CAMBODIA – Siem Reap – Cycling Along the Royal Ways of Angkor

Description

Guests will embark on a cycling trip following the ancient, royal Cambodian roadways and explore centuries-old temple ruins while passing through authentic, rural villages.

This tour extends along a pleasant gravel road. It offers the possibility to discover the rural areas outside of Siem Reap, cross through local villages and rice paddies, and connect with local communities. It also allows guests to visit some of the ancient and lesser-known Angkorian temples, away from the crowds, while getting to know more about Cambodian culture and history.

It is designed and suitable for everyone with good fitness and experience cycling.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Aperitif Srah Srang House
• Phare Circus show evening
• Homestay Beng Mealea or Benteay Srei

Selling points

• Moderate cycling tour, adaptable to all types of travelers in reasonably good physical condition
• Cycle along ancient royal pathways, visiting some lesser-known temples
• Climb the 635 steps of Phnom Bok Mountain
• Interact with the local communities
• Off the beaten path trail, less visited by other travelers

Time And Transportation

Duration: Full-day tour

Total Kilometers cycling 45 kilometers

Total kilometers transfer:  40 kilometers

Duration

• Full day tour – including cycling, visits, lunch, and transportation
• Distance and duration of cycling: 45 kilometers – 4 hours

Min pax

1

Max pax

15

How to sell it

• Full-day tour for active travelers in good physical condition
• Active and original way of visiting Siem Reap’s countryside and lesser-known temples – a trail less frequented by many tourists
• Full-day tour combined with a multi-day cycling module
• Easy to propose one more night in Siem Reap
• Full-day tour for sportive family being a level 2 and with some technical paths (suggested for children up to 14 years old)

Why this activity

• Easia Signature product
• Full-day vehicle support
• Adaptable to active travelers and good cyclists at a Level 2, but note some technical parts of the trail
• Active and eco-friendly way to visit ancient temples along a royal roadway and the surrounding local village
• Supported by an Active team with active equipment and logistics

Good to combine with

• Perfect to combine with other cycling tours around Siem Reap and Angkor Wat (not on the same day)
• Perfect to combine with other Cycling Modules
• Is it possible to insert a half or full-day tour in Siem Reap stay

Do not combine with

• Any other hiking tour on the same day
• Cycling tour on the same day

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

No competitors

Pros

• Supported by active team and active equipment
• Easy to organize with our bike supplier
• Easy to find good English-speaking cycling guide

Cons

• Landscapes less beautiful during dry season
• During dry season, conditions can be difficult as the weather is hot
• Possible to encounter other travelers along the trail

Information

Google Map link:

Type of bicycle: Mountain bike (GIANT, TREK, MERIDA)

Bikes available in Siem Reap: around 150 Mountain bikes

In case of emergency, it is possible to easily reach the trails 

Alerts

• During the rainy season, the trails can be muddy

Important information

Map to the module Link (Please don’t share with the guests)

 INFORMATION TO COLLECT FROM GUESTS

• Understand the client’s needs and travelers’ expectations
• Understand the Cycling level of the travelers – (0. Not cyclists, 1. Casual Cyclists, 2 Intermediate Cyclists, 3. Expert Cyclists, 4. Sport Cyclists)
• Request information from clients and fill the Information Active client file: Name and surname, their height, bike size, cycling level, any specific allergies, insurance details, and remarks about cycling shoes, as well as pedal or hand grips for bike

INFORMATION ABOUT CYCLING ACTIVITY

• Easia’s signature product organized by our Active team
• Duration is quite essential, but we can reduce or extend the duration and daily cycling kilometers, full-day vehicle support
• Road conditions are good: pleasant trails, easy to cycle with no difficult technical paths

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

LOGISTIC & TRANSPORTATION  

• Guide with supplement cycling
• Mechanic: from 9 persons and up (Active/leisure tour)
• Mechanic: from 5 persons and up (Active tour)
• We always have a backup vehicle (trailer or track, and vehicle for pax)

BICYCLES AVAILABLE 

Bicycle Supplier in Siem Reap:

