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This adventure is for those who want to balance time in the saddle, with time taking in the culture of this magical kingdom. There is plenty of time to fill as you please, as well as some organized riding and culture stops. This expedition takes in the whole of Cambodia, along roads that vary from graded red dirt to tarmac, avoiding (where possible) difficult or technical off-road riding and steering clear of the main highways wherever possible.
You will stay at the best available accommodation each night on reaching day's destination.
On arrival at Phnom Penh International airport, you will be greeted by your driver for your transfer directly to your hotel. Check in to your hotel and Cambodia Expeditions take you out for the obligatory beer and welcome dinner.
There will be bike handover and exploring Phnom Penh.
Leave the capital by motorcycle and head to a local Buddhist monastery (or wat) and take a good luck blessing for your journey. You stay away from the busy main highway traffic and use the quiet river roads. You overnight in Kampong Cham, the heart of Cambodia's moderate Muslim population (Cham meaning Muslim, Kampong being Town) situated on the banks of the Mekong.
Ride from Kampong Cham to Sen Monorom, the provincial capital of Mondulkiri, one of the main hill tribe centers in the country. On arrival, you visit the local waterfalls of Bou Sra, one of the biggest in the country.
You head further north from Sen Monoromto Banlung, another hill tribe center and home to the large volcanic crater lake, Yeak Laom. If you make good time, lunch there and maybe even have a swim too. Then, go on to the hotel for a peaceful evening.
Relax in the hillside resort at Banlung. If you prefer we can arrange optional
excursions to Volcanic Crater Lake, gem mines, or to minority hilltribe villages.
You head down out of hill tribe country and make for the Laos border province of Stung Treng. Cross the newly completed bridge over the Mekong and head north to grab a boat and look for the rare Mekong Irrawaddy river dolphin on the Laos border and a chance to take in the awesome sight of Four Thousand Islands, the largest falls in Southeast Asia which form the border with Laos. Stay the night in Stung Treng town.
Yesterday, you bounced off the Laos border and today, it's time to see a remote corner of Thailand and the temple of Preah Vihear. You blast up the steep road to the top of the plateau that forms the border with Thailand and Cambodia and situated right on the knife edge of the plateau is the ancient and magnificent temple of Preah Vihear. Until recently a heavily disputed area, you can still see the signs of conflict, sandbags, heavy weapons, and bullet holes. Go back down off the border and stay in the nearby town of Sra Em.
You continue down onto the plains and head south to another huge and very much off-the-beaten-track temple, Preah Khan. This is the third largest Angkorian temple in the group and the place where you'll spend the night under canvas enjoying a great barbeque and your five-million-star accommodation.
Break the camp to travel on to the city of Siem Reap, home to the world's largest religious monument, Angkor Wat. However, Siem Reap is so much more than the Angkorian temples; it is a thriving hub with a wide range of international restaurants and numerous other Cambodian cultural attractions.
It is a free day to explore Siem Reap and the surrounding temples. There are many options including ballooning and microlight or helicopter flights overlooking the temples. You take a trip to a floating village on the Tonle Sap River by 4x4 vehicle and boat. There is a fantastic selection of international restaurants and cultural events. Meet for dinner.
You leave Siem Reap and head around the north end of the lake. You explore Battambang, the former military garrison town and frontline in the battle with the Khmer Rouge. After lunch in Battambang, you head a little way out of town to the Bat and Killing Caves. End the day in Pursat and with a dip in the pool.
You ride the bikes from Pursat into the Cardamom national park past the huge new Chinese hydroelectric projects. The Cardamoms is one of the last great wildernesses in Southeast Asia and, despite the hydro projects, still boasts a wealth of wildlife. There will be great views of the jungle-covered mountains. Stay the night in the coastal fishing town of Koh Kong.
From Koh Kong we ride the bikes back along the edge of the National Park andown towards the coastal
town of Kampot. Staying in a quiet riverside hotel. We’ve often stopped on this route to listen out for the wild Gibbons in the park – Watch out for the wild elephants! At least that’s what the signs say! Finish the day with your boots in the ocean (maybe) and a beer in hand!
Relax or explore Kampot in the morning. Transfer to Phnom Penh international for your departing flight.
Theara is a great guide and mechanic, with a great grasp of English and with a great sense of humor which always goes a long way on the trails.
Husband of the Big Boss, Red is happy in his volunteer role as tour medic and guest liaisons as it means that he always gets to ride for free. He is English-speaking, with a good command of Khmer.
Food is based on best available options throughout the day based on Cambodia Expeditions' experience of running tours since 1998.
Mainly rice based, with chicken, pork, fish or beef. Water Buffalo depends on availability.
Western options available in most big towns
Phnom Penh International Airport
9 km
Transfer included
Book your flight to arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). Transfer from and to the airport is included. The organizer will pick you up from the airport.
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