Angkor Wat & Bayon: the Smiling Temple





Description
Visit Angkor Wat: delve into the history and admire the grandeur & harmonious architecture of Angkor Wat Continue to the South gate of Angkor Thom: The best-preserved gate of the quadrangle defensive walls that once protected the Khmer capital. Climb up and experience an unforgettable ride on the wall to enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding jungle and the moat that encircles the city. A perfect short break at Prasat Chrung and observe a thrilling aspect of the local village: fishing and thousands of palm trees, plus our one-and-only yellow balloon. Continue to the West gate of Angkor Thom: this newly restored gate (2023) allows visitors to admire the splendor of the fresh post-restoration of the ruins. Lastly, Bayon: wander through the intricate corridors of Bayon and experience the mystical aura of the smiling faces. Lunch break with a healthy & delicious local food. Cycle back to town.
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A leisurely fun ride towards the two biggest gems of Cambodia: Angkor Wat and Bayon with insightful history telling from your tour guide in an absolutely peaceful ambiance. - Explore the remarkable hidden trails, see butterflies, flowers and enjoy the sound of nature - Angkor Wat: one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - South gate of Angkor Thom (the most appealing defensive wall of Angkor Thom) - Climb up and venture on the protection wall to see the breathtaking view at Prasat Chrung - West gate of Angkor Thom: the never-restored gate - Bayon: the second most important temple after Angkor Wat with 54 towers and 216 smiling faces The tour is a leisurely easy fun ride for few hours relax. Non-professional, non-adventurous.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Angkor is an active spiritual site for Buddhists and citizens who engage in daily worship, prayer and meditation. Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and showing bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred palaces. Respectful dress is strongly encouraged in Angkor due to the respects towards our community
- Recommended to bring with you a camera, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(47)
What a wonderful experience with Angkor Cycling! Not only is the cycling tour fantastically organized, but it is extra special to know that Angkor Cycling has been working together with the STWC foundation for 13 years, which is committed to installing water pumps in Cambodia.
Dear Saskia! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cycling tour and truly appreciate your kind words about our long-term collaboration with the STWC Foundation. Thank you for supporting sustainable and meaningful travel—we hope to ride with you again! Best regards, Toch
We did a fantastic bicycle tour with Bobo as tour guide. Very nice trip through the jungle via single tracks from temple to temple. Almost no other tourists. Fantastic guide!
Dear Henk N! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic bike tour with Bobo and enjoyed the jungle single tracks and quiet temple routes. Hope to see you again for another adventure! Best regards, Toch
Excellent tour with Vannarath to Angor Watand the surrounding area. Great value. Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Best tour I’ve been on in a while.
Dear Greg B! Thank you for your great review! 😊 We’re happy you enjoyed the tour with Vannarath and appreciated his knowledge and helpfulness. Hope to see you again on your next tour! Best regards, Toch
We chose the guided tour of the temples on their mountain bikes and it was surprising and fun. Our guide Seyha picked us up early in the morning directly at our hotel so we had the best places to enjoy the sunrise on Angkor Wat Seyha knows all the most fun and easy paths to reach the various temples of the site and knows how to explain very well. Without his explanations we would have missed much of this wonder. So it was a sports and cultural guide! Highly recommended and it is best to combine it with the 3-day pass so that you then have time to continue the visit independently even to the temples not included in their package. Unfortunately, we only chose the 1-day ticket and it is not enough to see everything. The site is huge. Thank you Seyha!
Dear Luca F! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the sunrise at Angkor Wat and the bike tour with Seyha. He’ll be very happy to hear your kind words. We appreciate your recommendation and helpful advice for future guests. Hope you have a nice day and best regards, Toch
Great tour with Ky which knows so much about his country and his région! Great to do with family, over 2 days! First day in Angkor Wat and Bayon temple. The 2nd day tocards East of Siem Rep. Less busy and much more close to nature!
