Discover the Ancient Temple Complex

Cambodia: Angkor Wat

Tour Description: Guided

Discover the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat by bike. Explore the floating cities of Tonle Sap Lake. This 4 day trip introduces travelers to the unique wonders of Cambodia's central region.

Our Angkor Wat cycling getaway is a great stop over package for folks traveling through Southeast Asia. The bike tour takes in the most significant ruins of this historic wonderland, biking both the Grand Circuit and the Lesser Circuit. Enjoy the spectacular sunset from a top Phnom Bakeng, experience daily life for villages living in the floating houses of Tonle Sap Lake, be entertained by Aspara Dancers during a traditional Cambodian dinner, and more.

Read a blog post from BikeToursDirect's Asia Tour Specialist: Cambodia's New Dawn >

Learn more about guided trips

Tour Description: Self-guided

Discover the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat by bike. Explore the floating cities of Tonle Sap Lake. This 4 day trip introduces travelers to the unique wonders of Cambodia's central region.

Our Angkor Wat cycling getaway is a great stop over package for folks traveling through Southeast Asia. The bike tour takes in the most significant ruins of this historic wonderland, biking both the Grand Circuit and the Lesser Circuit. Enjoy the spectacular sunset from a top Phnom Bakeng, experience daily life for villages living in the floating houses of Tonle Sap Lake, be entertained by Aspara Dancers during a traditional Cambodian dinner, and more.

Read a blog post from BikeToursDirect's Asia Tour Specialist: Cambodia's New Dawn >

Learn more about guided trips

Highlights: Guided

• Countryside of Siem Reap
• Watch sunset from Phnom Bakeng
• Ruined jungle temple of Preah Khan
• Neak Pean Temple
• Fisherman's "floating villages"

Highlights: Self-guided

• Countryside of Siem Reap
• Watch sunset from Phnom Bakeng
• Ruined jungle temple of Preah Khan
• Neak Pean Temple
• Fisherman's "floating villages"

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Arrival to Siem Reap (16-25 miles/25-40 km)
After checking into your hotel, we will pedal to Siem Reap's countryside. Today's ride will bring us to 9th century Rolous temple group which includes the oldest temples of the Angkor Complex. Following the tranquil rural trails, we cycle past Khmer villages, pagodas, rice field. Before getting to Rolous, we visit Lolei, Bakong anf Preas Kor Temple. After discovering the fabulous temple ruins, we return to town by bike. The rest day is at your leisure to relax and explore Siem Reap. In the evening enjoy a traditional Cambodian meal and performance by Apsara dancers.
Overnight in Siem Reap.  

Day 2: Cycle Angkor Wat (31 miles/50 km)
Embark on a 6 miles (10 km) ride from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat, stopping to explore the temple complex and to enjoy a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, cycle an additional 11-14 miles (17- 24 km) on the Small Circuit between Angkor Wat and Phnom Bakeng, with stops at the Death Gate, Victory Gate, Terraces of Elephants and Leper King, and Srah Srang. Watch the sunset from Phnom Bakeng. 
Overnight in Siem Reap.  

Day 3: Cycle Angkor Wat (32 miles/52 km)
Take a shuttle bus to the rose sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, then explore the temple's magnificent carvings and embark by bicycle on the 19 miles (31 km) Grand Circuit to the ruined, jungle temple of Preah Khan. Bike to Neak Pean Temple, famous for its sacred pools, breaking for lunch before riding another 13 miles (21 km) to Banteay Kdei and Siem Reap via picturesque country lanes.
Overnight in Siem Reap.  

Day 4: Vist Tonle Sap Lake; Departure
This morning we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and current. Return to hotel for check out and transfer to airport for your onward flight.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

November through March is the best time with warm temperatures and little rain. April and May tend to be hotter and sunny. June until October is the rainy season, cooler temperatures with a chance of several days of rain. 

