CAMBODIA – Siem Reap – Cycling – Exploring the South of Phnom Kulen Following the Ancient Royal Way 4D3N

Number day and night

4 days - 3 nights

Day by day description

Guests start a fantastic bike tour by cycling on the ancient, royal ways, following the footprints of Khmer Kings, and exploring hidden, remote temples.
Guests will leave their hotel in the morning and pedal along the river eastward, escaping the bustling city. After a few kilometers, guests will start the off-road trail-riding on a dirt path through local villages, palm tree groves, and endless rice fields, finally arriving at the first remote temple: Banteay Ampil, which is surrounded by a small forest.
Then, guests will cycle to the main road and continue to Beng Mealea, where they will find their homestay residence. After lunch in a local restaurant, guests will start another adventure, exploring the hidden secondary temples in the surrounding areas. At sundown, guests will have the Beng Mealea Temple in absolute privacy.
Beng Mealea (Lotus Pond) is a 12th-century temple built during the Angkor Wat era. It is one of the most impressive temples, engulfed by the forest. It’s also famous for its appearance in films like Les Deux Freres.
Finally, guests will reach the homestay and be welcomed by the local family with a delicious Cambodian meal.
Overnight at the homestay.

Meals included breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight at the Homestay
Level:  3
Distance & duration of cycling:  62 kilometers – 4 hours
Different in height: + 105 meters / – 67 meters
Terrain: mainly off-road with dirt and sandy paths, paved road for the last 12 kilometers
Transportation: no transport- full-day vehicle support

Notes:

• Homestay is the only type of accommodation in Beng Mealea.   
• Possible to reduce the daily kilometers cycling to 52, extending the transportation by vehicle.

Guests will wake up early and enjoy a Cambodian breakfast from their local host family.
They will leave Beng Mealea and travel by van to Svay Leu Pagoda, from where they will start the second day of the tour. They will cycle North and around the southern part of Phnom Kulen Mountain, considered by the Khmer people to be the most sacred mountain, on a mix of wide dirt roads and untouched sandy trails.
The guests’ first stop will be two of the most beautiful religious carvings in the region, Peung Kom Nuo, situated on a small hill accessible by a steep trail, which can be traversed by hiking or biking. After the quick visit, guests will continue to explore various remote and hidden temples on the main road.
Guests will travel by van to Banteay Srei to reach the homestay, where the Banteay Srei CBT Association will welcome them. After the guests settle at the homestay, they will enjoy a delicious dinner cooked by locals and stay overnight in the warm accommodations.

Meals included breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight at the homestay
Level: 2
Distance & duration of cycling: 40 kilometers – 3 hr 30 min
Different in height: + 122 meters / – 40 meters
Terrain: mainly flat dirt roads
Transportation: full-day vehicle support – 9 kilometers – 10 minutes (Beng Mealea to starting point) – 27 kilometers – 30 minutes (Ending point – Banteay Srei)

Notes:

• Homestay is the only type of accommodation in Banteay Srei.   
• Extending the cycling distance daily to 70 or 80 kilometers is possible, reducing vehicle transportation time.

Day 3: Banteay Srei – Siem Reap

Guests will wake up early in the morning and, after breakfast, depart straight from the homestay towards Siem Reap, cycling along the dirt road and through local villages. Along this trail, guests will have the opportunity to admire some stunning landscapes and pagodas. They will follow the old Royal Way, the road the ancient Khmer kings used to link Phnom Kulen to the Angkor Wat complex. Along the way, guests will also have the chance to observe the local community, try some local snacks, and learn about the Cambodians’ daily life.
Guests will then reach Siem Reap’s center directly by bike, arriving at the hotel and enjoying the afternoon to rest their weary legs.

Meals included breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Level: 2
Distance & duration of cycling: 55 kilometers – 4 hours
Different in height: + 182 meters / – 16 meters
Terrain: flat dirt road, paved road lasting 8 kilometers
Transportation: no transport- full-day vehicle support

Note: Late lunch in Siem Reap

Day 4: Siem Reap

Free for leisure.

Meals included breakfast.