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

Price range

30-50 USD / person

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
• Rain coats
• Refill bottles

Remark

• For this tour it is easy to find guides in all languages – but we need to add a supplement cycling
• Suggested to add 1 mechanic from 10 guests and up- the tour is easier this way (Active/leisure tour)
• For better service, add mechanic from 5 guests and up (Active tour)
• Possible for children, up to 14 years old

Important notes

Important note:

MAP OF THE MODULE: Link  (Please don’t share it with the guests)

• Start from ticket office – cycle along main road until reaching a cross road and start cycling on the gravel road
• Visit Kravan, Batchun – then cycle the Royal Ways (Guide must explain about the importance of this Royal Way)
• Arrive at Phnom Bok – option for packed lunch/lunch box at the top of Phnom Bok or at the local house near the lake (similar to Top Travel), or at Ta Nei Temple
• Afterwards, continue towards Angkor – visit Tanei, Takeo, Ta Phrom, and end at Srah Srang
• Organize a refreshment drink at Srah Srang
• Return trip back

ACTIVE BICYCLE SUPPLIER

• Bike rental in REP (Aing Kimsan), but it is also possible to use bike from Phnom Penh 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 and surname of travelers, their weight, their height, Bike Size, the cyclists’ level, allergies, and 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 to reconfirm the service
• Ask the bike supplier for a similar type of bike, same brand and if possible same color.
• Ask the bike supplier to provide necessary tools and bike repair parts (tube, patch, pump)

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

• Guide with supplement cycling
• Mechanic: from 9 persons and up (Active/leisure tour)
• Mechanic: from 5 persons and up (Active tour)
• Trailer or truck to bring the bikes to the ticket office
• End of the tour at Srah Srang
• We always have back-up vehicle (trailer or track, and vehicle for guests)

ACTIVE GUIDE

• Use Active Guide Database and contact Active team before booking a cycling guide
• Always remember to provide the first aid kit to the guide
• Explain the client’s profile and the travelers’ expectations clearly to the guides
• Ask the guide to stop and try some local snacks along the way; it’s important to let travelers 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, bike repair kit – Supplier must provide them

Special Active catering equipment (towel, tables, chairs, cutlery, etc.) – when we have a picnic lunch during an active program, Operations 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 and 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 for the cold water and 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 announce:
  • Cycling rules and signs to follow during the ride
  • That travelers must wear the helmet
  • Distance and duration of the cycling day
  • Where they will go, what they will visit, and points of interest
  • Type of terrain
  • Share some local insight and information about the locations, sites, and culture before departure
  • Should give information about the code of conduct, how to behave at each destination, respecting the 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 travelers
• Detailed timing: Depart in the 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 for lunch or dinner
• Should have lunch together with the Active clients, if requested.
• Guide must stop and allow the travelers try some local snacks along the way; important to allow travelers to 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
• Language and behavior – use polite language and adapt the behavior depending on the travelers’ character and behavior
• Shoes – proper shoes – please no sandals or flip flops
• Bike uniform – guide must dress properly, wearingcycling clothes

Contact

Contact Siem Reap Bicycles Supplier: Aing Kimsan Bicycle Shop and Rental – 092 999 199/ 097 666 6997 –[email protected]:Aing Kimsan Bicycle Shop and Rental – 092 999 199/ 097 666 6997 – [email protected]

Special Information

• During this activity we organize a packed lunch at Phnom Box or in a secret temple – a very simple set-up

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English

Cycle along the Royal Ways of Angkor

In the early morning, you will travel from your hotel to the Angkor Wat ticket office and start your cycling journey from there. Ride along tiny trails and ancient royal pathways used during the majestic Khmer Empire through the wild forest and villages to discover some truly remote and rarely-seen Angkor temples. Then, you will have the chance to visit some 10th-century temples, as well as the impeccably-preserved Bat Chum Temple and Phnom Bok, situated on the top of a 200-meter hill, surrounded by dense forest.

