ANGKOR CYCLING 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

ANGKOR CYCLING

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: ABT3D2NAC

Day1: Angkor Curcuit (25+km) (L)

After breakfast, departure from the hotel on the main road and cycling through Angkor pass check point. Start cycling through the shady road with a little pumping because of the a few pot-holes. From there you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour).

It was built in 12th century by the famous King Jayavarvan VII indicated to his mother. While clearing back the forest archaeologists decided to leave the vegetation of Ta Phrom in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discoverers found it and the other Angkor temples. Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples, overnight in Siem Reap.

Day2: Rolous Group & Tonle Sap (50+km) (B-L-D)

Depart from the hotel, crossing the bridge at Old Market to cycle 15km toward Rolous Group. The first 2km, is on the tarmac road toward the bus station, then passing the rice field and the village. Rolous Group was the first capital of Angkor Empire during 800 A.D.

Visit the Pre-Angkorian temples including Preak Ko, Bakong and Lo Lei, afternoon, cycling to Tonle Sap Lake. Turn left at the crocodile’s farm crossing the bridge. Then cycle on small road along the river through villages, pagodas and schools, overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Banteay Srei & Landmines Museum (70km) (B-L)

Depart from the hotel on the main road. Arrive at Angkor Wat and turn left to the west. Continue to cycle 2km before turn right to the rural road.  The road is good for cycling as you can avoid the busy traffic but you can see rice field, village and pagoda.

Arrive in Banteay Srei before lunch, visit (45 minutes) Banteay Srei temple known as women citadel (built in 967 A.D dedicated to Brahma). While some of temples are impressive because of their sheer size, Banteay Srei stands alone in the quality of its construction and decoration. Its pink sandstone walls are decorated with what some consider the best carving of all, and still an excellent state of preservation, end services.

Included in Tour Prices:

-      Accommodation with breakfast (B)

-      3 Lunches (L), 1 dinner (D) per itinerary

-      Pick up & drop off at your hotel

-      Bike, helmet, tool kit, first aid kit

-      Water, snacks and fresh fruits for cycling day

-      Truck to carry bikeshttp://www.nttcam.com/index.php?reg=30

-      English-speaking guides

-      Full sightseeing program including admission fees

Not Included in Tour Prices:

-      Airfare from your hometown, to your gateway city

-      Costs of passports and visa

-      Personal expenses such as: beverages, laundry, room services.

-      Meals not mentioned.

-      Excess baggage fees, communication charges, airports, ports and departure taxes.

-      All kind of insurances.