Dates: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Per person, double occupancy (2-5 people) $696 Tour package, groups of 6 or more (per person, double occupancy) $595 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) $195 Bike rentals (included in tour price) Flatbar road bike, Merida Speeder T3 $0 Equipment included with all rentals $0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• 3 nights accommodation in the area's better hotels (double occupancy)
• All meals from dinner on day 1 until breakfast on day 4
• Water, sodas or beer included at dinner
• Service of bilingual Team Pedaler's Guide(s)
• Bicycle (guests need to bring their own helmet)
• Full van support
• Daily route descriptions and maps
• Sightseeing and cultural activities
• Airport pick up and drop off
• Bike rental
  
  

Please note:
Passports are required for all guests. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity past your intended travel dates. Visas are required and be obtained online through Cambodia's e-Visa system http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/evisa/

Included Services: Self-guided

Hotels: Guided

Angkor Village Hotel, Siem Reap
www.angkorvillagehotel.asia
Built in true Khmer tradition, our wooden houses nestled among tropical ponds and gardens, secluded from the hustle of the town, offer peace and serenity. The hotel has air conditioning, a pool, and wi-fi available.

Pavillon d'Orient, Siem Reap
www.pavillon-orient-hotel.com
A large air conditioned room that is furnished with an Art Deco style, will bring you back in the past Indochina Time. There is also a pool and wi-fi available.

Hotels: Self-guided

Angkor Village Hotel, Siem Reap
www.angkorvillagehotel.asia
Built in true Khmer tradition, our wooden houses nestled among tropical ponds and gardens, secluded from the hustle of the town, offer peace and serenity. The hotel has air conditioning, a pool, and wi-fi available.

Pavillon d'Orient, Siem Reap
www.pavillon-orient-hotel.com
A large air conditioned room that is furnished with an Art Deco style, will bring you back in the past Indochina Time. There is also a pool and wi-fi available.

Bike Rentals: Guided

The rental bike on this tour is the Merida Speeder T3. It is a flatbar road bike, featuring a compact road geometry with available sizes coverning traditional frame sizes 49 cm to 61 cm. 

It is not a hybrid bike, but a true lightweight road bike that has simply had the drop style racing handlebards replaced by flat mountain bike handlebars for more comfort. 

The bikes are equipped with two waterbottle cages, pumps, large rear bags, patch kits and more. The bikes have traditional style quill pedals with optional toe clips, but the guides are happy to swap them out for your favorite pedals. 

Please note that all guests are required to bring their own helmets. 

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

The rental bike on this tour is the Merida Speeder T3. It is a flatbar road bike, featuring a compact road geometry with available sizes coverning traditional frame sizes 49 cm to 61 cm. 

It is not a hybrid bike, but a true lightweight road bike that has simply had the drop style racing handlebards replaced by flat mountain bike handlebars for more comfort. 

The bikes are equipped with two waterbottle cages, pumps, large rear bags, patch kits and more. The bikes have traditional style quill pedals with optional toe clips, but the guides are happy to swap them out for your favorite pedals. 

Please note that all guests are required to bring their own helmets. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

The cycling is on a mix of roads and dirt path. Traffic is moderate to light and very bike friendly. The route is suitable for performance road, sport road and touring bikes. The terrain is primarily flat. 

This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

The cycling is on a mix of roads and dirt path. Traffic is moderate to light and very bike friendly. The route is suitable for performance road, sport road and touring bikes. The terrain is primarily flat. 

This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition. 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Siem Reap, Cambodia 
Pick up and drop off at the airport is included with the tour package price. 

The tour meets in the morning of Day 1 at the Siem Reap airport. The trip ends at the Siem Reap airport around 12 noon on Day 4. 

Travel tips:
The tour company suggests booking your flight between Siem Reap and your Asian gateway (Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi) separately from your international flight, as it will usually work out much more economical. 

Please note:
Passports are required for all guests. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity past your intended travel dates. Visas are required and be obtained online through Cambodia's e-Visa system http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/evisa/ 

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Siem Reap, Cambodia 
Pick up and drop off at the airport is included with the tour package price. 

The tour meets in the morning of Day 1 at the Siem Reap airport. The trip ends at the Siem Reap airport around 12 noon on Day 4. 

Travel tips:
The tour company suggests booking your flight between Siem Reap and your Asian gateway (Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi) separately from your international flight, as it will usually work out much more economical. 

