Biking Bangkok to Angkor Wat

Biking Bangkok to Angkor Wat

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$1900

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Tour Overview

Embark on an exhilarating cycling adventure from Bangkok to Angkor Wat, traversing the captivating landscapes of Thailand and Cambodia. This active tour invites you to explore the scenic Chantaburi province, visit a temple perched atop a limestone outcrop, and marvel at the iconic Angkor Temple. Ride through the Thai countryside to the Cambodian border, and experience the vibrant culture and history of Battambang, including a thrilling bamboo train ride and a visit to the Cambodian Peace Gallery. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor by bike, exploring Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Angkor Wat. Conclude your journey with a ride to the majestic Phnom Bakong. With Trek mountain bikes, an experienced local guide, and a support vehicle, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Southeast Asia's rich heritage and stunning landscapes. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Explore the scenic area in Chantaburi province.

  • Visit the temple atop a limestone outcrop.

  • Experience a 35 km ride through the Thai countryside to the Cambodian border.

  • Witness millions of bats fly from a cave at dusk.

  • Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor by bike.

  • Cycle through the countryside to the pink-sandstone temple of Banteay Srei.

  • Enjoy a boat cruise on the Sangker River and the Tonle Sap Lake.

Itinerary

What's Included

  • Fully Guided

    Experienced local English-speaking guide on this tour.

  • SpiceRoads jersey

    A SpiceRoads jersey is included.

  • Water bottle, Snacks and drinks

    Water bottle, snacks, and drinks are provided.

  • Support vehicle

    A support vehicle is included for the tour.

  • Transport

    Trek mountain bikes with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes, and Shimano components and front suspension are provided for the tour.

  • Bike Repairs

    Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle.

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

    Tips service are not included.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Airport pick up and drop off service are not included.

  • International Travel

    International flights are not included.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees are not included.

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol is not included.

  • Bike Hire

    Mountain Bike hire is available for US$ 140.

Single Supplement

US$ 220

Bike Hire

Mountain Bike: US$ 140

Mode of Transport

Travel through Thailand and Cambodia on Trek mountain bikes equipped with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes, and Shimano components with front suspension. Basic spares and tools are provided by the guide and support vehicle.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays at the Soi Dao Highland Resort in Chanthaburi, Memoria Palace in Battambang, and Steung Siem Reap Hotel in Siem Reap, offering a blend of local charm and modern amenities to ensure a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of bikes will we be using on the tour?

    You will be riding Trek mountain bikes with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes, and Shimano components with front suspension.

  • Are there any bike repair facilities available during the tour?

    Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle, though it is recommended to carry a basic tool kit, a spare tube, and a pump while riding.

  • Will there be a guide during the tour?

    Yes, the tour is fully guided by an experienced local English-speaking guide.

  • What happens if the water levels are low during the boat cruise from Battambang to Siem Reap?

    If water levels are low, the transfer will be done by vehicle, and a sunset cruise near Siem Reap will be enjoyed in the evening.

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to a hilltop temple and genocide memorial site, witnessing millions of bats fly from a cave at dusk, riding the bamboo train, and visiting the Cambodian Peace Gallery.

  • Do I need to have travel insurance?

    Yes! SpiceRoads insists that all clients must take out good travel insurance before joining one of our tours. There are inherent risks involved in cycling and mountain biking and we will not be liable for your medical expenses or evacuation in case of an accident. This insurance must include adequate coverage for any personal accident, medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation. Insurance should also provide coverage for cancellations or curtailment of the holiday. Clients should also ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for any dangerous or unusual activities that might be included in their tour. If you join the tour without adequate insurance you may be disallowed from continuing on the tour without the right of refund. Clients are solely responsible for arranging their insurance and they should ensure that they are covered for the full duration of their tour. Your tour leader will ask for copies of your insurance before allowing you to join the tour. This protects both you and us.

  • Is the trip guaranteed to depart and does it require a minimum number of people?

    There is a minimum number of participants (usually 2) required to enable the trip to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to Depart'. Once a trip is guaranteed to depart you are free to book your flights and make other travel arrangements. If the trip status is ‘Limited’ will mean we have only a small number of spaces available for booking. If you are unsure about the trip status, please contact us.

  • Why hire a bike from SpiceRoads?

    SpiceRoads bikes are never just "fit for duty" but a key component of our riders’ tour experience and satisfaction. For tours with bike hire option, renting one of our bikes saves hassle, not to mention precious luggage allowance. All SpiceRoads tours use well-known makes of mountain, hybrid or road bikes (depending on the tour) with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes or disc brakes and Shimano components. Mountain bikes all have front suspension. We renew bikes in our fleet every two seasons. When in use, our bikes are well-cared for, including full service before each trip and daily cleaning while on tour. SpiceRoads tour support vehicles carry plenty of spares and extra tubes for every emergency.

  • Do you have E-Bikes?

    Electric "pedal assist" e-bikes are available on select tours. E-bikes can help manage long distances and climbing terrain through the use of a pedal-activated electric motor. Unlike other e-bikes, "pedal assistedr" e-bikes feel more natural to the rider. We recommend e-bikes for riders interested in tours that might normally be too challenging for them, or for groups of riders with mixed ability. E-bikes provide assistance for long distance or more challenging terrain, but they can’t do all the work for you! Always chose a tour within the range of your own abilities to ensure your own enjoyment when exploring a new destination. Contact us for a complete list of e-bike available tours.

  • What do I need to bring if I rent a SpiceRoads bike?

    Bikes rented for tours always come with a helmet, a single water bottle cage, and a standard saddle. If you prefer to bring your own saddle (just the saddle, not the seat post), additional water bottle cage, or SPD pedals, we will fit them to your bike for the tour. Don’t forgot to bring your shoes and cleats if you bring SPD pedals! Women specific seats are recommended for longer tours. We have a limited supply of gel seat covers to soften the ride, and of strap-on toe cages. Please enquire about adding these during your booking.

  • Do you have details of the SpiceRoads fleet?

    In Thailand we have a fleet of Verve city bikes, TREK 4300 and X-Caliber 7 mountain bikes, TREK 7.2 X, FX 3 and 7200 hybrid bikes and Trek 2.1 C, Domane 2.0, Lexa SL and carbon Émonda S5 road bikes. We also carry Giant 2019 Explore E+ 3 e-bikes. Our bicycles are available in sizes ranging from 13 inches to 22 1/2 inches or 47 cm to 62 cm. Please note that a certain frame model is not guaranteed. In Bangkok and Chiang Mai, baby seats, tag-alongs, and child bikes for children are available. In Bangkok the single-wheeled tag-along bike attach to the seat-post of an adult bike, allowing a child to pedal along behind the adult. There's no age limit to the tag-along bike, but there is a 36 kg weight limit. Bike hire is include in the tour price for short tours, while longer tours offer bike hire as a supplement, as many riders opt to bring their own bike for our cycling tours. Depending on the destination, length of tour, and type of bike, hire costs vary.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

CARLA TISHLER  

Great Trip

Really great trip: scenery, biking, food, and comp

Really great trip: scenery, biking, food, and company. It was good to be in a small group – we could be nimble and adjust our daily plans as needed. Very high praise for our guide Kim Sampath: he was generous with his insights about the culture and the people, and highly knowledgeable regarding the many temples we visited. Plus it was a treat to have such an experienced cyclist showing us all the back roads and trails, in addition to the main routes. We had a GREAT time. ...more ...less

KATE DORRIAN  

Great Cycling Tour

An amazing week. Great cycling. Fascinating stops

An amazing week. Great cycling. Fascinating stops to learn more about the people and way of life. Knowledgeable and friendly guides.

BETH HARWOOD  

Memorable Trip

A SpiceRoads tour makes for a memorable trip: our

A SpiceRoads tour makes for a memorable trip: our guides enabled us to see their country and meet its people through their eyes. It is a way to be a tourist without feeling like a "tourist". We want to give special kudos to Mr. Slm Ousaphea (Phea). Everything about his guiding was superb. Phea's openness, knowledge, friendliness, warmth and compassion for us (his group), his fellow Cambodians and all the people we met along the way made our trip an experience we will not soon forget. ...more ...less

TOM LENT  

Enjoyed The Trip

We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Bicycling is a gre

We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Bicycling is a great way to experience a country. Without a bus window in the way, the sights and smells are more immediate and you can interact with people you pass. We enjoyed exchanging greetings with villagers and high fives with children also on bikes and getting a more intimate look at life in the countryside. Good food, good guides and the best way to beat the crowds and get a more peaceful meditative experience of the temples. Bicycling was a wonderful way to visit the Angkor complex. We were able to get away from the crowds and see aspects of the area that most people don't see. Our guide in Thailand, Mr. Pakorn (Korn) was a solid bicyclist and knowledgeable about the routes. Our guide in Cambodia, Mr. Ran Khemarak (Pheap), was a fun and engaging guide. Clearly loves cycling and guiding. Set good comfortable paces. He was good about reminding us to stay hydrated. We appreciated the pictures he took of us and posted on facebook. He adjusted plans when needed to meet our pacing and food requirements. He dealt well with food preference issues. He addressed bike maintenance issues competently and quickly. He checked in with all of his group regularly while riding - would drop back to join the slower riders sometimes, then speed up to take the lead again. He paid attention to all of us throughout the day. Our driver, Mr. Lee, was very attentive and helpful. He was always ready at each snack break with cool towels and fruit and made sure that all of our water bottles were topped off before the next ride. He was an attentive, careful and skillful driver. Our history guide in the Siem Reap area (Samol?) was excellent, knowledgeable, engaging. It was great that he was willing to bicycle along with us much of the way, providing more opportunity to learn informally from him.The fruit snacks provided by both teams (Thailand and Cambodia) were excellent. They always provided a good variety of very fresh interesting local fruits. The meals on our trip were generally excellent. We got to experience a wide range of Cambodian cuisine and most of it was excellent. ...more ...less

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Sunday - Saturday

Mar 09, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
$1900 (USD)

Book with Confidence

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    SpiceRoads Cycling allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform spiceroads cycling, 40 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    SpiceRoads Cycling requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of spiceroads cycling charges.

    At 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Biking Bangkok to Angkor Wat

7 Days Starting in Bangkok, Thailand and ending in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Visiting: Chanthaburi, Battambang, Krong Battambang, Siem Reap, Angkor

Tour operator:

SpiceRoads Cycling

Tour code:

MCT-MBA

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

MODERATE

Age range:

Min age:18

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Cycling, Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1900 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 18-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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