Angkor Sunrise Cycling Expedition
About this activity
Highlights
- Witness sunrise over Angkor Wat
- Cycle through Angkor Thom's ancient gates
- Explore Ta Prohm's jungle-clad ruins
- Pedal along serene backroads
- Experience local Cambodian culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Bicycle rental
- Experienced local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Start your tour with an early morning pickup by tuk tuk or mini-van (depending on the group size), between 4.30 – 4.40am AM, from your hotel in Siem Reap and heading to Angkor Wat and witness the sun rising over the majestic temple. After enjoying the sunrise, the group would embark on a guided exploration of Angkor Wat itself. The expert guide will provide insightful commentary about the history, architecture, and significance of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Enjoy your breakfast and take some rest before you begin setting up your mountain bikes for an easy ride around the Angkorian ruins. By taking a bike, you can avoid most of the walking crowds allows for an immersive experience, feel the breeze on the face while exploring the beautiful surroundings and absorbing the tranquility of nature.
Move your morning by visit Ta Prohm temple, famous for its atmospheric setting with tree roots intertwining with the ancient structures. Take the back roads through local villages and into the Angkor complex.
Cycle along the wall of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. With the moat on one side and thick jungle on the other, you’ll feel like you’re discovering ruins untouched by the hordes of tourist.
Visit ‘The Bayon’ (12th century) we see its beautifully crafted central towers, covered in more than 200 enormous faces. Return to your hotel after a fun and fulfilling day, which will leave you with a lifetime of memories of one of the wonders of the world.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves approximately 8 hours of cycling; ensure you're comfortable with this level of activity.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; please inform the operator in advance if bringing a child.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for the forecasted weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for cycling and the weather conditions.
- Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
- Apply sunscreen and wear a hat to protect against sun exposure.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Amazing Sunrise cycling at Angkor Wat temple area!
Had an amazing Sunrise cycling trip with Mr Chhay as our cycling and Mr Kheal as our trusty driver! We started the day dark and early. Waited at the Angkor Wat gates and chose our best spot to watch the sunrise. Mr Chhay explained the history very well with good english. After the visit to angkor wat, we started our cycling journey. We were given multiple options to choose. From easy, moderate to difficult biking routes whenever there was a cross roads which was really awesome as we could experience an easy start, increased the difficulty level to a harder one and have the option of increasing more difficulty level or bring it back down to an easy ride! My 2 teenage kids and I (mind u that I have not exercised in like forever) survived the entire 20km journey ending it by riding along the walls of the temple! The entire tour lasted 8 hrs. And the biking portion of it took 3.5hrs! Kudos to Mr Chhay and Mr Kheal for the awesome time! ❤️
strongly recommend
The sunrise tour of Angkor Wat with guide Pal Saruon was truly amazing. Since the tour starts early in the morning, it could be a demanding schedule, but thanks to the passionate guide, it was not a problem at all. In fact, as a Korean, I might have enjoyed it even more than with a Korean guide!
Amazing Sunrise Tour - Great couples photos
Sok Chea and Mr Phol were incredibly professional and insightful during our sunrise tour. Sok led us to a perfect spot to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat and took incredible photos of us throughout the day. The bike tour wasn’t hard and gave us a fun way to see the temples. They even took videos and pictures of us biking around the temples! Both Sok Chea and Mr Phol gave us an unforgettable experience we will cherish forever.
10/10 couldn’t have asked for more
Sok and Mr. Phol were the perfect guide and driver! I will remember this tour for the rest of my life 10/10! The explanation of the history, the adventurous mountain biking, and Sok’s picture taking were top notch!
Local knowledge and personalised experience made it great.
From early start to end of tour everything was great. Yuth took us away from all the crowds and we had fantastic views all day. The Tuk tuk pick up and ride was great- bikes on the bike! After breakfast we were able to cycle around all the temples off the beaten track and explore. Highly recommend this personalised tour and efficient tour company.