GRADING DEFINITION
To give you an indication of the difficulty of our trips, we’ve graded our adventures into three categories: easy, moderate and challenging. We take many factors into consideration in these grading, including distances covered, terrain, altitude, weather conditions and vehicle support.
Easy: Suitable for most people in good health. These trips generally include short days on good paths and at low altitudes.
Moderate: A reasonable level of fitness is required, as these trips can require sustained endurance levels, hills, longer days and altitude. All of our moderate trips have a support vehicle following closely, so weary travelers can hitch a ride and take a rest for a while.
Challenging: These trips are physically demanding and best suited for strong people with a high endurance level. Days can be long, often at altitude, in remote regions and sometimes without a support vehicle nearby. Travelers may be required to carry a backpack.
This trip follows the flow of the majestic Mekong River as it traverses Cambodia. Your adventure will begin in Siem Reap where you will explore the temples of Ancient Angkor on E-Bikes. You will continue south and board the luxurious Jayavarman/Jahan cruise which will guide you towards the bustling capital city of Phnom Penh, with insights into daily river life along the way. Continue your trip to the south and explore the towns on Cambodia’s beautiful coastline with a little time to relax on the beach.
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 5* Jayavarman or 4* Jahan Cruise – Run of House cabins.
Transport: E-Bike (Mountain bikes available at reduced price on request), private vans and buses, River cruise
Group size: Maximum 10 + tour leader, Minimum 2
Single Supplement: 25Mar20 – NZ$2530, Jan & 18Mar20 – NZ$2438
Operator: This tour is run by one of our trusted local partners
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Experienced English speaking local guides
- Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle for transfer
- Truck support from 05 passengers up for cycling days
- Mechanic support from 7 passengers up
- E-Bike Rental and helmets
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Superb local meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Healthy snack, fresh local fruits and water for biking days
- Bottled drinking water for sightseeing
- First aid kit
- All sightseeing entrance fees where required in the itinerary
- Accommodation in twin shared room in standard hotels and cruise ship cabin with daily breakfast
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- International flight to and from Cambodia
- 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
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.
Cycling distance: 14km – Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
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: 30km – 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: 20km – Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5 – KAMPONG CHAM / OKNHA TEY
A full day on the cruise including some sightseeing on bikes, film presentations and a traditional Khmer costume fashion show. Overnight in mid river at Kampong Chhnang.
Cycling: 20km – Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 6 – KAMPONG CHHANG – KAMPONG TRALACH – PHONM PEHN
This morning we cycle around the rural villages of Kampong Chhang. 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: 18km – 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: 15km – Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 8 – PHNOM PENH TO KEP
Today our guide and driver will take you by transfer 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: 25km – Easy/Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 9 – FREE DAY ON RABBIT ISLAND
Today, we’ll set out into the gulf to enjoy the secluded white sand beaches at Koh Tonsai, Rabbit Island, you will be free at your own leisure and enjoy swimming and the picnic lunch cooked by the crew. In the late afternoon take the boat back to Kep.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 10 – KEP - KAMPOT - SIHANOUKVILLE
We cycle through the countryside and stop at the Phnom Sorsea. Continue cycling along to visit a pepper farm, then drive past Sihanoukville Airport and cycle to the beach, cross with a local boat to other side the river, then continue cycling along the mountain trail until we reach the main road. A few kilometers further and it’s back down to the sea again, looking for a restaurant along the beach to then relax on the beach with time for a quick dip before transferring to your hotel.
Cycling distance: 30km – Easy/Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 11 – SIHANOUKVILLE - KBAL CHHAY
There’s more to explore on your bike as you cycle to Stung Hav, Kbal Chhay and Ochheuteal Beach. In the afternoon, allow yourself to be tempted by the white sand, the kiss of the sun and the clear waters of the beaches, and take a relaxing swim while wandering around, then cycle back early to the city to relax on the beach for a cool sunset cocktail.
Cycling distance: 25km – Easy/Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 12 – DEPARTURE DAY
In the morning after having your breakfast will be free till your departure transfer to your departure point.
Meals Included: Breakfast
HIGHLIGHTS
DATES
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Mar 2020 | 5th Apr 2020 | AVAILABLE | NZ$6,990 |
