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Cycle Tour of Angkor
Tour code: CBK 01
Series: Cycling Tours

Cycling has to be the best way to see the temples complexes of Angkor, nothing can compare to cycling through a thousand years of Khmer history. Our Cambodian temple guide will ensure that full explanations are given on all that you will see. A remarkable facet of Angkor unlike many historical sites is that it is a hive of activity as there are dozens of farming communities dotted around this area, a chance to see ordinary Cambodian people going about their everyday life. This is a chance to se rural Cambodian life amongst a rich history.


Highlight:
Siem Reap - Angkor

Tour Price Includes:
- All hotels (twin share or dorm ) and meals specified
- Cycle support by a/c vehicles
- Bike hire and spares
- All entrances to museums and sites mentioned including 3 day temple pass
- All water and snacks whilst riding
- Cambodian English speaking guide Temple guide
- Cambodian cycling guide for groups > 3
- English speaking Green Trail Tours Leader (for > 10)
- All meals mentioned

Tour Price Excludes:
- International Flights
- Departure Tax/Visa Fees
- Alcoholic, and other beverages in the evenings
- Tips for guides.
- Personal travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in itinerary

Accommodation:
Hotels.

 

TOUR SUMMARY
Cycling has to be the best way to see the temples complexes of Angkor, nothing can compare to cycling through a thousand years of Khmer history. Our Cambodian temple guide will ensure that full explanations are given on all that you will see. A remarkable facet of Angkor unlike many historical sites is that it is a hive of activity as there are dozens of farming communities dotted around this area, a chance to see ordinary Cambodian people going about their everyday life. This is a chance to se rural Cambodian life amongst a rich history.

RIDING PROFILE
We ride approximately 135 km on roads that are tarmac or broken tarmac. There are no real technical sections and this trip can be completed by most people.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 Siem Reap 30 km [L]
Arrive or meet in Siem Reap on morning flight and transfer to hotel. Afternoon ride to Angkor, Angkor Thom, the South Gate, the Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. After picnic lunch cycle to Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo and back to Siem Reap. Return by car to see at sunset from Phnom Bakheng.

Day 2 Siem Reap 60 km [B,L]
Cycle to Banteay Srei, 25km away, on a newly paved road. Continue to Kbal Spean (River of 1,000 Lingas), hiking to the top to view the riverbed carvings. After picnic lunch, return to Siem Reap via Banteay Samre Temple.

Day 3 Siem Reap 45 km [B, L]
Ride to Tonle Sap Lake. Take short cruise through floating villages. Lunch at floating village. On the return ride, stop at workshops of Artisans d’Angkor (wood and stone carving). AND/OR visit Landmine Museum of Mr.

* B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner

TOUR INFORMATION
Total Distance 135 km
Number of cycling days Two full days and one half-day
Road Surface This tour follows a mix of tarmac and broken tarmac roads, vehicle-width dirt trails.
Support One or two air-conditioned minibuses specially rigged to take bikes and bikers.
Group Minimum 2. Maximum 16.
Staff English-speaking Cambodian Temple guide, drivers and assistants. Groups of 3-10 will be led by our local guide and our local support team. For groups of ten or more a Green Trail Tours Tour Leader also joins.
Food All 3 days include breakfast (except day 1) and lunch.
Children Children aged 12-years and older are welcome on this trip and receive a 25% discount.

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