Siem Reap Easy Cycling Cycling Holidays. It is a full-day adventure tour by cycling through the countryside and Kayaking in Tonle Sap Lake. You are transferred from hotel to the riding point which is 8km away from town and it is called West Baray a man-made lake remained from the Angkor Period in 11th Century with 2.8km x 8km, warm up while your guide is giving the information about the man-make lake, history and the cultures of locals then start riding from West Baray down to south along the small cannel to Tonle Sap Lake, witnessing the daily activities of the farmers in rice paddies, fruit farms, and local vegetable garden during pushing your bike. On arrival at the boat pier, embark on the local boat to ride to the floating village where you will get a gentle kayak for 20minutes to visit the floating houses, and then lunch will be provided on one of the wooden floating houses.

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival

On arrival at Siem Reap International, meets and transfer to hotel for check-in

Day 2: Siem Reap  – Countryside Cycling and Tonle Sap Lake Kayaking (Cycling: 45km) ( B, L )

It is a full-day adventure tour by cycling through the countryside and Kayaking in Tonle Sap Lake. You are transferred from hotel to the riding point which is 8km away from town and it is called West Baray a man-made lake remained from the Angkor Period in 11th Century with 2.8km x 8km, warm up while your guide is giving the information about the man-make lake, history and the cultures of locals then start riding from West Baray down to south along the small cannel to Tonle Sap Lake, witnessing the daily activities of the farmers in rice paddies, fruit farms, and local vegetable garden during pushing your bike. On arrival at the boat pier, embark on the local boat to ride to the floating village where you will get a gentle kayak for 20minutes to visit the floating houses, and then lunch will be provided on one of the wooden floating houses. After lunch you are transferred by local boat further deep to the lake to get one more time Kayaking in the mangroves forest to the open lake, it will take you an hour for the second kayaking and you will feel it is too short because of the specialty and authenticity of moment, quietness and the scenery of mangrove, it is amazing and unforgettable activities to bring back home with long-lasting memory. Get back to our longtail boat and return to the boat pier and cycle back to Siem Reap via Phnom Krom.

Day 3: Siem Reap – Banteay Samre and Banteay Srei temples (Cycling: 75km) ( B, L  )

Depart for an introductory cycle through the rice paddies, villages, and countryside to Banteay Samre; the first has a terraced landing that reminds you that the temple was originally constructed as sandstone in the remote village. Continue cycling through the countryside, Khmer villages, and Phnom Bok before having lunch in Bong Thom House on the way. After lunch cycle further to Banteay Srei, this translates to “Citadel of the Women”. It is one of Angkor’s most significant structures as its walls are decorated with elaborate carvings which have been preserved remarkably well. Cycle back to Siem Reap

Day 4: Siem Reap – Angkor Temples (Cycling: 45km) ( B, L )

Breakfast at the hotel, today a full day with main temples of Angkor before being transferred to the airport for departure. Check out from the hotel and keep our luggage in the escorted van and then get ready to start your cycling through the back road in the jungle of Angkor to Bakheng mountain, get the first visit to Angkor Wat temple where you will spend an hour there and cycle continually to Banteay Kdei and Ta Prohm temples. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant, after lunch, continue cycling to Preah Khan Temple, Bayon, and Angkor Thom city on the way back to Siem Reap.

Day 5: Siem Reap – Phnom Bok – Beng Melea (Cycling: 75km) ( B, L )

A short transfer out of town will bring you to Phnom Bok, which is a small hill with an ancient temple atop. Climb the 640 steps up and enjoy the stunning views that overlook the Phnom Kulen Hills, Angkor area, and Siem Reap town. Explore the surroundings and discover old canons and other war remnants that may remind you of Cambodia’s turbulent past. Return to ground level and start your ride through paddy fields, local villages, and lunch at a local restaurant of Stung Trachak before towards Beng Mealea. Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style by King Suyavarman II in the early 12th century, Beng Mealea preceded and might have served as a prototype for Angkor Wat. Contrary to Angkor, few carvings or bas-reliefs are evident. Today the temple is largely overrun by vegetation and the stone walls are crumbling which adds to its charm in a unique way. Accessibility has improved as elevated walkways have been set up throughout most of the temple, although to see all corners does require a sense of adventure as you will need to climb over stone blocks or walk through narrow passageways. Transfer back to Siem Reap by support van/truck.

Day 6: Siem Reap – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and you will be free at your own leisure until transfer to the airport for departure.