CAMBODIA – Siem Reap – West Baray and Secret Temples by Bicycle

Description

This full-day tour is without any doubt one of the most amazing cycling experiences in Cambodia terms of beautiful landscapes including typical villages and other hidden gems along the way. Depart from Siem Reap in the direction of the temples, and leave the road to take a tiny trail. Here starts a beautiful ride passing small houses, green fields and herds of water buffalos and maybe the feet are going to get wet passing through the middle of some flowing streams. Along the way, explore the countryside, see local people living in remote areas, and discover places where no one is going to disturb the sense of escape.

The landscapes are incredible and change a lot along the way, from rice fields, forests, to some wide open spaces before arriving at West Baray. Located just west of the walled city of Angkor Thom, it is the largest Baray at Angkor, rectangular in shape and measuring approximately 7.8 by 2.1 kilometres. Its construction began in the 11th century during the reign of King Suryavarman and its waters are contained by tall earthen dykes. Afterwards taking a trail which brings them straight into the forest, where they can discover some very charming and hidden small villages. Then, they’ll visit a succession of small temples, Kok Po, Prasat Cha and the last one, a very charming place called Ta Uon temple. They then ride until Angkor Thom North Gate and go up the wall for one of an amazing rides in Angkor park. Watch the sunset at Prasat Chrung little tower temple, located at one of the corners of the wall before heading back to Siem Reap by transfer.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Siem Reap – Picnic Lunch in a Secret Temple

Selling points

• To offer a perfect and active way to discover Siem Reap’s countryside and its impressive man-made West Baray
• To propose a moderate cycling tour, adaptable to all types of travelers with a good physical condition
• To have an  opportunity to get in contact with the local community
• To cycle through rice fields and charming local villages
• To visit lesser known ancient Angkorian temples

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Ride through peaceful villages, forest trails, and hidden temples with local cycling guides who share their knowledge and support community livelihoods. This eco-friendly journey brings tourism income to remote areas, engages with local families along the route, and promotes responsible travel through low-impact exploration of Cambodia’s landscapes and heritage sites.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Duration: Full day tour – including cycling, lunch and visits
• Total kilometer cycling: 43 kilometer – 4 hours
• Transfer: 10 kilometers – 20 minutes – Full day vehicle support

Min pax

1

Max pax

30

How to sell it

• Full-day tour for active travelers but also for casual sportives who want to visit Seim Reap and Angkor Archaeological Park in a slow and sustainable way
• Full-day tour for sportive family being a level 2 and with some technical paths (suggested for children up to 15 years old)
• Supported by the Easia ACTIVE team
• The full-day tour was combined with another cycling tour around Siem Reap and with multi-day cycling modules.
• Different ways of visiting Seim Reap

Why this activity

• This ride is our favorite in terms of breathtaking landscapes and discovering remote temples without the crowd.
• Active, slow & responsible way of visiting Seim Reap’s surrounding countryside
• Adaptable to all types of travelers (active travelers but also casual cyclists), being a Level 2 and composed of easy trails to cycle
• Supported by an Active team with active equipment

Good to combine with

• Perfect to combine with other cycling tours around Siem Reap and Angkor Wat (not on the same day)
• Angkor Petit Tour” on the previous or following day
• Perfect to combine with other Cycling Modules
• Possible to insert as a full day tour in Siem Reap stay.

