This truly is Utopia for those who love to see the world from a bicycle to keep your planet well preserved in GREEN. On this cycling trip will take you from the magnificence of Angkor - Siem Reap and its temples, through the stunning Cambodian countryside, and right into the vibrant heart of the capital and smaller, picturesque towns. You will see the mountains, the waterfall, the rivers, the lakes, and the ocean all from your bikes. While this is certainly an extensive 15-day tour, covering hundreds of kilometres, there is also plenty of time along the way to relax on free days and with picnics along the way. Starting in Siem Reap, moving south to Phnom Penh and onto the southern coastline of Cambodia: Kep, Kampot and Sihanoukville, there is no better way to get to know this magnificent Kingdom.

While in Siem Reap will spend an evening for watching Phare Cambodia Circus performs about Cambodian life and society. 

• Brief itinerary:

Day 01: Siem Reap Arrival
Day 02: Siem Reap - Angkor Temple Complex (cycling 25 Km RT)
Day 03: Siem Reap - Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei (cycling 90 Km RT)
Day 04: Siem Reap - Kulen - Biking & Trekking (cycling 60 Km)
Day 05: Kulen Mountain – Bang Mealea temple (40 Km)*
Day 06: Bang Mealea Temple – Siem Reap (68 Km)
Day 07: Siem Reap– Phnom Penh
Day 08: Phnom Penh - free day
Day 09: Phnom Penh City Cycling Tour* (25 Km)
Day 10: Phnom Penh – Kep (40 Km)
Day 11: Kep - free day
Day 12: Kep – Bokor Mountain - Kampot(40 Km)
Day 13: Kampot – Sihanoukville (45 Km)
Day 14: Sihanoukville - free day
Day 15: Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh

• 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.

• Terrain and Distance:

Cambodia is really flat from the beginning to the end of this cycling trip may passing a few small hills and total distance approximately 409 Km and trekking about 19 Km.

• Expertise

The Travel Loops team is a local team and has been arranging tours for over 10 years throughout the Indochina region. They know the countries, the people and the cultures of the area, and some members of the team are experts in cycling in Indochina. You will be in expert hands with Travel Loops.

• Trip Tip:

As you might know, due to various circumstances there are many orphaned children and children in poverty in Cambodia. Consequently, there are many orphanages and drop-in centres for kids around the country. Unfortunately not all are bona fide organisations as many are not above board. To be sure you will support a registered, vetted organisation contact ConCert Cambodia in Siem Reap. ‘Dropping in’ is no longer recommended – orphanages are not tourist attractions. An organisation that allows unannounced drop-ins’ may not be so ethical or enforcing their Child Protection Policies, if they even have one. ConCERT can advise and arrange visits, or volunteer time at more than 30 NGOs (Non Government Organisations).
 

Day 01: Siem Reap Arrival
Welcome your holiday in Cambodia!
Upon your arrival in to Siem Reap you will be welcomed by your guide and driver, and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After getting settled in to the hotel, your guide will present a briefing about your coming trip. You will also have time to rest and relax.

Siem Reap, which means the “Defeat of Siam”, is the most prosperous region of contemporary Cambodia. It’s closed to the Angkor Archeological Park on the north and Tonle Sap Lake on the south of the city. The heart of Siem Reap with attractive area is known as Old Market, or Phsa Chas. This part of town is home to a large concentration of restaurants and shops geared.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 02: Siem Reap - Angkor Temple Complex (Cycling 25 Km)
After breakfast we cycle to the jungle temple of Ta Prohm, and then to the Angkor Thom complex where we see the ornate entrances decorated by gods and demons. We also see the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, and then see the Bayon Temple with its smiling faces in the heart of the temple complex.

After having your lunch at the local restaurant opposit Angkor, then you cross the stree to see the incredible Angkor Wat. Spending an afternoon with an exciting trip to Angkor for an excursion the amazing and awe inspiring temples of Angkor Wat where is surrounding by manmade moat and has recorded as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tonight you will be amazed by the Phare Cambodia Circus; a troupe of young Cambodians offering a spectacular and exciting blend of traditional and modern theatre, music, dance, acrobatics, juggling and contortion beautifully choreographed and performed as a story about Cambodian life and society.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner included.


Day 03: Siem Reap - Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei (Cycling 90 Km, Trekking 5 Km)
After breakfast in the hotel, you cycle to Kbal Spean, passing villages, schools, and through rice. It’s is an Angkorian era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of the Phnom Kulen to the northeast of Siem Reap. When arriving the foot of mountain will start for walking up hill about 30mn through the beautiful tropical forest to see the valley of a 1,000 Lingas and admire the fertility carvings in the riverbed and rocks. Linga is a phallic representation sacred to Brahmanism, there are several carvings of gods and animals above the small waterfall.

