Cambodia · Cycle

3-Day Angkor Temple and Tonle Sap Tour with Cycling Experience

3 Days Round trip from Krong Siem Reap Easy pace

Take a bike ride through the Angkor Archaeology Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, the largest religious monument in the world
02 Enjoy a full-day cycling tour through the UNESCO-listed Angkor complex
03 Explore Bayon, Baphuon, Ta Prohm, and the terraces of Angkor Thom
04 Relish a traditional Khmer lunch at a local restaurant
05 Discover the floating village life and activities on Tonle Sap Lake

Explore the world-famous temples of the Angkor Temple Complex and visit Tonle Sap Lake, the greatest freshwater reserve in Southeast Asia. Over three days, discover the magnificent Angkor Wat, cycle through the UNESCO-listed Angkor complex, and experience local culture with a traditional Khmer lunch and an Apsara show. The tour also introduces you to rural village life and the floating village communities of Tonle Sap, offering a blend of Cambodian history, culture, and modern comfort.

Head to Bayon Temple, which is unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Siem Reap

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Siem Reap and Angkor Wat Visit

Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Embark on an afternoon excursion by air-conditioned car to the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, Angkor Park's most revered temple and the largest religious monument in the world. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with breathtaking stone carvings and bas-reliefs. Your guide will explain the stories behind these exquisite details and provide you with ample time to explore the inner and outer grounds of the temple.

Transfer back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Cycling Through the Angkor Temple Complex

Get picked up at 8:00 am from your hotel for a full-day cycling tour of the Angkor Complex. Your guide will help you find a high-quality mountain bike and helmet before setting out towards the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.
Visit the South Gate first, with its giant statues, and see the ancient capital of Angkor Thom, built in the late 12th century.
Head to Bayon Temple, which is unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Also admire the Baphuon, an artificial mountain that recently reopened after years of restoration.
Make your way to the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Continue to the famous temple of Ta Prohm, built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries. This is also where the Tomb Raider movie was filmed.
Eat a traditional Khmer lunch at a local restaurant.
Pedal through small villages where you get a glimpse of rural life before going back to the hotel to rest.
Drive to a traditional restaurant for dinner and the traditional Apsara Show.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Tonle Sap Lake Excursion and Departure

Drive to Tonle Sap Lake and discover different aspects of the floating village's activities, ranging from crocodile farming and fishing farms to boat shops, spirit houses, floating schools, and more.
Visit, if time permits, Artisans D' Angkor, a local artisan boutique established to support Cambodian arts and crafts. Discover how wood and stone carvings, lacquering, gilding, and silk paintings are created.

Transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

Where this trip takes you

Angkor Wat bas-reliefs, Bayon towers of smiling faces, Ta Prohm tree-entwined ruins, Tonle Sap Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Krong Siem Reap 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Porterage for 1 piece of standard-sized luggage and 1 hand carry per person for arrival and departure transfers
Meals as mentioned (Lunch = L, Dinner = D, and Breakfast = B)
Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle accompanying the cycling tour
Mountain bike and helmet
01-02 water bottles per person per day
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Admission to attractions where applicable
Services of an English-speaking local Siem Reap tour guide

What's Not Included

Accommodation
International air ticket, domestic air ticket, airport taxes, and visa fee
Visa authorization letter and visa stamp fee
Insurance
Tips for the guide and driver
Other personal expenses such as soft drinks, laundry, etc.
Other fees not mentioned

Know before you go

Rates are in US dollars, net non-commissionable, and include Goods & Services Tax.
Rates are subject to change after the stated date.
Airfares are subject to change until the tickets are issued (rate includes 20 kg check-in luggage).
The domestic airline cannot block seats for more than 24 hours, and once a ticket is booked or issued, it is non-refundable. Changing the date or time will be charged at US$50 per ticket, plus any difference in the current fare.
Confirmation of rooms is subject to availability.
Cancellation charges are applicable upon confirmation.
- Late cancellation 31 days prior to the arrival date is subject to a 50% charge of the total tour fare.
- Late cancellation 15 days prior to the arrival date is subject to a 100% charge of the total tour fare.
Kindly revert with the rooming/name list 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Please indicate your method of payment upon reservation.
Mode of payment: telegraphic transfer.
A 4% surcharge of the total amount applies if payment is made by card.
Full prepayment is required prior to the arrival date (GIT 60 days for 11 rooms, FIT 35 days).
Notice: Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred places and temples.
On religious Buddhist dates, the Top Tower (Level 3) of Angkor Wat Temple is closed, and the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh is closed in the morning.