Do not combine with

• Other Cycling day tours around Siem Reap and Angkor Archaeological park on the same day

Market suggestion

Pros

• Easia signature product as we created our own tour
• Can be done in an adventurous way or an easier way, depending on the energy level of the bikers
• A perfect way to discover remote temples
• Supported by active team and active equipment
• Easy to organize with our bike supplier
• Easy to find a Guide that can escort the group on this tour

Cons

• Landscapes less beautiful during dry season
• During dry season conditions can be very difficult as the weather is hot

Information

• Departure early morning from hotel. Arrival in the afternoon.
• Lunch suggested at the local restaurant in Angkor Thom

Alerts

• During raining season the trails can be muddy
• This cycling tour can’t  use Tandem Bike as  the trail is not suitable with this kind of bike
• Children with good physical condition – from 14 years old

Important information

Important information:

MAP OF THE MODULE:  link (Please don’t share with the client)

INFORMATION TO COLLECT FROM CLIENT 

• Understand the client and travelers’ needs and expectations
• Understand the Cycling level of the travelers – (0. No cyclists, 1. Casual Cyclists, 2 Intermediate Cyclists, 3. Expert Cyclists, 4. Sport Cyclists)
• Request information from clients and fill the Information Active Participants file: Name & surname, the height, Bike Size, cycling level, any specific allergy, Insurance details + Remark about cycling shoes, pedal or hand grips for bike

INFORMATION ABOUT CYCLING ACTIVITY

• This cycling day tour start from hotel and finish at Angkor Thom South Gate.
• Flexible tour, possible to start and finish the cycling day in different locations
• Duration is quite important but we can reduce or extend the daily cycling kilometers, and the vehicle is always available for back up
• This activity is perfect for children, from 14 years old, with good level of cycling and good physical conditions. Full day van support in case travelers can’t finish the tour
• Roads conditions are good: pleasant trails easy to cycle with no difficult technical paths
• Lunch will be at a local restaurant at Angkor Thom

SEASONALITY DETAILS

From November to end of March for the perfect temperature. In April and May is very hot. June to August is the green season, with some rain during the early morning late afternoon, boasting beautiful and green landscape. Avoid September & October due to the heavy rain.

LOGISTIC & TRANSPORTATION  

• Local Guide + supplement cycling more than 25km (Active/leisure tour)
• Active Cycling guide day tour (Active tour)
• Mechanic: from 11 persons and up (Active/leisure tour)
• Mechanic: from 5 persons and up (Active tour)
• We always have a back-up vehicle: trailer or truck, and vehicle for guests

BICYCLES AVAILABLE 

Bicycle Supplier in Siem Reap:

• GIANT // ATX EXP
• MERIDA MATTE
• TREK // MARLIN 6HDC 2015

SNACK PACKAGES

• Local Snacks – (local fruits, snacks, and drinks)
• European Snack – (a mix of local snacks, drinks, and some European granola bars)

Price range

80/100$/pax

Quotation guideline

Leisure cycling – Please use the Leisure cycling services on ERP – What to include on the quotation –

• Mountain Bike with helmet per pax
• Temple pass
• Local guide day tour fee
• Supplement cycling more than 25km
• Mountain bike for guide
• Local snack or European snack
• Tuk Tuk / Trailer back-up for bicycles Angkor area
• Vehicle back-up for pax
• Mechanic: from 11 persons and up
• Mountain bike for mechanic
• Lunch local restaurant
• Option about the Standard and superior logistic in ERP. 
• Please check the sample module on ERP – If you have any question please contact the Easia ACTIVE Sales team 

ACTIVE CYCLING – please use the ACTIVE cycling services on ERP

• Mountain Bike with helmet per pax
• Temple pass
• Active Cycling guide day tour fee
• Mountain bike for guide
• Local snack or European snack
• Trailer back-up for bicycles Angkor area
• Vehicle back-up for pax
• Mechanic: from 5 persons and up
• Mountain bike for mechanic
• Lunch local restaurant

Possible Extra

• Catering services – Picnic secret temple
• Rainy coats in case
• Reusable aluminum bottle

Remark

• For this tour it is easy to find guides in all languages – but we need to add a supplement cycling more than 25km
• Suggested to add 1 mechanic from 11 persons and up; the tour is easier this way (Active/leisure tour)
• For Active Program, please use Active services on ERP.
• For Active program, please add mechanic from 5 persons and up (Active tour)
• This trip can be arranged with Jeep, but some routes need to modify as Jeep cannot access to some road and if they want to visit Prasat Chrung which is on Angkor Thom Gate they need to walk about 6km go and back.

Important notes

INFORMATION OPERATION

MAP OF THE MODULE: link (Please don’t share with the client)

ACTIVE BICYCLE SUPPLIER

• Bike rental in REP (Aing Kimsan), but it is also possible to use bike from PHN if this module is connected with Module: Cycling, from the Capital Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat
• Request information Active client excel file from Sales: Name & surname travelers, the weight, the height, Bike Size, the cyclists’ level, allergy, insurance details.
• Send to the supplier the information about the participants when you book the service in order to prepare the bikes in advance and all the tour properly
• At least 2 days in advance of the group arrival reconfirm the service
• Request the bike supplier similar type of bike, same brand and if possible same color.
• Request the bike supplier to provide necessary tools and Bike Spare parts (tube, patch, pump)

TRANSPORTATION

LEISURE CYCLING

• We use Regular vehicle for pax

ACTIVE CYCLING

• Please consult the Active Supplier Database (Trailer, Truck, Van with 15 seats)
• 2 packages for the logistic on ERP /TMS 
  • LOGISTIC – STANDARD PACKAGE or
  • LOGISTIC – SUPERIOR PACKAGE

GUIDE

• For ACTIVE Client we use Active Guide Database and contact Active team before booking a Cycling guide
• For LEISURE Client we use Normal guide
• Always remember to provide the First aid kit to the Guide
• Explain clearly to the Guides the profile of the client and expectation of the travelers
• Ask the guide to stop and try some local snacks along the way, which is important to allow travelers to experience local life and Cambodian traditions
• Cycling guide must be flexible on the spot and the guide must adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the clients

ADVENTURE SERVICES

• Water and snacks – Guide in charge of buying them
• Active First aid kit – Operation Team must give to the guide
• Bikes, Helmet, spare bike kit – Supplier must provide them
• Special Active catering equipment (towel, tables, chairs, cutlery, etc.) – when we have a picnic lunch during an active program, Operation must provide the catering equipment to the driver and guide

Special Guide notes

SPECIAL GUIDE NOTES:

• Have to study the tour very well together with operation & production :link to the map
• Need to reconfirm with bike shop one or 2 days before the tour and check the equipment before the tour.
• Should prepare and check the bikes with the name (or number) of the travelers in advance in order not to lose time.
• Should prepare and check that the cold water & some snacks before the tour.
• Should check that the van is clean and ready for the travelers
• Guide must do the briefing before starting cycling – he needs to inform:
  • Cycling rules and sign to follow during the ride
  • Oblige the travelers to wear the helmet – it is mandatory
  • Distance and duration of the cycling day
  • where they go and what they will visit, points of interest
  • Type of terrain
  • Share some local insight and information about the locations, sites, culture before departure
  • Should give information about the code of conduct, how to behave on the destination respecting environment and locals
• Cycling guide must be flexible on the spot: adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the clients
• Detailed timing: Departure early morning from hotel in order to have enough time to reach the final destination
• During the tour, call the restaurant or the person in charge of the picnic set up at least 1 hour before to inform about the arrival time – Important to have a good and warm meal during lunch or dinner
• Should have lunch together with the Active clients, if requested.
• Guide must stop and make the travelers try some local snacks along the way; important to make travelers experience local life and traditions of the country
• Should check the climate conditions before the tour to avoid risks (for example; bring rain coats) and be careful during the tour not to put the lives of the clients in danger. At the end of the day, he needs to check all the bikes and help the mechanic to clean and fix them
• Languages – use polite language and adapt the behavior depending on the clients’ character and behavior
• Shoes – proper shoes – please no sandals or flip flops
• Bike uniform – guide must dress properly, using cycling clothes

