
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Self-Guided Bike Tour
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- From: Siem Reap
- To: Phnom Penh
Tour costs are net per person in US dollars, based on twin/double sharing room.
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Tour Overview
The Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Self-Guided Bike Tour lets you ride at your own pace while discovering Cambodia’s rich culture and landscapes. Cycle through the iconic temples of Angkor Wat, explore authentic village life and hidden sites beyond the usual tourist routes, and enjoy scenic riverside riding along the Mekong from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh. The journey starts at Cambodia Biking with a full briefing, bike fitting, and GPS route setup, and includes a backup vehicle with an English-speaking driver and bike mechanic to ensure safety and support throughout the trip.
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Tour Type:
Private Tours -
Distance:
50-60km/day -
Bike Type:
Mountain Bike -
Duration:
11 days -
Level:
3 of 5 -
Cycling day:
8 days
Full Itinerary
Arrive at our Cambodia Biking office in Siem Reap city center, where you will be welcomed by our team. Today is dedicated to bike fitting, tour briefing, and route explanation. We assist you with downloading the cycling routes via Ride with GPS and provide important information regarding safety, riding conditions, and emergency contacts. The rest of the day is free to relax, explore Siem Reap town, or enjoy a gentle warm-up ride around the city.
Biking: No
Meals included: No
Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort (deluxe room)
Today’s ride takes you east of Siem Reap through quiet countryside roads and traditional villages toward the Roluos Group, the earliest temples of the Angkor period. These peaceful and less-visited temples offer a fascinating insight into the origins of Khmer architecture.
Continue cycling through rural landscapes before reaching Kampong Phluk, a stilted village on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy a boat trip through the flooded forest and floating community before returning to Siem Reap by bike or support vehicle.
Biking: 40-50km
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort (deluxe room)
Cycle through the Angkor Archaeological Park at a relaxed pace, visiting the most iconic temples including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and lesser-known sites accessed by forest paths and hidden trails.
Cycling allows you to avoid the crowds and experience Angkor from a unique perspective, discovering details and viewpoints that are often missed by standard tours.
Biking: 30-40km
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort (deluxe room)
You will begin your ride from the hotel in Siem Reap, cycling along quiet countryside roads to visit Banteay Samre and Chau Srei Vibol temples, before continuing to the impressive Beng Mealea temple. The day ends as you ride to the resort for your overnight stay.
Biking: 65km
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Thisak Resort (standard room)
Today, we challenge ourselves with a ride up Phnom Kulen Hill, a climb of approximately 2 km. Once on top, you will cycle along the mountain ridge to explore remote sites, including Wat Preah Kral, the River of 1,000 Lingas, and the waterfall. Afterward, the support vehicle will transfer you to Koh Ker Temple for a visit, before continuing to Tbeng Meanchey for your overnight stay.
Biking: 30km
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lyhuot Guesthouse (deluxe room)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will ride through remote areas with few villages, enjoying stunning views of mountains, jungle, and rice paddies. The day ends at the lost temple of Preah Khan Kampong Svay, where you will spend the night in a local village house, experiencing authentic life with the villagers.
Biking: 60km
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Homestay (Khmer Traditional Stilt House)
Take a short transfer by the support vehicle to the starting point of today’s ride. Cycle through remote villages, stopping to visit local schools and interact with villagers along the way. Before lunchtime, you will arrive at Sambo Prei Kuk, where you can explore the ancient brick temples built between the 6th and 9th centuries. Afterward, continue riding a short distance through the scenic countryside before transferring by vehicle to Kampong Thom City for your overnight stay.
Biking: 60km
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kampong Thom Palace Hotel (deluxe room)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the day’s starting point and begin riding through Cambodia’s main agricultural areas. Along the way, you’ll see cassava fields, cashew nut and rubber plantations, as well as vegetable gardens cultivated by local farmers. The day ends with a transfer to your hotel on the banks of the Mekong River for an overnight stay.
Biking: 60km
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hanchey Bamboo Resort (bungalow room)
After breakfast, you will start riding from the hotel to Hanchey Mountain and Pagoda, exploring the area and enjoying the views. Continue cycling along the riverside downstream to Kampong Cham City, then ride to Koh Pen, the largest island in the Mekong River at Kampong Cham. Here, you can observe local vegetable gardens and experience a traditional ferry crossing. Afterward, the support vehicle will transfer you to Phnom Penh for your overnight stay.
Biking: 60km
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Novotel Phnom Penh Hotel (superior room)
After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Phnom Penh. You may choose to shop at the Central Market or Russian Market, relax at the hotel and enjoy the swimming pool, or explore some of the city’s remarkable sites, such as the Royal Palace, National Museum, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.
Biking: No
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Novotel Phnom Penh Hotel (superior room)
End the tour in Phnom Penh. If needed, we can arrange airport transfers for your onward journey. Our team is also happy to assist with hotel bookings, additional tours, or travel extensions to other destinations in Cambodia.
