CAMBODIA – Battambang – Cycling – Discover Battambang and the Authentic Cambodian Countryside 3d2n

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3 days - 2 nights

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Day 1: Discovering the South part of Battambang 

After breakfast, guests will depart straight from the hotel with their bicycles, heading south of Battambang and following the Sangker River. Guests will start cycling around the city, slowly getting out of the center and entering the beautiful, rustic countryside. They will pass by some orange and mango plantations, fishing villages, and even admire some Mosques of the Cham community. Guests also come across rice paddies, where they’ll have the chance to meet the local Cambodians living their daily life. A little before lunchtime, they will arrive at Prasat Banan, an 11th century Angkorian temple situated high on top of a steep hill, overlooking the Sangker River. The 358 steps leading to the top will be a great warm-up for the legs and leave guests amazed at how the ancient Khmer architects and their construction workers got the massive stones that were used for building the temple all the way up the steep hill. After the visit and descent, guests will enjoy a warming and welcome Cambodian lunch at a local restaurant, located at the foot of the hill.

After continuing the second part of the tour and cycling around the area, guests will end the day by arriving at Phnom Sampov, a hill similar to the previously visited Phnom Banan, and an important religious site due to its past history. Also here, a series of steps will lead guests up to the top of the hill, where they will be able to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the local surroundings. To conclude their day, guests will enjoy a drink at one of the food stalls located at the foot of the hill and have the possibility, at nightfall, to see hundreds of bats coming out from the caves of the mountain. Travel back to Battambang by van.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Level: 2
Distance & duration of cycling: 54 kilometers – 4 hours
Different in height: + 115 meters / – 54 meters
Terrain: characterized by a mix of paved and dirt roads crossing the authentic Battambang countryside
Transportation: full-day vehicle support – 14.5 kilometers – 20 minutes

Meals included: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Level: 2
Distance & duration of cycling: 49 kilometers – 4 hours
Different in height: + 60 meters / – 5 meters
Terrain: Mainly flat paved road, with some part of off-road
Transportation: full-day vehicle support – 33 kilometers – 40 minutes

Meals included: breakfast

Selling points

• Supported by Active team
• Cycling tour for people who practice sports and are in good physical condition
• Cycle through rural Cambodia
• Meet and share experiences with locals
• Learn about the rural life
• Visit ancient temples and monuments
• Experience the charming city of Battambang

Activities

• Battambang – Homestay in Battambang
• Battambang – A meal with a local family in Battambang
• Battambang – Visit Phare Ponleu Selpak NGO
• Battambang – Ride the Bamboo train and lunch at a local mushroom farm

Extensions

• Cycling tours in Siem Reap around the Angkor Archaeological park
• Cycling, from the majestic Angkor Wat to the Capital Phnom Penh
• Active or leisure visit to Siem Reap

Selling points

• Exclusive tour of Easia Travel in Cambodia
• Support by Active team in Cambodia
• Flexible tour, we can reduce or extend the daily cycling kilometers depends on the request of the guests
• Perfect to combine with Module: Cycling, from the Capital Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat
• Perfect to combine with other activities in Battambang to extend the stay in the destination

Pros

• Good mountain bicycles with local supplier in Battambang
• Easia representative on spot to follow the organization

Cons

• Long trip to reach Battambang from Phnom Penh or Siem Reap
• 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
• During rainy season, it can be muddy

TIME AND TRANSPORTATION

Duration: 3 days – 2 night

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) – bike + luggage
  • 1 Cycling Guide + 1 mechanic
• 5 to 8 guests 
  • 1 Van,15 Seats – (max 8 guests + 1 Guide)
  • 1 Truck (20-bike capacity) – Bike + 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 guests)

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
• This Module is available for teenagers with a high level of cycling and in good physical condition. Full-day van support in case travelers can’t finish the tour
• Possibility for an overnight in a home-stay in Battambang
• Roads condition are good: pleasant trails easy to cycle with no difficult technical paths.

SEASONALITY DETAILS

Best time to experience this Module is 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 and October due to the heavy rain.

LOGISTIC & TRANSPORTATION PACKAGE 

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Validation date

17/03/2020

Important notes

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

ACTIVE BICYCLE SUPPLIER

• In case of an Active tour please book:
  • Bike rental Supplier in REP – Aing Kimsan
  • but it is also possible to use bike from PHN (Mr. Ousaphea) if this module is connected with Module: Cycling, from the Capital Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat
• In case of an Active/leisure tour please book the supplier in Battambang – contact Mr. Bun
• 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: the truck can be also a 15-seat van without seats to carry bicycles
• Note: Possible to use the local logistic & transportation (trailer and tuk tuk back-up) in case the module is sold by itself.

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 guests must wear 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, 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 make the travelers try some local snacks along the way; important to allow 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 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, using cycling clothes

Contact

• Consult always the Active team which is the best supplier to use 
• For Active/Leisure tour – we can use Mr. Bun Easia representative in Battambang: Manage the logistics & tuktuk driver: Mr. Bun (855) 78 646 162. 50 Mountain Bike available Giant, Trek – he is using Soksabike local bike travel agency.
• Important to request to him to take out/hide the logo of the supplier (Operation & Guide must remind to him and the supplier)
  • It is mandatory to have helmet
  • Please clarify the pickup and drop-off time and hotel’s name to tuk tuk driver
  • There are 5 bikes for kids from 6 to 13 years old
  • There are 2 baby seats for kids from 2 to 5 years old.
• In case of combination tour with Siem Reap –  Contact Siem Reap Bicycles Supplier: Aing Kimsan Bicycle Shop and Rental – 092 999 199/ 097 666 6997 – [email protected] 
• Best supplier for this Module: Contact Ousaphea – Phnom Penh Supplier for van and truck: [email protected] Tel: +855(0) 16 227 747, +855(0) 15 227 747, +855(0)77 300 774
• Homestay Battambang: 012 336282

Special information

DAY 1: Battambang South

• Lunch at Phnom Banan

DAY 2: Battambang North

• Picnic lunch or
• Late lunch at the water reservoir

Suggested to organize a dinner in the homestay – (small group max 8 guests)

Important to arrive in Battambang the day before starting the tour

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English

Day X: Discovering the South part of Battambang

After breakfast, you will depart straight from the hotel with your bicycles, heading south of Battambang, following the Sangker River. You will start cycling around the city, slowly getting out of the center, and entering the beautiful, rustic countryside. You will pass by some orange and mango plantations, fishing villages, and even admire some mosques of the Cham community, all while passing through rice paddies and getting the chance to meet the local Cambodians living their daily life.
A little before lunchtime, you will arrive at Prasat Banan, an 11th-century Angkorian temple, situated high on top of a steep hill overlooking the Sangker River. The 358 steps leading to the top will be a great warm-up exercise for the legs and leave you amazed at how the ancient Khmer architects and their construction workers got the massive stones that were used for building the temple up the hill. After the visit and your descent, you will enjoy a warm and welcome Cambodian lunch at a local restaurant located at the foot of the hill.
After continuing the second part of the tour and cycling around the area, you will end the day by arriving at Phnom Sampov, a hill similar to the previously visited Phnom Banan, and an important religious site due to its past history. Also here, a series of steps will lead you up to the top of the hill, where you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking, panoramic view of the local surroundings.
To conclude your day, you will enjoy a drink at one of the food stalls located at the foot of the hill and have the possibility, at nightfall, to see hundreds of bats coming out from the caves of the mountain.
Travel back to Battambang by van.

Today, you will explore the northern region of Battambang, starting to cycle in the early morning from the city center towards Ek Phnom. Before getting to the first destination, you will pass by a traditional area famous for its crafts and local food. You will have the chance to observe and learn the different artisan skills of the local people, such as the preparation of sticky rice, smoking dried bananas, rice wine making, custom knife making, and the preparation of the traditional fish paste Prahok.
After the visit, you will continue to cycle to reach Ek Phnom, one of the most visited attractions in Battambang, and an 11th-century temple built during the Angkorian era with some intact carvings.
Continuing along the road, you will enter in the hinterlands of Battambang, riding your bike on dirt roads, passing by endless rice fields and meeting local farmers working on their daily tasks.
At the end of the tour, you will reach Kamping Puoy Reservoir, an artificial lake located between two mountains, where you will enjoy a cold drink and some local food relaxing on comfortable hammocks and admiring the peaceful landscape.
Travel back to Battambang by van.

Day : Battambang

Free at leisure

Meals included: breakfast

French

Jour X: A la découverte du sud de Battambang

Vous quitterez l’hôtel après le petit-déjeuner et conduirez vos vélos vers le sud de Battambang, en suivant la rivière Sangker. A mesure que vous pédalerez, vous laisserez lentement le centre-ville derrière vous pour vous aventurer dans la campagne. Vous passerez devant des plantations d’orangers et de manguiers, des villages de pêcheurs et pourrez même admirer des mosquées de la communauté Cham tout en traversant des rizières et en observant la vie quotidienne des Cambodgiens.
Vous arriverez à Prasat Banan, peu de temps avant le déjeuner. Ce temple d’Angkor datant du XIe siècle se situe au sommet d’une colline escarpée surplombant la rivière Sangker. Vous atteindrez le sommet après avoir gravi les 358 marches mais vous oublierez vite l’effort en observant la beauté des constructions des anciens architectes khmers. Après la descente, vous déjeunerez dans un restaurant local au pied de la colline pour savourer votre repas cambodgien bien mérité!
Vous visiterez les alentours avant d’arriver à Phnom Sampov, un site religieux important avec une grande histoire, niché sur une colline similaire à Phnom Banan. Vous escaladerez une autre série de marches pour accéder au sommet et admirer la vue panoramique à couper le souffle.
Vous terminerez la journée en savourant un verre à l’un des stands de nourriture en bas de la colline et pourrez observer les centaines de chauve-souris qui sortent des grottes de la montagne à la tombée de la nuit.
Le van vous ramènera ensuite à Battambang.

Repas inclus: petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hébergement: Nuit à l’hôtel
Niveau: 2
Distance et durée du tour à vélo: 54 kilomètres – 4 heures
Dénivelé: +115 mètres/ -54 mètres
Type de terrain: Une alternance de routes pavées et de chemins de terre pendant la traversée de la campagne authentique de Battambang
Mode de transport: support technique d’une journée complète – 14,5 kilomètres – 20 minutes (point d’arrivée à l’hôtel)

Jour X: Cap au nord de Battambang

Vous partirez aujourd’hui à la découverte de la région au nord de Battambang et commencerez le tour de bon matin en quittant le centre-ville en direction d’Ek Phnom. Vous traverserez alors une région connue pour son artisanat traditionnel et ses spécialités culinaires. Vous pourrez observer les techniques de confection artisanale des couteaux ainsi que la préparation de plats tels que le riz gluant, les bananes séchées fumées, du Prahok, la traditionnelle pâte de poisson ou encore la fabrication de l’alcool de riz.
Après la visite vous continuerez le tour à vélo et atteindrez le temple d’Ek Phnom, construit au XIe siècle pendant l’époque d’Angkor qui conserve aujourd’hui encore des sculptures quasi intactes qui en font l’un des lieux les plus visités de Battambang.
Les petits chemins de terre vous conduiront ensuite dans l’arrière-pays de Battambang où vous verrez des rizières à perte de vue en rencontrant des habitants effectuant leurs tâches quotidiennes.
Vous atteindrez finalement le réservoir de Kamping Puoy, un lac artificiel situé entre deux montagnes où vous savourerez une boisson fraîche et de la nourriture locale en vous reposant dans des hamacs confortables et en profitant du paysage paisible.
Le van vous ramènera ensuite à Battambang.

Repas inclus: petit-déjeuner, déjeuner pique-nique, dîner
Hébergement: Nuit à l’hôtel
Niveau: 2
Distance et durée du tour à vélo: 50 kilomètres – 4 heures
Dénivelé: +60 mètres/ -5 mètres
Type de terrain: Principalement des routes plates et pavées, avec quelques parties sur des petits chemins
Mode de transport: support technique d’une journée complète – 33 kilomètres – 40 minutes (point d’arrivée à l’hôtel)  Notes : Option limitée pour le déjeuner. Il est suggéré d’organiser un pique-nique.

Jour X : Battambang

Journée libre.

Repas inclus: petit-déjeuner

Spanish

Día X: Descubrimiento de la parte meridional de Battambang

Después del desayuno, saldrá directamente desde el hotel con su bicicleta y se dirigirá a la parte sur de Battambang, siguiendo el río Sangker. Comenzará a pedalear por la ciudad sin prisa, saliendo del centro y entrando en la preciosa y rústica zona rural. Pasará a través de algunas plantaciones de naranja y mango, pueblos pesqueros e incluso podrá admirar algunas mezquitas de la comunidad Cham, todo esto mientras atraviesa plantaciones de arroz y disfruta de la oportunidad de conocer a algunos camboyanos locales mientras realizan sus actividades diarias.
Un poco antes de la hora del almuerzo, llegará hasta Prasat Banan, un templo angkoriano del siglo XI situado en la cima de una colina que se alza sobre los márgenes del río Sangker. Los 358 escalones que le llevan hasta la cima serán una forma perfecta de hacer que las piernas entren en calor mientras se maravilla con la forma en la que los arquitectos jemeres y sus trabajadores de la construcción obtenían las enormes piedras que utilizaron para construir el templo. Después de la visita y su correspondiente descenso, disfrutará de un encantador y cálido almuerzo camboyano en un restaurante local situado en las faldas de la colina.
Después de continuar con la segunda parte del tour y de disfrutar de la zona en bici, finalizará su día llegando a Phnom Sampov, una colina muy similar a la visitada previamente, Phnom Banan, un importante emplazamiento religioso debido a su historia pasada. Allí también deberá ascender una serie de escalones que le llevará hasta la cima de la colina, donde podrá disfrutar de unas impresionantes vistas panorámicas de los alrededores.
Para concluir su día, disfrutará de un refrigerio en uno de los puestos de comida ubicado en las faldas de la montaña y, al anochecer, tendrá la oportunidad de ver cientos de murciélagos salir de las cuevas de la montaña.
El traslado de vuelta a Battambang en furgoneta.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno, almuerzo, cena.
Alojamiento: estancia de una noche en el hotel
Nivel: 2
Distancia y duración del recorrido en bici: 54 kilómetros – 4 horas
Diferencia de altitud: + 115 metros / – 54 metros
Terreno: caracterizado por una mezcla de caminos pavimentados y de tierra que cruzan la auténtica Battambang rural.
Transporte: transporte en furgoneta durante todo el día – 14,5 kilómetros – 20 minutos

Día X: Descubrimiento de la parte septentrional de Battambang

Hoy explorará la región norte de Battambang, comenzando con un trayecto en bicicleta a primera hora de la mañana desde el centro de la ciudad hacia Ek Phnom. Antes de llegar al primer destino, pasará por una zona tradicional famosa por su artesanía y su gastronomía local. Tendrá la oportunidad de observar y aprender diferentes destrezas artesanales de los locales, como la preparación de arroz pegajoso, bananas secas y ahumadas, la fabricación de vino de arroz, de cuchillos personalizados y la preparación de la pasta de pescado tradicional «Prahok».
Después de su visita, continuará en bici hasta llegar a Ek Phnom, un templo construido en el siglo XI durante la era angkoriana que alberga tallas intactas y constituye una de las atracciones más visitadas de Battambang.
Continuando por la carretera, entrará en la periferia de Battambang y atravesará carreteras de polvo en su bicicleta, pasando por eternos campos de arroz y conociendo a agricultores locales que se dedican a sus actividades diarias.
Al final del tour, llegará hasta la Reserva de Kamping Puoy, un lago artificial ubicado entre dos montañas en el que disfrutará de un refrigerio y de la gastronomía local mientras se relaja en cómodas hamacas y admira el tranquilo paisaje.
El traslado de vuelta a Battambang en furgoneta.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno, almuerzo en forma de picnic, cena.
Alojamiento: estancia de una noche en el hotel
Nivel: 2
Distancia y duración del recorrido en bici: 49 kilómetros – 4 horas
Diferencia de altitud: + 60 metros / – 5 metros
Terreno: principalmente caminos pavimentados lisos, con algunas partes de carreteras secundarias.
Transporte: transporte en furgoneta durante todo el día – 33 kilómetros – 40 minutos  

Día : Battambang

Libre para disfrutar a su gusto.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno

Italian

Giorno X: Alla scoperta del sud di Battambang

Dopo la prima colazione, partirete direttamente dall’hotel con le vostre biciclette in direzione sud di Battambang, seguendo il fiume Sangker. Inizierete a pedalare per la città uscendo lentamente dal centro ed entrando nella splendida campagna rustica. Passerete accanto a piantagioni di arance e mango, villaggi di pescatori ed ammirerete persino alcune moschee della comunità di Cham, passando per le risaie e incontrando i cambogiani locali che vivono la loro vita quotidiana.
Poco prima dell’ora di pranzo, arriverete a Prasat Banan, un tempio angkoriano costruito nell’XI secolo e situato in cima a una ripida collina che domina il fiume Sangker. I 358 gradini che portano alla cima saranno un grande esercizio di riscaldamento per le gambe e vi lasceranno stupiti di come gli antichi architetti Khmer e i loro operai edili abbiano ottenuto le massicce pietre utilizzate per la costruzione del tempio. Dopo la visita e la vostra discesa, vi godrete un caldo e accogliente pranzo cambogiano in un ristorante locale situato ai piedi della collina.
Dopo aver proseguito la seconda parte del tour e pedalando per l’area, terminerete la giornata arrivando a Phnom Sampov, una collina simile al Phnom Banan, precedentemente visitata, importante sito religioso per la sua storia passata. Anche qui, una serie di scalini vi porteranno in cima alla collina dove potrete godere di una vista panoramica mozzafiato dei dintorni locali.
Per concludere la giornata, potrete gustare un drink in uno delle bancarelle di cibo situate ai piedi della collina e avere la possibilità, al calar della notte, di vedere centinaia di pipistrelli che escono dalle grotte della montagna.
Rientro a Battambang in furgone.

Pasti inclusi: colazione, pranzo, cena
Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotel
Livello 2
Distanza e durata della pedalata: 54 chilometri – 4 ore
Dislivello: + 115 metri / – 54 metri
Terreno: caratterizzato da un mix di strade asfaltate e sterrate che attraversano l’autentica campagna di Battambang
Trasporto: supporto furgone per l’intera giornata – 14,5 km – 20 minuti

Giorno X: Scoperta del nord di Battambang

Oggi esplorerete la regione settentrionale di Battambang, iniziando a pedalare al mattino presto dal centro della città in direzione di Ek Phnom. Prima di arrivare alla prima destinazione, passerete vicino ad una zona tradizionale famosa per i suoi mestieri e il cibo locale. Avrete la possibilità di osservare e apprendere le diverse abilità artigianali della popolazione locale, come la preparazione del riso colloso, le banane essiccate affumicate, la vinificazione del riso, la produzione di coltelli personalizzati e la preparazione del tradizionale impasto di pesce “Prahok”. Dopo la visita continuerete a pedalare per raggiungere Ek Phnom, un tempio dell’XI secolo costruito durante l’era angkoriana con intagli intatti e una delle attrazioni più visitate di Battambang. Continuando sulla strada, entrerete nell’entroterra di Battambang, in sella alla vostra bicicletta su strade sterrate che attraversano innumerevoli campi di riso incontrando gli agricoltori locali che lavorano nelle loro attività quotidiane. Alla fine del tour arriverete al Kamping Puoy Reservoir, un lago artificiale situato tra due montagne, dove potrete gustare una bevanda fresca e del cibo locale rilassandovi su comode amache e ammirando il paesaggio tranquillo. Rientro a Battambang in furgone.

Pasti inclusi: colazione, pranzo al sacco, cena
Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotelLivello 2
Distanza e durata del ciclismo: 49 chilometri – 4 oreDislivello: + 60 metri / – 5 metri
Terreno: strada asfaltata prevalentemente pianeggiante, con qualche tratto fuoristrada
Mezzi di trasporto: supporto furgone per l’intera giornata – 33 chilometri – 40 minuti 

Giorno: Battambang

Libero a piacimento

Pasti inclusi: colazione

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Tag X: Erkundung des südlichen Teils von Battambang

Nach dem Frühstück fahren Sie direkt vom Hotel mit Ihren Fahrrädern ab in Richtung Battambang, indem Sie dem Sangker-Fluss folgen. Zunächst radeln Sie durch die Stadt und verlassen langsam das Zentrum und gelangen schließlich in die schöne, rustikale Landschaft. Sie werden unterschiedliche Orangen- und Mangoplantagen sowie Fischerdörfer passieren und sogar einige Moscheen der Cham-Gemeinde bestaunen können. Bei all dem durchqueren Sie Reisfelder und haben die Chance, Einheimische Kambodschas bei Ihrem täglichen Leben zu beobachten.
Kurz vor dem Mittagessen kommen Sie in Prasat Banan an, einem im 11. Jahrhundert erbauten angkorianischen Tempel, der sich auf der Spitze eines steilen Hügels befindet und einen Ausblick auf den Sangker-Fluss gewährt. Die 358 Stufen bringen Sie zur Spitze; die Besteigung ist sehr gut geeignet, um Ihre Beine aufzuwärmen. Sie werden erstaunt sein, wie die alten Khmer-Architekten und deren Bauarbeiter die massiven Steine für den Tempelbau dort hinauf befördert haben. Nach Besichtigung des Tempels genießen Sie ein warmes kambodschanisches Mittagessen in einem lokalen Restaurant am Fuße des Hügels.
Nachdem Sie den zweiten Teil Ihrer Tour fortgesetzt und die Gegend mit dem Fahrrad erkundet haben, erreichen Sie am Ende des Tages Phnom Sampov – ein ähnlicher Hügel wie Prasat Banan. Es handelt sich aufgrund ihrer Vorgeschichte um eine bedeutende religiöse Stätte. Auch hier werden Sie Stufen nach oben auf den Hügel bringen, von dem aus Sie eine atemberaubende Aussicht auf die lokale Umgebung haben.
Um den Tag abzuschließen, genießen Sie an einem der Essensstände am Fuße des Hügels ein Getränk und haben die Möglichkeit, bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit Hunderte von Fledermäusen zu sehen, die aus den Höhlen aus den Bergen kommen.
Fahrt zurück mit dem Van nach Battambang.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Hotel
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Länge & Dauer der Radtour: 54 Kilometer – 4 Stunden
Höhenunterschiede: + 115 Meter / – 54 Meter
Terrain: Gekennzeichnet durch eine Mischung aus gepflasterten und unbefestigten Wegen, die durch die authentische Landschaft von Battambang führen.
Anfahrt: Van steht ganztägig zur Verfügung – 14,5 Kilometer – 20 Minuten

Tag X: Erkundung des nördlichen Teils von Battambang

Sie werden die nördliche Region von Battambang erkunden und starten mit der Radtour am frühen Morgen im Stadtzentrum, wo Sie Richtung Ek  Phnom aufbrechen. Bevor Sie das erste Ziel der Tour erreichen, passieren Sie ein traditionsreiches Gebiet, das bekannt für sein Kunsthandwerk und lokales Essen ist. Sie werden die Chance haben, unterschiedliche handwerkliche Fähigkeiten der Einheimischen zu beobachten und zu lernen, wie etwa die Zubereitung von Klebreis, von geräucherten, getrockneten Bananen oder von Reiswein sowie die maßgeschneiderte Herstellung von Messern und die Zubereitung der traditionellen Fischpaste „Prahok“.
Nach dem Besuch radeln Sie weiter bis nach Ek Phnom, einem Tempel aus dem 11. Jahrhundert, der während der Angkor-Zeit errichtet wurde. Der Tempel besitzt einige intakte Schnitzereien und es handelt sich um eine der am meisten besuchten Attraktionen in Battambang.
Weiter geht es auf der Straße und Sie erreichen das Hinterland von Battambang, wo Sie auf unbefestigten Wegen mit dem Fahrrad  vorbei an endlosen Reisfeldern fahren und auf lokale Bauern treffen, die ihre tägliche Arbeit verrichten.
Am Ende der Tour erreichen Sie das Kamping-Puoy-Reservoir, ein künstlicher See, der zwischen zwei Bergen liegt. Dort können Sie ein kühles Getränk und etwas lokales Essen genießen, während Sie sich auf gemütlichen Hängematten entspannen und die friedliche Landschaft bewundern.
Fahrt zurück mit dem Van nach Battambang

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück, Picknick-Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Hotel
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Länge & Dauer der Radtour: 49 Kilometer – 4 Stunden
Höhenunterschiede: + 60 Meter / – 5 Meter
Terrain: Hauptsächlich ebene, gepflasterte Straßen mit einigen unbefestigten Bereichen. Anfahrt: Van steht ganztägig zur Verfügung – 33 Kilometer – 40 Minuten

Tag X: Battambang

Zeit zur freien Verfügung.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück