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Peddle to follow the path of Mekong River, encounter friendly locals, visit Koh Pen Island, a rural island in the Mekong River, connected to the southern reaches of Kompong Cham town by an elaborate bamboo bridge and visit a lesser visited Pre-Angkorian temple in the complex brick of Sambor Preikuk.
This morning, you’ll be transfer out of hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh streets before embarking on a ferry to the other side of the river. It is part of Phnom Penh City, but the lifestyle is totally different. You will cycle on back roads where you will encounter friendly locals and children. We will stop and have lunch at either a host family or pagoda on the way. Arrive in Kampong Cham, visit Koh Pen Island, a rural island in the Mekong River, connected to the southern reaches of Kompong Cham town by an elaborate bamboo bridge. This bridge is hand built by locals at the beginning of every dry season (Jan-May), and it then taken down at the beginning of the wet season, when a ferry transports people across to the island.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: approx. 65km
Overnight in Kampong Cham
An early start this morning as you leave Kampong Cham on a paved road along the Mekong River toward Wat Hanchey, we cycle up to Wat Hanchey, a small hilltop pagoda that houses an 8th century pre-Angkorian temple and offers spectacular views over the Mekong. We then continue our ride along the river to Steung Trang, then we gradually climbing through many traditional villages, where you will witness people busy with their everyday lives: cooking, cleaning, playing, leading the cows to the river, cycling school kids, pagodas and monks and bright red chilies, rice and fish drying in the sun by the side of the road. After lunch, we hop in the van and transfer to Kampong Thom.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance cycled: approx. 50km
Overnight in Kampong Thom
After breakfast, we will have a beautiful ride to the ancient temple of Sambor Preikuk through the paddy fields and small villages. Sambor Preikuk temple is the lesser visited pre-Angkorian temple complex. Most temples in the complex brick between the years 615 and 650. Cycle through these magnificent ruins, which are connected by shady dirt paths.
After exploring the temple of Sambor Preikuk temple, we transfer to Prey Pros for Lunch. Prey Pros is a man-made resort with a beautiful view of Cambodian countryside along the river which adds to the charm and beauty of the place The view of the surroundings is truly enhancing and the atmosphere is just the perfect one for the tired travelers to refresh. After lunch, we drive to Siem Reap.
Cycle distanced approx. 50km
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
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3 Days / 2 Nights
Discover at handlebar level the tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the Mekong from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Visit the least tourist visited temple of Sambor Preikuk and experience a local life along the Mekong river.
Explore Angkor Wat Temple
Visit Ta Prohm Temple
Visit Wat Athvea Pagoda
Monk Blessing for good luck
Crusing through floating village
Engjoy the sun is setting down on boat
Visit 10th century temple
Ride through the countryside
Enjoy green paddies field along the way
Discovery the mystery the jungle temple hiding in the thick forest
7 Days / 6 Nights
Enjoy a comprehensive 7-day cycling tour of Vietnam and Cambodia and connect with a country and its local people. Experience village life in South East Asia and escape the well trodden tourist trails. Discover the real Vietnam and Cambodia …