Selling points

• To propose a cycling tour for people who practice sports and are in good physical condition
• To discover relatively unknown and remote Cambodian areas
• To offer a chance to cycle through the countryside, crossing traditional, local villages
• To explore jungle-covered, remote temples
• To interact with the local community and stay overnight in two different local homes

Activities

• If the travelers purchase in advance the Angkor temple pass, on the last day, they can stop to visit Banteay Srei or/and end the tour at our local village house on the banks of the Srah Srang reservoir
• Luxury Camping at Beng Mealea

Extensions

• This tour can be extended with other Cycling tours in Siem Reap discovering the Angkor Archaeological park by bicycle
• Possibility to extended it with other Cycling Modules around Cambodia:
  • Battambang – Cycling – Discover Battambang and the authentic Cambodian countryside
  • Cycling, from the Majestic Angkor Wat to the Capital Phnom Penh
• Possibility to combine with Hiking in Phnom Kulen or Kbal Spean
• Classic visits to the temples
• Combination with beach stays – flight to Sihanoukville

Selling points

• Exclusive tour of Easia Travel in Cambodia
• Flexible tour, we can reduce or extend the daily cycling kilometers depending on the request of the guests
• Full-day vehicle support – in case of emergency or if travelers can’t finish the trail, the vehicles can easily support the group
• Easy to combine with the other Cycling day tour around Siem Reap
• Easy to combine with Module: Cycling from the Capital Phnom Penh to the majestic Angkor Wat
• Easy to combine with hiking in Phnom Kulen or Kbal Spean
• Active team in Cambodia to support

Pros

• Easy to combine with Leisure or Active visit in Siem Reap and other Cycling itineraries in Cambodia
• Organized by Easia Travel Active team

Cons

• Limited choice of accommodations – only home-stay available
• Limited choice of restaurants
• Limited choice for Guide languages – almost only English-speaking Guide available (please consult operation)
• During dry season conditions can be difficult, as the weather is hot

TIME AND TRANSPORTATION

LOGISTIC – STANDARD PACKAGE

• 2 to 4 guests
  • 1 Van, 15 seats for guests + Luggage + Bikes
  • 1 Cycling Guide
• 5 to 8 guests
  • 1 Van, 15 Seats – (max 8 guests + 1 Guide)
  • 1 Truck (20-bike capacity) – Bikes + Luggage
  • 1 Cycling Guide + 1 mechanic
• 9 to 15 guests
  • 1 bus, 25 seats – (max 18 guests + 1 Guide + luggage)
  • 1 Truck (20-bike capacity)
  • 1 Cycling guide + 1 mechanic (suggested to provide two mechanics for better service)

LOGISTIC – SUPERIOR PACKAGE

• 2 to 4 guests
  • 1 Van, 15 seats – for guests
  • 1 Truck (20-bike capacity) – Bikes + luggage
  • 1 Cycling Guide + 1 mechanic
• 5 to 8 guests
  • 1 Van, 15 Seats – (max 8 guests + 1 Guide)
  • 1 Truck (20-bike capacity) – Bikes + Luggage
  • 1 Cycling Guide + 1 mechanic
• 9 to 15 guests
  • 1 bus, 25 seats – (max 18 guests + 1 Guide + luggage)
  • 2 Trucks (20-bike capacity) – Bikes + luggage
  • 1 Cycling guide + 2 mechanics

Notes

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

INFORMATION TO COLLECT FROM GUEST

• Understand the client and travelers’ needs and expectations before proposing an itinerary
• 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 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 MODULE

• Duration is quite important, but we can reduce or extend the daily cycling kilometers, and the van is always available for back-up
• In this module, the Home-stay is the only type of accommodation available
• This Module is available for teenagers with a high level of cycling and good physical condition. Full-day van support, in case travelers can’t finish the tour
• Road conditions are good: pleasant trails mainly flat, easy to cycle with no difficult technical paths.

SEASONALITY DETAILS

From November to end of March for the perfect temperature. In April and May, it 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 PACKAGE 

With different type of service level – depends on the budget and request of the guests

• STANDARD
• SUPERIOR 

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

Bicycle Supplier in Phnom Penh:

• CANNONDALE  TRAIL 4 and  6, Year 2015, 2016, 2017

SNACK PACKAGES

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

Market suggestion

Validation date

17/03/2020

Important notes

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

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 guest 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
• Ask the bike supplier for similar type of bike, same brand and if possible same color.
• Ask the bike supplier to provide necessary tools and bike repair kit (tube, patch, pump)

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

• Please consult the Active Supplier Database (Truck, Van 15 seats)
• 2 packages for the logistic on ERP /TMS – (See information on Time and Transportation above)
  • LOGISTIC – STANDARD PACKAGE or
  • LOGISTIC – SUPERIOR PACKAGE

