin rooms with air-con and private bathroom |
| Food | Included (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Boat & ferry | Included |
| Snacks, fresh fruits, water, wet towels | Provided daily cycling |
| Safety | Our people take the best cares & safety for your trip.The first aid kits are provided |
| Photo taking | You can stop wherever you want for 'Kodak moment'! |
| Cycling pace | Are you a beginner or professional biker? we all care with our best efforts to make your trip superb. Enjoy your riding speed from 10km per hour up to as many more as you can. |
| Climate | Rainy season from May to end of October, dry season is the rest of the year; we bike all year round while raincoat is standby in the rain season. |
| What to bring | Sun Block , Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain Gear , Warm clothes in winter, Original Passport, Bike Helmet ( compulsory ), Small backpack , Shoes and shorts for cycling ,Sunglasses , Gloves , Professional Pedal ,Insect repellent ,Wide brim hat ,Bike water bottle (if you don't want to use Indochina Bike Tours’bottle) |
| What included | - Accommodation 3 star in tourist towns - Cycling experienced guide - Meal as mention in the itinerary - Support van for transfer & tour with cool box - Snack, water, fruits and cold drink (Coke light) - Boat ticket - All entrance fees |
| What is not included | - 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 |
| Notice: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
Please advise us of your passport details for visa processing at least 15 days working days in advance. The tour price does not include personal insurance so we highly you to take your own insurance before your departure for our cycling trip covering the cost of medical evacuation by air. And you will need a passport valid for six month and appropriate visas to enter our countries. |
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Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival – Toul Sleng Museum – Killing Field
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in with our guide. Lunch not included. Today we won’t cycle as it’s not great fun in a busy city like Phnom Penh. Visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek. This visit will give us a deep insight into the painful bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge. We have time to explore Psar Toul Tom Pong, also called the “Russian Market”, where anything and everything is for sale.
Overnight at Almond Hotel in Phnom Penh
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mekong Cruise – Royal Palace - National Museum
Breakfast at hotel. Cycle to the Mekong Islands and visit weaving villages and observe daily activies. After lunch take the boat back to Phnom Penh to see The private quarters of the Royal Palace, now home to the royal family and very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred shrine in the country. The next stop is the National Museum, exclusively dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are from the Angkor period from the 9th to the 15th centuries, but some date back from as early as the 4th century.
Overnight at Almond Hotel in Phnom Penh
Activities:
• 22km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Phnom Penh – Kampong Speu – Homestay – Countryside
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer in our van to Wat Sleng where we will start cycling on a back road westward to Ksach Kandal. Continue cycling to Kampong Speu town to have lunch at a local restaurant. Continue cycling along rural villages to Boset district to spend the night at a home-stay. On arrival, the villages will welcome you. Enjoy dinner with them.
Homes-stay in Kampong Speu
Activities:
• 95km biking
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Kampong Speu – Phnom Chiso – Ta Keo
Breakfast at home-stay and then start cycling through the villages, you will se a lot of local people saying goodbye to you in Khmer Language (Lea Heay). Our cycling journey will take 3 hours on a dirty road. Have lunch at a local restaurant and visit Phnom Chisor, a temple dating back from the 11th century. A 500 step path leads up to the top of the hill from where you can enjoy fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. Continue to Ta Keo town in our vehicle
Overnight at Basic A/C guesthouse in Ka Keo province
Activities:
• 55km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ta Keo – Angkor Borei – Phnom Da – Kampot
Breakfast in a local restaurant. Start the cycling journey with a short cruise to Angkor Borei town, located just a few kilometers away from the Vietnam border. There is a small museum that displays several reproductions of sculptures from the nearby ruins and a few artifacts dating as far back as the 4th century. After seeing this pleasant place, we will continue our boat trip to visit the pre-Angkorian style temple of Phnom Da and the nearby temple of Asram Maharosei. The steep path over some big rocks makes Asram Maharosei different from other temples in Cambodia. Proceed to kep city by support van.
