Cycling Angkor And Surrounds

Begin the day by cycling to the spectacular Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm, as well as visiting a series of smaller monuments. The world-famous temples of Angkor were built between the 9th and 14th centuries, when the Khmer civilization was at the peak of its extraordinary creativity, and constitute one of humanity`s most magnificent architectural achievements.

In the morning, cycle to the delightful temple of Banteay Srey, home to some of the most exquisite stone carvings in the complex. It is one of the smallest sites at Angkor, a Hindu temple cut from stone of a pinkish hue. The ride passes through small villages and vivid green rice paddies to reach the site. Children run out of houses to greet you along the way, water buffalos wallow in muddy ponds, and cows, pigs, chickens and ducks wander the roadsides. After a delicious lunch, you’ll have plenty of leisure time to explore on your own before you end the day watching the sun set over Pre Rup temple.

Cycle out of town to the Tonle Sap, South East Asia’s largest freshwater lake and the lifeblood of Cambodia. Explore the vibrant life of the floating villages by boat. You’ll also have a chance to observe some of the local wildlife before cycling back into Siem Reap to enjoy a last sample of traditional Khmer cuisine