Please note:
Passports are required for all guests. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity past your intended travel dates. Visas are required and be obtained online through Cambodia's e-Visa system http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/evisa/ 

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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Tour Company Background: Pedalers Pub and Grille: Guided

Pedalers Pub and Grille provide imaginative bike tours for cycling enthusiasts in Asia, Alaska and the Pacific. Enjoy fully supported rides through dramatic landscapes, boutique lodging and hearty meals featuring regional cuisine. Discover the country through the knowledge and stories of local cycling guides, enabling you to return home with an understanding of the local culture.

Strengths of Pedalers Pub and Grille include longer rides for cycling enthusiasts, local staff in each destination, imaginative routes and great value with first class accommodations at moderate tour prices. Among their numerous awards and distinctions is being placed in the top ten bike companies of the world-wide National Geographic Traveler Magazine, along with the National Geographic Adventure Magazine and Best Tour Operators on Earth. They have also been featured in 50 Tours of a Lifetime in 2010 for their Northern Highlights trip in Thailand.

Tour Company Background: Pedalers Pub and Grille: Self-guided

Pedalers Pub and Grille provide imaginative bike tours for cycling enthusiasts in Asia, Alaska and the Pacific. Enjoy fully supported rides through dramatic landscapes, boutique lodging and hearty meals featuring regional cuisine. Discover the country through the knowledge and stories of local cycling guides, enabling you to return home with an understanding of the local culture.

Strengths of Pedalers Pub and Grille include longer rides for cycling enthusiasts, local staff in each destination, imaginative routes and great value with first class accommodations at moderate tour prices. Among their numerous awards and distinctions is being placed in the top ten bike companies of the world-wide National Geographic Traveler Magazine, along with the National Geographic Adventure Magazine and Best Tour Operators on Earth. They have also been featured in 50 Tours of a Lifetime in 2010 for their Northern Highlights trip in Thailand.

Terms and Conditions: Pedalers Pub and Grille: Guided

Booking Terms and Conditions

Cancellations

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing and mailed to Pedalers Pub & Grille. The Date of Cancellation will be the day we receive your written notice of cancellation. Cancellations by phone or email will not be considered as valid notice.

Cancellations received before 45 days prior to the scheduled start of the ride will forfeit the deposits paid. Any monies paid in excess of the deposit will be refunded.

Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to the scheduled start of the ride will forfeit all payments made. No refunds will be made.

Our cancellation policy is strictly enforced with no exceptions including medical and family emergencies, deaths in the family, weather or civil unrest. Please note:

• There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
• Single supplements are considered part of the trip price and are subject to cancellation fees.
• Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to make route and accommodation modifications as needed.
• On the rare occasion when Pedalers Pub & Grille must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement.
• Pedalers Pub & Grille is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellation or illness.
• Guests who fail to complete the Rider Questionnaire prior to trip departure will not be allowed to join the trip and will be subject to Pedalers Pub & Grille standard cancellation policy as described above.
• We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to cover non-refundable items in the event situations force you to cancel your travel plans. 

After you sign up

Once we have processed and accepted your application, you will receive a notice of confirmation. In this confirmation will be additional details, such as access codes to your online rider information, meeting times and suggested flight times. You will find all of the information necessary to plan for your ride in the Pedaler's Biergarten area of our website. Here in addition to ride information, forum and a variety of tips & suggestion, you will find a Guest Questionnaire that MUST be completed in order to participate on the trip. Please note that in respect for our environment, we do not print a ride handbook and prefer to present this information online. If you do not have access to the internet please let us know.

Transferring to a different date

If you find you need to change your departure, you can request your booking be transferred to a different departure date without penalty up to 45 days prior to the originally booked tour's departure date. Requests for transfers to a new date made less than 45 days prior may be considered based on circumstances and if approved will be subject to a $100 rebooking fee per person, otherwise our normal cancellation policy applies. Requests for transferring your booking must be made in writing.

If you find you need change plans again and transfer your booking a 2nd time, there will be a $100 handling fee per person applied for the 2nd and all subsequent transfers. If after you have transferred a booking, you find you have to cancel completely, the cancellation penalty will be the higher of the tours on which you held reservations.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance Trip cancellation insurance, along with medical, baggage and flight insurance is available from World Nomads. Underwritten by Allianz, World Nomads offers low cost travel insurance in over 44 countries. With genuine 24/7 assistance anywhere on the planet provided by Mondial Assistance, the world's largest travel insurance and assistance company, and online claims and extensions from anywhere in the world while you are still away, World Nomads offers some of the best travel insurance in the world today. You can read more and get price quotes from our Travel Insurance page in the Biergarten section of our website.