Transportation rules:

• 15 seats for 8 guests + 1 guide + 1 Driver (Maximum)
• 25 seats for 18 guests + 1 guide + driver (Maximum)
• Note: Can also get a 15-seat van without seats to carry bicycles

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 profile of the Client and expectation of the Travelers clearly to the Guides
• 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 guests

ADVENTURE SERVICES 

• Snack package: includes water (3l guest/day) and snacks – Two type of Snacks – (Guide in charge of buying them):
  • Locals snacks (fruits, rice banana cake)
  • European snacks with granola/chocolate bars, Royal D
• 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, Operation must give the catering equipment to the driver and guide

• 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 and some snacks before the tour.
• Should check that the van is clean and ready for the travelers
• Guide must do the briefing everyday before starting cycling – he needs to announce:
  • Cycling rules and sign to follow during the ride
  • That travelers must wear a helmet – it is mandatory
  • Distance and duration of the cycling day
  • Where they 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 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 guests
• 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
• For the restaurant out of province and on the remote areas guide must call them before starting the tour to confirm about the food
• Should have lunch together with the Active guests.
• Guide must stop and allow the travelers try some local snacks along the way; important to allow travelers to experience the 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 guests 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 – use polite language and adapt the behavior depending on the guests’ character and behavior
• Shoes – proper shoes – please no sandals or flip flops
• Bike uniform – guide must dress properly, wearing cycling clothes

Contact

Always consult the Active team which is the best supplier to use 

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

In case of combination with tour in Phnom Penh – Contact Ousaphea – Phnom Penh Supplier for van and truck: ousaphea@gmail.com Tel: +855(0) 16 227 747, +855(0) 15 227 747, +855(0)77 300 774

DAY 1: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea 

• Home-stay Beng Mealea: 
  • 1. Ms. Sreymoom 0975552291 – capacity 20 guests – First Priority
  • Mr. Hong: 097 4293509 – capacity 15 guests
• Beng Mealea restaurant: Samros Beng Mealea – Contact: 011947070 – 070947070 – Family menu style

DAY 2: Beng Mealea – Banteay Srei

• Home-stay Banteay Srei: 20 guests per house
  • Mr. Sean Sarouen: 0979412832/086595402/011985069 –  sarouensean@gmail.com

DAY 3: Banteay Srei – Siem Reap

Special information

DAY 1:

• Easy trail – no technical paths
• Vehicle support with the group most of the time
• Lunch – Local restaurant in Beng Mealea – Samros Beng Mealea – Contact: 011947070 – 070947070 – Family menu style
• Dinner & Overnight Home-stays in Beng Mealea
  • 1st Priority Ms. Sreymom – 0975552291 – capacity 20 pax
  • 2nd Priority Mr. Hong – 097 4293509 – capacity 15 pax

DAY 2:

• Easy trail – mostly flat with only one elevated part to reach the cravings
• Vehicle support with the group most of the time
• Picnic lunch at the Lotus Baray  –
  • Picnic prepared by Home-stay – Ms. Sreymom
  • Provide catering equipment – table, chairs, table sheet, cutlery
  • Avoid excessive use of plastic
• To reach the temple close to the Lotus Baray in the forest, we must ask the villagers
• End of the trail – Trapeang Prey – transport  to Banteay Srei Home-stay
• Dinner & Overnight Home-stay Banteay Srei – Mr. Sean Sarouen: 0979412832/086595402/011985069 –  sarouensean@gmail.com

DAY 3: 

• Easy trail – mostly flat
• Vehicle support with the group most of the time
• Organize a nice stop at the foot of Phnom Bok. Possibility to have lunch at the home close to the lake (Contact Active team)
• Late lunch in Siem Reap

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English

Day X: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea

• Homestay is the only type of accommodation in Beng Mealea.   
• It is possible to reduce the daily kilometers of cycling to 52 kilometers, extending the transportation by van. 

Day X: Beng Mealea – Banteay Srei

• Homestay is the only type of accommodation in Banteay Srei.   
• Extending the cycling distance daily to 70 or 80 kilometers is possible, reducing van transportation.

Day X: Banteay Srei – Siem Reap

Day X: Siem Reap

Free at leisure.

Meals included Breakfast.