Contact

Contact Siem Reap Bicycles Supplier: Aing Kimsan Bicycle Shop and Rental – 092 999 199/ 097 666 6997 –info@rentabikeiemreap.com:Aing Kimsan Bicycle Shop and Rental – 092 999 199/ 097 666 6997 – info@rentabikeiemreap.com

English

West Baray and secret temples by bicycle

This full-day tour is one of the most amazing cycling experiences you could have in Cambodia.
Depart from Siem Reap in the direction of the temples, and leave the road to take a tiny trail. Here will start a beautiful ride passing small houses, green fields and herds of water buffalos. Along the way, you will explore the countryside and observe local life. The landscapes change a lot, from rice fields, forests, to some wide open spaces before arriving at West Baray. It is the largest baray at Angkor, rectangular in shape and measuring approximately 7.8 by 2.1 kilometers. Then, you will visit a succession of small and secret temples, where you will probably be the only one to visit. Then ride until Angkor Thom Gate and go up the wall for one amazing ride. Watch the sunset at Prasat Chrung little tower temple, located at one of the corners of the wall, and travel back to Siem Reap.

French

Baray Occidental et temples secrets à vélo

Ce tour d’une journée complète est l’une des meilleures expériences que vous aurez au Cambodge. Vous quitterez Siem Reap en direction des temples et laisserez la route pour prendre un petit sentier. A partir de là, vous commencerez une belle balade entre les petites maisons, les champs verdoyants et les troupeaux de buffles d’eau. Sur la route, vous explorerez la campagne et observerez la vie des habitants. Les paysages sont très divers, des rizières aux forêts en passant par de grands espaces avant d’arriver au Baray occidental. C’est le plus grand baray d’Angkor, de forme rectangulaire et mesurant environ 7,8 x 2,1 kilomètres. Vous visiterez ensuite une succession de petits temples secrets où vous serez probablement les seuls visiteurs. Vous pédalerez jusqu’à la porte d’Angkor Thom et gravirez le mur pour une balade fantastique. Vous admirerez le coucher de soleil dans la petite tour du Prasat Chrung situé dans un des coins du mur avant de reprendre la route de Siem Reap.

Repas inclus:
Niveau: 2
Distance et durée du tour à vélo: environ 43 kilomètres – 4 heures
Dénivelé total : + 81 mètres / – 60 mètres 
Type de terrain: principalement des chemins de terre traversant des villages locaux et des temples cachés, terrain plat   
Transport : 10 kilomètres- 20 minutes (de la Porte Sud à l’hôtel) – un véhicule vous accompagnera toute la journée 
Remarque : possibilité d’augmenter la distance à parcourir à vélo en réduisant la longueur du transfert 

Spanish

Baray occidental y templos secretos en bicicleta

Este tour de día completo es una de las experiencias ciclistas más impresionantes de las que puede disfrutar en Camboya.
Salga de Siem Reap en dirección a os templos y abandone la carretera para tomar un pequeño camino. Aquí comienza un precioso viaje pasando por delante de pequeñas casas, verdes campos y horas de búfalos de agua. En el camino, explorará la región rural y observará la vida local.
Los paisajes cambian mucho, de arrozales y bosques a algunos espacios abiertos antes de llegar al Baray Occidental. Este es el baray más grande de Angkor, de forma rectangular y unas medidas aproximadas de 7,8 km por 2,1 km. Su construcción comenzó en el siglo XI.
Posteriormente, visitará una sucesión de pequeños templos secretos, donde posiblemente sea el único que los está visitando. Posteriormente, diríjase hasta la puerta de Angkor Thom y suba por la pared para disfrutar de un viaje alucinante.
Observe el atardecer en el templo de la pequeña torre, Prasat Chrung, ubicado en una de las esquinas de la pared, y regrese a Siem Reap.

Comidas incluidas:
Nivel: 2.
Distancia y duración de la excursión en bici: 43 kilómetros – 4 horas.

Altitud total: + 81 metros / – 60 metros.

