Cambodia Cycling

This cycling trip has got the most historical & cultural interests. Starting in Siem Reap, where we cycle through the countryside to take the boat trip on Tonle Sap lake to visit the floating village. Then we chronologically visit Pre-Angkoran Rolous Group before Angkor temple and the beautiful Banteay Srei and One Thousand Lingas. On the way, we stop to visit The Land Mines Museum of Mr. Akira to understand the landmines issue in Cambodia. From Siem Reap, we cycle to Beng Mealea, the lost temple of Indiana Jones and Koh Ker temple complex which been the capital of the King Jayavarman IV, reigned 928AD. From Koh Ker, we cycle off road to Anlung Veang, the former Khmer Rouge last strong hold where Pol Pot, their top leader died there in 1998 to end the Khmer Rouge. Then we cycle to visit Preah Vihear hill top temple located very close to the Thais border. Cambodia and Thailand has recently dispute over this temple when this temple is registered as the World Heritage Site under Cambodia. The dispute is over now and re-open for the tourists. From there, we cycle to the provincial capital of Preah Vihear for overnight. Then visit the last ancient capital en route, Preah Khan temple. This quiet and remote temple hidden in the jungles and stay away from the crowded Angkor complex. It was founded in 11th century, by the King Suryavarman I and it was the royal residence of the King Suryavarman II. The great King of Angkor, Jayavarman VII lived there during the war with Champa Kingdom to recapture Angkor campital back from the Chams invading in 1181.

This biking trip is our new cycling tour starts and finishes in Siem Reap. This new trip suits all level of riders and not only the cyclists who just visit Cambodia for the first time but also for the riders who have already visited Cambodia before and would like to return for another new fun and enjoyable cycling routes. Cambodia Cycling professional team have carefully designed our routes which have not been done by the others. We cycle 606km, the cycling routes for this trip are 70 to 80% off road and back roads through the countryside, the rice fields, passing the remote villages seeing the wonderful smile of the children. The cycling routes for this trip is relatively flat, the average altitude is about 150m high. Only two places have higher altitude along the Dang Rek mountain range at Anlung Veang and Preah Vihear. When we arrive at these two places, we cycle up the hills for the sunset view if we still have got the energy.

This Cambodia cycle tour will start in Angkor, where the mountain bikes have been prepared. Our cycling guide will brief on the tour. Cycle is the best way to explore Cambodia as there is no other way to see more and get close to the people than cycling. Our guide will take you to cycle on the back road around Angkor complex.

We cycle approximately 300 km mostly on tarmac roads on most of the days. From Siem Reap tow Phnom Penh, crossing Tonle Sap lake by boat. Getting around and out of Phnom Penh is probably the most busy traffic. So always keep single line. We might do a little bit transfer out the the town to avoid the busy traffic. The last 15km before approaching Sihanouk Ville, is uphill but we have support van to do transfer if needed.

The trip combine 4 interest places to visit, Angkor, Phnom Penh, Kep and Sihanouk Ville.

The trip starts in Bangkok and the meeting point is Novotel Living located in the city center in Sukhumvit area. People who join this trip can also stay at their own hotel choice in Bangkok but it will take a bit longer for our guide to pick up due to bad traffic in Bangkok in the morning. Then transfer to the starting point near Rayong where mountain bikes are prepared and the guide will brief on the cycling tour. From the border to Pailin, the road is dirt with some potholes as well as from Pailin to Battambang. From Battambang to Siem Reap, we will cross Tonle ap lake by boat.

We ride about 808 km on asphalt roads and sometimes broken road or vehicle-width dirt roads, which may be smooth, gritty, stony, rocky, rutted, loose or hard-packed. The 85km from Pailin to Battambang is probably the worst road but still interesting things to see along the road.

Visiting Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam on bicycle is really a great experience where you will see the differences. Entering to the former Khmer Rouge stronghold in Pailin reminds the past bad experience of Cambodia and seeing the change they have now and the Angkor historical complex on the back road and the Great Mekong Delta on bike.