Youth on Tours

Family Multisport Tours - Children from age 8 on up are welcome on our Family Multisport tours. We feel that this is the minimum safe age for the activities during the trips.

Bike Tours - Youths from age 16 on up are welcome on our standard Bike Tours. Children under the age of 16 will be considered on a case by case basis. If a family with younger children wishes to join a date, we will contact guests already registered on that date and with their OK, will accept the family's booking. Youths must share a room with a family member or have a private room (single supplement applies).

Guests Responsiblity

Guests are responsible for: choosing a trip that suits their abilities, level of fitness and state of health; arriving at the trip start with the clothing and gear recommended in the Ride Handbook, and with a bicycle suitable / suitably maintained for the ride; respecting the laws and customs of regions visited; following environmental guidelines and regulations while on the trip in accordance with leader directions; and respecting the rights and privacy of other trip members. Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time prior to or during the trip if, in Pedalers Pub & Grille's opinion, an individual's behavior or physical condition is not compatible with the general enjoyment and well-being of other trip members.

Pedalers Pub & Grille Limitations of Liability

Pedalers Pub & Grille is not liable for bodily injury or property damage as a result of (but not limited to): physical exertion for which a guest is not prepared; forces of nature; travel by plane, train, auto, boat or other conveyance, or by bicycle, kayak, horseback, foot or other form of active or adventure travel; consumption of alcoholic beverages; civil unrest; terrorism; breakdown of equipment; high altitude; lack of or limited access to medical attention in remote locations; and the adequacy of medical attention once provided. Pedalers Pub & Grille is also not liable for expenses (e.g., meals, transportation or hotel costs) not specified as included in the trip cost but which may be required to get to or from a trip start or end. Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to make route and accommodation modifications as necessary to improve the trip's quality or to accommodate the comfort and well-being of guests. Guests grant Pedalers Pub & Grille express permission to take photographs or make film records of its trips for promotional and commercial use, as well as approving such use by third parties with whom Pedalers Pub & Grille may engage in joint marketing, without financial remuneration.

Privacy Policy

Pedalers Pub & Grille respects our customer's right to privacy. The personal information gathered from our website and from any printed applications or questionnaires is used solely by Pedalers Pub & Grille for the registration on, operation of and marketing of our tours. Some personal information, such as addresses, maybe exchanged with banking institutions while processing your payment. Pedalers Pub & Grille does not provide any customer information to any outside parties for marketing or any other non-transactional purposes.

This right to privacy extends to our trip rosters. It is entirely voluntary to have your personal information listed on the trip roster. You will have the opportunity to select this option while completing our Rider Questionnaire after you are registered. The trip roster will display name, city, state, email, phone and the answer to the About Me question. If you elect not to appear on the trip roster, you will not receive a copy of the trip roster.

Terms and Conditions: Pedalers Pub and Grille: Self-guided

Booking Terms and Conditions

Cancellations

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing and mailed to Pedalers Pub & Grille. The Date of Cancellation will be the day we receive your written notice of cancellation. Cancellations by phone or email will not be considered as valid notice.

Cancellations received before 45 days prior to the scheduled start of the ride will forfeit the deposits paid. Any monies paid in excess of the deposit will be refunded.

Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to the scheduled start of the ride will forfeit all payments made. No refunds will be made.

Our cancellation policy is strictly enforced with no exceptions including medical and family emergencies, deaths in the family, weather or civil unrest. Please note:

• There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
• Single supplements are considered part of the trip price and are subject to cancellation fees.
• Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to make route and accommodation modifications as needed.
• On the rare occasion when Pedalers Pub & Grille must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement.
• Pedalers Pub & Grille is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellation or illness.
• Guests who fail to complete the Rider Questionnaire prior to trip departure will not be allowed to join the trip and will be subject to Pedalers Pub & Grille standard cancellation policy as described above.
• We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to cover non-refundable items in the event situations force you to cancel your travel plans. 

