Phnom Penh Countryside Cycle Tour: Experience Local Life and Handicraft Villages on a Bicycle
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Embark on a 40 km cycling adventure through the peaceful countryside of Phnom Penh. Experience local life, visit handicraft villages, and enjoy the beauty of paddy rice fields and lotus ponds.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Areyksat Ferry Dock - Your pickup from your lodging is scheduled for 7:30am, followed by a brief drive to our rendezvous at the Areyksat ferry dock, situated in proximity to the diamond island. Upon arrival, we’ll prepare our bicycles, conduct a brake inspection, and our cycling guide will provide a concise orientation regarding the bike, local traffic, and the tour itinerary. Subsequently, we board a local ferry for a brief crossing over the Mekong River, leading us to the rural outskirts of Phnom Penh, which is a mere 5 to 10 minutes away by ferry.

During this half-day biking adventure, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the picturesque rural landscape surrounding Phnom Penh. Our route takes us amidst orchards of mangoes, fields of bananas, lemongrass, corn, and various vegetable plots. You’ll get to see expansive rice paddies, serene lotus ponds, and potentially spot a variety of wetland birds. The journey also includes interactions with local craftsmen during visits to both a sedge and silk weaving workshop. To top off the experience, we’ll savor a traditional Khmer lunch at a local’s home, immersing ourselves in the regional cuisine before pedaling back to our point of departure to conclude the tour.

What's Included
  • English-speaking cycle guide
  • Authentic Khmer local lunch (options for vegans and vegetarians)
  • Local street foods tasting and drinking water included
  • Mountain bike and helmet provided
What's Not Included
  • Personal expense & tips
  • All alcoholics and travel insurance
Additional Information

Embark on a tranquil journey through the rural landscape of Phnom Penh on a bicycle, where you’ll have the opportunity to encounter the everyday lives of locals, mango farms, lemongrass fields, a Khmer mat-weaving village, and a silk-weaving workshop situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Additionally, you’ll view stunning paddy fields, lotus ponds, and have the opportunity to observe a variety of wetland bird species. This intermediate-level bicycle excursion is designed for those passionate about biking, with the capacity to cover a 40 km distance across the flat landscapes of the Phnom Penh rural areas.

Following our bicycle ride through the rural areas, agricultural lands, and a stop at a sedge mat workshop, we progress to another artisan village to deepen our understanding of Khmer silk weaving and to partake in a local lunch. Lastly, we cycle to the ferry and board our support vehicle for the return journey to your hotel. This leisurely exploration of the Phnom Penh countryside provides an authentic Cambodian local living experience.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aaaali
Dec 28, 2023
Highly recommend! - We really enjoyed this day trip Such a lovely day cycling through farmland and villages - totally off the tourist track Thong was a wonderful guide, super knowledgeable and informative so we learnt a lot about Cambodia Just a great way to get out of the city and experience Phnom Penh
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V2785vanikkil
Dec 16, 2022
Very Enjoyable To Get Out Of The City - It was a very lovely & leisurely ride through the country side. The lunch is very tasty and it was very neat to see the making of silk. We made many stops to learn about the food and the land. Pisey was also a very friendly and kind guide and extremely accommodating. When the other person on the tour had to leave in the middle of it to catch a bus, Pisey arranged for him to get there on time and then did the rest of the tour with both bikes (which was funny and he was a great spirit about it!)
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Sarah
Nov 2, 2022
A trip not to be missed - A fabulous tour not to be missed. We were picked up at our hotel bang on time by our your guide Narith. Tuk tul to the ferry crossing and picked our bikes up on the other side of the river. Great mountain bikes, excellent condition helmets and water. A leisurely bikeride across the island visiting temples and local street stalls, taking in local life. Plenty of time to ask questions and take photos. Another ferry took us back on the main land (I think and we cycled some more. A delicious lunch was served at a silk farm after we learnt about the process and had the opportunity to buy beautifully crafted silks at a very reasonable price. More cycling, we probably covered around 22 miles...don't let that put you off... Plenty to see,stops and ferry rides break the journey up. I wouldn't describe either of us as super fit or that we cycle often. The roads are flat, although in places bumpy. The local people are lovely, smiley and friendly. Our guide was fab, informative, proffessional and fun. Thanks Narith. Oh a little tip...don't forget your sunscreen..it's hot out there with no shade!
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Xiaoxiao68
Sep 9, 2022
Great guide - The guide, Pisey, and the driver were both very friendly and polite. Pisey always checked to ensure that we were following and that everything was ok, our safety was his number one priority. He provided lots of information along the way.
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Jill
May 30, 2022
Great day outside the city - This was a nice way to spend a day outside of the city and getting some exercise. My guide was very knowledgeable and personable, and had a great sense of humor. He regularly made sure that I was OK in the heat and truly made the day enjoyable! Everything was seamless and the bike was in good condition. The silk farm stop was interesting with great hospitality--one of the best meals I had in Cambodia and they even honored my vegan dietary restriction. A very pleasant day!
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Philip_j
Apr 3, 2022
Take a bike ride in rural Cambodia - Very enjoyable bike ride through the agricultural suburbs of Phnom Penh. The guide was very flexible and knowledgeable about the areas that we visited. An altogether great experience about rural life in Cambodia.
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Adriana_s
Mar 20, 2022
Beautiful bike ride through countryside - We had a wonderful morning with our guide Anea Pisey cycling through the beautiful green countryside of Koh Dach, Mekong Island and Silk Island. Highly recommended. He’s very knowledgeable about the agriculture on the islands. Bikes were solid. Fun experience.
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Ickleflyer
Feb 17, 2021
The best thing I did in Phomn Penh so far! - I can’t recommend this company enough. Such a joy to do business with. We were able to organise our trip at short notice due to business plans. Phea was our guide and he was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the tour. Arrived early at the hotel for pick up, everything was co-ordinated perfectly. Bikes in good condition. Great trail away from the city seeing the real local people and crafts at work. Wonderful to stop and see the silk farm with kind hospitality. Children everywhere smiling , waving and saying ‘hello’ Finished after 20km at the golden temple and your incorporated 3 ferry rides which was great fun. Just loved this tour can’t wait to do another one with you guys! Thank you so much 😀😀
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