Terreno: principalmente carreteras llanas de tierra que cruzan pueblos locales y templos escondidos.  

Transporte: 10 kilómetros – 20 minutos (desde la Puerta Sur hasta el hotel) – soporte en vehículo durante todo el día.

Nota: posibilidad de ampliar los kilómetros diarios en bici reduciendo el traslado.

Italian

West Baray e templi segreti in bicicletta

Questo tour vi propone una giornata intera in bicicletta alla scoperta dei tesori di Angkor. Da Siem Reap partite alla volta dell’area archeologica, seguendo un sentiero tranquillo che attraversa la campagna. Costeggerete casette tradizionali, campi color smeraldo e pigre mandrie di bufali d’acqua. Cogliete l’opportunità imperdibile per esplorare la campagna ed osservare lo scorrere della vita contadina. Risaie e rigogliose foreste vi accompagneranno fino al West Baray, il più ampio bacino idrico artificiale di Angkor, che misura 7,8 per 2,1 chilometri. Raggiungerete poi una serie di piccoli templi nascosti, per godere indisturbati della mistica atmosfera. Pedalate fino all’ingresso di Angkor Thom, dove potrete percorrere le mura in bicicletta. Terminerete la giornata in bellezza ammirando il tramonto dal piccolo tempio a torre Prasat Chrung, situato ad angolo delle mura. Farete infine ritorno a Siem Reap.

Pasti inclusi:
Livello: 2
Distanze e durata del percorso in bicicletta: 43 chilometri – 4 ore
Dislivello: + 81 metri / – 60 metri
Terreno: principalmente strada sterrata che attraversa villaggi locali e templi nascosti
Trasporto: 10 chilometri – 20 minuti (dalla Porta del Sud all’hotel) – Assistenza veicoli per l’intera giornata
Nota: possibilità di estendere il chilometraggio giornaliero riducendo il trasferimento

German

Westlicher Baray und geheime Tempel mit dem Fahrrad

Diese Ganztagstour ist zweifellos eine der erstaunlichsten Fahrradtouren, die Sie in Kambodscha machen können. Sie starten in Siem Reap, verlassen die Straße, um einen winzigen Pfad zu nehmen, und begeben sich in Richtung der Tempel. Hier beginnt eine wunderschöne Tour entlang kleiner Häuser, grüner Felder und  Wasserbüffelherden. Vielleicht werden Ihre Füße nass, wenn Sie mitten durch einige fließende Bäche fahren. Auf dem Weg können Sie die Landschaft erkunden und heimische Menschen beobachten. Die Landschaften verändern sich während Ihrer Tour ständig: Sie passieren Reisfelder, Wälder und einige weite, offene Flächen, bis Sie schließlich den Westlichen Baray erreichen. Es handelt sich um den größten Baray in Angkor. Er ist rechteckig und misst fast 7,8 mal 2,1 Kilometer.
Danach besuchen Sie nacheinander kleine und geheime Tempel; Sie werden vermutlich der einzige Besucher dort sein. Anschließend fahren Sie zum Angkor-Thom-Tor und begeben sich für eine außergewöhnliche Fahrt auf die Mauer. Schauen Sie sich den Sonnenuntergang beim kleinen Tempelturm Prasat Chrung an, welcher sich in einer der Ecken der Mauern befindet, bevor Sie zurück nach Siem Reap fahren.

Mahlzeiten inklusive:
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: ~ 43 Kilometer – 4 Stunden
Höhenunterschied: +81 Meter / -60 Meter 
Terrain: hauptsächlich flache Schotterstraßen durch Dörfer und versteckte Tempel 
Transfer: 10 Kilometer – 20 Minuten (vom Südtor bis zum Hotel) – Fahrzeug steht ganztägig zur Verfügung 
Hinweis: Es besteht die Möglichkeit, die täglich mit dem Fahrrad zurückzulegenden Kilometer zu erhöhen, indem die Transferstrecke verkürzt wird. 

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