Overnight at Diamond Hotel in Kampot
Activities:
• 65km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Kampot – Bokor Trekking
Breakfast at hotel. Today we will have a 30km trekking tour to the top of the Phnom Bokor Hill. Our driver will take us from Kep to the foot of Bokor Mountain and then we will start trekking up for about 3 hours through the jungle, visiting a the ghost town and a waterfall. Lunch will be provided on site. After lunch we will go down from the hill through a different road to take the boat and view the sunset from this traditional boat.
Overnight at Diamond Hotel in Kampot
Activities:
• 30km trecking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Kep – Ream National Park – Sihanouk Ville
Breakfast at hotel and start cycling through the countryside of Kampot Province, visiting the salt fields, one cave in Phnom Chngock Mountain and a pepper plantation. After lunch in Kampot town, transfer to Sihanouk Ville. On the way we will stop to take a boat cruise along the Mangrove forest in Ream National Park.
Overnight at Beach Road Hotel in Sihanouk Ville
Activities:
• 65km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Sihanouk Ville – Free time the beaches
Breakfast at hotel and free time. You can just relax on the beaches, swim at the hotel, have massage, hire a local boat to visit some islands, ride your bike along the beaches or visit local markets and pagodas. Our guide and driver are always ready in case you want to do more cycling or plan an excursion to the islands.
Overnight at Beach Road Hotel in Sihanouk Ville
Activities:
• Free biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Sihanouk Ville – Kirirom National Park
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer with the van to Kirirom National Park. Start cycling from the foot of mountain up to the hill, a long way to enjoy the view over the jungle and breathe fresh air. Arrive at the top and keep cycling to the highest hill to view the jungle and the mountain range. Visit the former residence of King Norodom Sihanouk and a waterfall. Picnic lunch will be provided on site. Later we can enjoy a swim in the waterfall. Cycle down the hill to Cham Bok Eco Community Village to spend the night.
Home-stay in Chambok Local Eco Community
Activities:
• 65km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Kirirom – Battambang
After breakfast we will drive up to the point where we will start cycling in Thnal To Teourng. Start from this spot and straight to Phnom Udong. It takes around 3 hours cycling. Lunch will be provided on site. After lunch we will take you directly to Battambang province
Overnight at Stung Sangke Hotel in Battambang
Activities:
• 35km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Battambang countryside – Ancient House – EK Phnom Penh
Breakfast at hotel. Cycle along the countryside: rice paddies, a lively market many Angkorian as well as post Angkorian sites like Wat Ek. Enjoy the bamboo train in the afternoon before heading back to the hotel.
Overnight at Stung Sangke Hotel in Battambang
Activities:
• 65km biking
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Battambang – Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake Cruise
Breakfast at hotel. Cycle along the Stung Sangke riverside for 15km and take the boat to enjoy a cruise to Siem Reap through the great lake of Tonle Sap. The journey is very exciting and we will visit Wat Cheur Kmao, Preak Toal Village and Chong Chneas Floating Village in the way. Once in Siem Reap boat pier, cycle for another 12km up to town.
Overnight at City River Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities:
• 25km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Ta Prohm – Kravan Village
The Angkor Temples are now very busy, so our cycling will start early in the morning (at about 6.30) to avoid the crowds before breakfast. Visit Angkor Wat Temple. A breakfast box will be provided in a the local restaurant in front of the temple. After breakfast continue cycling to the West Gate of Angkor Thom, visit Bayon Temple, the Terrance of the Elephants and proceed through the Victory Gate to visit Ta Nei temple and the jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. Head back to hotel and visit the Kravan Village on the way, where you can see the locals crafting small souvenirs and doing daily activities.
Overnight at City River Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities:
• 35km biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Roluos group – Banteay Samre – Preah Khang temples
Breakfast at hotel and cycling tour through a secondary road from Siem Reap across the countryside, to see the traditional houses, orphanages and schools. Visit the earliest built temple of Angkor era, Bakhong, Preah Koh, Lolei and have lunch in the local restaurant. In the afternoon we will continue our tour to Banteay Srey, Ta Som and Preah Khan Temples
Overnight at City River Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities:
• 45km biking
• Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Siem Reap – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy some free time to do some shopping, swim or have a massage until the transfer to the airport for departure.
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Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals included:Breakfast
