What are Cambodia Pedals and Feet?
This is a unique experience to visit Cambodia on bicycle from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and to Chi Phat is an authentic village in the skirts of the Cardamom Mountain. After visited the ruins and temples at Angkor, you will spend two nights stay at the holy land on the top of Phnom Kulen mountain and staying near the ruin of Beng Mealea temple. It’s a wonderful time that you could imagine, how was last thousand years ago at the night in Angkor. You can trek or mountain bike to explore the village or the deep forest in Chi Phat. Early starters can bird-watch from a traditional rowing boat on the misty river. Search for wildlife signs at dawn, noon and dusk at seasonal waterholes. Halloween fans can venture into bat caves and ancient burial sites. Or patrol with the forest rangers, going far off the beaten track as only our most intrepid trekkers do.

Brief Itinerary:

Day 01: Siem Reap - Arrival (Cycling 14 Km)
Day 02: Siem Reap - Angkor (Cycling 21 Km)
Day 03: Siem Reap - Angkor - Phnom Kulen National Park (Trekking 7 Km)
Day 04: Phnom Koulein National Park – Beng Mealea (Trekking 25 Km)
Day 05: Beng Mealea - Siem Reap
Day 06: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
Day 07: Phnom Penh - Chi Phat
Day 08: Chi Phat – Veal Ta Prak (Silver Field) Pond :(18 Km by boat, Trekking 9.5 Km)
Day 09: Veal Ta Prak – Chi Phat – Phnom Penh: (Trekking12.5 Km)

• Trip Grade:

Easy - Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness and independent mobility
Moderate - while trekking at Cadamam Mountain.

• Trip Tips:

Explore the countryside of Siem Reap on your own quad bike, by far the best way to see the real village life. We will end the day watching the stunning sunset over the paddy fields where cattle and oxen graze lazily.

• Best Travel Time:

There are two seasons in Cambodia, wet and dry. From early May to the end of October is the rainy season. It often rains heavily but for short periods of time, mostly later in the day or during the night, after which the sun returns. The rain cools the air and freshens up the lush green of the rice plantations. It is cooler in the dry season, which runs from early November to early February, when it starts heating up again, building to the hottest month of April. So the best time for rain lovers is between May and October and from November to early March for those who like it dry and cool.
 

Day 01: Siem Reap - Arrival (Cycling 14 Km)

On arrival your local English speaking guide will meet and greeting you then transfer you to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the main Angkor Wat Temple is a largest religious site in the world. There are not really enough words to describe this jewel in the crown of Angkor. You have to witness it for yourself. The scale of the complex is certain to be above expectations, covering an area of 2 km2, but you can easily see the majority of the places of interest in a morning, especially if you decide to start early enough to see the sunrise. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, it faces west instead of the usual requirement to face east. Built between 1113 and 1150, it eventually changed to a Buddhist Wat (temple) in the 13th century after a religious revolution in Cambodia. You will have plenty of time to explore most of the complex; you will be amazed at the intricate carvings and bas-reliefs, the long terraces, the many different pavilions and galleries.

Tonight you are invited to a welcome dinner accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Dinner included

Day 02: Siem Reap - Angkor (Cycling 21 Km)

Early this morning will travel by private vehicle to Angkor, enjoy a sunrise tour of Angkor Wat, a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Then have packed breakfast near Phnom Bakheng next to the moat of Angkor Thom. Starting back on your bike and cycling to explore Angkor Thom, the site of the ancient capital of the Khmer period. Visit the South Gate, Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm, which is high up many peoples favourite temple list.

In the afternoon you'll transfer to Kampong Phluk floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, you’ll take a boat excursion to see the village on stilts. Explore this great ecosystem by way of canoeing and hear the calls of the birds or macaque monkeys while observing the forest beneath the lake’s surface, you’ll see the Buddhist temple is standing on the island with some beautiful Buddhist life painting on the celling.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast included

Day 03: Siem Reap – Angkor - Phnom Kulen National Park (Trekking 7 Km)

In the morning, we drive through the stunning countryside and villages with some stops to walk through the community, followed by a visit to both Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. The name Banteay Srei means the “Citadel of women” and it is built of pink sandstone with beautiful ornate stone carvings. It has becomes many peoples favourite temple.

After having lunch in a local restaurant, in the afternoon, you will tranfer to the foot of Phnom Kulen Moutain for about two hours trekking to the moutain top of Phnom Kulen where could see the welcome elephants flanking both sides the step, the flashing Buddhist monastery, meditating Buddha statue, thousand Lingas River, reclining Buddha and continue to the campsite near the waterfall. Do not forget to bring the swimming suits as the fall is really beautiful.

Overnight in a tent. (Camping in the National Park)
Breakfast & dinner included.

Day 04: Phnom Kulen National Park – Beng Mealea (trekking 25 Km)

After breakfast will trek to Svay Leau Village, walking through the dense jungle enjoying the sounds of nature. If time permits we will visit Beng Mealea temple where it’s possible to climb to the top.This temple was built during the 12th century during the reign of Suryavarman II, at about the same time as Angkor Wat of which its layout and style closely mirror. However, Beng Melea is completely ruined and largely overrun by vegetation and competes with Ta Prohm for the “lost in the jungle” ambience. It is a tangle of trees, lichen-covered stones, broken towers and galleries. Many impressive sculptures are hidden among the rubble and the vegetation.