After enjoying the stunning view from the hill, continue your cycling through local villages, rice paddies, and narrow jungle trails towards the center of the Angkor Archaeological Park. You will end your tour at one of the masterpieces of the site, the majestic Ta Prohm Temple, which is famous for the way the surrounding vegetation has blended into the ruins. From here, you will cycle to the royal Srah Srang water reservoir to enjoy the sunset and then return back to the hotel.

French

Promenade à vélo sur la voie royale d’Angkor

Tôt dans la matinée, vous quitterez votre hôtel pour vous rendre à la billetterie du parc d’Angkor Wat d’où vous commencerez votre excursion à vélo. Vous pédalerez sur des routes étroites et suivrez l’ancienne voie royale datant de l’Empire khmer. Vous traverserez la jungle et les petits villages pour découvrir quelques uns des temples les plus isolés et les moins fréquentés d’Angkor. Ensuite, vous aurez l’opportunité de visiter des temples du Xème siècle comme le temple de Bat Chum qui est remarquablement préservé et Phnom Bok qui se trouve en haut d’une colline de 200 mètres, niché dans la forêt. Après avoir admiré ces paysages magnifiques depuis les hauteurs vous poursuivrez votre excursion en traversant des petits villages locaux, des rizières et d’étroits chemins à travers la jungle pour rejoindre le centre du Parc archéologique d’Angkor. Votre excursion s’achèvera dans l’un des temples majeurs du parc, le majestueux temple Ta Prohm, célèbre pour ses ruines envahies par la végétation. Vous pédalerez ensuite jusqu’au réservoir d’eau royal de Srah Srang pour profiter du coucher du soleil avant de rentrer à votre hôtel.

Repas: déjeuner préparé à l’avance pour le manger sur le chemin

Distance et durée de l’excursion à vélo: 45 kilomètres – 4 heures
Niveau: 2
Dénivelé: + 50 mètres/ – 12 mètres

Type de terrain: un mélange de routes de terre, sable et pavés, ainsi que quelques chemins étroits à travers la jungle.
Mode de transport: Trajets en van pendant la journée ; 10 kilomètres – 20 minutes (de l’hôtel au point de départ de l’excursion)/ 10 – 20 minutes (pour rentrer à l’hôtel après l’excursion).
Remarque: il est possible d’augmenter l’excursion à 50 kilomètres et de rentrer directement à l’hôtel.

Spanish

Pedalea por los Caminos Reales de Angkor

Temprano por la mañana, viajará de su hotel hasta la oficina de entradas de Angkor Wat y comenzará su viaje en bicicleta desde ahí. Pedalee a través de estrechas rutas y antiguos caminos reales que se utilizaban durante el majestuoso imperio Jemer a través del salvaje bosque y los poblados para descubrir algunos de los templos de Angkor más remotos y menos transitados. Posteriormente, tendrá la oportunidad de visitar algunos templos del S. X, así como el templo Bat Chum, conservado de forma impecable, y Phnom Bok, situado en lo alto de una colina de 200 metros, rodeada de bosque. Después de disfrutar de las alucinantes vistas desde la colina, continúe su viaje a través de pequeños pueblos locales, campos de arroz y estrechos caminos de selva hacia el centro del Parque Arqueológico de Angkor. Finalizará su recorrido en una de las obras maestras del lugar, el asombroso templo Ta Prohm, famoso por la forma en la que la vegetación circundante se mezcla con las ruinas. Desde allí, pedaleará hasta la reserva de agua real Srah Srang para disfrutar de la puesta de sol y volver de nuevo al hotel.

Comidas: almuerzo preparado previamente para comer durante el camino

Distancia y duración de la excursión en bici: 45 kilómetros – 4 horas
Nivel: 2
Diferencia de altitud: + 50 metros / – 12 metros

Terreno: una mezcla de carreteras de tierra, arena y pavimento, con algunos caminos estrechos a través de la selva
Transporte: Soporte en furgoneta durante todo el día; 10 kilómetros – 20 minutos (desde el hotel al punto de partida) / 10 – 20 minutos (del punto final hasta el hotel)
Nota: es posible ampliarlo a 50 kilómetros; punto final en el hotel.

