The true charm of Cambodia that captivates every visitor is its simple, rural charm and the huge welcome from village folk - especially the children. The very best way to discover this is by bicycle, following minor roads and dirt trails through verdant rice fields and forests.
This exploratory mountain bike ride takes you from the capital, 
Phnom Penh, through rural countryside, characterised by verdant rice paddies dotted with iconic sugar palm trees, to the Gulf of Thailand coast, then across the great Tonle Sap lake to the ancient historical sites of Angkor.
Along the way you will experience the warmest of close contacts with 
local people who live in a world that time seems to have left behind by the world, and tread the powdery white sand of the country's best beaches. You can explore the charms of French colonial-era towns that are only now enmerging into the limelight with vibrant artistic communities, and make a boat across the extraordinary Tonle Sap Lake, South East Asia's largest inland body of water.
Finally you can explore the wonderous historic monuments of the Angkor kingdom around Siem Reap, including several of the lesser visited temples... all by mountain bike.
14 Day Tour
Day 1: Phnom Penh (0km)
Arrive in Phnom Penh. Transfer to the Hotel. (-‐,-‐,-‐)
Day 2: Phnom Penh (0km)
Visit to the National Museum and the Silver Pagoda. Sightseeing tour by cycle rickshaw (cyclo) of the markets and quays. Sunset boat cruise on the Mekong River. Return to Hotel. (B,-‐,-‐)
Day 3: Phnom Penh ~ Takeo ~ Kep (164km)
Breakfast. Depart for the province of Takeo, known for it's rice fields and sugar palm trees, to discover a 12th century Angkor-era temple. Continue to Kampot province with a visit to a very ancient site called Kampong Trach. A pagoda has been carved into a cave in the side of a towering limestone mountain. Lunch. Cycle across rice fields to Kep, an old French colonial town located on the west coast that was once known as the Cambodian Riviera and is now undergoing a revival. Spend the night in Kep. (B,L,-‐)
Day 4: Kep ~ Sihanoukville (130km)
Mix of driving and cycling along the coast to Sihanoukville. On arrival, cycle around the hills overlooking the town and visit a pagoda. Spend the rest of the day on the white sand beaches of southern Cambodia. Overnight in Sihanoukville. (B,-‐,-‐)
Day 5: Sihanoukville ~ Phnom Penh (230km)
Enjoy the morning at the beach. Lunch. In the afternoon, transfer by public bus to Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,-‐)
Day 6: Phnom Penh ~ Battambang (291km)
Transfer by public bus across the provinces of Kampong Chhnang and Pursat to reach Battambang, Cambodia's second largest city that is rapidly become a arts & culture centre. Lunch. After lunch, bike up country and visit Phnom Banon, an 11th century located on a hilltop with great views across the countryside. Continue on to Phnom Sampeaou, mountain of the Sampan, to visit the pagoda at its summit and some caves. Spend the night in Battambang. (B,L,-‐)
Day 7: Battambang (30km)
Visit the 11th century temple of Vat Ek and some traditional Khmer villages along the river. Lunch. In the afternoon, try out something that is unique to Cambodia but soon to come to an end; take a ride on a diesel-powered railway car, known as the Bamboo train, passing through rice fields and visiting a village specialising in rice production. Spend the night in Battambang. (B,L,-‐)
Day 8: Battambang ~ Siem Reap (20km)
After breakfast, take a boat trip down the Sangker river, winding through the flood plains in search of navigable channels, crossing a varied landscape dotted with typical stilt houses, until you reach the great Tonle Sap lake, South East Asia largest inland body of water. Arrive at the port of Siem Reap and cycle along the Siem Reap River through villages until you reach the bustling tourist centre of Siem Reap. Afternoon, free to discover the town. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B,-‐,-‐)
Day 9: Siem Reap: Tonle Bassac Lake (30km)
After breakfast, depart to Kampong Kleang. Partly transfer by vehicle then ride bicycles along the dike to reach the village. Board a boat for a visit to some of the ancient floating villages on the the Tonle Sap. Lunch at a local Restaurant. In the afternoon, part transfer and part bike back to Siem Reap for the night. (HD2).
Hotel in Siem Reap. (B,L,-)
Day 10: Siem Reap: Angkor (39km)
First discovery (small and big circuit) of the main temples of Angkor Wat by mountain bike. pedal through rural countryside, villages and forests avoiding as much as possible the main road and the tourist traffic. Lunch en route. Sunset at Pre Rup. Spend the night in Siem Reap. (B,L,-‐)
Day 11: Siem Reap: Angkor (20km)
Breakfast. Visit, by foot and bike, to other more isolated temples of the vast Angkor historical complex. Cycling in the forests around Angkor Wat and along the walls of the old Angkor Thom city. Lunch en route. Spend the night in Hotel in Siem Reap. (B,L,-‐)
Day 12: Siem Reap: Banteay Srei Temple (79km)
Cycle/Transfer to Banteay Srei. Visit to the temple which is one of the most beautiful artefacts of the Xth century. The reliefs on this pinks sandstone temple are so intricate that it is said that they can only have been made by a female hand. Visit Kbal Spean, river of the Thousand lingas (phallic reproductions of Shiva). Walk in the jungle (1hr 30min) to discover the sculptured river. Swim under the waterfall and enjoy a picnic lunch. Return to Siem Reap for the night. (B,L,-‐)
Day 13: Siem Reap ~ Phnom Penh (-‐km)
Transfer by public bus back to Phnom Penh. Hotel in Phnom Penh. (B,-‐,-‐)
Day 14: Depart Phnom Penh
Breakfast. Transfer to the International Airport of Phnom Penh and fly back to Home
Country. (B,-‐,-‐)
Cycling distances can be adapted to suit the strengths of the group. An escort vehicle will follow throughout.
Included:
• The cycling guide
• Mountain Bike with helmet
• Accommodation
• Meals according to program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Transport according to program
• Escort vehicle
Not included:
• Entrance fees for the sites and museums (approx 80 USD, which includes 40 USD for the Angkor Pass)
• The meals not mentioned in the program • Drinks and tips
• Personal expenses
• Flight ticket
• Airport taxes
• Private insurance
• Bank fees for the money transfer
