Pedal Through Time in Angkor and Siem Reap
A two day cycling journey through temples jungle backroads and modern Cambodian culture
This two-day experience takes you beyond the typical temple circuit — combining forest trails, ancient ruins, modern history, and vibrant city life. Ride through peaceful backroads, meet local monks, discover cinematic temples, and end with a front-row seat at Cambodia’s most electrifying circus performance.
Description
Start your adventure with a tuk-tuk drop-off at Bayon, where mysterious stone faces greet you in silence. Cycle through lush Angkor parkland, passing jungle ruins, rice paddies, and local pagodas — each telling its own story. Stand atop the royal cremation temple of Pre Rup and end your morning at Wat Thmei, where Cambodia’s more recent history is honored.
Your afternoons are equally rich: one spent unraveling the symbolism of Angkor Wat and cruising at sunset; the next filled with modern Cambodian experiences — city walking, riverside temples, dinner at a standout Khmer restaurant, and a night under the lights at Phare Circus.
Two Days
Active
Highlights
• Ride forest paths and temple trails across two immersive cycling days
• Explore Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Pre Rup at your own pace
• Learn Cambodia’s modern history at Wat Thmei
• Tour Angkor Wat with a local guide and enjoy a peaceful sunset cruise
• Experience a water blessing with a monk
• Enjoy a city walk, Khmer dinner, and the unforgettable Phare Circus performance
Itinerary
— DAY 1 —
06:00 AM – Breakfast at your hotel
07:00 AM – Meet at hotel lobby for tuk-tuk to Bayon
07:30 AM – Explore Bayon’s famous stone faces
09:00 AM – Begin cycling through Angkor parkland
10:00 AM – Climb Pre Rup temple
11:00 AM – Visit Wat Thmei pagoda
12:00 PM – Return to hotel for rest
02:30 PM – Depart hotel by tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat
03:00 PM – Guided walk through Angkor Wat’s architecture and galleries
05:00 PM – Sunset boat ride with drink
06:30 PM – Return to hotel
— DAY 2 —
06:00 AM – Breakfast at your hotel
07:00 AM – Tuk-tuk to Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider temple)
08:30 AM – Begin jungle cycling route through rice paddies and forest paths
11:30 AM – Water blessing by monk at mountain pagoda
12:30 PM – Return to hotel for rest
03:30 PM – City walking tour: King’s Residence, sleeping fruit bats, river walk, modern pagoda
05:45 PM – Dinner at Chanrey Tree restaurant (Khmer tasting menu)
07:40 PM – Depart for Phare Circus performance
09:15 PM – Return to hotel
What’s Included
- Mountain bike or E-bike with helmet
- All tuk-tuk transfers and cycling support
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Cold bottled water and light snacks
- Sunset boat ride with drink
- Monk water blessing
- Dinner at Chanrey Tree
- Phare Circus tickets (front section)
What’s Not Included
- Temple passes and all site access
- Lunch
- Tips (optional)
Transportation
Tuk-tuks are used for all transfers. Cycling routes range from 26 to 32km per day. Terrain is mostly flat and shaded, with temple and village stops along the way. Guests should be comfortable riding for extended periods.
E-bike upgrade available at additional cost.