Overnight in a tent. 
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day 05: Beng Mealea - Siem Reap

Breakfast at the campsite, if you haven’t visit Beng Mealea temple yesterday then you can spend some time to explore before heading back to Siem Reap via visiting local wet market Phsa Leou before check in at your hotel (Early check in depend on the availability). Today is your free day to discover Siem Reap on your own.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Breakfast included.

Day 06: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh

Breakfast at the hotel, then we transfer to Phnom Penh by private vehicle by visiting the ancient bridge at Kompong Kdei was built in Angkorian period for conneting to Angkor as well as along the way will visit the carving village at Phnom Santouk Community and stop at Skoun village to see the local vendor who sale the deep fried spider, crickets or grasshopers.

In the afternoon will visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda as well as visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21). While Pol Pot ruled Cambodia from 1975-79 Tual Sleng has transformed to be the genocidal museum and between 1-2 million Cambodians – and many thousands of foreigners – were starved to death, tortured, or killed, during this reign of terror.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast, included

Day 07: Phnom Penh – Chi Phat

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a transfer to Chi Phat. The journey will take about 3 hours driving through the stunning Cambodian countryside, passing mountains and paddy fields. When we arrive at Phoum Andoung Theouk you will transfer by private boat to the echo community of Chi Phat. After checking in at our homestay we will explore the village on foot to see lifestyle of the local community who live here on the Cadamam Mountain.

Overnight in Local Homestay at Chi Phat Community
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 08: Chi Phat – Veal Ta Prak (Silver Field) Pond: (18km by boat, trekking 9.5 Km)

Today will have a packed breakfast, you'll leave early from the homestay before the sunrise on the bird watching trip on a motorboat and traditional rowing boat along the Stoeng Prat River (Cattle Skin Cord). Arrive in Damnak Kos and start trekking to Veal Ta Prak with your local guide. You will stop for lunch at O’Chonleas Pran (Refugee River) by the forest cook and continue trekking to Antong Prang campsite near 2 small streams and a meadow. Evening walk to the nearby Veal Ta Prak pond to try and spot some of the local wildlife that use this watering hole. On return to our campsite we have dinner prepared by the forest cook.

Overnight at the campsite.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner included

Day 09: Veal Ta Prak – Chi Phat - Phnom Penh: (trekking 12.5 Km)

Walk to the nearby Veal Ta Prak pond to try to spot some local wildlife before having the breakfast that will prepare at the campsite by the forest cook, after which we start trekking to the Veal Ta Prak junction and continue on to Chi Phat Commune where we will have lunch. In the afternoon tranfer back to Phnom Penh by private vehicle. Arriving Phnom Penh between 04:30 - 05:00 pm

Breakfast, lunch included.
 

Trip End! 

This tour is private and can be tailor-made to suit your travel needs. As a result the price is quoted in US dollars and shown on a per-person basis. The 'Price From' quoted above is for parties of 2, 4 and 6 people and for accommodation in 3 star hotels. The final price will be privately quoted, based on the number in your party, your preferred time of travel, grade of hotel and any additional services requested. Please click on the BOOK NOW button and fill in the booking form, after which one of our travel consultants will customize the best value holiday for you.

• REMARKS:

We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your Cambodia Adventure, Vietnam Adventure, Laos Adventure, Myanmar Adventure or Thailand Adventure. All of our prices are calculated on a twin-shared basis. As a guide, Travel Loops defines hotel grades as follows:

>>Superior Level (3 star hotels in good locations): > 35 USD/room/night

Price based on twin shared accommodation.
Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
More people means more discount. Please enquire for more details

Tour prices based on Superior Level (3 Star Hotel)
 

COST INCLUDED:

• Experienced English speaking guide through out
• Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation in double/twin sharing rooms with daily breakfast
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water for sightseeing
• All sightseeing entrance fee where required in the itinerary.
• Mountain bike and helmet. 

COST EXCLUDED:

• International/domestic airfares & tax
• Visa fees (US$30). You are able to apply by online for tourist cambodia via just click here
• Travel Insurance. (We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance from home)
• Personal expenditure (telephone, laundry, shopping and so on…)
• Tips for guide, driver, porters and project cost
• Beverage and alcoholic drinks
• Any other services not clearly mentioned on itinerary and trip inclusive portion.

The hotels listed below are just our suggestions offering the best value for this trip according to the hotel category chosen, but Travel Loops also offers more options to cater for different grades, personal taste, and budget. Please let us know if you have any specific choice of hotels, or personal preferences/requirements.

Note: Our first choice for superior level of accommodation has been highlighted in detail as bellow. As mentioned above our selection criteria are based on: prior client reviews, hotel management and staff training, facilities maintenance, location, business relationship and advantages given exclusively to our clients on price and service.

HOTEL IN SIEM REAP: SUPERIOR LEVEL (3 STAR)

Desire Park Boutique Hotel: is a comforts and stylish of Khmer Design hotel is very closed to the “Biggest Local Market in Siem Reap”, just a 200 m within walking distance. Lovely Swimming Pool surrounding by green lusted garden with friendly and h View Hotel Site

HOTEL IN PHNOM PENH: SUPERIOR LEVEL (3 STAR)

Town View Hotel II - is the 3star hotel constructed in heart of Phnom Penh city easily access to the local supermarkets, supermarket, local & western restaurant and many attractive tourists site in town

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