Angkor Bike & Gondola Ride at Twilight
Overview
Cycle through Siem Reap and the surrounding Angkor countryside and see the temples bathed in a warm, golden light.
Explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Angkor jungle trails at dusk, and learn more about this temple complex’s rich history. Later, take a tranquil dragon boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom, enjoying local delicacies and refreshing cold beverages available on board, including soft drinks and some beers. This is the perfect way to enjoy an unforgettable sunset tour.
Explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Angkor jungle trails at dusk, and learn more about this temple complex’s rich history. Later, take a tranquil dragon boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom, enjoying local delicacies and refreshing cold beverages available on board, including soft drinks and some beers. This is the perfect way to enjoy an unforgettable sunset tour.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up & Drop off
- Trek mountain bike & Helmet
- English speaking guide
- Support vehicle
- Canapé & Local beers
- Bottled water & Snacks
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province
1:45 PM pick up from your hotel
Your afternoon Angkor sunset tour begins at the Siem Reaper shop and proceeds through the Siem Reap countryside, crossing the Siem Reap river. You will take a trail that leads you behind Angkor Wat. This is a route that very few take, guaranteeing a peaceful and unobstructed view of this magnificent complex that holds great historical and religious significance to many Cambodians.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
After a brief stop to refuel on cold water and fresh fruit, we will continue our ride. We will bypass the crush of visitors exiting Angkor Park and instead follow single track lanes past stunning rice fields and small historic family parcels where life appears unchanged for generations.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Angkor Thom South Gate, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
As the temples are close to visitors, we will access Park roads and trails to explore this remarkable historic site in a different context.
To complete the evening, we take a private Dragon Boat cruise on an ancient waterway whilst enjoying local delicacies and refreshments onboard with a magnificent sunset view.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province
1:45 PM pick up from your hotel
Your afternoon Angkor sunset tour begins at the Siem Reaper shop and proceeds through the Siem Reap countryside, crossing the Siem Reap river. You will take a trail that leads you behind Angkor Wat. This is a route that very few take, guaranteeing a peaceful and unobstructed view of this magnificent complex that holds great historical and religious significance to many Cambodians.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
After a brief stop to refuel on cold water and fresh fruit, we will continue our ride. We will bypass the crush of visitors exiting Angkor Park and instead follow single track lanes past stunning rice fields and small historic family parcels where life appears unchanged for generations.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Angkor Thom South Gate, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
As the temples are close to visitors, we will access Park roads and trails to explore this remarkable historic site in a different context.
To complete the evening, we take a private Dragon Boat cruise on an ancient waterway whilst enjoying local delicacies and refreshments onboard with a magnificent sunset view.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code: Cambodia is a conservative country, especially when you visit the main temple, Angkor Wat, we would like all of the participants to wear clothing that covers shoulder and knees, due to the cultural respected.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Conor O
December 2022
Amazing trip. Highly recommended. Chen adjusted the itinerary to suit us well. Great to get on boat trip after the cycle. So relaxing and stunning views.
Amazing trip. Highly recommended. Chen adjusted the itinerary to suit us well. Great to get on boat trip after the cycle. So relaxing and stunning views.kirstyl965
January 2023
An excellent host and a brilliant tour. Organised and safe albeit the recent weather made the ground difficult but Dara skilfully managed around this. Would definitely recommend. The boat journey was very serene and the snacks delicious
An excellent host and a brilliant tour. Organised and safe albeit the recent weather made the ground difficult but Dara skilfully managed around this. Would definitely recommend. The boat journey was very serene and the snacks deliciousW6686GAericl
April 2023
Taking a bike tour was a nice way to discover the area from a different angle and be closer to nature. Most of the ride takes place under the trees, so the shade and air from the riding make it easier than expected in hot weather. Additionally, my guide Bunsom was very attentive and would stop wh...
Taking a bike tour was a nice way to discover the area from a different angle and be closer to nature. Most of the ride takes place under the trees, so the shade and air from the riding make it easier than expected in hot weather. Additionally, my guide Bunsom was very attentive and would stop whenever I needed. He was very friendly and would adapt the tour to my interests. The tour ended with a short ride on a gondola to see the sunset from the Angkor Thom moat. Beautiful sunsets are not guaranteed of course, but the food, the beer and Bunsom’s company was a nice way to end the day.Caroline F
March 2023
Brilliant trip - cycling the back roads to Bayon temple - we literally had the whole place to ourselves! Super oraganisation - collected from our hotel by tuk tuk at 1.30, met our wonderful guide Yuth, safety demo with our high quality mountain bikes and then we were off. Stopped en route for i...
