Tours Angkor Cycling & Trekking 4 Days / 3 Nights

This cycling tour is a fully guided and supported by van to cycle on the back road to visit Angkor temple complex. From Angkor temple, we pass the rice field and the village to visit the pre-Angkorian temple in Rolous Group and take a great boat trip on Tonle Sap lake to visit the floating village. Banteay Srei, the pink sand stones appreciated by the most visitors as the most beautiful carving temple together with the Landmines museum are the must see. They are located 35km from Angkor complex. Kulen is a great water fall for trekking to escape from the crowded tourists at Angkor complex. With a combination to visit Beng Mealea, the temple of Indiana Jones make it the perfect day to remember. We cycle 145km and trek 12km. The cycling is mostly on the quiet backroad with only some part of our return trip to be on the main road as we have to avoid cycling on the same road. The main road is tarmac and the backroads are nice with the wonderful views, a bit sandy. The trekking is a bit climb with a little rock for 200 meters, after that is flat all ways.

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Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Tour Code: MCAT07

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Angkor Cycling - Rolous Group & Tonle Sap Lake Cycling - Banteay Srei, Landmines Museum Cycling - Trekking Beng Mealea Temple & Kulen Mountain

• Day 1 - Angkor Cycling Tours Small Circuit (25km)

  Place Transport: Bicycle 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Depart from the hotel on the main road and cycling through Angkor pass check point. Cycling through the shady road with a little pumping because of the a few pot-holes. There, you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour). It was built in 12th century by the famous King Jayavarvan VII indicated to his mother. While clearing back the forest, archaeologists decided to leave the vegetation of Ta Phrom in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discoverers found it and the other Angkor temples. Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples. Continue the Angkor cycling tours through small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching to Angkor Thom city. You will see Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, and Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom was built by Cambodia's great king, Jayavarman VII. An eight-meter high wall encloses this ten square kilometre city, which is encircled by a moat. The famous Bayon, in the geographical heart of Angkor Thom, is a remarkable 54 tower temple. Initially, the temple appears to be a shapeless mass of grey and brown stone. However, it is only as you get closer that you realize every tower has the carved face of Avalokiteshvara on it. 
  After the visit, cycle to Angkor Wat to finish the small circuit. Stop at South Gate of Angkor Thom for taking photo. Access via a causeway over the moat that are flanked by statues of Gods on the left and devils on the right. Then visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. It is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. Angkor Wat is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Suryavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in the form of massive 'temple mountain' dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. 
  

  Day 2 - Rolous Group & Tonle Sap Lake Cycling Tours (50km)

  Place Transport: Bicycle 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Depart from the hotel, cross the bridge at Old Market to cycle 15km toward Rolous Group. The first 2km is on the tarmac road toward the bus station. Then, passing the rice field and the village. Rolous Group was the first capital of Angkor Empire during 800 A.D. Visit the Pre-Angkorian temples including Preak Ko, Bakong and Lo Lei. In the afternoon, cycle to Tonle Sap Lake. Turn left at the crocodiles farm crossing the bridge. Then cycle on small road along the river through villages, pagodas and schools. This road is good for cycling as to avoid the busy traffic. After cycling 8km, turn right across the bridge to the main road as there is no further access on the small road. Continue cycling tour toward the hill about 3km (July-December) where the boat stop. (Note: January-June, the water is low and the boat will stop further 3km). Board on the boat to visit the floating village, floating school, and fishing farm. After 1 hour boat drive, return the Siem Reap on the main road to avoid cycling the same road.
  

  Day 3 - Banteay Srei, Landmines Museum (70km)

  Place Transport: Bicycle 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Depart from the hotel on the main road. Arrive at Angkor Wat and turn left to the west. Continue to cycle 2km before turn right to the rural road. The road is good for cycling as you can avoid the busy traffic but you can see rice field, village, and pagoda. Arrive in Banteay Srei before lunch. Visit (45 minutes) Banteay Srei temple which is known as women citadel (built in 967 A.D dedicated to Brahma). While some of temple are impressive because of their sheer size, Banteay Srei stands alone in the quality of its construction and decoration. Its pink sandstone walls are decorated with the best carving, and still an excellent state of preservation. On the way back, cycle on the main road to visit Banteay Samre and Landmine Museum of Mr. Akira. Mr. Ra is dedicated to clearing the Cambodian countryside of landmines laid during the years of conflict and relies entirely on visitors' donation to fund his work.
  

  Day 4 - Full Day Trekking Temple & Mountain (Walking 12km)

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  In the morning, meet with your guide. Transfer from the hotel to the foot of Kulen Mountain which takes 50 minutes. On arrival, get water in the cool box. Begin walking up the hill. The first 2km is uphill and rocky. After the 2km, the path is more flat. Water stop at Km2. Visit the River of Thousand Lingas lying under the river bed; people believe it brings fertility and blessing Angkor area as the river flows from Kulen to Siem Reap. Walk 700meters to visit the Grand Reclining Buddha. Kulen mountain remains the sacred place local people believes. From the Grand Reclining Buddha, walk another 500 meters to the water fall where we enjoy swimming the 30 meters high water fall. 
  After lunch, transfer to Beng Mealea temple. Beng Mealea is an untouched temple hidden in the jungle surrounded by its mood 900 meters by 1,200 meters. Beng Mealea is a beautiful and charming temple. It has it own character which cannot be found in any other temple. We can feel very peaceful sitting inside the temple as we can get rid of the many tourists at Angkor area. Late afternoon, transfer back to the hotel.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 03 Nights Accommodation.

  
  

  - Mountain bikes

  
  

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program 

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 

  
  

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  
  

  - Dinners, except as specified above. 

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).