Overview
While traveling in Cambodia, if you need to get from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, the best way to travel is not in a bus, car, or plane - it's by bike!
On this three day tour, we take our time to pedal through the charming countryside that lies west of the Tonle Sap Lake. We visit the rural gem of Battambang where we cycle and eat our way through a truly Cambodian experience. We cycle the back trails, along rivers and old railway lines to Kampong Chhnang, the home of Cambodian pottery for a new cultural experience. We visit the former capital of Oudong and then cycle the peaceful country lanes and trails all the way to the vibrant capital of Cambodia: Phnom Penh.
For those who enjoy cycling back roads through the countryside where you may be the only foreigners, this is the tour for you. You can't fit more visual excitement into three days than this tour offers. It sure beats the bus!
This is an ‘On-Request’ tour - We understand active travelers value flexibility and we do our best to accommodate every request. Simply propose your travel dates, bring one or more companions and you will receive our standard price - no private tour markups.
Traveling in a group of 6 or more people? Contact our team about special group pricing for our on-request tours.
105 Km riding. This is a completely flat ride on back roads and trails. We spend minimal time if any on anything resembling a main road, so there is rarely any traffic at all. The road is generally a mix of sealed or hard-packed dirt. At times it can be uneven and bumpy, but perfectly achievable if you are confident with your balance on a bike.
Pedal-assist E-bike is an available option for this tour for $105 surcharge.
Deposit amount: $210 USD
Single Room Option: $75 USD
Highlights
Explore the ancient temple of Phnom Banan and the incredible views from hilltop Phnom Sampou in Battambang.
A local student will show us around the village industries of Battambang on an immersive day of cycling.
Glide amongst the floating villages in a rowboat exploration of Kampong Chhnang.
Visit the dramatic mountain temple of the former capital, Oudong before riding back roads to the modern capital.
Like to finish your ride at Angkor? See the reverse itinerary:
Phnom Penh to Angkor Cycle Tour
Cycle Cambodia's capital to iconic Angkor
Journey from Phnom Penh to the famous temples of Angkor the slow way, by bicycle. There’s much more to see from the seat of a bike than the window of a bus, as you cycle the rural communities of Oudong, Kampong Chanang and Battambang with a local guide.
Day to Day
We pick you up from your hotel in Siem Reap and head straight out of town by air-conditioned car, driving for a few hours to reach Battambang. After enjoying a delicious local lunch, we have a little rest time before taking a late afternoon cycle out to see one of the provinces most stunning 11th-century temples at Phnom Banan. After an exploration of this site, we cycle to Phnom Sampou where a great view of rice paddies and small villages can be seen from the more recently-built hilltop temple. A transfer back will give you time to freshen up before dinner.
This morning, take an exciting cycle through the villages to learn about the cottage industries that support the economy of this area. For this tour, we meet up with a local university student who will show us around the villages just outside Battambang and provide an interesting point of view. The ride is on a lovely route along the river with lots of shade. We stop to see rice paper making, banana drying, rice wine and prahok production. We also stop to enjoy the famously delicious Cambodian snack kralanh, bamboo sticky rice. After this authentic glimpse at Cambodian life, we drive to Kampong Chhnang where we take a pleasant trip in a rowboat through the floating villages before settling down for the night in this small town.
As we wake on our third day, you will be wishing for the trip not to end, but there is still time to see the pottery villages of Kampong Chhnang before we drive down to the former capital of Cambodia, Oudong. Here we visit the mountaintop temple, then pedal along quiet country trails and backroads all the way to Phnom Penh, the vibrant capital. Our tour concludes upon arrival at your hotel.
WHAT MAKES US STAND OUT
GRASSHOPPER STYLE
We use our experience and knowledge of Cambodia in order to provide you with the ultimate cycling route filled with fun riding, comfortable accommodations, tasty food, and plenty of cultural experiences to inform your journey. Pedal off the beaten path with us on quiet roads far from crowds of tourists as you explore true Cambodia at its finest. Explore small villages and their traditional industries, connect with locals, visit impressive sites, and take in some nice views along the way on this unique tour.
