Itinerary:
Immersive Cambodia Motorcycle Tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap – Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival – Phnom Penh City Tour (-,-,-)
Upon arrival, welcome by our guide and driver thentransfer to hotel for check-in.
Begin the city tour with visit to the magnificent Royal Palace which still serve as resident to the highly respected Royal family and His Majesty the King Norodom Sihakmony, continue to visit the famous and most sacred Silver Pagoda, and visit the National Museum, the great collection of Khmer arts from pre-Angkorian era to early 1900s.
In the afternoon, travel 16km to the outskirt of Phnom Penh to the notorious Killing Fields of Choeung Ek where a memorial stupa stands in front of the mass killing site. Now the site serves as the museum and memorial center for the victims of Pol Pot regime from 1975-1979.
Return to city and if time permit, visit the Russian Market, which made famed for its variety of handicrafts.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Cambodia Motorcycle Tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap via Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Ta Seng : Phnom Penh motorbike tour to Kampong Cham (B,-,-)
After tour introduction and safety briefing, we begin our trip with a ride on village road along the Mekong River toward Kampong Cham – the country’s largest province.
Once you get used to the bike, we will take the back road out of Phnom Penh with little traffic along the scenic road. We will stop regularly to see the sights along the way including a stop at the silk weaving village where we see villagers sit underneath their house on stilt producing shiny silk scarves called kroma using their traditional wooden loom.
Along the way, there are numerous family-size businesses including kantel – the old fashion but the must-have mat weave from river reed. We also make a river crossing using wooden ferry that locals use for their daily river crossing.
On arrival to Kampong Cham, we check-in to hotel and relax in this nice colonial town.
Overnight in Kampong Cham
Day 3: Kampong Cham motorbike tour to Ta Seng via Kampong Thom (B,-,-)
Today, we continue riding along the Mekong and make a stop at the 1500-year-old holy site of the pre-Angkorian Khmer – Wat Hanchey, that was built in 6th century AD. We get to the hilltop and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Mekong and the surrounding landscape.
On the way, we stop for a visit to UNESCO World Heritage site of Sambor Preikuh – the pre-Angkorian capital dated back between 6th to 9th century. We continue to Ta Seng village where we are going to stay overnight in the village, homestay.
Overnight in Ta Seng
Day 4: Cambodia Motorcycle Tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap via Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Ta Seng: Ta Seng motorbike tour to Siem Reap (B,-,-)
Ta Seng is not a regular village but it was a city a thousand years back. One of the last kings of Angkor built the largest religious complex of the era here in Preah Khan Kampong Svay or the Great Preah Khan.
We begin the day by exploring this giant temple complex, with its enclosure cover an area of 5 millions square meters.
We then travel on the path of ancient road connect the Great Preah Khan to Angkor a hundred kilometers away. It is hard to imagine that a thousand year ago this ancient highway that served as an important trading route in the kingdom became a small trail only accessible by nothing bigger than a motorcycle.
Day 5: Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (B,-,-)
Early morning, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
Continue exploring the mysterious Royal city of Angkor Thom. The 54-tower temple of Bayon is an awesome sight with hundreds of smiling faces. Then visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphuon, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and Royal Palace.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6: Cambodia Motorcycle Tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap via Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Ta Seng: Free at leisure (B,-,-)
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 7: Siemreap – Departure (B,-,-)
Free at leisure until check-out and transfer to airport for departure flight.
QUOTATION: Price per person in US Dollar. Please email us at sales@indochinamotorbiketours.com to get accurate quotes for different group’s sizes.
- Hotel accommodation in twin sharing basis with daily breakfast including tax and service charge
- Professional & Licensed English Speaking Guide
- Private Transportation with air-conditioning
- Sightseeing with admission fees
- Meals at local restaurants as indicated in the program
- B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner (drinks not included)
- Mineral water and cold tissues on tours
- Sightseeing and Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional Tour(s)
- Personal Expenses, Gratuity
- International and Domestic Flight tickets
- Airport Tax
- VISA fee on arrival
- Travel Insurance