French

Explorez le sud de Phnom Kulen en suivant l’ancienne Voie Royale

Jour X: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea

Cet incroyable tour à vélo sur l’ancienne Voie Royale vous conduira sur les traces des rois khmers à la découverte de temples cachés.
Vous quitterez votre hôtel dans la matinée et commencerez à pédaler le long de la rivière en direction de l’est. Au sortir de la ville animée, vous prendrez un chemin de terre pour vous aventurer dans les villages typiques parsemés de palmiers et de rizières avant de découvrir Banteay Ampil, un premier temple isolé caché dans une petite forêt.
Vous continuerez ensuite sur la route principale en direction de Beng Mealea où vous passerez la nuit. Vous déjeunerez dans un restaurant local avant de poursuivre votre chemin et de visiter des temples cachés dans les alentours. En fin de journée, vous aurez le temple de Beng Mealea rien que pour vous!
Beng Mealea, qui signifie le bassin aux lotus, est un temple du XIIe siècle bâti pendant l’ère d’Angkor. Complètement envahi par la forêt, c’est l’un des temples les plus impressionnants et les plus connus. On peut entre autres le voir dans le film Les Deux Frères.
Vous rejoindrez ensuite votre logement et dînerez avec votre chaleureuse famille d’accueil avant d’aller vous coucher.

Repas inclus: petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hébergement: Nuit chez l’habitant
Niveau: 3
Distance et durée du tour à vélo: 62 kilomètres – 4 heures
Dénivelé: + 105 mètres / – 67 mètres
Type de terrain: principalement des chemins de terre et des sentiers sablonneux, route pavée sur les 8 derniers kilomètres
Mode de transport: van en renfort toute la journée – pas de transferts
Remarques:
Dormir chez l’habitant est la seule forme d’hébergement possible à Beng Mealea.
Possibilité de réduire le circuit à vélo à 52 kilomètres pour rallonger le transfert en van.

Jour X: Beng Mealea – Banteay Srei  

Vous vous lèverez de bon matin pour déguster le petit-déjeuner cambodgien préparé par votre famille d’accueil avant de quitter Beng Mealea en van en direction de la pagode Svay Leu. Vous enfourcherez alors votre vélo et mettrez cap au nord avant de faire un tour dans la partie sud de la montagne Phnom Kulen sur un mélange de larges routes non goudronnées et de chemins sablonneux. Vous découvrirez ainsi la magnifique montagne que les Khmers considèrent comme étant la plus sacrée du pays.
Vous vous arrêterez d’abord à Peung Kom Nuo pour admirer deux magnifiques sculptures religieuses qui se situent sur une petite colline qu’on peut atteindre en empruntant un chemin escarpé à pied ou à vélo. Après une visite rapide, vous poursuivrez sur la route principale pour partir explorer des temples cachés et isolés.
En fin de journée, vous vous rendrez à Banteay Srei en van et serez accueillis par l’association CBT de Banteay Srei avant de rejoindre votre logement. Une fois installés, vous dînerez avec vos hôtes et passerez la nuit dans une maison chaleureuse.

Repas inclus: petit-déjeuner, déjeuner pique-nique, dîner
Hébergement: Nuit chez l’habitant
Niveau: 2
Distance et durée du tour à vélo: 40 kilomètres – 3 heures 30 minutes
Dénivelé: + 122 mètres / – 40 mètres
Type de terrain: principalement des routes plates non goudronnées
Mode de transport: van en renfort toute la journée – 9 kilomètres – 15 minutes (de Beng Mealea à Svay Leu) – 27 kilomètres – 30 minutes (Trapeang Prey – Banteay Srei)
Remarques:
Dormir chez l’habitant est la seule forme d’hébergement possible à Banteay Srei.
Possibilité de réduire le trajet en van pour rallonger le circuit à vélo jusqu’à 70 ou 80 kilomètres.

Jour X: Banteay Srei – Siem Reap

Vous vous lèverez de bonne heure et prendrez le petit-déjeuner avant de partir directement en direction de Siem Reap sur les chemins de terre qui traversent les villages. Sur la route, vous aurez l’occasion d’admirer des paysages et des pagodes uniques. Vous suivrez l’ancienne “Voie Royale”, la route que les anciens rois khmers empruntaient pour se rendre de Phnom Kulen au complexe d’Angkor Wat. En chemin vous croiserez des locaux et pourrez gouter des en-cas typiques en en apprenant plus sur leur vie quotidienne. Vous atteindrez le centre de Siem Reap à vélo et vous rendrez directement à votre hôtel avant de profiter librement de votre après-midi.

