Arrival in Siem Reap - Welcome to Cambodia

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport - A warm welcome awaits you at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, where a professional tour guide and driver will greet you. Look for your guide holding a welcome signboard featuring the About Cambodia Travel & Tours Logo and your name. They will transfer you to Siem Reap city before heading to the hotel for check-in, providing you with insightful information about the city and its daily life. Enjoy an overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap - Hotel Accommodation options include:

• Royal Crown Hotel & Spa, a 3-star hotel or similar
• Regency Angkor Hotel, a 4-star hotel or similar
• Angkor Paradise Hotel, a 5-star hotel or similar

Cycling through Angkor Ruined Temples in the Jungle

Angkor Wat - After breakfast at your hotel, meet the Cycling Tour Guide in the hotel lobby for a brief tour presentation and bike introduction. Cycle northeast of Siem Reap along the riverside road to explore the magnificent Angkor Wat, enriched by insightful storytelling from a friendly, professional tour guide. Continue cycling through the jungle, immersing yourself in nature’s sounds, to Angkor Thom city, and ride through the ancient city to Bayon Temple. This unforgettable experience is followed by a lunch break with authentic, healthy Khmer food at a local restaurant inside Angkor Park. After lunch, continue cycling to visit the marvelous Ta Nei Temple, hidden deep in the jungle, and finally, Ta Prohm Temple. Return to town after a fulfilling day of temple exploration at a leisurely cycling pace. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Bayon Temple - Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple associated with Buddhism, located in Angkor, Cambodia.

Ta Prohm Temple - Known as the “Tomb Raider Temple” or “Angelina Jolie Temple” due to its appearance in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Ta Prohm was built without mortar, allowing trees to take root in the loosened stones after abandonment.

Ta Nei Temple - Ta Nei is a late 12th-century stone temple in Angkor, Cambodia, built during King Jayavarman VII’s reign, near the northwest corner of the East Baray, a large sacred reservoir, dedicated to Buddha.

Angkor Thom - Angkor Thom remains a spectacular archaeological site and a must-see in Cambodia. Despite the crowds, trash, and monkeys, Angkor Wat stands as a historical and cultural marvel.

Siem Reap - Hotel Accommodation options include:

• Royal Crown Hotel & Spa, a 3-star hotel or similar
• Regency Angkor Hotel, a 4-star hotel or similar
• Angkor Paradise Hotel, a 5-star hotel or similar

Discover Angkor Grand Circle, Banteay Srei with Sunset at Phnom Bakheng

Banteay Srei - After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to visit the most beautiful temples in Angkor Archaeological Park, which houses over 250 temples across 401 km². Explore Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, and Banteay Samre temples. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Banteay Srei, known as the crown jewel of Khmer art, built with rose and pink sandstone. On the way back, stop to visit a village with traditional Khmer houses and palm sugar production, and watch the sunset at Phnom Bakheng before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Phnom Bakheng - Phnom Bakheng is a Hindu and Buddhist temple in the form of a temple mountain in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, dedicated to Shiva, built at the end of the 9th century during King Yasovarman’s reign.

Prasat Preah Khan - Preah Khan is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. It is located northeast of Angkor Thom, just west of the Jayatataka baray, with which it was associated.

Neak Pean - Neak Pean at Angkor, Cambodia, is an artificial island with a Hindu temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray, associated with Preah Khan temple, built during King Jayavarman VII’s reign. It is the “Mebon” of the Preah Khan baray.

Banteay Samre - Banteay Samré is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, located 400 meters east of the East Baray. Built during the reign of Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style.

Pre Rup - Pre Rup is a Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite, and sandstone construction.

Siem Reap - Hotel Accommodation options include:

• Royal Crown Hotel & Spa, a 3-star hotel or similar
• Regency Angkor Hotel, a 4-star hotel or similar
• Angkor Paradise Hotel, a 5-star hotel or similar

Boat Trip at Tonle Sap Lake - Floating Village and Siem Reap City Tour

Tonle Sap Lake - After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to visit Tonle Sap Lake, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, and explore the most beautiful floating village there. Travel by boat to witness the traditional daily life of people living on the water, primarily fishermen, with houses built on boats or bamboo rafts. Tonle Sap is unique, with water fed by the Mekong River, flowing in during the wet season and out during the dry season. After visiting the floating village, continue to Wat Prom Rath, Artisans Angkor, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the Royal Garden, enjoy the view of the man-made water reservoir at West Baray, and visit Wat Svay Lmeat Monastery before returning to Siem Reap. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Kampong Phluk Floating Village - A visit to Kampong Phluk Floating Village offers insight into different cultures and lifestyles. Though a bit far from Siem Reap, it is worth the visit.

Wat Preah Prom Rath - Wat Preah Prom Rath is one of the oldest pagodas in Siem Reap, Cambodia, featuring well-preserved 17th-century wall paintings. Although a Buddhist temple, some paintings depict the famous ancient love story of Rama and Shita.

Artisans Angkor - Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social business creating job opportunities for young people in rural areas while reviving traditional Khmer craftsmanship. Founded in 1992, it is located on Stung Thmey Street, a 2-minute walk from the Old Market in Siem Reap Centre, Cambodia.

West Baray - The West Baray is a vast man-made lake, surrounded by an earthen levee forming a dyke. According to legend, a ruler’s daughter was grabbed by a crocodile, creating a large opening in the south dyke of the West Baray, still visible today. The crocodile was captured and killed, and the princess was rescued.

Svay Romiet Pagoda - Svay Romiet Pagoda is located directly on the banks of the West Baray.

Siem Reap - Hotel Accommodation options include:

• Royal Crown Hotel & Spa, a 3-star hotel or similar
• Regency Angkor Hotel, a 4-star hotel or similar
• Angkor Paradise Hotel, a 5-star hotel or similar

Phnom Kulen National Park - Rainforest Jungle Trekking Tour

Phnom Kulen National Park - After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the foot of Phnom Kulen Mountain for a trekking adventure through the sacred site of National Phnom Kulen with a private guide. The trek takes about 3 hours to hike the mountain range and up to a day to tour the entire area. Start from Preah Ang Jub at the mountain’s base, where a Buddhist temple is located, before continuing the trek up the Kulen mountains. Reach the Valley of Thousand Lingas with river water flowing over the lingams, then continue to Preah Ang Thom, a Buddhist temple home to a 15m Buddha statue carved from a huge sandstone block. Enjoy a swim and relaxation at the waterfall, taking in the jungle views. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Poeng Ta Kho (Amazing Cliff) - Known as “Amazing Cliff,” located atop Kulen Mountain, it offers impressive views across the canyon below between the mountain ranges. It is easily accessible from the main road across the mountain, with a small parking bay and foot trail leading to the site.

Phnom Kulen Pagoda - At the summit, see a Buddhist pagoda and a large reclining Buddha statue, 8 meters long, carved into a sandstone block in the 16th century.

Preah Ang Thom Pagoda - Often referred to as the Reclining Buddha, Preah Ang Thom is an 8-meter (26 ft) tall statue of the reclining Buddha reaching nirvana. Carved into a huge natural sandstone boulder, a modern staircase and shelter have been added. It is a sacred site for Cambodians, often busy with visitors.

Kbal Spean - Along a stretch of the riverbed for around 500 meters, carvings of linga, several big and small yoni, and a large carving of Vishnu can be seen. Small carvings are also visible in the bedrock along the riverbed walls.

Phnom Kulen Waterfall - Many visit to swim in the river forming the Kulen Waterfall. There are two waterfalls: the first is around 25m wide and 5m tall, and the second is about 15m tall and 15m wide. The waterfall sizes vary with the season, with more water during the rainy season, but it’s worth visiting in the dry season too.

Preah Ang Choub Pagoda - Begin trekking from Preah Ang Choub Pagoda through the rainforest in the national park.