After you sign up

Once we have processed and accepted your application, you will receive a notice of confirmation. In this confirmation will be additional details, such as access codes to your online rider information, meeting times and suggested flight times. You will find all of the information necessary to plan for your ride in the Pedaler's Biergarten area of our website. Here in addition to ride information, forum and a variety of tips & suggestion, you will find a Guest Questionnaire that MUST be completed in order to participate on the trip. Please note that in respect for our environment, we do not print a ride handbook and prefer to present this information online. If you do not have access to the internet please let us know.

Transferring to a different date

If you find you need to change your departure, you can request your booking be transferred to a different departure date without penalty up to 45 days prior to the originally booked tour's departure date. Requests for transfers to a new date made less than 45 days prior may be considered based on circumstances and if approved will be subject to a $100 rebooking fee per person, otherwise our normal cancellation policy applies. Requests for transferring your booking must be made in writing.

If you find you need change plans again and transfer your booking a 2nd time, there will be a $100 handling fee per person applied for the 2nd and all subsequent transfers. If after you have transferred a booking, you find you have to cancel completely, the cancellation penalty will be the higher of the tours on which you held reservations.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance Trip cancellation insurance, along with medical, baggage and flight insurance is available from World Nomads. Underwritten by Allianz, World Nomads offers low cost travel insurance in over 44 countries. With genuine 24/7 assistance anywhere on the planet provided by Mondial Assistance, the world's largest travel insurance and assistance company, and online claims and extensions from anywhere in the world while you are still away, World Nomads offers some of the best travel insurance in the world today. You can read more and get price quotes from our Travel Insurance page in the Biergarten section of our website.

Youth on Tours

Family Multisport Tours - Children from age 8 on up are welcome on our Family Multisport tours. We feel that this is the minimum safe age for the activities during the trips.

Bike Tours - Youths from age 16 on up are welcome on our standard Bike Tours. Children under the age of 16 will be considered on a case by case basis. If a family with younger children wishes to join a date, we will contact guests already registered on that date and with their OK, will accept the family's booking. Youths must share a room with a family member or have a private room (single supplement applies).

Guests Responsiblity

Guests are responsible for: choosing a trip that suits their abilities, level of fitness and state of health; arriving at the trip start with the clothing and gear recommended in the Ride Handbook, and with a bicycle suitable / suitably maintained for the ride; respecting the laws and customs of regions visited; following environmental guidelines and regulations while on the trip in accordance with leader directions; and respecting the rights and privacy of other trip members. Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time prior to or during the trip if, in Pedalers Pub & Grille's opinion, an individual's behavior or physical condition is not compatible with the general enjoyment and well-being of other trip members.

Pedalers Pub & Grille Limitations of Liability

Pedalers Pub & Grille is not liable for bodily injury or property damage as a result of (but not limited to): physical exertion for which a guest is not prepared; forces of nature; travel by plane, train, auto, boat or other conveyance, or by bicycle, kayak, horseback, foot or other form of active or adventure travel; consumption of alcoholic beverages; civil unrest; terrorism; breakdown of equipment; high altitude; lack of or limited access to medical attention in remote locations; and the adequacy of medical attention once provided. Pedalers Pub & Grille is also not liable for expenses (e.g., meals, transportation or hotel costs) not specified as included in the trip cost but which may be required to get to or from a trip start or end. Pedalers Pub & Grille reserves the right to make route and accommodation modifications as necessary to improve the trip's quality or to accommodate the comfort and well-being of guests. Guests grant Pedalers Pub & Grille express permission to take photographs or make film records of its trips for promotional and commercial use, as well as approving such use by third parties with whom Pedalers Pub & Grille may engage in joint marketing, without financial remuneration.

Privacy Policy

Pedalers Pub & Grille respects our customer's right to privacy. The personal information gathered from our website and from any printed applications or questionnaires is used solely by Pedalers Pub & Grille for the registration on, operation of and marketing of our tours. Some personal information, such as addresses, maybe exchanged with banking institutions while processing your payment. Pedalers Pub & Grille does not provide any customer information to any outside parties for marketing or any other non-transactional purposes.

This right to privacy extends to our trip rosters. It is entirely voluntary to have your personal information listed on the trip roster. You will have the opportunity to select this option while completing our Rider Questionnaire after you are registered. The trip roster will display name, city, state, email, phone and the answer to the About Me question. If you elect not to appear on the trip roster, you will not receive a copy of the trip roster.