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4
Days Biking Tour Around Angkor (4 Days 3 nights)
A 4 days biking tour around the historical sites of Angkor in Siem Reap:
the trip also offers excellent nature sites. Pedal your way through the
ancient temples and monuments. Take dirt roads through the rice fields
and river banks. Enjoy picnic lunches and relaxed evenings at hotels. In
Siem Reap visit Banteay Srei, Bayon, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom temples,
Terraces of Elephants, Former Royal Palace and so on. Study the
following itinerary for more details.
Private Tour : Daily Departure
3 Nights accommodation with daily breakfast
Roundtrip airport transfer full day Angkor Wat excursion and boat trip
on Tonle Sap
Day 1 Arrival - Siem Reap -
Angkor Temples
On arrival at Siem Riep Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel.
The town of Siem Reap
is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city
Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD
to 1350 AD. After checking into hotel, we drive to the archeological
area, and visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous for its series of
colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon
Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace,
the terrace of the Leper King, and the largest as well as most
complete structure of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive
monument, exploring the many galleries with columns , libraries,
pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering
temple. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Overnight : at hotel
Day 2 Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Today we continue seeing in some depth the complex of Angkor. The jungle
covered temple of Ta Prohm is our first stop. There are enormous fig
trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone
foundations of this structure giving the impression of man's creation
being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We explore this
masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including
Banteay Kdei,
Srah Srang, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda. The grand
circuit with Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East
Mebon and Pre Rup Temples, is also visited this afternoon before
we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular
sunset over these sandstone monuments. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Day 3 Siem Reap - Angkor Temples -
Bantaey Srey
Heading out of the town we drive on a newly paved road past the Preah
Dark village to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of
Banteay Srei. After seeing this beautiful landmark we continue driving
through the rugged mountain scenery to Kbal Spean, known as the River of
1000 Lingas. A view over the riverbed carvings is impressive. The next
stop of our trip is the Banteay Samre Temple, which is adorned with
impressive reliefs depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna
legends. We also have time today, exploring 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. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4 Siem Reap - Departure
The shallow Tonle Sap is one of the largest of Southeast Asia’s
natural water bodies. Today we have an opportunity to enjoy a short boat
excursion, exploring Tonle Sap lake. The experience is wonderful as we
pass by floating village, friendly children in small boats and fishermen
pulling in morning catch. This excursion is all depending on your
departure time. The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport
for departure.
Special Rates (Rates are nett per person)
Price per person in half twin by private car/coach with guide
Trip Prices
Include :
- Transfer in private
air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Meal as mentioned: B
= breakfast
- Accommodation: twin
sharing room at the below mentioned hotel or similar one
- English or French
speaking guide
- Boat trip on Tonle
Sap Lake
- Entrance fee to
indicated sights
Trip Prices Do
Not Include :
- Other meals,
tip, drinks, airport tax, personal expenses.
Remark :
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Send and inquiry for return air-ticketing from Bangkok-Siem
Reap-Bangkok or
Saigon - Siemriep - Saigon; Hanoi - Siemriep - Hanoi
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