7 days tour

Cycle Cambodia - 7 Days

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Cycle Cambodia - 7 Days

This tour includes:

Others

Bicycle hire Full support vehicle for the ride with water and fruit Multiple NGO presentations with local staff across Cambodia Multiple field trips to villages and communities Entry to The Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh & Angkor Wat in Siem Reap,

Accommodation

All accommodation is in boutique style hotels. We think a hard day on the bike deserves a comfortable stay to rest your head. Where possible, we partner with a hotel that has a pool to relax by and a massage is never far away!

Transport

Bicycle with support van. We use Reid X-Trail mountain bikes with front suspension, 24-speed shimano gears and disc brakes. The best way to travel is by bicycle. No other form of travel will allow you to appreciate a new country like a bicycle will. We have a support van to follow at all times. Of the eleven days in Cambodia, seven are on the bike in transit. The total distance travelled on the bike is 375km, with the biggest day being 80km, but you can opt for the van at any time. The terrain is generally off road, compact gravel through remote villages and entirely flat (except for Bokor). The pace is quite slow, very relaxed and casual. Itโ€™s more important to stop for coffee and take photos of the incredible scenery than achieve a fast average pace. The trip is designed for recreational cyclists. Not athletes.

Meals

Breakfast is included 6 out of 6 mornings. Dinner is included 4 out of 6 evenings, We dine in social enterprise based restaurants where possible. We believe that food is such a beautiful way to explore and learn about a new country, so we want to provide you with the opportunity to feast in the markets, local restaurants and street stalls at your leisure.

Guide

The Social Cycles company founder, Brett, is often the facilitator for this adventure. His job is to connect you to local NGOs and social enterprise based businesses across the country. We also have a local Cambodian driver of the support van, our good friend Hoem, to assist with cultural details. In addition to this, the team consists of a local mechanic, just in case...

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included The donation part is not mandatory, but it is an expectation. We want people to be open to the idea of supporting one or more of the NGOs we visit and learn about. If, after meeting some of the local teams and learning about their programs, the riders did not want to donate, then they are not required to.

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Itinerary of your trip Cycle Cambodia - 7 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Siem Reap
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Siem Reap

      Arrival day and welcome dinner

      We arrive and stay in the heart of the cosmopolitan lifestyle that has been thrust on Siem Reap since the country has opened up to the outside world. Tourism is opening new markets, opportunities, revenue streams and challenges for the local area. After we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel, take some time to relax or explore the city before we meet for a welcome dinner. Dinner is at one of Siem Reaps best restaurants, Marum. Its part of the Friends International social enterprise projects, providing vocational training for marginalized youth.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Siem Reap (45Km Cycle Around Angkor Temples)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Siem Reap (45Km Cycle Around Angkor Temples)

      Sunrise cycling around the temples of Angkor

      Sunrise is from 4.30am as we hit the bikes for the first time, but it is so worth it. Sunrise over Angkor Wat is a bucket list achievement for good reason. From here well venture on to other, and arguably more impressive, temples in the area for the remainder of the morning. In the early afternoon well have the chance to visit our first NGO of the trip. We will spend time with these incredibly inspirational people that have dedicated their lives to helping others. Hear their stories and understand what the real issues of the country are.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Battambang (By Boat And Bike, 50Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Battambang (By Boat And Bike, 50Km)

      River riding, local villages and coffee stops

      Travelling across the wetlands and navigating our way around Tonle Sap river is an experience you will never forget. The road soon turns to single track as we get more and more remote. We farewell our support van and venture on into the rural and barren lands of Cambodia. Few villages exist out here, supporting themselves through sustainable fishing methods via the river. The track can only go so far, as we arrange a long tail boat ride for you and the bikes a further 16km into the wetlands. When we come out the other side, we cross another 18km of dirt road before eventually coming into Battambang.

      Battambang is a common favourite on the trip. Packed with cafes proudly displaying local art, the town is considered an emergence of young talent in a field that was virtually wiped out by the Khmer Rouge. Battambang is also great for shopping, with colonial style streets and hidden secrets where bric-a-brac abounds. Dinner is in another social enterprise based restaurant that produces food on par with anything in any Australian city.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Cycle To Pursat (50Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cycle To Pursat (50Km)

      Adventure cycling, red dirt & Sustainable Cambodia

      After an early breakfast, well make our way along the dusty red back roads, via Banan temple. Well get to the town of Pursat by early afternoon and into our hotel to enjoy the swimming pool and on site massage spa. Well get a great experience from an amazing NGO, Sustainable Cambodia. A full presentation by the executives in their office and a tour of their facilities. Shortly after we will be guided to see their projects working first hand. See the difference the NGO makes first hand. Be inspired by the real difference made by real people.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cycling Into Phnom Penh (75Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cycling Into Phnom Penh (75Km)

      Cycling into Phnom Penh, riverside villages and Tonle Sap

      We start cycling 75km out from Phnom Penh, and ride all the way up to the front door of the hotel. The back roads bring in some of the most spectacular scenery as we pass through villages living on Tonle Sap lake. The ride takes in great coffee stops, endless photo opportunities and a couple of ferries. Its almost entirely on back streets with minimal traffic. The final 2km within the heart of the city can be transferred via van as an option.

      For dinner, its a feast of tarantulas and silk works at the famous Romdeng restaurant, a social enterprise restaurant from the friends International team.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Phnom Penh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Phnom Penh

      Friends International, S-21 genocide museum and Khmer BBQ

      Well start the day by meeting the incredible people at Friends International and learning about all the wonderful work they do within the community and how theyre spreading their strategies across the world. This is a great insight into REAL local everyday issues, from real local everyday heroes. From the office, we venture towards the Russian market and then move to Tuol Sleng, also known as S-21 Genocide Museum. This devastating chapter of the Khmer Rouge and Cambodian history is emotionally challenging but strongly recommended. There is some free time in the afternoon to process your day, whilst well meet again for a local Khmer BBQ dinner.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Phnom Penh- Departure Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Phnom Penh- Departure Day

      Time to say goodbye

      All good things must come to an end! If youve signed up to the 7 day tour, your journey comes to an end here. Well help you get your way to the airport, or assist in your travel plans any way we can. Enjoy your breakfast, squeeze in one more massage or just find a great cafe to watch the world go by before your onward destination.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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