Brilliant trip - cycling the back roads to Bayon temple - we literally had the whole place to ourselves! Super oraganisation - collected from our hotel by tuk tuk at 1.30, met our wonderful guide Yuth, safety demo with our high quality mountain bikes and then we were off. Stopped en route for ice cold towels and fresh fruit. Finally arrived at the Dragon boat for our sunset ride, complete with beers, soft drinks and home made spring rolls. Spectacular sunset and all round brilliant half day tour. Please do this tour - it was a real highlight escaping the crowds at the temples - and the tour company support disadvantaged youth in the Siem Reap area - so it is a win win!!jemmeto
February 2023
The bike ride was fantastic. It didn’t feel like 20km at all. It went so smoothly and the guide was great and very accommodating. The gondola under sunset with beer and snacks at the end of it was perfect after the cycle through the jungle. They even gave me a birthday cake. I’d suggest booking ...
The bike ride was fantastic. It didn’t feel like 20km at all. It went so smoothly and the guide was great and very accommodating. The gondola under sunset with beer and snacks at the end of it was perfect after the cycle through the jungle. They even gave me a birthday cake. I’d suggest booking earlier in the day. Sometimes if you book too late, the boat is already full, so booking earlier in the day will more likely be available. A great day though. Very safe, very fun, and after that cycle you’ll really enjoy the beer, snacks and boat ride. And the guide was really nicepotpigvet
February 2023
My sister & I decided to try the twilight bike tour – despite the fact that I haven’t ridden a bike in about 20 years. It was an absolutely amazing adventure!!! Given that Siem Reap was still recovering from COVID, we ended up with a private tour with our wonderful guide, Sotin, and his incredibl...
My sister & I decided to try the twilight bike tour – despite the fact that I haven’t ridden a bike in about 20 years. It was an absolutely amazing adventure!!! Given that Siem Reap was still recovering from COVID, we ended up with a private tour with our wonderful guide, Sotin, and his incredible assistant, Bunsom. They ensured that we were outfitted with appropriate bikes & gear (helmet, water), kept us safe on the roads (though we were a bit wobbly at first), and maintained a good pace that kept us on time for the sunset dragon boat ride while still accommodating our skill level (or lack thereof). Sotin’s knowledge of the temples & explanations (in perfect English) were spot-on and quite interesting. We were guided along paths that kept us away from the crowds, and we were actually the only people at the “temple” of one of the massive eastern gates where we had a rest, cold water, and some delicious fresh fruit. The dragon boat ride at the end allowed us to relax, have some hot snacks, and drink beers while we chatted with our guides. The sunset was stunning, and there were (unexpectedly) few mosquitoes despite the stillness of the lotus-choked water. By the time we returned to shore, our bikes were gone, and a tuk tuk was waiting for the trip home in the dark. Note: The tour was listed as novice on our hotel brochure, and though it was not difficult (even for us), some experience is definitely required. The TripAdvisor details suggest a moderate level of physical fitness, and I think this is a better description. We used city streets to reach the dirt "back road" to the wat. Siem Reap drivers are especially courteous & careful, and their patience and allowances made (even when we didn't have the right of way) kept us safe in the traffic. However, that back road turned into bumpy, sandy, narrow bike paths, sometimes eroded along steeper hills (we walked these – there were only 2). Again, not especially hard, but not exactly novice either. Not appropriate for small children but a great family outing for older kids. The entire ride was about 25km (15 miles). Though the tour does not visit the famous Angkor Wat temple, the lesser-known Angkor Bayon is stunningly beautiful & less crowded. As the bike tour traverses the Angkor Archaeological Park, an entrance ticket (not included in the tour price) must be purchased prior. Such a ticket is required for all tourists, can easily be purchased online, and a single-day or multi-day pass can be bought so plan ahead – if you will be going through Angkor on multiple days, you will save a significant amount of money with a multi-day pass. There are checkpoints at which these tickets must be shown. I just showed a screenshot on my phone. Overall, a highly recommended experience!!!