In the capital, Phnom Penh, you go on a cycling tour of the city, visiting the Royal Palace complex, the National Museum, and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Cheoung Ek Killing Fields Memorial. In Siem Reap, we cycle to the wondrous temples of Angkor. Going off road and get off the beaten track and down small paths away from the tourist routes, and have an opportunity to see farming life and talk with the farmers as well as see live are on Tonle Sap Lake at the floating village. An evening in Siem Reap wiil watching Phare Cambodia Circus performs about Cambodian life and society. 
 

• Brief itinerary:

Day 01: Phnom Penh Arrival
Day 02: Phnom Penh City Cycling Tour
Day 03: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by flight
Day 04: Siem Reap – Cycling to Angkor Temples
Day 05: Siem Reap – Cycling to Angkor Temples
Day 06: Siem Reap – Cycling to Angkor Temples and Floating Village
Day 07: Siem Reap - Departure

• Trip Grade:

This tour is mainly on flat terrain, however some parts are off-road, and a certain level of fitness and cycling ability is required.

• 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.

• 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: Phnom Penh Arrival
Upon your arrival in Phnom Penh you will be met by our staff and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After checking in, you will have free time for leisure activities in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh is known as the "Pearl in Asia", it was considered one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina in the 1920s with old colonial buildings. Especially, there are numbers of surviving French colonial buildings scattered along the grand boulevards, currently known as the political and commercial city of Cambodia
 

Overnight in Phnom Penh hotel.

Day 02: Phnom Penh City Cycling Tour (Cycling 40 Km)
After breakfast in the hotel, starting to set up your bikes for cylcing through Phnom Penh. Heading about 15km out of Phnom Penh to see Beoung Cheoung Ek Memorial Museum (Killing Fields), and then back to Phnom Penh to the Tuol Sleng Museum (S21). If you are here on time will also see a documentary film about the Khmer Rouge regime and the genocide of Pol Pot. First the vitims 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

In the afternoon after having lunch (on your account) you will continue for cycling and have a guided tour of the National Museum, the Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda. 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 seperate hall. 
 

Overnight in Phnom Penh hotel.
Breakfast included.

Day 03: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (No cycling)
Breakfast in the hotel, and then you have the morning free to shop or other activities. 

Recommend: Where you are in Phnom Penh do spend time at Russian Market or Central Market for shopping and having some bargaining experience, it’s a real fun!

In the afternoon we travel to Siem Reap by taking a domestic flight about 45mn over the view of Tonle Sap Lake. Upon arrival will be greeting by the guide and transfer to the hote for check in and discuss for the timing to start for tomorrow. 

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. After checking in to the hotel, there will be free time to relax, or have a look around the town.

Overnight in Siem Reap hotel.
Breakfast included.

Day 04: Siem Reap - Cycling to Angkor Temples (Cycling 28 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 hotel.
Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 05: Siem Reap – Cycling to Banteay Srei (cycling 64 Km)
After breakfast, you have an easy cycling trip through the countryside 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 hotel.
Breakfast included.

Day 06: Siem Reap – Cycling to Floating Village - Rolous Group (Cycling 52 Km)
In the morning after taking a lovely breakfast in your hotel, will back on your bicycle and peddling down south of Siem Reap to see the great annual flood of Tonle Sap Lake, you’ll take a boat excursion to see the village of Kompong Phhluk 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.

Will have a picnic lunch then cycling to the old temple group of Rolous, The Rolous Group is a collection of monuments representing the remains of Hariharalaya, the first major capital of the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire. It has become known as the ‘Roluos Group’ due to its proximity to the modern town of Roluos. The ancient capital was named for Hari-Hara, a synthesis of the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu. The existing temples with best condition are Bakong, Pheah Ko and Lo Lei. Cycle back to Siem Reap by passing different villages and depending on how late you go as you may see the busy street 60 where all the local people go for shopping at eating.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap hotel.
Breakfast and Picnic Lunch included.

Day 07: Siem Reap Departure
Having your breakfast at the hotel then you have some free time to relax or discover the little Siem Reap town on your own arrangement to Old Market or Angkor Silk Farm. If your time permits, it’s good if you are able to experience with Khmer traditional massage. Your hotel check out at 12:00 mid-day, based on your departure flight time the guide and drive are ready for transfer you to the airport for taking a flight home.

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 cycling, Vietnam cycling, Laos cycling, Myanmar cycling or Thailand cycling. 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 in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
• 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.
• Domestic airfare from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with all tax and fuel surcharge

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.