Wilds of Cambodia Cycling Holiday

Meet in Phnom Penh in the morning and take the transfer provided to Takeo Province. Your first sight in Cambodia will be the infamous and sombre Killing Fields, used by the Khmer Rouge to carry out their murderous regime. From here, you'll move to Banteay and start cycling to Kep, a beautiful resort on the beach where you'll spend the night in an eco lodge.

The first attraction today is a temple with a difference as it's in a cave. Next on your cycling holidays in Cambodia you'll encounter serene fishing villages en route to Kampot, a riverside town where you'll stop for lunch. The afternoon ride will lead to Ream National Park, renowned for its green forest and idyllic beach.

Today you'll take on some awesome trail riding through the jungle. The scenic route takes you along ox cart trails to a former Khmer Rouge Commander's house and a pier, where a boat will be waiting to transfer you back to the beach. Tonight you'll catch a transfer to Chi Phat and take a short ride before dinner at a home stay.

Departing Chi Phat, it will be time for some off road cycling. Today's rustic route takes you through a flowing river to land formally ruled by ancient tribes. The path will vary from mud to sand, which will challenge your technique and stamina. When you need to take a break and cool down, there will be multiple stop offs at waterfalls.

The starting point for today's cycling is Trapueng Rung. The ride today encompasses enchanting rain forest with a few hills for you to tackle. Tatai waterfalls will signal the end of today's cycling, but not before a jump and swim in them to cool off. The eco lodge for tonight will be reached by a boat along the Kep River.

Today, you have the freedom to explore the river by kayak, embark on a hike organised by the lodge, or spend the day touring the waterfalls by boat. Alternatively, you can simply relax by the river and let life slow down.

Wake to the jungle's morning symphony and enjoy a relaxing breakfast before a short boat transfer to our waiting bikes. Today’s ride takes us along gently undulating roads, descending to the plain and onward to Koh Khong. After one last hill, we reach the Thailand border, where we bid farewell to our Cambodian crew and meet our Thai guides. We then transfer to Ban Tha Ranae, a mangrove conservation forest, for lunch and to participate in eco-tourism projects like planting palm saplings. If time permits, we might cycle to the pier before heading to our unique hotel nestled in a mangrove forest, offering both lake and sea views.

After a hearty breakfast, we set off towards Chanthaburi province, beginning with a ride to Ban Nam Chiao, a village known for its eco-tourism and distinctive Ngop Nam Chiao hats made from atap palm leaves. Here, we observe the harmonious coexistence of Muslims and Buddhists and learn from their shared wisdom. From the village, we head towards the coast and then north through rolling hills and lush forests, tackling a few steep but manageable climbs. After about 10 kilometres of fun riding, we hit a flat road and continue for 35 km until we reach the highway. We then transfer to our beachside hotel in Chanthaburi. If time permits, we may visit a nearby Buddhist temple before dinner.

Today, we embark on our final ride, pedalling towards the outskirts of Rayong. Our destination is Hat Mae Phim, where we'll savour a delicious seafood lunch. Along the way, you'll experience the stunning coastline, lush vegetation, rice paddies, and charming small towns and villages. During lunch, we'll reflect on our journey, share stories, and say our goodbyes before transferring you to your Bangkok hotel or the airport. For those extending their trip, there's the option to explore the vibrant city of Bangkok or visit other culturally rich destinations in Southeast Asia.