12 days Siem Reap to Phnom Penh - trip code GHKK07
US$2150 (single room optional for US$390)
This adventurous trip will take you cycling on the fun roads of Cambodia to some of the most spectacular temples in history and through the villages of smiling Khmer people. The majesty of the Angkor temples is lost on no one and you'll realise why after spending 3 days in and around the temples.
But there's more to Cambodia than just temples. Cycling the highways and byways we travel from west to east and then south to the beautiful Cambodian coastline visiting the charming capital Phnom Penh as well as smaller regional towns and witnessing all that Cambodia has to offer.
Itinerary
Day 1-3 | Siem Reap
After arriving into Siem Reap you'll have two days to explore the wonders of the ancient Angkor Kingdom by the best way possible...bicycle. On day 3 after riding to the ruined temple of Beng Melea you will transfer to the town of Kompong Thom. Cycle 40+70km.
Days 4 | Kampong Cham
We travel to this provincial capital first by road and then by bike on some of Cambodia's beautiful back roads. Cycle 76km.
Days 5-6 | Phnom Penh
One of the most picturesque cycling days, we ride along dirt roads by the Mekong River which takes us to the nation's capital. We will visit the S21 prison and have time to cruise around this charming city. Cycle 63km.
Day 7 | Takeo
Turning south, we pay an early morning visit to the infamous Killing Fields before continuing on to the small lake side town of Takeo. Cycle 83km.
Day 8 | Kep
Taking great back roads all day we arrive in Kep, the former beach side resort town of the French era. Now partly in ruins Kep is enjoying a comeback. Cycle 100km.
Day 9 | Kampot
A free relaxing morning and an easy afternoon ride brings us to charming Kampot which sits between rivers and mountains and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy an old colonial town. Cycle 25km.
Days 10-12 | Sihanoukville
It's coastline riding for our last day on the bikes, cycling under the gaze of the Elephant Mountains. We stay for a day in the coastal resort town of Sihanoukville for a well earned beach-side rest. You'll be staying at the luxurious 5 star Sokha Resort so relaxing should come easily! On the last morning we will transfer in the morning dropping you off at the airport or you can choose to stay extra days in Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh. Cycle 108km.
Facts and Information
Style
fully supported cycling
Grasshopper Leader
this tour will be lead by our experienced, capable and charming Cambodian cycling leaders
Inclusions
cycling guide/leader, support vehicle, most meals, snacks and water, boat trips, accommodation (twin share), entrance fees as mentioned in itinerary
Group Size
minimum 2, maximum 14
Accommodation
2 nights superior hotel, 7 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights guesthouse, all with air-conditioning and ensuite
Meals Included
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Days Cycling
8
Kilometres Cycled
565km
Difficulty
Easy/moderate
Bicycles
Bring your own mountain or hybrid bike or rent one of our imported mountain bikes for US$130.
Cycling Conditions
We cycle on a variety of roads, trails, tracks and paths. At times sealed, often unsealed, but always great fun and mostly flat.
Feedback and Reviews
"The itinerary was well-thought out - shorter trips at the beginning, longer trips at the end, with just enough stops in between to catch all the highlights. Sum was informative, helpful, friendly, well-organized. Great guy, hope to travel with him again! The best thing about Grasshopper is the quality of the staff. Keep your standards high and you'll be in good shape!"
- Robin, Dec 2012
"One of the best overseas trips we have every done. Amazing."
- Karen, Dec 2012
"The off road component was fun and being on roads most tourists
wouldn't travel was excellent. The other highlights were the sites, the people and the tour leader and group supporting us were great fun and went over the top to make our trip comfortable. We were extremely well fed and it was great having local food ordered for us so we bacmae familiar with the options of Cambodian food. All the food provided on the tour was excellent."
- anon, Dec 2011
