Biking Through Angkor Wat - 5 Days

Welcome to Siem Reap, the provincial capital and gateway to the ancient Angkor temples. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srei and the legendary Angkor Wat. Our driver and guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. 
Meals: None.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Today you begin your biking adventure through the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park. Our guide will meet you at your hotel , after tour briefing, warming up and some basic biking rules.
Taking a small road cycling out of Siem Reap, we will head into the Angkor Complex. The tour starts with a visit to the legendary Angkor Wat – the largest Khmer temple and finest example of Angkorian art and architecture, then pedal to Angkor Thom’s imposing South Gate, topped with the four serenely smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Next, visit Bayon temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Leaving Angkor Thom by the north gate, we bike to Preah Khan (Sacred Sword), one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII.
Stop for a lunch of delicious Khmer cuisine before visiting the mysterious, jungle-entwined temple, Ta Prohm.  Later of the day, hiking to Phnom Bakheng to enjoy the sunset, and casting the surrounding temple-dotted jungle in golden radiance.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. 
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then set off on a drive to the tranquil countryside around Kulen Mountain – the Khmer Empire’s capital in the early 9th century. Here we visit countless ancient temples, the River of 1000 Lingas, a reclining Buddha and cascading waterfall. Enjoy half day to hike and explore this nature reserve before lunch time at a local restaurant.
After lunch drive to Banteay Srei, regarded as the women’s citadel and home to Angkor’s finest stone carvings. Banteay Srei temple is located about 37km north of Siem Reap and is the most remote of the temples in the Angkor World Heritage Site. It was designed by Yajnavaraha, a court official of King Rajendravarman [944-968AD] and the principal Brahmanist instructor of King Jayavarman V. 
Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and spend rest of the day at your own leisure. 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Today we visit some of the oldest temples in the Angkor complex. After breakfast, bike out of town to the ancient capital of King Indravarman I (877-889), now referred to as the Rolous Group and known as the birthplace of classical Khmer art and architecture. Then, bike back to Siem Reap for lunch time and short break (total biking distance: 26km).
In the afternoon, leave Siem Reap for one hour drive to Kampong Phluk – a collection of three floating villages with around 2000 – 3000 residents. The scenic drive will take you through small yet beautiful villages as well as some rice paddies. We will take a boat trip through the houses, pagodas, markets on stilts. It is really unique experience that exposes you to the hardships and tribulations facing the locals on a day to day basis. Then transfer to a smaller boat to paddle through mangrove forest (also called as flooded forest) which contains unique plant species, fish, and animals, many of which find themselves endangered.
Return to port where your driver awaits to transfer you back to hotel where you spend the rest of time on your own.
* Notes: The itinerary to Kampong Phluk subjects to change based on the season (water levels) and weather.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Have breakfast at the hotel then drive to the Siem Reap Airport to catch your departure flight home. Bon voyage!
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A.