Siem Reap - Hotel Accommodation options include:

• Royal Crown Hotel & Spa, a 3-star hotel or similar
• Regency Angkor Hotel, a 4-star hotel or similar
• Angkor Paradise Hotel, a 5-star hotel or similar

Departure from Siem Reap to Battambang with Sightseeing

Battambang - After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Siem Reap to Battambang. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and explore Battambang’s attractions. As Cambodia’s second-largest city, Battambang features beautiful colonial buildings and traditional Cambodian houses, some over 100 years old, passed down through generations. Popular sites include the 12th-century Phnom Banan temple and the Bamboo Train ride, offering fun and excitement. Continue to Phnom Sampov and witness the famous natural bat cave, where millions of bats fly out each evening and return in the morning, creating an amazing spectacle. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Battambang.

Bamboo Train Battambang - An old track offering open bamboo platform rides through the jungle, with souvenir shops at the end.

Royal Residence Battambang - The Royal Bungalow on the Provincial Residence compound was built in the 1960s by renowned Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann. Its design fuses traditional Khmer architecture with contemporary features (“New Khmer Architecture”). It accommodates the Royal Family during visits to Battambang. His Majesty, King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni, last visited in 2007.

Damrey Sor Pagoda - Damrey Sor Pagoda (White Elephant Pagoda) in Battambang is a popular tourist spot located in the city center. Known for its elaborate architectural structure, it is conveniently accessible, making it a prime Battambang attraction. Visitors can take Road 2 or Road 3, with Road 2 being busier. Roadside shops and eateries are available along both roads.

Killing Caves Of Phnom Sampeau - The killing caves of Phnom Sampeau are a Khmer Rouge execution site on Phnom Sampeau, a hill southwest of Battambang in western Cambodia. Victims were killed at the cave’s rim and thrown into the cave. Men and women were placed in separate caves, with clothes in another. Traditionally serving as Buddhist temples, the caves now feature a large glass memorial next to skulls and bones, and a golden reclining Buddha accessible via a staircase. A memorial of cyclone fencing and chicken wire contains human bones at the stairway base.

Battambang Bat Caves - Experience the spectacle of millions of bats pouring from caves at Battambang’s Phnom Sampeou as the sun sets. Here’s all you need to know about Cambodia’s bat caves.

Phnom Sampow - Atop Sam Puoy mountain, find a temple and three natural wells: Pkar Slar, Lo Khuon, and Ak So Pheak. Nearby mountains include Phnom Trung Moan, Phnom Trung Tea, and Phnom Neang Rum Say Sork, linked to the Cambodian folk legend of Reach Kol Neang Rum Say Sork.

Banan Temple - ភ្នំបាណន់ - Phnom Banan is the best-preserved Khmer temple in Battambang Province. Its distinctive five towers resemble the larger, more famous temple in Battambang. At the mountain’s base is a step laterite staircase flanked by Nagas.

Battambang - Hotel Accommodation options include:

• Classy Hotel & Spa, a 3-star hotel or similar
• Cambana La Riviere Hotel, a 4-star hotel or similar
• Maisons Wat Kor, a 5-star hotel or similar

Departure from Battambang to Phnom Penh via Hiking at Oudong Mountain

Oudong Temple - After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Battambang to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city. En route, stop to visit beautiful places like City Pusat at the stone carving village and Kampong Chhnang’s pottery village. Continue to Oudong Mountain for a hike to the top. Oudong was the capital city before Phnom Penh in the 16th century. Proceed to Phnom Penh for an overnight stay.

Pursat - After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Battambang, Cambodia’s second-largest city, to Phnom Penh. En route, visit Pursat city at the marble stone carving village and the jar pottery village in Kampong Chhnang city. Continue to Oudong, the capital city before Phnom Penh in the 16th century, and then proceed to Phnom Penh.

Phreah Reach Traop Mountain - Phnom Preah Reach Troap is a sacred mountain featuring relics from ancient settlements.