Italian

Pedalate lungo le vie reali di Angkor

Al mattino presto viaggerete dal vostro hotel alla biglietteria di Angkor Wat e inizierete il vostro viaggio in bicicletta da lì. Percorrete piccoli e antichi sentieri reali usati durante il maestoso Impero Khmer attraverso la foresta selvaggia e i villaggi, per scoprire alcuni templi Angkor davvero remoti e raramente visti. Poi, avrete la possibilità di visitare alcuni templi del X secolo, nonché il Tempio Bat Chum, impeccabilmente conservato e Phnom Bok, situato sulla cima di una collina di 200 metri, circondato dalla foresta. Dopo aver goduto della splendida vista dalla collina, continuate il vostro giro in bicicletta attraverso villaggi locali, risaie e stretti sentieri nella giungla verso il centro del Parco Archeologico di Angkor. Terminerete il tour in uno dei capolavori del sito, il maestoso Tempio Ta Prohm, famoso per il modo in cui la vegetazione circostante si è mescolata tra le rovine. Da qui, pedalerete fino al serbatoio d’acqua reale Srah Srang per godervi il ​​tramonto e poi tornare in hotel.

Pasti: pranzo al sacco lungo la strada

Distanza e durata del percorso in bicicletta: 45 chilometri – 4 ore

Livello 2

Dislivello: + 50 metri / – 12 metri

Terreno: un misto di strade asfaltate, sporche e sabbiose, con alcuni stretti sentieri nella giungla

Mezzi di trasporto: assistenza giornaliera con furgone; 10 chilometri – 20 minuti (Hotel fino al punto di partenza) / 10 chilometri – 20 minuti (punto d’arrivo fino all’hotel)

Nota: possibilità di estenderlo a 50 chilometri; punto d’arrivo all’hotel

German

Radeln Sie auf den königlichen Wegen von Angkor

Früh morgens fahren Sie von Ihrem Hotel aus zum Angkor-Wat-Ticketbüro und beginnen dort mit der Radtour. Sie werden auf winzigen Pfaden und uralten königlichen Wegen, die einst im majestätischen Khmer-Reich genutzt wurden, durch wilden Wald und Dörfer, um wirklich abgelegene und selten gesehene Angkor-Tempel zu entdecken. Anschließend haben Sie die Chance, einige Tempelbauten aus dem 10. Jahrhundert zu besuchen sowie auch den einwandfrei erhaltenen Bat-Chum-Tempel und Phnom Bok. Phnom Bok befindet sich auf der Spitze eines 200 Meter hohen Berges, umgeben von Wald. Nachdem Sie die herrliche Aussicht von dort aus genossen haben, setzen Sie Ihre Radtour durch lokale Gemeinden, Reisfelder und auf engen Dschungelpfaden in Richtung des Zentrums des Archäologischen Parks Angkor fort. Ihre Tour endet an einem der Meisterwerke dieser Stätte, dem majestätischen Ta-Prohm-Tempel, der berühmt für die ihn umgebende Vegetation ist, welche mit den Ruinen eins geworden ist. Von da aus fahren Sie mit dem Fahrrad zum königlichen Wasserreservoir SrahSang, um den Sonnenuntergang zu genießen. Im Anschluss geht es zurück zum Hotel.

Mahlzeiten: Lunchpaket für unterwegs

Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: 45 Kilometer – 4 Stunden
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Höhenunterschiede: + 50 Meter / – 12 Meter

Terrain: eine Mischung aus gepflasterten, unbefestigten und sandigen Straßen mit einigen engen Dschungelwegen
Anfahrt: Van steht ganztägig zur Verfügung; 10 Kilometer – 20 Minuten (vom Hotel bis zum Startpunkt) / 10 Kilometer – 20 Minuten (vom Endpunkt bis zum Hotel)
Hinweis: Es besteht die Möglichkeit, die Tour auf 50 Kilometer zu erweitern; Endpunkt ist dann das Hotel

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