After enjoy having lunch at the local restaurant will continue to the Banteay Srei Temple. The name Banteay Srei is means the “Citadel of Women” and is one of the most beautiful temples of the Angkorian period, with its pink sandstone. The enchanting temple of Banteay Srei is nearly everyone's favorite site with the special charm of this temple lies in its remarkable state of preservation, small size, carving in detail and excellence of decoration. The unanimous opinion amongst French archaeologists who worked at Angkor is that Banteay Srei is a 'precious gem' and a 'jewel in Khmer art'. After cycling back to town you will be free and relax by the hotel pool and explore the little town of Siem Reap on your own.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast and Lunch included.

Day 04: Siem Reap - Kulen - Biking & Trekking (Cycling 60 Km, Trekking 7 Km)
Today we enjoy a ‘bike and hike’ to explore Siem Reap and its surroundings. We leave Siem Reap after breakfast and ride the 36 Km to Kulen Mountain. We will enjoy riding on the quiet red-dirt roads via Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang and Phnom Bok.
Arriving the food of mountain will leave the bikes at Rattanak Tey Pagoda; from here you will conquer Phnom Kulen Mountain by foot. After 88 steps we reach Pres Ang Chup and stop for a short break where you are able to see the fleshing Buddhist monestery. After a well-earned rest, we ascend a further 100 steps and, from the top, trek around 4.5 Km to big Nevena (Pres Ang Thom: Reclining Buddha) passing the river of 1000 Linga. We enjoy a picnic lunch box near the waterfall and swimming. In the evening it’s time to erect the tents for our overnight camping.

Overnight in Tent (Camping)
Breakfast, Packed lunch and BBQ dinner included

Day 05: Kulen Mountain – Beng Mealea temple (40 Km)

In the morning, after relaxing and swimming then enjoy to have the breakfast, you will continue to cycle through Anlung Tom Village on the very top of the mountain, was the Khmer Rouge military based during civil war. The last 3 km will take us down the mountain slope on a difficult and rocky trail to Svay Leu district, and then continue to Beng Mealea Temple. It’s about 65 km north-east of Siem Reap to Beng Melea. 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 Tent (Camping)
Breakfast, Packed lunch and Dinner included

Day 06: Bang Mealea Temple – Siem Reap (68 Km)
After breakfast at campsite, will start to cycle back to Siem Reap by the road along the foot of Kulen Mountain until we hit the second checkpoint where we turn onto the red dirt roads into the local farming community. After a few hours of biking, will arrive and stop at a local family's house to rest.

The house owner will prepare lunch. If arriving early, anyone wants to join in cooking with the owner, they are welcome to do so. After lunch, we will continue biking another 18km to Siem Reap.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 07: Siem Reap– Phnom Penh
It’s a traveling day from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, depending the transport modes are available (Specific to your traveling month), will travel by speed boat or by overland to Phnom Penh. After six plus hours journey, you will arriving Phnom Penh and follow by check in to your hotel then free at your leisure.

Overnight in Phnom Penh hotel
Breakfast included


Day 08: Phnom Penh - Free day
Relax or enjoy having the organized activity on your own after enjoy the breakfast at the hotel to Russian market or Central. You also could explore Phnom Penh from the National Museum and the riverfront from Street 104 to the Royal Palace is popular with locals and tourists alike. Sisowath Quay, the riverfront road, is lined with dozens of restaurants and bars and a range of hotels, some affording spectacular riverside views. Interspersed amongst the restaurants are silk and souvenir shops, spas, travel agents and a few ATMs. The riverfront is particularly popular in the early evening but it’s a great place to stroll any time of day. Have a snack or a meal, relax at a street side cafe and watch the passing riverfront scene, explore the side streets. The best shopping streets adjoining the riverfront are Street 178 and Street 240 on either side of the Royal Palace and National Museum. A couple of the city’s best bar streets also stretch off the riverfront. Both Street 104 and Street 110 at the northern end of the riverfront area and Street 136 in the middle are packed with bars, restaurants and guesthouses.