Phnom Penh - Hotel Accommodation options include:

• Ohana Phnom Penh Palace Hotel, a 3-star hotel or similar
• Sun & Moon Urban Hotel, a 4-star hotel or similar
• Sun & Moon Riverside, a 5-star hotel or similar

Explore Highlights of the Capital City Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh - After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, now a top economic zone with commercial and political significance. Visit historical sites like the Killing Field at Cheung Ek Genocide Center and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Royal Palace, home to Cambodia’s royal family, and the Silver Pagoda. Continue to Wat Phnom, the birthplace of Phnom Penh, and visit Wat Ounalom, the largest monastery in Phnom Penh. See the Independence Monument and the Statue of King Father before visiting the Central Market, built during the colonial period, a great place for shopping. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Phnom Penh.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum chronicles the Cambodian genocide. Located in Phnom Penh, it was a former secondary school used as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979.

Royal Palace - The Royal Palace is one of Phnom Penh’s most iconic landmarks. Construction began in 1886 after King Norodom relocated the royal capital to Phnom Penh and was completed before World War I. Today, the palace is the primary residence of The King of Cambodia. While parts of the palace with its golden roofs are closed to the public, others like the elegant Throne Hall can be visited.

Silver Pagoda - The beautiful Silver Pagoda is located next to the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. With its beautiful garden, it is a perfect getaway from the busy streets of Cambodia’s capital. The inside of the pagoda is equally stunning, with countless handcrafted silver tiles covering the floor. The pagoda is also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha because the primary Buddha statue is made of emerald or baccarat crystal.

Wat Phnom - Wat Phnom is set on top of a tree-covered knoll 27m high, the only hill in town. According to legend, the first pagoda on this site was erected in 1373 to house four statues of Buddha deposited here by the Mekong’s waters and discovered by a woman named Penh. The main entrance to Wat Phnom is via the grand eastern staircase, guarded by lions and naga (snake) balustrades.

Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk - The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27-meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument. The statue depicting the late king wearing a business suit cost about US$1.2 million and took about 8 months to complete.

Wat Ounalom - Wat Ounalom is one of Phnom Penh’s five original monasteries (1422). It housed the Institute Bouddhique and library. Located on the riverfront about 250 meters north of the Royal Palace, facing the Tonle Sap River near the Royal Palace, this pagoda serves as the headquarters for one of Cambodia‘s most revered Buddhist patriarchs.

Choeung Ek Genocidal Center - Choeung Ek is the site of a former orchard and mass grave of victims of the Khmer Rouge killed between 1975 and 1979, about 17 kilometers south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is the best-known of the sites known as The Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge regime executed over one million people between 1975 and 1979. Mass graves containing 8,895 bodies were discovered at Choeung Ek after the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime. Many of the dead were former political prisoners kept by the Khmer Rouge in their Tuol Sleng detention center and other Cambodian detention centers.

Phnom Penh - Hotel Accommodation options include:

• Ohana Phnom Penh Palace Hotel, a 3-star hotel or similar
• Sun & Moon Urban Hotel, a 4-star hotel or similar
• Sun & Moon Riverside, a 5-star hotel or similar

Departure from Phnom Penh - Farewell Cambodia

Techo International Airport (KTI) - After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy leisure time until your driver meets you in the hotel lobby for a transfer (without guide) to Techo International Airport for your next flight. Bid farewell to Cambodia. End of services.

• Hotel for double, twin or triple sharing room
• Private boat tour to Tonle Sap Lake and floating village
• English speaking tour guide
• Transport
• Mountain Bike and Helmet
• Breakfast
• Admission fees

• Tip for tour guide and driver

Embark on an exciting 9-day active tour of Cambodia, seamlessly blending culture, history, and outdoor adventure. This exclusive tour offers a unique experience with cycling through ancient ruins, trekking to secluded temples, hiking in verdant national parks, and boating through floating villages and mangroves, providing a vibrant way to explore Cambodia’s landscapes and heritage.

✅ Cycling Through Angkor Temples: Pedal along picturesque trails through Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and lesser-known jungle temples, away from the crowds.

✅ Trekking & Hiking: Discover Phnom Kulen National Park, the River of 1000 Lingas, and hidden paths in rural Cambodia for a profound connection with nature.

✅ Tonle Sap Boating Adventure: Sail through floating villages and mangrove forests, uncovering the lifestyle of communities living entirely on water.

✅ Comfortable Accommodations: Enjoy stays in carefully chosen 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels, with daily breakfast included.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.