Monday, September 7, 2015

MEKONG CYCLING TOUR

The Mekong River flows through Laos to Cambodia and to Vietnam, and is a major Cambodian national resources. Our 7-day Mekong cycling adventure starts from Phnom Penh, and goes upstream to Koh Dach (a weaving village), Kampong Cham Province, and Kratie to see the Mekong River Dolphin. The tour then goes on to the land of Angkor and Siem Reap.

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* BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Phnom Penh – Royal Palace – National Museum – Toul Sleng (No cycling)
Day 2: Phnom Penh – Mekong Islands – Kampong Cham (Cycling 35km)
Day 3: Kampong Cham – Kratie – Mekong Dolphin (Cycling 45km)
Day 4: Kratie – Stung Trang – Kampong Thom (Cycling 75km)
Day 5: Kampong Thom – Sambor Prei Kuk – Siem Reap (45km)
Day 6: Angkor Thom – Bayon – Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat (Cycling 25km)
Day 7: Siem Reap – Floating Villages – Tonle Sap Cruise (Cycling 35km)

DAY 1 – CAMBODIA CYCLING TOURS: PHNOM PENH CITY TOURS (-/-/D)  

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport meets and transfer by our local guide to hotel for check in, lunch will be at hotel on your own account. In the city will not all the cycling tour, it not really fun in the busy city like this. We start our tour with guide and A/C vehicle to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, and visit the Toul Sleng Musuem. Dinner at local restaurant.
Hotel in Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh - Cambodia        Cycling Along Mekong River in Cambodia
Phnom Penh – Cycling Tour Along Mekong River

DAY 2 – MEKONG CYCLING TOURS: CYCLING 35KM ALONG MEKONG RIVERSIDE TO KAMPONG CHAM (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel we will embark by local boat to Mekong Islands visit the weaving village, and daily life and after lunch we will ride our bikes along the Mekong Riverside to Kampong Cham province. Along the way of this cycling it provides our opportunities for photos; visit the traditional houses, local pagodas, local pharmacies, and school. After cycling of 35km we will continue by vehicle for the rest of the road. Arrival at Kampong Cham, check in at hotel and dinner at local restaurant.
Hotel in Kampong Cham.

DAY 3 – MEKONG CYCLING TOURS: RIDE BIKES 45KM TO MEKONG DOLPHIN FROM KRATIE (B/L/D) 

Breakfast at hotel, our journey will be by vehicle and bikes go through the plantation farm, countryside, robber plantation and forest all the way looks green and beautiful. We will arrive in Kratie at noon time, lunch at local restaurant and then to the cycling tour to visit the Mekong Dolphin which about 45km from town. After visit the dolphin back to Kratie by vehicle. Dinner at local restaurant .
Hotel in Kratie.

DAY 4 – CAMBODIA BIKING TOURS: KRATIE BIKING TOUR 75 KM TO KAMPONG THOM (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel and today we do cycling in the long distance through the riverside and countryside, we stop in Chlong Village to how the farmer plan tobacco and other plants, the journey continues to next villages and cross the Mekong River by ferry which a great experience that you will see all our bikes and car are all together in one ferry with locals crossing the river from one side to other side. Lunch will be provide at local restaurant, we keep riding our bike through another biggest robber plantation in Chamka Leur district, Kampong Cham province then the rest of the road continue by vehicle to Kampong Thom.
Hotel in Kampong Thom.

DAY 5 – CYCLING TOUR ALONG MEKONG RIVER: 45KM CYCLING FROM KAMPONG THOM TO SAMBOR PREI KUK – SIEM REAP (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel and transfer by car along the main road, the we ride the bike on the back road to Sambor Prei Kuk temples which are the ruins remain from the pre-angkor period dated in 6th century. Visit all those temples and continue the cycling to nearby villages, lunch in Kampong Thom town, the proceed to Siem Reap by vehicle. On arrival at Siem Reap check in and get refreshment before heading out for dinner.
Hotel in Siem Reap.
Kratie Province in Cambodia        Angkor Watt Cycling Tour
Kratie Province – Angkor Biking Tour

DAY 6 – CAMBODIA BIKING TOURS: ANGKOR TEMPLES – 25KM CYCLING TOURS (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel and we do the cycling on the back road differently from other tourist, to visit West Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Terrace of Elephant, and Victoria Gate and continue to Ta Nei temple which is hidden in the forest and visit Ta Prohm temple before lunch time. After lunch we ride our bike to one of the small village called Kravan Village to see the daily life, traditional house and most of the villagers are living based on their souvenir products, they make handicrafts and local souvenirs. Return to Siem Reap.
Hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 7 – CAMBODIA BIKING ADVENTURE TOURS: WITH 35KM BIKING TO FLOATING VILLAGE IN SIEM REAP (B/-/-)

Floating Village on Tonle sap Lake in Siem ReapBreakfast at hotel, early more at 6:30 we do our cycling tour on the small road along the village to Bakhong Village, visit the orphanages, primary school and ride the boat to visit Kampong Phluk Village, the continue cruising to Chong Kneas village which the most popular floating village in Siem Reap that you can see all things are floating on the water such as houses, schools, hospitals, police station. Return to Siem Reap by bike and free until transfer to airport for departure.
End of service!!!
* INCLUDING:
- Support van, cool box, back up service
- Water & snack, cold drink (Coke light etc.,)
- Cycling experienced guide
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary 
- All boat tickets and boat trips
- Bike rental (Trek or Giant) 
- All entrance fee and temple pass
- Accommodation based on half twin sharing
* EXCLUDING:
- International Flights 
- Departure Tax $25 (international)
- Visa Fees $20 (issued on arrival)
- Alcoholic, and other beverages
- Tips for guides.
- Personal travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in itinerary

CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES

This 10-day Cambodia cycling tour will bring you to almost highlights tourist sites in Cambodia with stopovers at Phnompenh, Takeo, Kampot, Kep, Siemreap with Angkor Watt complex...Besides biking, tourists will have more chances to enjoy sightseeing at relics, monuments, contacting with the locals...definitely you will obtain so many interesting experiences ...

