Mountain biking through temples and villages

Steeped in mystery and rarely visited by tourists, our guide will show you the hidden treasures of the Angkor historical site. Go out into the surrounding countryside and cycle past buffalos bathing in the paddy fields, see the local markets, observe the routines of daily village life and visit the remote temples of the Rolous group.

Difficulty

Tour guides

Note

Around 20 kilometers without altitude difference.

Program of the day

7:30 am: You will be picked up by tuk tuk and taken to collect your bikes.
Visit a bustling local market before heading to the Rolous group temples.
Enjoy a private lunch in a traditional village with local favourite dishes.
Once your meal has settled, continue upon your bicycles through the lush countryside.
Choose the option to return to your hotel via tuk tuk or continue pedalling away on your bicycle.

Highlights of your day include visiting the rarely visited Rolous Temples of Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei.

This itinerary has been designed by Siem Reap A La Carte - Voyage au Cambodge to be suitable for all ages and levels, but is 100% amenable if you feel you would rather use a tuk tuk.

The only energy used during this day is yours!

Our prices*

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170 $105 $90 $85 $78 $70 $65 $60 $56 $52 $

Participant(s)	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	170 $	105 $	90 $	85 $	78 $	70 $	65 $	60 $	56 $	52 $

* Prices in US dollars and by guest with an English speaking guide

Included

Not included

Equipment to provide

Private Tour of Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean and Silk Preservation Center

Mountain biking through temples and villages

Take a private, air conditioned vehicle to visit Banteay Srei, The Citadel of Women, which was built in reverence to the God Shiva. It is famous for having a different hue to any of the other temples and is extremely well preserved. You will also visit another monument to Shiva in Kbal Spean, the river of a thousand lingas, where each small linga has been created in dedication to the god.

Once you have finished your lunch you may visit a local silk preservation weaving center where they continue to use traditional methods to create the finest materials for special occasions. See the whole process from worm cultivation and care to weaving.

Difficulty

Tour guides

Note

Around 20 kilometers without altitude difference.

Program of the day

8am: Depart your hotel early in the morning and head outside of Siem Reap for 20 kilometres to the temple of Banteay Srei, the Citadel of Women. Then, jump back into your private vehicle and set off to the north-east of Angkor to visit the river of a thousand lingas, Kbal Spean.

Lunch with a Deluxe packed lunch.

On the return leg of your journey, you will stop at a traditional silk farm where the charming Franco-Khmer owners can proudly present their traditional methods and beautiful materials.

Late afternoon return to the hotel.

The aim of this initiative is to maintain Cambodian know-how, train and employ disadvantaged young people.

Our prices*

Participant(s)12-34-56-78-9
Aircond vehicle164 $125 $95 $72 $62 $

Participant(s)	1	2-3	4-5	6-7	8-9
Aircond vehicle	164 $	125 $	95 $	72 $	62 $

* Prices in US dollars and by guest with an English speaking guide

Included

Not included

Equipment to provide

An Immersive Cooking Experience

Mountain biking through temples and villages

Understand what it really feels like to live in a Cambodian village by learning first hand the secrets to creating some of the region’s most delicious dishes. Be a part of the family as you chop, mix, fry and prepare a meal with your hosts and later, explore your surroundings by hopping on a traditional cart drawn by buffalo.

Difficulty

Tour guides

Note

Around 20 kilometers without altitude difference.

Program of the day

Option 1: Half-day

8:30 am: Depart your hotel by tuk-tuk and head out of Siem Reap to your host village. Nestled between rice and lotus fields you will meet one of the most highly respected Cambodian Chefs in the region, who will lead you step by step through each dish with careful preparation.

Enjoy the labours of your hard work and share the delicious meal with your host family.

2 p.m.: Return to your hotel.

Option 2: Full Day

After your lunch, hitch a ride on an ox drawn cart to discover local artisans.

5 pm: Return to your hotel.

I've tried for you this traditional and 100% organic cuisine !

Our prices*

Participants12-34-56-78-9
Option 1 : Half-day95 $80 $59 $50 $45 $
Option 2 : All day115 $95 $65 $59 $49 $

Participants	1	2-3	4-5	6-7	8-9
Option 1 : Half-day	95 $	80 $	59 $	50 $	45 $
Option 2 : All day	115 $	95 $	65 $	59 $	49 $

* Prices in US dollars and by guest with an English speaking guide