Biking Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat
Beautiful cycling roads
Impressive Angkor temples
Boat trip cross Tonle Sap Lake
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Phnom Penh – Kampong Chnang
Pick up at your hotel at 8:00am. Today we head north on National road N5 via the ancient Japanese bridge
and
start traveling through the Cambodian countryside. You will share the
road with light local traffic and get a good sense of what Cambodian
transportation actually is. After 12Km you get to Prek Phnov and at the
junction we left turn to unpaved roads passing local villages and rice
fields. We pass the ancient capital of Udong where Udong Mountain is
still home to many of the old Royal Palaces. We pay a visit to one of
the remaining stupa’s and after a visit we will ride on the paved road
heading north-west to Kampong Chnang.
Kampong
Chhnang is the provincial capital of the province with the same name.
The Tonle Sap River passes by Kampong Chhnang and the floating village
is an attraction itself. It is located 91 km North of Phnom Penh. The
area is scenic and if you cross the river you will find several ancient
temples from the Chenla period, such as Samrong Sen and Prasat Prah
Srey. You’ll get great views of the countryside and for sure will meet
hordes of people welcoming you with a broad smile and a “Hello Mr.!”
quote. Check in hotel and have dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in
Kampong Chnang.
Summary
Biking: 91km, smooth paved road
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampong Chnang
Biking: 91km, smooth paved road
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampong Chnang
Day 2: Kampong Chnang – Siem Reap
This
morning you will start with a transfer by private boat to Siem Reap
crossing the immense Tonle Sap Lake. The Tonle Sap Lake is the beating
heart of Cambodia and nearly half of the Cambodians live from this lake.
It’s the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia and its
biodiversity has put the lake on the ecological 7 wonders of the world.
The transfer takes about 4 hours. Upon arrival in Siem Reap we pass the
floating village of Chhong Kneas. This large sized village is a bustling
trade centre for fish, other lake "products" and tourism. The arrival
will definitely one you will never forget. We cycle the 12km into town
and settle in our hotel. A lunch will give us the power we need in order
to explore the world largest heritage site: Angkor Wat. We will cycle
towards a small but very significant temple called Banteay Srey. This
temple is best preserved and its carvings and painting are remarkable.
The road leading there passes through the Angkor Area and you get a
glimpse of the massive complexes that were built between the 11th and
13th century. We continue the 25km to Banteay Srey through pretty
countryside over a good and paved road. The late afternoon sun will only
contribute to the beauty of the pink stone walls and towers of Banteay
Srey. After our visit we cycle back towards Angkor Wat where a nice
surprise awaits us. Back to the hotel. Dinner in local restaurant.
Overnight in hotel in Siem Riep.
Summary
Biking: 70km, smooth paved road
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Biking: 70km, smooth paved road
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Day 3: Full day in Angkor Wat by cycling
If
you want to this morning you can ask our tour guide to arrange a
sunrise visit to the temples of Angkor to give you the opportunity see
the ruins in all their splendor. Angkor Wat itself is just one of the
many temples in the region but is one of the best preserved and most
impressive. It is worth climbing the remarkably steep and narrow steps
of the central spire for the view over the whole temple surrounded by
jungle. Angkor Thom, is a fascinating ruin featuring many mysterious
giant carved faces and some incredible wall carvings, and is one of the
most remarkable sights in the area. Also not to be missed is the temple
of Ta Prohm, which has been left to be reclaimed by nature and features
incredible tree roots breaking through the stone carvings and walls, a
fascinating tribute to the power of nature over man and an experience
reminiscent of "Indiana Jones" and "Tomb Raider". Back to Siem Riep.
Tour finishes.
Summary
Biking: 25km, smooth paved road
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Biking: 25km, smooth paved road
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Note on client safety
We
reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons,
including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village,
or for any other factor which may influence client safety.http://www.vietnambiketours.asia/en/biking-in-cambodia.html