Cambodia Countryside Short Holiday: Cycle and Hike

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic+

Group size

2-10 tourists,
over 8 y.o.

You will ride your bike along flat and dirt trails to discover the countryside of Cambodia, including rice paddies, a floating village, a Muslim community, and a silversmith workshop, all while immersing yourself in local life by staying in Khmer villages at Chambok Community Based Ecotourism. Your cycling journey will take you to Oudong Temple, the former royal capital of Cambodia from the 17th to 19th centuries, before heading to Phnom Penh.

Additionally, you will hike through the jungle of Kirirom National Park, where you can enjoy the stunning natural scenery, waterfalls, and birdwatching, along with a picnic lunch in the forest. Afterward, you’ll explore the pine forest and mountain cliffs of Kirirom National Park for breathtaking views of the Cardamom mountain range. This multisport holiday provides an excellent opportunity to experience the best of Cambodia.

Thong C. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Khmer

I am a founder of our travel company in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We are offering the cycling tours, hiking tours, birding tours, and tailor-made holidays upon the request.

Tour highlights

Hike in Kirirom National Park

Trek through the lush jungle of Kirirom National Park with beautiful natural scenery, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife

Cycle Through Diverse Landscapes

Ride through the picturesque Cambodian countryside, exploring paddy rice fields, floating villages, and local communities

Cultural Exploration

This tour provides a rich historical context and insight into the country's heritage

Route details

At 7:30am, we will meet you and pick you up from your hotel in Phnom Penh. After the short transfer to the North of Phnom Penh, we saddle up our bike and have a brief about our first day on cycling trip through the riverside of Tonle Sap, explore the local villages, floating villages, paddy rice fields, lotus farms, fishing community, and connect a local artisan when we visit the silversmith workshop.

After we relax and refresh ourselves with coconut juice, we continue our cycle to the Oudong Temple. Oudong was a former royal capital of Cambodia from the 17th to the 19th centuries. It is located northwest of Phnom Penh. There are several of royal family stupas on the top of Oudong mountain include one temple for the Buddha’s status.

After having lunch and visiting Oudong temple, we have a private transfer around 2 hours to Chambok village where we will stay overnight there. Chambok is an ecotourism community in Kampong Speu Province, consisting of nine villages with around 3,000 inhabitants. Since 2002, Chambok Ecotourism now offers 51 homestays for tourists which gives you the chance to stay overnight and experience authentic Cambodian lifestyle. After relaxing and refreshing at our homestay, we have an easy walk through the village to see the village life at twilight and learn more about the local culture before we go to a community restaurant for dinner. You will enjoy local dinners cooked by a group of women who are passionate and love their job and for improving their living conditions too. We will stay overnight in this community which greatly benefits local farmers and villagers.

|45 km cycling | Meals: L D | Overnight in-home stay|

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

Distance: 35 - 45 kilometers / 22 - 28 miles
Elevation: 500 meters
Riding time: 3 hours
Terrain: flat
Hiking distance: 23 kilometers / 15 miles
Landscapes: the forest, pine forest, and a spot-on hidden waterfall plus a stunning view of the Cardamom mountain range at the cliff
Maximum altitude of Kirirom National Park: 675 meters / 2215 feet

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic+

Guest House

1 night

Our overnight stay will be at the local project community homestay of Chambok village. Since 2002, Chambok Ecotourism now offers 51 homestays for tourists which gives you the chance to stay overnight and experience authentic Cambodian lifestyle.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Phnom Penh

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

hotel pick up and drop off in Phnom Penh;
English speaking guide and local guide for hiking trip;
mountain bikes and helmet plus all entrance ticket fee (national park and Chambok Ecotour Community);
1 night stay at the homestay in Khmer local village;
1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner;
private vehicle support and included your luggage transfer.

Extras

flights;
personal expense (alcoholic, souvenir etc) and tips;
transfer to another destination that not returning to Phnom Penh;
travel insurance.

Group size

2-10 tourists, over 8 y.o.

Duration

2 days

1 night

It's important to know

Wear comfort clothes and shoes (No dress code require);
Sunscreen, lip balm, and sunglasses;
Smartphone or camera and make sure their batteries and memory space are enough;
Small day backpack as it easy to carry something of your personal stuff and water;
Hat, Swimwear, Change of clothes;
Snacks, Insect repellent;
Passport, copy accepted;
Flashlight;
Daypack;
Binoculars (optional);
Closed-toe shoes;
Waterproof bag.