Repas inclus: petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hébergement: Nuit à l’hôtel
Niveau: 2
Distance et durée du tour à vélo: 55 kilomètres – 4 heures
Dénivelé: + 182 mètres / – 16 mètres
Type de terrain: routes plates non goudronnées, route pavée sur les 8 derniers kilomètres
Mode de transport: pas de transferts – van disponible en renfort toute la journée  

Jour X: Siem Reap

Journée libre.

Repas inclus: petit-déjeuner

Spanish

Explorar la zona meridional de Phnom Kulen siguiendo el Antiguo Camino Real

Día X: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea

Comience su espectacular tour en bici por los Antiguos Caminos Reales, siguiendo las huellas de los reyes Jemeres y explorando remotos templos escondidos.
Abandonará su hotel por la mañana y pedaleará a lo largo del río hacia el este, alejándose del bullicio de la ciudad. Después de unos pocos kilómetros, comenzará la parte por caminos secundarios tomando un camino de tierra a través de los característicos pueblos locales, palmeras y eternos campos de arroz hasta llegar al primer templo remoto, Banteay Ampil, rodeado por un pequeño bosque.
Desde allí, pedaleará hasta la carretera principal y continuará hasta Beng Mealea, donde encontrará la residencia privada donde pernoctará. Después de disfrutar del almuerzo en un restaurante local, continuará su aventura visitando los templos secundarios escondidos en las zonas circundantes y, para el final del día, justo al atardecer, podrá explorar el templo de Beng Mealea con una privacidad absoluta.
Beng Mealea (que significa estanque de lotos) es un templo del siglo XII, construido durante la era de Angkor Wat. Es uno de los templos más impresionantes, completamente inmerso en el bosque, y famoso por su aparición en películas como Dos hermanos.
Posteriormente, llegará a la residencia privada y la familia local le dará la bienvenida con una deliciosa comida camboyana.
Estancia de una noche en residencia privada.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno, almuerzo, cena.
Alojamiento: estancia de una noche en residencia privada.
Nivel: 3
Distancia y duración del recorrido en bici:  62 kilómetros – 4 horas
Diferencia de altitud: + 105 metros / – 67 metros
Terreno: principalmente caminos secundarios de tierra y arena; carretera pavimentada durante los últimos 8 kilómetros.
Transporte: transporte en furgoneta durante todo el día – sin traslado.
Notas:
La estancia en residencia privada es el único tipo de alojamiento disponible en Beng Mealea.
Posibilidad de reducir los kilómetros diarios en bici a 52 ampliando el trayecto en furgoneta. 

Día X: Beng Mealea – Banteay Srei  

Se levantará temprano por la mañana y disfrutará de un desayuno camboyano cocinado por la familia local.
Posteriormente, abandonará Beng Mealea y viajará en furgoneta hasta la pagoda de Svay Leu, donde realmente comenzará la segunda parte de su tour. Pedaleará hacia la zona norte y, luego, alrededor de la parte sur de la montaña Phnom Kulen a través de una combinación de carreteras de tierra y caminos de arena. Esta magnífica montaña estaba considerada por los jemeres como la montaña más sagrada del país.
Su primera parada será en dos de las tallas religiosas más bonitas, Peung Kom Nuo, situadas en una pequeña colina accesible por un camino escarpado, aunque es posible llegar a ella en bici o caminando. Después de una rápida visita, continuará por la carretera principal hasta comenzar la exploración de varios templos remotos y escondidos.
Al final del día, viajará en furgoneta hasta Banteay Srei para llegar hasta la residencia privada, en la que la Asociación CBT Banteay Srei le dará la bienvenida. Después de que se acomode en su casa de acogida, disfrutará de una encantadora cena cocinada por los locales y pasará la noche en una de los cómodos alojamientos.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno, almuerzo en forma de picnic, cena.
Alojamiento: Estancia de una noche en residencia privada.
Nivel: 2
Distancia y duración del recorrido en bici: 40 kilómetros – 3 horas y 30 minutos
Diferencia de altitud: + 122 metros / – 40 metros
Terreno: principalmente caminos lisos y de tierra.
Transporte: transporte en furgoneta durante todo el día – 9 kilómetros – 15 minutos (de Beng Mealea a Svay Leu) – 27 kilómetros – 30 minutos (de Trapeang Prey a Banteay Srei)
Notas:
La estancia en residencia privada es el único tipo de alojamiento disponible en Banteay Srei.
Posibilidad de ampliar los kilómetros diarios en bici a 70 u 80 kilómetros, reduciendo el trayecto en furgoneta.