Overnight in Phnom Penh
Breakfast included

Day 09: Phnom Penh City Cycling Tour (25 Km)
After breakfast at the hotel, will drive through the bustling city, cross the Mekong River by ferry then enjoy a cycle to explore life on the Island known as “Koh Dach”, the home of Silk. The inhabitants of this island are mainly rice and vegetable farmers while most of the women stay at home to do silk weaving as well as the usual family chores.
In the afternoon, you take a trip by vehicle to visit the Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda and Toul Sleng Musuem (S-21). The Royal Palace contains some spectacular buildings such as the Throne Hall, the Royal Treasury Hall and the Napoleon II villa. Silver pagoda (Pagoda of Emerald Buddha), steps are crafted from Italian marble, and within the throne room the regal floor consists of more than 500 solid silver blocks it weigh about six tones. The currenly king's residence is living in the separate hall.

Overnight in Phnom Penh
Breakfast and lunch included

Day 10: Phnom Penh – Kep (40 Km)
After breakfast, your guide and driver will drive you to visit see Beoung Cheoung Ek Memorial Museum (Killing Fields). First the victims are detained and tortured at S-21 prison (Tuol Sleng Museum), were transported to the extermination to death. Cambodian Government constructed a massive Stupa (Memorial Monument) to keep some of those skulls, bones and pieces of clothing for yearly ceremony to bring peace to the spirits of the deceased. Leaving Phnom Penh with a private transfer to Kep, a 2-hour drive, and after stopping at Kampong Trach, will get back on your bikes and cycle to the coastal town of Kep. The route will go through Phnom Vor is famous mountain with fruits and pepper. You’ll pass by some of the best pepper farming areas in the world that you could pay a visit and purchase home for family or friend. You then continue along the foot of mountain until reaching your hotel in Kep.

Overnight in Kep
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included


Day 11: Kep - Free day
Breakfast is always ready for you from 06:00 am – 10:00 am. Today you are free to relax or take an optional boat trip Rabbit Island, or go exploring on your own.

Kep is a small seaside town located on a group of hills going down to the beach. Cambodian and Vietnamese islands are just offshore. It's a half hour drive from Kampot, Cambodia and the Vietnam border; and 2 hours from SihanoukVille and Phnom Penh. Kep Beach is a famous seaside resort with twelve months of sunshine, which is 1,000 meters long. The beach is different from the beach of Sihanouk Ville because it has black sand. Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island): is located about 4.5 Kilometers southwest of Kep. It has two beautiful white sand beaches. The sea here is shallow and has a long slope, making Koh Tonsay excellent for swimming. At the sea bottom area a variety of corals, sea animals and plants which attract researchers and ecologists. Never forget about seafood, the best with fresh seafood here and you must visit Carb market.

Overnight in Kep
Breakfast included

Day 12: Kep – Bokor Mountain - Kampot (40 Km, Trekking 6 Km)
After breakfast at the hotel, start to cycle from the hotel to Kampot to see this lovely old French Colonial town, stopping off at the local market for a visit, after which continue cycle to the foot of Phnom Bokor hill station. You then trek up to the forest for about an hour, finally transferring to the top of the mountain that you will visit some interesting places. After a picnic lunch, start to cycle back, downhill all the way to the Kampot and then check in to your hotel.

Overnight in Kampot
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.


Day 13: Kampot – Sihanoukville (45 Km)
In the morning you will transfer to Sihanoukville airport then cycle along the beach, passing the coconut plantations and forests along the mountain trail, you also meet local people and kids before crossing the river. You’ll have your packed lunch in the local village and having a short rest, after which get back on your bike to cycle up the biggest hill that you haven’t get through during this trip before goes back to cycle through the village and along the beaches. Arriving Sihanoukville and check in then free time to swim or explore the town on your own.

Overnight in Sihanoukville
Breakfast and lunch included

Day 14: Sihanoukville - Free day
After breakfast at your hotel then you have a full day free time at your consideration.

Overnight in Sihanoukville
Breakfast included

Day 15: Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh
After having breakfast at the hotel, it's time to say good bye the Cambodian lovely beaches. Depending on your appointment the private air-conditioning vehicle will be at your hotel then transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport to catch up your departure flight.

Breakfast included

*Please note that checkout time is 12:00 noon

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 trekking, Vietnam trekking, Laos trekking, Myanmar trekking or Thailand trekking. 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): > 45 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 your trip
• 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
• Siem Reap to Phnom Penh based on your traveling month and the availabilty, will advise. 

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.

REMARKS: If you travel between 23 December 2015 to 03 January 2016 and 06 February to 10 February 2016; above tour price has not including the additional surcharge of peak season, compulsory dinner on 24 and 31 December may need to apply depend on hotels policy.