Tour overview
This tour has been designed for those who want to combine visits tothe temples of Angkor with hiking and cycling. In communion with nature, immersed in the atmosphere of the village sand Cambodian temples. You have all the time to discover the region and its inhabitants to the rhythm of local life.
Highlights of the tour:
- Borrow roads temples by bicycle and venture off the beaten track
- Explore and climb to the topof Phnom Kulen massive, swim under a waterfal land visit local villages
- Visiting places unfrequented as Banteay Srei
Itinerary
Day
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Itinerary
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Meal
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Accompaniment
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Day 1
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Siem Reap arrival - the Museum visit d'angkor
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D
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Guide and Driver
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Day 2
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Siem Reap - Temples Roluos - Lake Tonle Sap
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B,L
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Guide and Driver
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Day 3
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Siem Reap - Svay Leu - Phnom Kulen - Siem Reap
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B, L
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Guide and Driver
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Day 4
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Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom
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B, L
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Guide and Driver
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Day 5
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Angkor - Grand Circuit
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B, L
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Guide and Driver
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Day 6
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Siem Reap - Banteay Srei
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B,L
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Guide and Driver
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Day 7
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Siem Reap - meetings with artisans of Angkor - departure
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B,L
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Guide and Driver
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Day 1
Arrival in Siem Reap - visit the Museum of Angkor
Arrival in Siem Reap airport, you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel. Free time for your leaisure or personal visit
According to the time of your arrival, we will arrange a visit to the museum of Angkor to give you a general view on the civilization and the Khmer art. Buffet Dinner at the local restaurant accompanied by a traditional dancing show of the Khmer: The Apsara dance. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Siem Reap - Temples Roluos - Lake Tonle Sap
Departure by bicyle from Siem Reap. You will pass through pretty villages and beautiful countryside. You will stop to visit the pre-Angkorian temples Preah Ko temples and Lolei among Roluos. In the afternoon, you will continue cycling on roads through villages to Lake Tonle Sap and embark on a boat ride. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3
Siem Reap - Svay Leu - Phnom Kulen - Siem Reap
Early morning you will be taken to Svay Leu. From there, you will make a trek to explore Phnom Kulen through dense forest, villages and countryside. The top of Phnom Kulen you can enjoy the beautiful view overlooking the plains. You can swim at the foot of waterfalls and access to a pagoda and the River of a Thousand Lingams. After this visit, you will be escorted back to Siem Reap for the night.
Day 4
Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom
After breakfast, you will perform in the small bike tour of the Angkor National Park to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon temple and the temple Ta Phrom and invaded by giant trees and vines. You will have lunch on the spot in front of Angkor Wat, you explore before heading to your hotel by bike. Overnight in hotel
Day 5
Angkor - Grand Circuit
You will go by bike to visit the Grand Circuit and Prah Khan, Neak, East Mebon and Pre Rup, stopping along the way to explore the temples.Overnight in hotel
Day 6
Siem Reap - Banteay Srei
You'll 35km bike in a beautiful flat countryside to visit the impressive temple of Banteay Srei. Back in town late afternoon.Overnight in hotel
Day 7
Siem Reap - meetings with artisans of Angkor - departure
After the breakfast, departure by bicyle in the rural district of Puok, birth place of silk weaving job. Visit a traditional silk farm where you can find the whole process of production of natural silk, from the breeding of silk worm stoweaving fabric. First you learn the culture of mulberry trees and power techniques silk worm cocoons and will see where these little insects produce pure silk.Then you will be privileged to witness the removal of the silk, the process of preparing the yarn and dyeing techniques. Then you continue to discover the local handmade with the visit of THEAM'S HOUSE, an artistic workshop which manufacture and poly chrome painted paintings. Return to Siem Reap at noon. End of program.
Accommodation:
Site
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Accommodation
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Night
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Siem Reap
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Royal Empire hotel ***
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6
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Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our services include:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bicycle tours as mentioned
Our services do not include:
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
- Visa fee to Cambodia
- International Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance