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Siem Reap Cycling To Sihanoukville – 8 days

Dec 11, 2015 Cambodia Cycling Tours, Cycling 8 -12 days

Siem Reap Cycling To Sihanoukville .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, Kirirom National Park and Sihanouk Ville.

Day 1: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex (25km) (L)
Depart from the hotel on the main road and cycle through Angkor pass check point. Cycle through the shady road with a little pumping because of the a few pot-holes. There you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour). It was built in 12th century by the famous King Jayavarvan VII indicated to his mother. While clearing back the forest archaeologists decided to leave the vegetation of Ta Phrom in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discoverers found it and the other Angkor temples. Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples. Continue the cycle through small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching to Angkor Thom city. There you will see, Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by Cambodia’s great king, Jayavarman VII. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Banteay Srei & One Thousand Lingas (90km by bicycle) (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel on the main road. Arrive at Angkor Wat and turn left to the west. Continue to cycle 2km before turn right to the rural road. The road is good for cycling as you can avoid the busy traffic but you can see rice field, village, pagoda. Arrive in Banteay Srei before lunch. Visit (45 minutes) Banteay Srei temple known as women citadel (built in 967 A.D dedicated to Brahma). While some of temples are impressive because of their sheer size, Banteay Srei stands alone in the quality of its construction and decoration. Its pink sandstone walls are decorated with what some consider the best carving of all, and still an excellent state of preservation preservation. On the way back, cycle on the main road to visit Banteay Samre and Landmine Museum of Mr. Akira. Mr. Ra is dedicated to clearing the Cambodian countryside of landmines laid during the years of conflict and relies entirely on visitors’ donation to fund his work. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 3: Siem Reap-Phnom Penh (B,L)
Transfer for speedboat to Phnom Penh crossing Tonle Sap lake. One of the interesting boat trip on biggest fresh water latke in Southeast Asia. The boat takes about 6 hours which has toilet, air-con and life jacket. Afternoon, visit National Museum, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Note: In case of the boat is not running due to low water (March to July), we take the van transfer with some cycling.

4: Phnom Penh – Kirirom (60km) (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. We transfer to Treng Troyeung and start cycling on the back road to visit Kirirom National Park. After lunch, cycle to visit Chombok community activities with the representative of the project to learn about the indigenous culture and the history of the area and the daily life of the people living in the community. Overnight at Kirirom Hillside Resort.

Day 5: Kirirom-Sihanouk Ville (65km) (B,L)
Early morning to see the bird and walking 1km to enjoy variety of different attractions including a 40m high water fall, variety of plants and animals while discovering the breathtaking nature and landscape. Cycle 15km on the back road before continuing on the dirt road. Enjoy packed lunch, then continue cycling to complete 65km before transferring to Sihanouk Ville. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.

Day 6: Sihanouk Ville – Ream National Park (50km) (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel and early morning enjoy swimming at the beach. Then cycle25km through on the back road through the jungle to Ream National Park to visit the mangrove forest. Relax at the quiet beach, or swim and walk along the beach. This is one of the best beach around Sihanouk Ville. After lunch hiking 45 minutes through the jungle to the fishing village where to observe patiently to see the dolphin. Return back to Sihanouk Ville for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Sihanouk Ville – Free Day (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to relax at the beach and explore the town on your own.

Day 8: Sihanouk Ville – Phnom Penh (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free until transfer to Phnom Penh. It takes about 3 hours.

TOUR ENDS.