Cambodia · Scooty & Bike

1-Day Motorbike Tour of Siem Reap Temples on the Grand Circuit

1 Day Round trip from Angkor Archaeological Park Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the mountain temple of Pre Rup on Siem Reap's Grand Circuit
02 Visit East Mebon, a quiet jungle temple with brick towers and elephant statues
03 See Ta Som's gateway wrapped in tree roots as you explore the temple site
04 Discover the ruined temples of Krol Ko and Neak Pean
05 Visit Preah Khan to observe Garuda carvings and a building linked to a secret sword

Take a motorbike ride with a licensed driver to explore the ancient temples of Siem Reap and the surrounding villages from a different perspective. This full-day tour follows the Grand Circuit to sites such as Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Krol Ko, Neak Pean, and Preah Khan, combining hidden corners with well-known ruins. Along the way, discover well-preserved stone carvings, jungle-framed temples, and distinctive architectural details that make Siem Reap a delight for history buffs.

Take a 10-minute meditation break at this quiet temple, built with multiple brick towers and large elephant statues at all four corners.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Siem Reap

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Motorbike Temple Tour on Siem Reap's Grand Circuit

Leave at 7:30 AM from the hotel and head to the Grand Circuit to see the mountain temple of Pre Rup with your Siem Reap guide.
Continue your ride to visit the famous East Mebon temple, a main attraction set in the middle of the jungle.
Take a 10-minute meditation break at this quiet temple, built with multiple brick towers and large elephant statues at all four corners.
Ride further to Ta Som temple to explore the site, especially the big smiling faces of Buddha in the tree roots at the temple gateway.
Move ahead to see the ruined temples of Krol Ko and Neak Pean.
Finally, visit the temple of Preah Khan and observe the Garuda carvings on its walls. There is also a big tree on the roof of the temple and a separate building that was built to conserve a secret sword.

Where this trip takes you

Pre Rup mountain temple, East Mebon jungle temple, Ta Som gateway with tree roots

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Angkor Archaeological Park 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Licensed English- or French-speaking Siem Reap guide who can also drive
A standard helmet for protection
Transportation

What's Not Included

Visitors must buy the temple pass themselves at a cost of $20 per day. Visitors can also avail a 3-day pass for $40, which can be used on any non-consecutive days within a week.
Lunch

Know before you go

Take a motorbike ride with a licensed driver to explore the Siem Reap temples and the surrounding ancient villages. Capture hidden sites while exploring the mountains by bike, unlike other tourists.
It is quite easy to find food around the temples at local restaurants.

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