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Code: |
CAL04 |
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Routes: |
Siem Reap - Angkor Wat -
Angkor Thom - Banteay Srei - Roluos
Group - Beng Mealea - Phnom Koulen
Mountain - Tonle Sap Lake. |
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Duration: |
7 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: ARRIVAL - SIEM REAP
Day 2: SIEM REAP - CYCLING
Day 3: SIEM REAP - BANTEAY
SREI - SIEM REAP
Day 4: SIEM REAP -
ROLUOS GROUP - BENG MEALEA
Day 5: BENG MEALEA - PHNOM KOULEN -SIEM
REAP
Day 6: SIEM REAP- ANGKOR TEMPLES
- TONLE SAP LAKE
Day 7: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE
There are few great archaeological
monuments in the world that can match Angkor for
it's ancient splendour. The magnificent Khmer
ruins of Angkor never cease to amaze travellers
with their breathtaking size and beauty. Cycling
is the best way to explore this wonderful sight
and meet local people.
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
- SIEM REAP
Morning
arrival at Siem Reap airport. Transfer to your hotel .
Siem Reap is the nearest town to the temple complex of
Angkor. From the 9th to 13th century, Angkor was the heart
of a rich and sophisticated civilization. You will see
massive stone monuments, wide majestic causeways, imposing
gateways and towers, all in a wonderful jungle setting.
Morning you will visit with your prived professional guide,
the "Great City" of Angkor Thom, visits include the
famous
Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the
Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the
Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Afternoon dedicated to visit the most famous & magnificent
Angkor Wat temple.
This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th
century and covers an area of about 210 hectares.Many
galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and
ponds full of water, carved bas-reliefs about Ramayana Story
and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor's construction.
At the end of afternoon, following the season, since the
Mountain Bakend, the sunset on all the temples, with
spectacular views over Angkor Wat.. O/N in
Siem Reap
DAY 2: SIEM
REAP - CYCLING ( 25 km)
This morning we cycle to the
archeological area, visiting the South Gate of Angkor Thom,
which is famous for its series of colossal human faces
carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal
Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of
the Leper King and the largest as well as most complete
structure of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was
constructed in the 12th century and covers an
area of about 210 hectares. We continue riding our bike to
Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm and Ta Keo Temples. A perfect way to
round off the day is to enjoy a sunset view from Phnom
Bakheng Hill. O/N in Siem Reap. (B,L)
DAY 3: SIEM
REAP - BANTEAY SREI - SIEM REAP (60km)
Heading out of the town we make
our way by pedaling on a newly paved road past the Preah
Dark village to the intricately carved and well preserved
temple of Banteay Srei. After seeing this sight we ride our
bike through the rugged mountain scenery to Kbal Spean,
known as the River of 1000 Lingas. This place offers at
first sight no particular attractions except the natural
environment, but a careful looking will enable us to
discover the impressive riverbed covered by many
lingars. They are carved in stone in the past to sanctify
the water and thank the gods for their gifts. Our next stop
is the Banteay Samre Temple which is adorned with impressive
reliefs depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna
legends. O/N in Siem Reap. (B,L)
DAY 4: SIEM
REAP - ROLUOS GROUP - BENG MEALEA (60km)
Today we make our way to
explore the ancient Khmer civilization site of Hariharalaya,
which flourished in the late 9th
and earlier 10th centuries. These are the
earliest temples in the Angkor area and are referred to the
Rolous group. After seeing this sight, we ride our bike to
the abandoned temple of Boeung Maelea. The roads conditions
are very poor, but it is still a memorable experience as we
cross by the charming Khmer countryside and make fun with
waving kids. There are no western amenities so we spend
tonight at a camp ground or a pagoda near the temple of Beng
Mealea. O/N in Tents. (B,L,D)
DAY 5:
BENG MEALEA - PHNOM KOULEN -SIEM REAP (60km)
The temple of Beng Mealea
boasts one of the largest ensembles built during the Khmer
Kingdom, but is still lost in the jungle. This monument is
enclosed by a huge moat and presents in places a veritable
chaos of fallen debris beside the areas that remain
absolutely intact. A visit to this site is somewhat arduous
as we will have to walk over ruins and climb over trees. The
decoration of Beng Malea is simple and animated only in
certain areas where you can find several bas-reliefs'
showing scenes from the Khmer Mythology. We cycle on unpaved
roads to Phnom Koulen Mountain. A waterfall nearby the
mountain is an ideal place to stretch your legs and take a
refreshment swim. O/N in Siem Reap. (B,L)
DAY 6:
SIEM REAP- ANGKOR TEMPLES - TONLE SAP LAKE (45km)
Upon leaving the town we get on
our bike to visit the grand circuit of the wondrous Angkor
Complex. This array of temple contains Prasat Kravan, Pre
Rup, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. After seeing these sights ,
we continue our biking trip to Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s
biggest natural water body and enjoy a leisurely trip. The
experience is wonderful as we pass by floating village,
friendly children in small boats and fishermen at work. A
perfect way to finish our trip is to spend this evening at
one of famous eating spots in ambience of Apsara dance . O/N
in Siem Reap. (B,L)
DAY 7: SIEM
REAP - DEPARTURE
There is free time for your own
exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping
area. The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport
for departure. (B)
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HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP
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CITY/ AREA
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Standard
Class
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First Class
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Superior Class
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Siem Reap
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Salina hotel, Neak
Pean hotel, Nokor Phnom hotel, |
City Royal hotel,
Angkor hotel,Ta Prohm hotel, City Angkor hotel |
Angkor Century
hotel, Apsara Angkor hotel |
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HOTEL NOTES
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