Biking: No
Meals included: Breakfast
What's included
- Support vehicle with a driver
- Mountain or Hybrid bike and helmet
- Bike fitting
- Route Map ridewithGPS
- Bottled water
- Cambodia Biking Tshirt and Jersey
- Handlebar bag
- Accommodation twindouble sharing
- Visa fee USD 30
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- Drinks and meals
Customer Reviews
Posted on Linda WVerified Small agency with a personal touch We have used Merry Travel for two trips now in Cambodia and will use them again for future travel to Southeast Asia. Staff is exceptional. The lovely Sreylin was endlessly patient with my MANY itinerary changes. We spent 8 days here in Cambodia in May and decided to return this January / February for a 45 day trip throughout the country ending with a long stay in Siem Reap. The hotels were exceptional - often held we would never have found on our own. The tours were all incredible and the transport top notch. We have used the always-smiling Vuthy often to guide us with excellent temple vista it’s. Highly recommend this small agency. The personalization is unparalleled.Posted on Sarah WVerified Great service! We used Merry Travel services to assist with booking our accommodations & tours for a 2-week vacation in Cambodia. Communication was prompt, and we were very happy with the service provided!Posted on Navigator18215729963Verified If you're planning a trip to Cambodia, look no further than Merry Travel If you're planning a trip to Cambodia, look no further than Merry Travel. This exceptional local company in Siem Reap operates with genuine pride for their beautiful country, and it shows in every aspect of their service. What sets Merry Travel apart is their commitment to creating personalized experiences. Every tour we took was specifically curated to match our interests, and each one authentically connected us to the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and wonderful people. This wasn't cookie-cutter tourism—it was meaningful travel. Sam from Merry Travel goes above and beyond in ways that truly matter. He works directly with local communities and makes a conscious effort to support Siem Reap's infrastructure and families. Throughout our travels, we felt the deep respect Sam and his team have for the Cambodian people and their culture—they ensure that tourism enriches rather than exploits the community. When you book with Merry Travel, you're not just getting an incredible experience—you're directly contributing to the local economy and helping the people who call this special place home. If you want a travel experience that's authentic, thoughtful, and genuinely supportive of the local community, Merry Travel is the only choice. Highly recommended!Posted on TDKVerified Surreal 14-day group bicycle tour of backroads Cambodia - Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Our charity group of 18 over 14 days were led by Zil and his experienced team from the Siem Reap tour company - Merry Travel - beginning at the Siem Reap temples then northeast to the mighty Mekong River, then following the Mekong southward towards Phnom Penh - our cycle paths meandered through the authentic Cambodian countryside which tourists will never see - truly surreal and the best way to learn about the Cambodian history, people, food and their culture. Merry Travel team followed us with exemplary support - highly recommend this tour company based in Siem Reap for your Cambodian travel adventure. The bicycles were fantastic also. Thanks to Merry Travel and Mr Biker Saigon cycle tour teams.Posted on Curiosity46430862428Verified Championship Bike trip in Bangkok Chiang Mai, it was an amazing trip professional and reliable company, the staff was very professional and did everything to make it a perfect trip, I would like to thank Sam the owner of the company I have no doubt we will meet again. thank youPosted on CharlotteVerified RECOMMEND Professional, flexible and good organization. Cambodia is an amazing land to see by bike!!! Thank you for the good carePosted on MB100BxllsVerified Amazing self-guided bike tour in Cambodia! Just completed an amazing self-guided bespoke ebike tour with Merry Travel/Cambodia bikes. We are both 60 plus regular cyclists who normally travel ourselves, however with little planning time and this being our first visit to the region sought local guidance. So glad we did. The planning, which was initially done through Mr Biker Saigon, as we were doing similar tours in Vietnam, was seamless and provided for a more interesting tour than had we planned it ourselves. We provided a rough 'request list' and timings and they proposed routes incorporating several additional activities including trekking, kayaking and dolphin watching. Routes were provided on Bike with GPS and also a list of accommodation. All of which were in interesting places and local commmunity orientated, which we liked. The routes, which were generally on quiet and always interesting side roads and often gravel tracks - took us through amazing countryside, small villages and finally on a beautiful journey following the Mekong into Phnom Penh. We also had a vehicle which loosely followed us and our driver Makara - himself a cyclist - supported us with everything from transfers, bike maintenance when needed and interpretation. He also found us some nice coffee and food stops!! Overall a fantastic adventure. We loved the space and adventure afforded by self-guiding, but with the excellent backup support provided by Sam at Merry Travel and Makara throughout the journey. Thank-you!Posted on Joanne GVerified Best bike trip ever in Vietnam and Cambodia !!! we had a wonderful trip with Cambodia cycling tour ; Southern Vietnam and then to Siem Reap . Sam did a great job planning this trip; it was a perfect balance of biking and cultural experiences and lots of fun . Our guides and crew in both countries were amazing ; knowledgeable and always helpful and went beyond our expectations to create and unforgeratble experience . Everyone was so welcoming and cant say enough about the food !! We really appreciated eating in local places . The hotels were nicer then we usually stay and the pools were amazing Thanks to Merry travel and Cambodia cycling for the trip of a lifetime !!!Posted on Vicki MVerified Amazing experience. A group of friends spent 10 days with Merry travel cycling in Vietnam and Cambodia. It was the best trip I have ever had. We cycled thru neighborhoods in the Mekong delta. Our guide expertly provided insight and info. He was a perfect cycling guide adding a rich cultural experience as well as great biking.Posted on TrevVerified 5 stars out of 5. Everything was perfect. We did a tailor made cycle tour with Merry Travel. From our communication with Sam, through to the actual tour with Zil and 'T', everything was brilliant. Sam listened to what we wanted to do, the sport of places we wanted to stay and organised everything from beginning to end. We didn't want to use tourist style chain hotels, and Sam found wonderful smaller locally run hotels. Perfect for us. Zil, our cycle guide and 'T', our driver couldn't have been better. All the places we stopped for lunch and snacks were just great. Just when we thought we couldn't cycle any further, 'T' appeared out of nowhere with fresh fruit, cold water and cold towels. Absolutely fabulous.
