Cambodia Biking Post Trip

Day 1-3: The Temples of Angkor

This morning, we will jump on an early morning flight to Siem Reap and head directly to the hotel for a sumptuous lunch. Afterwards, we will meander into the heart of the Cambodian countryside and finish our ride at Tonle Sap for a lovely sunset boat ride on Asia’s largest lake. Our ride and activities will explore the local rural landscape of Cambodia before we venture into the ancient Angkor kingdom tomorrow. During our first night in Cambodia, we will dine at the Grand Restaurant in the hotel in anticipation of an early wakeup the following morning. Our second day will be an extensive discovery of the temples of Bayon and Angkor Wat with our local guide, who will bring the stone celestial dancers to life for us. In the morning, we arrive in Bayon by traditional means— elephants—and visit this exquisite Buddhist temple before hopping on our bikes to explore the park on two wheels. Our bike trails are lined by a jungle of silk cotton and strangler fig trees. Once upon a time, the only traffic that passed this way was the majestic elephants. We will then head back to our hotel to enjoy lunch and the magnificent grounds of our palatial French-colonial hotel (as well as its luxurious spa and pool). After a bit of relaxation, we will head to magnificent Angkor Wat, where our local guide will teach us all about this aweinspiring temple that has defied time and nature for over 700 years. We will finish our visit alone on the top of the main tower inspecting the renovation project with the temples’ head restorer and privately taking in the sunset above the crowds below. Tonight you will head into town for dinner on your own, and our guide will be happy to discuss recommendations. On our last morning, we will head out to explore the wild jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Famous for the jungle that still grows around it, this is an awe-inspiring homage to both nature and mankind. We will bike from here through the park, passing the temples of Bayon, Angkor Wat, the Elephant Terrace and the gates of Angkor Thom on our way back to the hotel. Once there, you will have time to relax and lunch. This afternoon, you will have the choice of either heading into town to shop and explore or jumping on your bike for an afternoon ride through the Cambodian countryside to see Bakong. In the evening, we will celebrate our time together by heading into town for a farewell dinner at the trendy Hôtel de la Paix.

Day 4: Farewells

Our adventure together comes to a close after breakfast at the hotel.