Cambodia Rural Exploration: Bike Ride through Paddy Rice Fields & the Infamous Killing Field
4.8
26 Ratings
Tonle Bati
Embark on a thrilling bike ride through Cambodia's rural landscapes, exploring paddy rice fields and Khmer villages. Visit the infamous Killing Field and Ta Prohm Temple for a cultural and historical experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tonle Bati - biking through rural area of Cambodia and Khmer villages where you’ll explore beautiful of paddy rice fields, farmlands, natural lake and visit the Ta Prohm Temple which was built during the late 12th century and early 13th century by king Jayavarman VII (AD 1181-1220) as a place for worship for Brahmans and Buddhists. Relaxing and refreshing in the breezy lake and delicious with local Khmer foods for your lunch in a picnic hut is a great expedition before we back by supported vehicle and visit the Killing Field where collectively more than a million people were killed and buried by the Khmer Rouge regime, during its rule of the country from 1975 to 1979, immediately after the end of the Cambodian Civil War (1970-1975).
What's Included
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Refresh with bottled water included
  • Sample delicious local street foods
  • Enjoy a lunch during the tour
  • Ride comfortably on a Canondale Mountain Bike with helmet provided
  • Expert guidance by a professional cycling guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket & audio tour fees at the Killing Field
  • Travel insurance
  • E-Bike is available to rent for a special rate 20$/ E-bike
Additional Information

Key Experiences:
• Cycle through the tranquil trails to uncover the rural parts of Cambodia, including Khmer villages, vast stretch of paddy fields and farmlands, and natural lakes. Get a deeper understanding of the local culture and admire the serene countryside.
• Visit the Ta Prohm Temple, an architectural marvel from the late 12th to early 13th century constructed under the reign of King Jayavarman VII (AD 1181-1220). The temple served as a holy site for both Brahman and Buddhist worshipers.
• Delve into the Khmer Rouge era’s history by taking an audio tour and visiting the Killing Field where over a million souls have been slaughtered and laid to rest.
• Bask in the refreshing breeze by the lake and indulge in local Khmer cuisines at a local picnic hut.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Dress code is formal
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Location
Chambak Bet Meas Pagoda
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(26 Ratings)
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Michaeloc5948ay
Mar 24, 2024
Breathtaking countryside & somber history - This bike tour was fantastic! The ride through the Cambodian countryside was beautiful - peaceful rice fields, charming villages, and a refreshing lake stop. It offered a welcome escape from the city. Learning about Khmer culture from the guide was fascinating, but the visit to the Killing Fields added a somber yet important layer to the experience. A must-do for anyone seeking a balanced perspective on Cambodia's past and present.
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Jot17552
Jan 20, 2024
Exceptional experience, unique glimpse into Cambodian rural life with a knowledgeable guide - Truly exceptional tour company and guide. Thong planned for all eventualities and catered for our varied levels of fitness. Cannot give him a high enough rating.
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Joanne_t
Jan 20, 2024
Superb - logistics, knowledge and great company. - I cannot praise the service we received from Thong of Vana Adventures enough! He thought of all eventualities from a logistical point of view and tailored the cycling to our abilities. His English is excellent and he shared his wealth of knowledge and opinions openly.
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Sovatteykhun
Jan 5, 2024
Great insight to village life - We had Thong as our tour guide and he was so warm and friendly. It was a hot day but every effort was made to make sure that we were comfortable. Thong’s knowledge of the local landscape and agricultural practices was second to none. All our questions were answered in detail and his excellent English language skills made communication a breeze. I would recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Phnom Penh and wants to see something a bit out of the city. Sovattey & Andrew
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Ware1992
Dec 18, 2023
A+ Tour! Highly recommend. - Thong is a superstar, who everyone should meet when coming to Cambodia. My bike tour alongside the rice paddies is an experience I will never forget. Thong and his team went over the top to make our 9+ hour experience authentic and educational. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience and hope to see you next time we visit Cambodia!
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Navigator578975
Dec 18, 2023
Amazing informative adventurous authentic journey was a highlight of our trip - Amazing adventure with an amazing guide! Highly recommend. Throng really showed us “off the beaten” path but kept us comfortable and informed. Amazing trip for those who like outdoors and seeing a little more than the “typical” phnom Pehn … just biking and interacting with locals was a true highlight of our trip. 100% recommend !
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101joa
Dec 30, 2022
Loved cycling ! - We loved the bike ride through the villages and rice fields - saw real Cambodian life as we cycled through. Would recommend this trip
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Lauren
Oct 11, 2022
A fabulous day away from the city! - My friend and I had a superb day on mountain bikes with the guide Thong. We started about 30 minutes outside of Phnom Penh and cycled for 35 km mostly on dirt roads and trails, through small villages and through brilliant green rice paddies. The guide was well informed and very caring - we stopped as needed for (included) snacks and drinks and had a great recovery restaurant lunch (also included) before going to the Killing Fields. There was a little mud and some water which made it a GREAT ADVENTURE. I am so glad I did this trip and will repeat it when I return to Phnom Penh again. Thank you Thong for a wonderful day.
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Annie
Mar 2, 2020
Great way to see Cambodia - Just wanted to say if you are looking at a bike tour to use then this is the company to use. Organised from the U.K., completely straightforward including payment- then once in Cambodia regular contact. On the day Thong and his wife came to my hotel, picked me and my husband up and took us on a day to remember. I was a bit worried as not ridden a bike for years but had a good level of fitness. Thong offered a 30km cycle or a 37 km one, I could decide which one later in the day. As it happen did the longer route and enjoyed every single minute. Easy, flat cycling with every child you passed wanting to high five you - if that doesn’t put a smile on your face nothing will, after dinner a visit to the Killing fields was a deeply thought provoking experience. Thong was an excellent easy going guide and although I have only been in Cambodia 4 days this could easily be the best day of the holiday - thong it was an absolute pleasure and if I return to Cambodia I look forward to seeing you and your wife again xxx
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Larso532
Jan 11, 2023
Great way to explore - The first part of the tour is about 30 km of biking through villages and rice fields. This was a wonderful experience and it felt like we got a very unique perspective on the Cambodian countryside. Second stop was at a temple where we unfortunately felt very unwelcome by the locals who were hanging around and sleeping in the temple. We quickly left as we felt quite uncomfortable and did not want to disturb. Third stop is for lunch at a very nice local restaurant, before we were let into the genocidal center where we were given an audio guide. The tour guide and our driver was waiting outside as we explored the killing fields. After about 1,5 hour we met up with our guide again and they took us back to our hotel. Our guide was very kind and tried his best to be helpful but unfortunately he did not speak English very well. There is no guided tour in the killing fields, but that is probably for the best as the audio guide is great and it gives you well needed time to reflect at your own pace. In all we and a pleasant day and we’re quite content. However, considering the guides broken English and the quite expensive price I think and average score is fair. If possible, I would recommend only doing the biking part, which really was fantastic, and then visiting the killing fields on your own, without a tour.
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