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* BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh – Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tours 
Day 2: Phnom Penh Cycling Tours to Takeo & Kampot
Day 3: Kampot Sightseeing Tours to Kep
Day 4: Kep Cycling Tour to Kirirom National Park
Day 5: Kirirom Biking Tour to Phnom Penh
Day 6: Phnom Penh Boat Trip to Siem Reap
Day 7: Siem Reap Sightseeing Tour – Angkor Stopover
Day 8: Siem Reap Biking Tours
Day 9: Siem Reap Trekking Tour to Temples
Day 10: Siem Reap – Departure

DAY 1 – CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: ARRIVAL –  PHNOM PENH SIGHTSEEING TOUR (35KM BY BIKE) (B,L,D) 

Arrive at Phnom Penh airport and transfer to your hotel. Explore this bustling city’s major sights by bike including National Museums of Khmer Arts, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide S21.
ON in Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh Biking Tours         Cycling Tour to Kep
Biking Tours from Phnom Penh to Kep

DAY 2 – CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: PHNOM PENH CYCLING TO TAKEO – KAMPOT (60 KM BY BICYCLE) (B,L,D)

Cycle to Tonle Bati for a picnic lunch before heading to Phnom Chiso. The summit can be reached via a 180-step climb and offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Transfer to Kampot for overnight.
ON in Kampot.

DAY 3 - CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: CYCLING FROM KAMPOT TO KEP (35 KM BY BICYCLE) (B,L,D)

Leaving Kampot we head for the Phnom Sia limestone caves before arriving at the seaside town of Kep. Here we take a boat trip to the beautiful Rabbit Island for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing.
Overnight home-stay.

DAY 4 - CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: KEP CYCLING TO KIRIROM NATIONAL PARK (8KM) (B,L,D) 

After breakfast, transfer to Kirirom National Park to hike 2-3 hours on Dat Chivit Mountain, to visit the area with the ranger. Enjoy variety of different attractions including a 40m high water fall, variety of plants and animals while discovering the breathtaking nature and landscape. Return to Chambok to stay overnight at home-stay and experience rural Cambodia at its most authentic.

DAY 5 - CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: KIRIROM CYCLING TO PHNOM PENH (12KM) (B,L,D)

After breakfast, visit Chombok community activities with the representative of the project to learn about the indigenous culture and the history of the area and the daily life of the people living in the community before driving back to Phnom Penh.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

DAY 6 - CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: PHNOM PENH BOAT TRIP TO SIEM REAP (18KM) (B,L,D)

Early morning, transfer to board the speedboat on Tonle Sap lake to Siem Reap (7h00-13h00). Upon arrival, cycle 18km to check in at the hotel. Afternoon, free at leisure to wander around the town on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Boat Trips in Phnom Penh        Angkor Watt in Siem Reap
Boat Trip from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

DAY 7 - CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: SIEM REAP SIGHTSEEING TOUR – ANGKOR STOPOVER (25KM) (B,L,D) 

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 cycling through small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching to Angkor Thom city. There you will see Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by Cambodia’s great king, Jayavarman VII.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 8 - CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: SIEM REAP CYCLING TOURS (40KM BY BIKE)(B,L,D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel on the main road. Turn right at Jayavarman VII Children Hospital. Begin the visit with Pre Rup which was built in before Angkor period and belief to serve as the cremation temple. Then continue to cycle to East Mebon and Ta Som, Neak Pean. Stop for the visit at Preah Khan temple. Preah Khan means sword was built by the King Jayavarman VII indicated to his father. The temple was built on the battlefield where Khmer soldiers succeeded over Siam military. Transfer to the village for home-stay.

DAY 9 - CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: SIEM REAP TREKKING TOUR TO TEMPLES (WALKING 12KM) (B,L,D)

After breakfast, visit (45 minutes) Banteay Srei temple 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 what some consider the best carving of all, and still an excellent state of preservation. Then transfer to Kbal Spean where we begin the trekking about 3km for round trip to visit the River of Thousand Lingas and the water fall.
After lunch, transfer to visit Beng Mealea temple. It is an untouched temple hidden in the jungle surrounded by its mood 900 meters by 1,200 meters. Beng Mealea is a beautiful, 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.
ON in Siem Reap.
Angkor Cycling Tours        Angkor Watt Temples
Cycling Tours in Angkor Watt Temples

DAY 10 - CAMBODIA DISCOVERY TOUR ON BIKES: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B/L/D)

After breakfast. Free until transfer for departure flight.
End of service!!!
* INCLUDING:
- Accommodation 3* star in sharing room
- Support van, cool box, back up service
- Water & snack, cold drink (Coke light etc.,)
- Cycling experienced guide
- Full board meals (breakfasts, lunch and dinner)
- All boat tickets and boat trips
- All entrance fee and temple pass
* EXCLUDING:
- International Flights
- Departure Tax $25 (international)
- Visa Fees $20 (issued on arrival)
- Alcoholic, and other beverages 
- Tips for guides. 
- Personal travel insurance
- Any services not mentioned in itinerary