Día X: Banteay Srei – Siem Reap

Se levantará temprano por la mañana y, después del desayuno, saldrá directo desde la residencia de acogida en dirección a Siem Reap, moviéndose en bici a través de carreteras de tierra y pueblos locales. A lo largo de este camino tendrá la oportunidad de admirar algunos paisajes y pagodas únicas. Seguirá el antiguo Camino Real, la carretera utilizada por los antiguos reyes Jemeres que une Phnom Kulen con el complejo de Angkor Wat.  A lo largo del camino, tendrá la oportunidad de observar la comunidad local, probar algunos de los aperitivos locales y aprender sobre su vida diaria.
Llegará al centro de Siem Reap en bici y se trasladará directamente a su hotel, donde dispondrá de la tarde a su gusto.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno, almuerzo, cena.
Alojamiento: estancia de una noche en el hotel
Nivel: 2
Distancia y duración del recorrido en bici: 55 kilómetros – 4 horas
Diferencia de altitud: + 182 metros / – 16 metros
Terreno: carretera lisa de tierra; carretera pavimentada en los últimos 8 kilómetros.
Transporte: sin traslado – transporte en furgoneta durante todo el día.

Día X: Siem Reap

Libre para disfrutar a su gusto.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno

Italian

Esplorando il sud di Phnom Kulen seguendo l’antica Via Reale                                            

Giorno X: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea

Iniziate un fantastico tour in bicicletta sull’antica Via Reale seguendo le orme dei re Khmer ed esplorando i templi remoti nascosti.
Lascerete il vostro hotel al mattino e pedalerete lungo il fiume in direzione est uscendo dalla frenetica città. Dopo pochi chilometri si avvierà il sentiero fuori strada su un percorso sterrato attraverso caratteristici villaggi locali, palme e campi di riso senza fine che arrivano al primo tempio remoto, Banteay Ampil, circondato da una piccola foresta.
Da lì, pedalerete fino alla strada principale e proseguirete per Beng Mealea dove troverete il vostro alloggio di famiglia. Dopo il pranzo in un ristorante locale, continuerete la vostra avventura visitando i templi secondari nascosti situati nelle aree circostanti e alla fine della giornata, proprio al tramonto, potrete esplorare il Tempio di Beng Mealea in assoluta privacy.
Beng Mealea (che significa stagno del loto) è un tempio del XII secolo, costruito durante l’era di Angkor Wat. È uno dei templi più impressionanti, essendo totalmente immerso nella foresta e famoso per la sua apparizione in film come ‘Les Deux Freres’.
Poi raggiungerete l’alloggio e sarete accolti dalla famiglia locale con un delizioso pasto cambogiano.
Pernottamento in alloggio con famiglia.

Pasti inclusi: colazione, pranzo, cena
Sistemazione: pernottamento in famiglia
Livello: 3
Distanza e durata della pedalata: 62 chilometri – 4 ore
Dislivello: + 105 metri / – 67 metri
Terreno: principalmente fuori strada con sterrato e sentiero sabbioso, strada asfaltata per gli ultimi 8 chilometri
Trasporto: supporto furgone per l’intera giornata – nessun trasferimento

Note:

• L’alloggio in famiglia è l’unico tipo di alloggio a Beng Mealea.
• Possibilità di ridurre a 52 i chilometri giornalieri in bicicletta, estendendo il trasferimento in furgone.

Giorno X: Beng Mealea – Banteay Srei
Sveglia al mattino presto per gustarvi una colazione cambogiana cucinata dalla famiglia locale. Lascerete quindi Beng Mealea e viaggerete in furgone alla Pagoda Svay Leu, dove inizierete il secondo giorno del tuo tour. Pedalerete verso nord e poi intorno alla parte meridionale del monte Phnom Kulen su un misto di ampie strade sterrate e sentieri sabbiosi incontaminati. Questa magnifica montagna è considerata dai khmer come la montagna più sacra del paese. La vostra prima tappa sarà in due delle più belle incisioni religiose, Peung Kom Nuo, situata su una piccola collina accessibile da un sentiero ripido, possibile da raggiungere sia in bicicletta che a piedi. Dopo la visita veloce, continuerete sulla strada principale per iniziare l’esplorazione di vari templi remoti e nascosti. Alla fine della giornata, viaggerete in furgone a Banteay Srei per raggiungere l’alloggio di famiglia, dove sarete accolti dall’associazione CBT di Banteay Srei. Dopo esservi sistemati, vi godrete una deliziosa cena cucinata dai locali e pernotterete nelle accoglienti sistemazioni.

