Private Tour: Daily departure from Siem Reap with English speaking guide (other languages are on request and may be subject to supplements).

Tour Program:

Day 1 - SIEM REAP (-/L/-) (cycling distance 56 km)

• In the morning, first discovery ride from Siem Reap along the east side of the river to Angkor Wat, following countryside trails first and then the paved roads of the Small Circuit. Visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
• Lunch
• In the afternoon, cycle along the Small Circuit and stop to visit some temples along the way, such as the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century) with Bayon temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Terraces of Elephants and Leper King, and also one of the most beautiful temples in the area: Ta Prohm. Visit the temple which is swallowed by the jungle and has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. End of ride at Phnom Bakheng to enjoy the sunset. Transfer back to hotel. Dinner and accommodation at hotel in Siem Reap (not included).

Day 2 - SIEM REAP (-/L/D) (cycling distance 85 km)

• Breakfast at hotel (not included).
• In the morning, ride on mostly unpaved roads and small trails through the countryside with lunch along the way. Visit the long abandoned temple Beng Mealea (11th century), strangled by the jungle, and ride on to Banteay Srei along Phnom Kulen, the sacred mountain. Dinner and overnight in a village.

Day 3 - SIEM REAP (B/L/-) (cycling distance 65 km)

• Breakfast
• Morning: Ride on small sandy trails through villages and rice fields in the countryside until Wat Trak temple (Chau Srei Vibol). Visit the temple and its pagoda.
• Lunch
• Afternoon: Continue to the monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89). They are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. Visit Bakong, the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. After visiting Bakong, ride to Siem Reap River and then to the floating village of Chhong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia and one of the largest in Asia. Transfer with vehicle to the hotel.

 Prices

Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF).
All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport.
Domestic airfares as states in the itinerary in economy class.
All entrance fees.
English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request).

Visa fees.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs.