Itinerary Brief:

Day 1: Bangkok - Chanthaburi
Day 2: Chanthaburi - Pailin
Day 3: Pailin - Battambang
Day 4: Battambang - Siem Reap
Day 5: Siem Reap - Angkor Exploration by bike
Day 6: Siem Reap - Kulen Mountain Biking & Trekking
Day 7: Angkor Biking - Departure
 

• Trip Grade:

Moderate - Suitable for travelers with an average level of fitness and mobility. However, some walking and hiking is required.
 

• 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 1: Bangkok - Chanthaburi
Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport, we will meet our guide and driver and transfer to Chanthaburi.

Overnight in Chanthaburi.

Day 2: Chanthaburi - Pailin
After breakfast at the hotel we transfer to Pong Nam Ron and start cycling to the Cambodian border, a ride of about 27 km. After passing through the immigration point, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. We continue cycling around another 20 km to the town of Pailin, located in the foothills of the scenic Cardamom Mountains.

Pailin used to be a Khmer Rouge stronghold, which survived by trading gemstones until 1998, when The Khmer Rouge demobilized their forces into the government army and the town gradually recovered, becoming a more peaceful place.

Cycling: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Pailin.

Day 3: Pailin - Battambang
After breakfast at the hotel, we fill our water bottles and are briefed on the road conditions, water stops, etc. After we leave the town behind there are a few climbs and then some downhill stretches. Watch out for large potholes, and cows that might be crossing the road. A long rope, which you may not see, often tethers them – look carefully as you pass them.

We cycle along this Cardamom mountain range passing rice fields and local houses. Be prepared for lots of friendly hellos and waves from the local children everywhere you pass through. Recently, the road from Pailin to Battambang has been improved.

Cycling: 85 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Battambang.

Day 04: Battambang - Siem Reap
We transfer by boat to Siem Reap, crossing the vast Tonle Sap lake (South East Asia’s largest freshwater lake). The lake is the main water reservoir when the Mekong is flooded; without the lake, Cambodia would be flooded every year. Upon arrival in Siem Reap you will be met by our friendly and experienced staff and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After checking in, you will have free time for leisure activities in Siem Reap.

No Cycling
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 05: Siem Reap - Angkor (Exploration by bike)
We transfer from the hotel to Road 60 where the bikes are set up for you then we cycle to the west gate of Ta Prohm temple. Here, our guide will take you on a 45-minute tour, ending at the east gate for another ride around a big loop of the temple area through the North Gate of Angkor Thom. Here we will stop at Wat Paly Lie for a water blessing, after which, we bike onwards to the Bayon Temple and its 4 faces, joining some locals for lunch. After lunch we head back the hotel visiting the killing fields on the way. Dinner is at an Asian restaurant.

Cycling: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 06: Siem Reap – Kulen Mountain Biking & Trekking
Starting around 06.45 AM, today we will enjoy a ‘bike and hike’ exploring Siem Reap and the surrounding area. We leave Siem Reap after breakfast and ride around 36 Km to Kulen Mountain. You will love riding on the quiet dirt roads via Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang and Phnom Bok.

We drop our bikes at Rattanak Tey Pagoda; from here we will conquer Kulen Mountain by foot. After 88 steps we reach Pres Ang Chup and stop for a short break. After a well-earned rest, we continue up 100 more steps and trek 4 Km to big Nevena (Pres Ang Thom) passing the river of 1000 Linga. We will enjoy a picnic lunch near the waterfall. After lunch, we hike back to the pagoda where our car is ready to transfer us to Banteay Srei temple before heading back to Siem Reap. Dinner tonight, complete with an Apsara dancing show is at Angkor Village restaurant.

Cycling: Approx. 50 km
Hiking: Approx. 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 07: Angkor Biking - Departure
Today we start cycling very early to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat Temple, one of the true wonders of the world. After our visit we will have a quick snack of fruit and coffee, before cycling to Bakong Temple following the countryside roads with stunning views of the rice fields; after visiting Bakong Temple we transfer back to town for lunch at Tonle Chactomok Restaurant (buffet). In the afternoon you have free time for exploring or shopping till its time to leave to catch your departure flight.

Cycling: Approx. 40km
Hiking: Approx. 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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 is for a party of 6 to 8 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 holiday in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. 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): > 60 USD/room/night
>>Deluxe Level (4 star hotels): > 110 USD/room/night
>>Luxury Level (5 star hotels): > 180 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 INCLUDES:

1. Entrance Fees.
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.

2. Meals.
All meals as specified in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).

When the meals are not included in the program, our guides will be more than happy to recommend one from our list of approved restaurants. While not always possible, we endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Asian breakfasts are available; however, there may be occasions when only an Asian-style breakfast is available in some of the more remote locations.

3. Private Transfers & Airport Pick-up and drop-off.
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as mentioned in the itinerary).

4. Professional Tour Guide.
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city and will remain with you throughout your stay in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.

5. Accommodation.
Hotel costs are based on double occupancy of one twin room. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily Western or Asian breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless otherwise specified.

6. Airport Tax, Fuel Fee, Service Charge & Government Taxes.

7. Arrangements Fees.
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

8. Equipment*
Where relevant, a quality mountain bike and safety equipment, back-up vehicle (for parties of 6 or more) and cycle guide as per the Cycling Tour itinerary.

1. International/Domestic Airfares.
Any International/aifare flights, airport tax, fiel fee and surcharge. 

2. Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar,Thailand or Laos Entry Visa Fees.

3. Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carry-on baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm.

4. Personal Expenses.
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as Tips and gratuities, laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals that are not included in the tour itinerary.

5. Meals.
Any meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.

8. Payment fees.