Pasti inclusi: colazione, picnic, cena
Alloggio: pernottamento in famigliaLivello 2
Distanza e durata della pedalata: 40 chilometri – 3h 30 minuti
Dislivello: + 122 metri / – 40 metri
Terreno: strade sterrate prevalentemente pianeggianti
Mezzi di trasporto: supporto furgone per l’intera giornata;
9 chilometri – 15 minuti (da Beng Mealea a Svay Leu)
27 chilometri – 30 minuti (Trapeang Prey – Banteay Srei)

Note: 
• L’alloggio in famiglia è l’unico tipo di alloggio a Banteay Srei.
• Possibilità di estendere fino a 70 o 80 i chilometri giornalieri in bicicletta, riducendo il trasferimento col furgone.

Giorno X: Banteay Srei – Siem Reap
Sveglia la mattina presto e dopo colazione, partenza direttamente dall’alloggio di famiglia in direzione di Siem Reap in bicicletta sulla strada sterrata e attraverso i villaggi locali. Lungo questo percorso avrete l’opportunità di ammirare paesaggi e pagode unici. Seguirete la vecchia Via Reale, la strada utilizzata dagli antichi re Khmer per collegare Phnom Kulen al complesso di Angkor Wat. Lungo la strada avrete la possibilità di osservare la comunità locale, provare alcuni snack locali e conoscere la loro vita quotidiana. Raggiungerete il centro di Siem Reap in bicicletta e arriverete direttamente in hotel per godervi il pomeriggio libero.

Pasti inclusi: colazione, pranzo, cena
Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotel
Livello: 2
Distanza e durata della pedalata: 55 chilometri – 4 oreDislivello: + 182 metri / – 16 metri
Terreno: strada sterrata pianeggiante, strada asfaltata per 8 chilometri
Trasporto: nessun trasferimento – supporto furgone per l’intera giornata 

Giorno X: Siem Reap
Libero a piacimento.

Pasti inclusi: colazione

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Erkundung des Südens von Phnom Kulen auf dem alten Königsweg

Tag X: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea

Machen Sie eine erstaunliche Fahrradtour, indem Sie auf alten Königswegen radeln und den Fußspuren der Khmer-Könige folgen und versteckte, abgelegene Tempel erkunden.
Sie werden Ihr Hotel am Morgen verlassen und entlang des Flusses in Richtung Osten fahren, um die betriebsame Stadt zu verlassen. Nach einigen Kilometern kommen Sie auf einen unbefestigten Weg, der durch charakteristische lokale Gemeinden, Palmen- und Reisfelder führt und Sie zum ersten abgelegenen Tempel, Banteay Ampil, bringt. Dieser ist von einem kleinen Wald umgeben.
Von dort aus fahren Sie mit dem Fahrrad weiter auf der Hauptstraße nach Beng Mealea, wo Sie auch Ihre Gastfamilie antreffen werden. Nach dem Mittagessen in einem lokalen Restaurant geht Ihr Abenteuer mit dem Besuch eines zweiten, versteckten Tempels weiter, der sich in der Umgebung befindet. Am Ende des Tages, bei Sonnenuntergang, können Sie den Tempel Beng Mealea in absoluter Privatsphäre erkunden.
Beng Mealea (das bedeutet Lotusteich) ist ein Tempel aus dem 12. Jahrhundert, der in der Angkor-Wat-Ära erbaut wurde. Es handelt sich um einen der beeindruckendsten Tempel, der völlig in den Wald eintaucht und berühmt für sein Mitwirken in Filmen wie etwa Le Deux Freres ist.
Anschließend erreichen Sie die Gastfamilie, von der Sie mit einer schmackhaften kambodschanischen Mahlzeit willkommen geheißen werden.
Übernachtung bei der Gastfamilie.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterbringung: Übernachtung bei der Gastfamilie
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 3
Länge & Dauer der Radtour: 62 Kilometer – 4 Stunden
Höhenunterschiede: + 105 Meter / – 67 Meter
Terrain: Hauptsächlich Off-road-Wege mit unbefestigten und sandigen Straßen, auf den letzten 8 Kilometern gepflasterte Straße.
Anfahrt: Van steht ganztägig zur Verfügung – kein Transfer  