Dear Sherpa25723959536, Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had an amazing two-day tour with(Seng) Ky and enjoyed both the main temples and the peaceful nature to the east of Siem Reap. It’s wonderful to hear your family had such a good experience. We hope to see you again on your next visit! Best regards,Dy
This was an awesome trip. Well organized. Great guide - Vannarath - and awesome time either biking (on or off road), stopping for photos, hiking the temples, and learning history along the way. Going to head back tomorrow and rent a motorbike so I can go back to the temples — and they even helped me with a map and Vannarath gave great guidance on who by temples and the route I should take
Dear Nichelle E! Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you had an awesome trip with Vannarath and enjoyed the biking, temples, and history. Wishing you another great adventure on your motorbike, and we hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Toch
Unforgettable experience, exploring Ankor Wat with great guide Mr Bobo. Excellent bikes, well organised tour, fun mountain biking and temple exploration. Unmissable, even in 35c heat!
Dear Dianna B, Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy you had an unforgettable time exploring Angkor Wat with Mr. Bobo. Delighted to hear you enjoyed the excellent bikes, the well-organised tour, and the mix of mountain biking and temple visits — even in the 35°C heat. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon. Best regards, Toch
My family of four (with kids aged 10 and 6) wanted to explore Angkor Archaeological Park by bike at our own pace, and Angkor Cycling Tour made it an unforgettable experience. From my first WhatsApp message, their responsiveness was exceptional. They offered clear, helpful options, allowing us to organize a self-guided half-day adventure easily. We settled on two adult electric bikes, a regular small bike for my 10-year-old, and a convenient tag-along attachment for my 6-year-old, even though he rides independently, to ensure a relaxed experience. They thoughtfully brought two bikes for my older child so he could pick the most comfortable one. Angkor Cycling picked us up promptly from our hotel and took us directly to the park. Upon arrival, they provided high-quality bikes, helmets, locks, and an easy-to-follow cycling map. Exploring the temples at our leisure by bike was fantastic fun for everyone. The flexibility to call just 30 minutes before we wanted pickup was incredibly convenient—allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the sights without stress. We were smoothly returned to our hotel in time for lunch and a refreshing cooldown. I highly recommend Angkor Cycling Tour for a memorable and family-friendly biking adventure through Angkor!
Dear Victoria S, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your self-guided cycling adventure through Angkor Archaeological Park was such a memorable one for your family. It was truly our pleasure to assist you from the very beginning and help create a fun, flexible, and stress-free experience for you and your children. Your kind words and thoughtful feedback mean a lot to us. Thank you for trusting Angkor Cycling Tour with your adventure—we hope to welcome you back again for more cycling memories in the future! Warm regards, Toch
Best way to see the temples is by bike. You do see so much more scenery and nature. This tour was amazing! Not to be missed experience.
Dear Suzanne T, Thank you so much for your lovely reviews, we are really excited and appreciative of your kindly. You just made our day that really means a lot to us. Our team worked hard to deserve customer happy. We hope we can welcome you again on your next tour in Cambodia. Best regards, Toch
My partner and I are active travellers. We get bored being driven from spot to spot. So we decided to look at the possibility of booking an e-mountain bike tour of the certain of the Angkor temples over a 2 day period. We reached out to a few companies but Angkor Cycling responded to my particular needs the best and were competitively priced. Over two days (approx 5 and a half hrs each day) we cycled to Angkor Wat, Taprom, Tanei, the South Gate, Bayon, Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Preah Palilay accompanied by our charismatic and friendly guide Seyha (aka Mr Handsome as he informed us 😉). It was a wonderful, exhilarating and at times sweaty experience but well worth it. The trails range from paved to semi paved to dirt and sand in the jungle. With the help of Seyha we also avoided the crowds by approaching temples through less popular avenues thanks to the flexibility of our bikes. I heartily recommend this activity, company, Seyha and of course the stunning Angkor archaeological park.
Dear Jasper! You made me so excited about your lovely words that I did not know how to respond to this amazing experiences. We acknowledge that Mr. Seyha is a good professional tour guide of our company. Your review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but We only do it thanks to amazing customer like you. We hope that we can welcome you again on your next tour in Siem Reap province. Best regards, Toch



