Angkor Wat Backroads Private Cycling Tour

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Itinerary

1. Meet your guide at your hotel at 8AM for a safety briefing and a quick overview of the day’s itinerary. You’ll be fitted with a high-quality mountain bike and helmet, everything you need for an unforgettable ride.

   15 min

2. Begin your exciting morning ride into the Angkor Archaeological Park, cycling along peaceful jungle trails that reveal the ancient temples in a more intimate and adventurous way. Your first stop is the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat. As the world’s largest religious monument and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture, it’s best explored in the cooler hours of the morning. Learn about its rich history, spiritual symbolism, and architectural wonders as you wander through its grand corridors and towers.

   2 h

3. Continue your journey to the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Enter through its majestic south gate, adorned with elephant carvings and four giant faces representing the Bodhisattva of compassion. Cycle along the Angkor Thom's wall, stop for pictures and get in the city of Angkor Thom by the west gate and cycle strait to Bayon Temple.

   45 min

4. In the heart of Abgkor Thom city lies Bayon Temple, famous for its 54 towers each featuring serene stone faces, symbolizing the unity of the Khmer Empire’s provinces. Learn from your guide with those intricated bas-reliefs on Bayon's wall depicting Khmer and Cham battle, Khmer Daily life and local cultures.

   1 h

5. Along the way, pass key landmarks such as: Baphuon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. These monuments provide deeper insight into the grandeur and ceremonial life of the ancient Khmer civilization.

   1 h

6. Cycle through shaded forest trails to reach Ta Prohm, one of the most atmospheric temples in Angkor. Left largely unrestored, its stone walls are dramatically intertwined with the roots of towering jungle trees. This temple gained global fame as a filming location for Tomb Raider and offers a unique glimpse into the power of nature reclaiming history.

   1.5 h

7. After your adventure, your support vehicle will be ready to transfer you back to your hotel in Siem Reap. Prefer to keep riding? No problem, your guide will gladly lead you on a cycle back through the countryside.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Siem Reap

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 2414 experiences we list in Siem Reap.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 766 of 2414.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Siem Reap

Siem Reap is the riverside town beside Angkor, Cambodia's vast complex of Khmer temples, with night markets, river walks and a relaxed centre.

Angkor Wat, often called the largest religious monument in the world, rises above its moat in a silhouette of lotus-bud towers that is breathtaking at sunrise. Nearby, the walled city of Angkor Thom holds the Bayon, with its more than two hundred serene stone faces, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Baphuon, while Ta Prohm is gripped by the roots of giant silk-cotton and strangler fig trees.

Top-ranked sights in Siem Reap: Angkor Thom, Tonlé Sap, Kampong Phluk.

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