Hinweise:

• Die einzige Art der Unterbringung in Beng Mealea ist eine Gastfamilie.
• Es besteht die Möglichkeit, die täglichen Kilometer mit dem Fahrrad auf 52 zu reduzieren, indem die Fahrt mit dem Van verlängert wird.

Tag X: Beng Mealea – Banteay Srei  

Wachen Sie am frühen Morgen auf und genießen Sie ein kambodschanisches Frühstück, welches von der heimischen Familie zubereitet wurde.
Sie werden Beng Mealea verlassen und mit dem Van zur Pagode Svay Leu fahren, wo der zweite Tag der Tour erst richtig losgeht. Sie radeln zunächst nach Norden und dann auf einer Mischung aus breiter unbefestigter Straße und unberührtem, sandigem Weg um den Südteil der Bergkette Phnom Kulen. Dieser herrliche Berg gilt bei den Khmer als der heiligste Berg des Landes.
Ihren ersten Halt werden Sie an zwei der schönsten, religiösen Schnitzereien einlegen, und zwar in Peung Kom Nuo. Dieser liegt auf einem kleinen Hügel, dessen Spitze Sie auf einem steilen Pfad erreichen können – alternativ kann man auch mit dem Fahrrad hochfahren oder wandern. Nach einem kurzen Besuch der Stätte geht es weiter auf der Hauptstraße, um mit der Erkundungstour unterschiedlicher, abgelegener und versteckter Tempel loszulegen.
Am Ende des Tages werden Sie mit dem Van nach Banteay Srei zu Ihrer Gastfamilie fahren, wo Sie vom Verband Banteay Srei CBT empfangen werden. Nachdem Sie es sich in Ihrer Unterbringung gemütlich gemacht haben, können Sie ein liebevoll von den Einheimischen zubereitetes Abendessen genießen und in der warmen Unterkunft übernachten.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterbringung: Übernachtung bei der Gastfamilie
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Länge & Dauer der Radtour: 40 Kilometer – 3 Stunden und 30 Minuten
Höhenunterschiede: + 122 Meter / – 40 Meter
Terrain: hauptsächlich ebene, unbefestigte Straßen
Anfahrt: Van steht ganztägig zur Verfügung – 9 Kilometer – 15 Minuten (von Beng Mealea nach Svay Leu) – 27 Kilometer – 30 Minuten (Trapeang Prey – Banteay Srei) 
Hinweise:

• Die einzige Art der Unterbringung in Banteay Srei ist eine Gastfamilie.
• Es besteht die Möglichkeit, die täglichen Kilometer auf 70 oder 80 zu erweitern, indem die Fahrt mit dem Van verkürzt wird.   

Tag X: Banteay Srei – Siem Reap

Sie stehen früh am Morgen auf und verlassen direkt nach dem Frühstück die Gastfamilie und fahren mit dem Fahrrad auf einer unbefestigten Straße durch lokale Dörfer in Richtung Siem Reap. Unterwegs haben Sie die Möglichkeit, die einzigartige Landschaft und Pagoden zu bestaunen. Sie werden dem alten Königsweg folgen, welcher von den Khmer-Königen genutzt wurde, um Phnom Kulen und den Angkor-Wat-Komplex zu verbinden. Unterwegs haben Sie die Möglichkeit, die lokale Gemeinschaft zu beobachten, einige Snacks zu probieren und etwas über das tägliche Leben dort zu lernen.
Sie erreichen das Zentrum von Siem Reap mit dem Fahrrad direkt am Hotel. Der Nachmittag steht Ihnen zur freien Verfügung.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Hotel
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Länge & Dauer der Radtour: 55 Kilometer – 4 Stunden
Höhenunterschiede: + 182 Meter / – 16 Meter
Terrain: ebene, unbefestigte Straße, auf den letzten 8 Kilometern gepflasterte Straße
Anfahrt: kein Transfer – Van steht ganztägig zur Verfügung

Tag X: Siem Reap

Zeit zur freien Verfügung.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück