Biking Bangkok to Angkor Wat

You'll ride a total of 271 km over 6 cycling days. This tour is designed to strike an ideal balance between scenic, mildly-challenging cycling and cultural and historical exploration, providing an immersive experience in Thailand and Cambodia. With several vehicle transfers before and/or after your rides, you'll avoid busy main roads and focus on the most enjoyable routes. Angkor, one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, is a highlight, and the aim is to offer you a nuanced perspective of the ancient temples both on and off the bike.

The trip is fully supported, and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of water and refreshments along the way.

Suitability: This is a moderately difficult trip that anyone with a reasonable level of fitness will enjoy. Aside from some undulations on the Thai side, the rides are predominantly flat, with no more than 350 meters of elevation gain in a day. Daily distances average around 45 km, allowing ample time for immersion, sightseeing, and relaxation. In Cambodia, navigating gravel, sand, and cratered country roads requires some handling skills but does not involve technical maneuvering. The support vehicle is always nearby to offer refuge to any weary cyclists. You'll also have one day off the bikes when you travel from Battambang to Siem Reap, either by boat or overland, depending on the water levels of Tonle Sap Lake.

Biking Conditions: In Thailand, the roads are almost entirely paved and in good condition, with only a few short stretches of gravel in the plantations near the border. In Cambodia, the rides include a mix of paved roads in varying conditions, gravel and sand country roads, and vehicle-width dirt roads. While cycling in Angkor, you’ll also enjoy some fun single tracks in the forests. Although much of the route is on quiet countryside roads with minimal traffic, you will regularly share the roads with cars, motorbikes, and buses. In the dry season, Cambodia’s roads are notoriously dusty, and when it rains, they can become muddy. You'll generally ride rain or shine, but based on the guide’s discretion or your comfort level, modifications to the planned route can be made. It’s all part of the adventure!

You’ll be guided by a local English-speaking expert who is knowledgeable about the history, culture, and religions of the areas you’ll be cycling through. If the group has 9 or more participants, an additional guide will join the tour to ensure personalized attention.

All of the guides are not only well-versed in the local history and culture but also skilled at sharing this information with you. Additionally, your guide is medically trained and an experienced cyclist, capable of managing most minor repairs along the way.

Yes, if you're hiring a bike from the operator, a complimentary helmet is provided, although you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.