Angkor Backroads Cycling Tour: Experience Hidden Temples, Scenic Routes, and Local Cuisine
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94 Ratings
Krong Siem Reap
Uncover hidden temples, picturesque countryside, and delectable Cambodian cuisine on the Angkor Backroads Cycling Tour. Escape the crowds and explore the lesser-known paths of Angkor on a captivating cycling adventure.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Siem Reaper Travel - Siem Reap Day Tours - Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your hotel and taken to Siem Reaper’s office to get fitted with a bicycle and helmet.
  • Bayon Temple - Start your morning ride to Angkor Archaeology Park and enjoy a day of exploring the spectacular temples! Enter the Angkor Thom city through the ancient gate, which is carved with elephants and four giant faces. Then head to Bayon Temple, which is located in the center of the city. Admire its enigmatic faces that represent the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. Afterward, explore the Terrace of the Elephants and Baphuon Temple, which offer a window into Khmer culture through their sculptures and architecture.
  • Ta Prohm Temple - Continue our ride to see the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm. Explore this temple which is overgrown with jungle trees and was once featured in the Tomb Raider film.
  • Srah Srang - You’ll also stop for a lunch break by the tropical garden with a view over the pond. It’s a perfect place to take in your surroundings and relax.
  • Angkor Wat - Following the lunch break and a rest period, we then set out to visit the iconic Angkor Wat temple. With its rich history and symbolism, it’s also the largest religious monument in the world and the finest example of Khmer architecture. A late afternoon visit to the magnificent ancient temple of Angkor Wat will give you a chance to appreciate the vastness and beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site without the crowds. You can expect to return to Siem Reap town around 4:00 pm.
What's Included
  • Bottled water & Snacks
  • Trek mountain bike & Helmet
  • Hotel pick up & Drop off
  • English speaking cycle guide
  • A delicious lunch
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to Angkor temple complex (USD $37 for single day entry)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Get away from the crowds, the busy roads, and the well-worn trails of Angkor as we cycle on some of the lesser-known paths. Peddle along the backroads and through jungle trails for a different side of these majestic temples with an experienced cycling guide who can show you some hidden gems.

This tour encompasses it all: hidden temples, rich history, picturesque countryside, and delicious Cambodian cuisine.

  • Dress code: Cambodia is a conservative country, especially when you visit the main temple, Angkor Wat, we would like all of the participants to wear clothing that covers shoulder and knees, due to the cultural respected.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Kid sized bikes, tag-alongs and child seats are available
  • Distance: Ride (20km - 30km)
Location
Siem Reaper Travel - Siem Reap Day Tours
Bamboo street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Allisonho4953zq
May 15, 2024
Thank you Mr.Rith! - Mr. Rith was the best tour guide! He took my through the Angkor backroads and showed me many amazing temples along the way. This is a great option for someone that has done the Angkor wat and more popular tours before as you will see more special locations. This is my second tour with Siem Reaper travel and they are so so so wonderful!
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Natalieg_624
May 7, 2024
Best way to see Angkor Wat - Best day ever!! I had Voleak aka Handsome as my guide and was taken such great care of. I did the Angkor backroads tour and loved cycling the dirt paths in an out of all the temples. I learned so much during the tour and was always kept hydrated with cold water fruit snacks and lunch. It’s really the perfect way to see the temples without getting burned out with all the nice breaks to cycle! Handsome had such a lovely personality and kept me laughing and taking great photos of me all day. 10 stars!!
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Hannesffm
May 5, 2024
Amazing Bicycle Tour to Angkor Wat and more - We joined the bike tour for the small circuit with Mr Rith. Despite of the heat it was a lovely experience to explore Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Na Thrapong (and the other temples and sights in between) by bike. The bikes are in very good condition and allow for a nice tour along the all-in-all also good biking tracks. Mr Rith is a very kind and knowledgable person who is happy to explain about the history of these amazing sites! Thanks to Mr Rith and all the best for the future.
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Flyer29169320016
Apr 13, 2024
Visit the temples by bike? it's fantastic! - I had a wonderful day with my excellent guide Rith! The bike ride was largely through the jungle. It was very fun. I felt like I was discovering a new temple each time! Rith is very knowledgeable about the history of the temples and is very interesting. I highly recommend it!
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Katharinabs920pq
Mar 31, 2024
A-mazing - I was the only person on the tour, but instead of cancelling, my tourguide Voleak (or 'handsome' as he introduced himself) still took me on the tour and made this the highlight of my entire trip! He quickly assessed my skill level on a bike and what topics I was interested in learning about and adapted his tour perfectly. There was not a single question he could not answer and his English was outstanding. Also, he was very dedicated to taking the nicest pictures on the trip. He was very concerned with safety and the bike and helmet were in top shape. On top of the regular program, he introduced me to Cambodian Street food (which I would surely not have tasted otherwise) and collected cashews with me. Overall, it felt more like being on a trip with a new friend than on a guided tour. I can only strongly recommend booking!
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Rellste
Mar 27, 2024
If you like to ride a bike and want to see the temples, this is a must do! - We did this tour with three teenage boys and had an amazing experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable, fun and a pleasure to spend the day with. The tour was very well organized, the bikes and gear were in excellent condition. This is a great way to experience the countryside and a fantastic way to see a lot of amazing sites.
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Paradise39154685894
Mar 26, 2024
Rith our guide showed us the hinddentrails to the temple - What an experiance! We saw 3 big temple. Rith, our guide knew a lot of interessting things about the temple. So we got a good and solid impression of the temples, how they were built and specially about the religious meanings and circumstances. How we got there was really amazing. We took some single trails through the jungle which end just in front of the temple. Thanks a lot to our amazing tour guide Rith!
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F8481cvjasminea
Mar 26, 2024
Exercise and culture - the best mix - We did the full day cycling tour „Angkor backroads“ with Rith and it was just amazing. We discovered three different temples and Rith was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the historical background - it was very interesting! I particularly liked the variety between exercise and culture/temples - it was great fun.
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Rubencl5113xx
Mar 17, 2024
One of the best experiences ever! - One of the most amazing experiences ever done. Totaly awesome and well planned and guided. Friendly and helpful guide crew. 10/10!! Thank you Sotin!
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Wouters643
Mar 17, 2024
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience! Cycling through the jungle at its own already is great. Adding an excellent guide to show you around in Angkor Wat makes it a day to remember! Thank you so much!
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