HIGHLIGHTS
Why you’ll love this trip?
- Start in Siem Reap, exploring Angkor’s temples on bikes.
- Embark on a Cambodian Luxury Cruise trip along the Mekong River.
- Cruise southward to Phnom Penh, experiencing daily river life.
- Explore coastal towns and relax on the beach.
What’s the Activity level?
- Moderate fitness required
- Short length rides, suitable for the leisure cyclist with good mobility.
- The longest cycling day spans up to 30 km, but there’s always the option to use the support vehicle if needed.
- Most rides typically range from 10 km to 30 km in distance.
What’s the transport and accommodation like?
- Travel on variety of transportation, including bikes, private vans, bus and cruise.
- 4-5 star accommodations with private facilities and local charm.
- Hotels selected for their safety, location, ambiance, and friendly staff
*All our tours are non-smoking
TRIP SUMMARY
Duration: 12 days from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Trip focus: A moderate Luxurious cycle tour exploring Cambodia and meandering the Mekong River on a Luxury River Cruise.
Accommodation: 7 nights 4 and 5* hotels and 4 nights onboard the luxurious 4* Jahan Cruise – Run of House cabins.
Transport: Bikes (E-bikes available at surcharge), private vans and buses, River cruise
Group size: Maximum 10 + tour leader, Minimum 4
Single supplement: from NZ$5,085
E-bike supplement: from NZ$585
Operator: This tour is run by one of our trusted local partners
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Experienced English speaking local guides
- Support vehicle
- Mountain or E-Bike Rental and helmets for cycling days
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water for sightseeing
- Healthy snack, fresh local fruits and water for biking days
- All sightseeing entrance fees where required in the itinerary
- Mechanic support from 7 passengers up
- Accommodation in twin shared room in hotels and cruise ship cabin with daily breakfast
- First aid kit
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- International flight to Siem Reap / from Phnom Penh
- Cambodia Visa
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Personal expenditure (phone, laundry, shopping and so on)
- Tips for guide, driver, porters. We recommend 5 USD/person/day for guide, 3 USD/person/day for driver and 2 USD/person/hotel when you check in/out.
- Beverages and alcoholic drinks
- Any other services not clearly mentioned on itinerary and trip inclusive portion
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL DAY SIEM REAP
Transfer from airport to your hotel. Visit to Angkor Wat, and if time permits, continue to visit other temples in the area.
Meals Included: None
DAY 2 – SIEM REAP FULL DAY BIKING AROUND THE TEMPLES & FOOD TOUR
Start the day with a ride to Ta Prohm. Continuing to Banteay Kdei. Lunch is at local restaurant. In the afternoon visit the ancient royal city of Angkor Thom with its magnificent centre piece; the Bayon. Continue the exploration with a visit to the Terrace of the Elephants.
Spend the evening with your private guide gaining a genuine insight into Cambodian food the way the locals like it, travelling by tuk tuk. Sample a range of exotic fruits, grilled meats and if you’re brave enough fried insects.
Cycling distance: 14 km
Difficulty: Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3 – SIEM REAP - CYCLING TO BANTEAY SREI AND BANTEAY SAMRE
Today we have an easy cycling trip through the countryside and start the day riding west out of Siem Reap towards Banteay Samre, then Banteay Srei Temple. After lunch we transfer to visit Mebon Temple and Sunset at Pro Rup temple then transfer back to the hotel.
Cycling distance: 30 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4 – SIEM REAP - SAMBAUR PREI KUK - CRUISE STARTS FROM KAMPONG CHANG
Today we drive toward the south. Stop along the way to cycle around Sambor Prei Kuk. Lunch is at local restaurant. In the afternoon, depart to Kampong Cham and visit Wat Hanchey, then transfer to your cruise with check in at 6pm. When we embark the ship we will have a welcome briefing, then you can enjoy some private time until dinner is served in the dining hall.
Cycling distance: 20 km
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5 – KAMPONG CHAM / OKNHA TEY / KAMPONG CHHNANG
The ship sails to Angkor Ban village on the Mekong River, then to Koh Oknha Tey Island. Cycle through local villages, return for lunch onboard. In the afternoon, visit a silk weaving community and learn about the intricate silk production process. Overnight on the Mekong.
Cycling distance: 20 km
Difficulty: Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 6 – KAMPONG CHHANG – KAMPONG TRALACH – PHONM PEHN
This morning we cycle around rural villages, and be introduced to village specialties. This afternoon we take an excursion to Kampong Tralach, where we will ride a 2 wheel ox cart to visit rice paddies and lotus ponds, before visiting a school and library project. After some additional cruising time the boat arrives at the pier of Phnom Penh. Feel free to have your first exploration by yourself after dinner.
Cycling distance: 18 km
Difficulty: Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 7 – KOH DACH AND PHNOM PEHN CITY TOUR
We will spend the morning cycling around the Mekong island of Koh Dach, which is the home of silk weaving before lunch in a local restaurant.
The afternoon will be spent exploring the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Toul Sleng Museum before heading back to the boat for a Apsara dance performance. Tonight we will anchor in Phnom Penh Tourist port, so you can take a stroll along the riverside to bars and the famous night market.
Cycling distance: 15 km
Difficulty: Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 8 – PHNOM PENH TO KEP
Today our guide and driver will take you to Kep, a 3-hour drive, and after stopping at Chouk, we get back on our bikes and cycle to the coastal town of Kep. We cycle through Phnom Wur Mountain. We then continue along the foot of the mountain until we reach our hotel in Kep.
Cycling distance: 25 km
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 9 – KAMPOT WITH PEPPER FARM - KEP
After breakfast, we cycle through Kampot Pepper Farm, enjoying countryside views. We visit Chnurk’s mountain cave and then explore Kampot, known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful colonial buildings. Then a picnic lunch at the local restaurant then cycling or shuttle back to Kep.
Cycling distance: 30 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 10 – KEP - SIHANOUKVILLE - KOH RONG
After breakfast, cycle to Otress Beach, passing through mountains and villages to reach Ochheuteal. Then, transfer to Koh Rong by boat according to the resort’s schedule with Sok San.
Cycling distance: 20 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 11 – KOH RONG AT LEISURE
Free at leisure or take an optional tours (book with the resort).
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 12 – SIHANOUKVILLE - PHNOM PENH - DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast, you’ll have free time until boarding the SIC boat at 11:00 back to the mainland. Additional charges may apply if guests wish to depart separately on an earlier or later boat (if available). Transfer back to Phnom Penh airport for your onward flight back home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
HIGHLIGHTS
DATES
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Sep 2024 | 22nd Sep 2024 | AVAILABLE | NZ$7,860 |
| 9th Oct 2024 | 20th Oct 2024 | AVAILABLE | NZ$9,580 |
| 4th Dec 2024 | 15th Dec 2024 | AVAILABLE | NZ$10,070 |
| 12th Feb 2025 | 23rd Mar 2025 | AVAILABLE | NZ$9,935 |
| 26th Mar 2025 | 6th Apr 2025 | AVAILABLE | NZ$9,935 |
