Temple Trails of Angkor
Temple Trails of Angkor
• Visit lesser-known and hidden temples around the Angkor archaeological park • Cycle off-road and meet the friendly faces of Angkorian villagers • Escape the busy tourist spots • Interact with and learn about the rich histories of Khmer empire from our knowledgeable guide
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Butterfly Tours
Our full-day, advanced bicycle tour takes you around the lesser known temples of the Angkor complex! Ride with us through hidden trails, jungles, and local villages, and feast your eyes on the magnificent temples of the Angkor complex! On this tour, you are guaranteed a peaceful ride away from other tourists—and a yummy lunch!
Siem Reap River
We begin our ride with Butterfly Tours’ signature style: A lovely ride through local Cambodian villages. This 15 minute ride takes you to away from the luxurious hotels of Siem Reap city to the tiny routes littering local villages. Get to know friendly villagers, and be sure to send out plenty of waves to the little children chasing our bikes!
30 minutesAngkor Wat
Next, we will take a trail that leads you behind Angkor Wat—no temple ticket required! 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.
40 minutesBaksei Chamkrong
Our trail then leads you around Bakheng Mountain, where you will eventually reach a temple known for its ancient stairs. Learn more about the significance of the stairs in relation to Bakheng Temple’s construction, which is guarded by two fierce lions!
40 minutesPreah Khan
Next up: Preah Khan Temple! As your guide tells you more about this temple, be sure to look out for the finely carved structures and the 5 metre tall garudas—a mythical bird significant to Hindu-Buddhist mythology.
40 minutesNeak Pean
Hungry? We sure are! We will lead you on a hidden trail behind Neak Pean Temple, where we will then take a longer stop (30 minutes) to relax and enjoy a delicious local lunch!
1 hourSiem Reap
With our tummies filled, we will now embark on a trail that leads us across the vast landscape of rice paddies. We will make a few stops along this trail, where you will be able to learn more about Cambodia’s traditional agriculture and even try out some paddy planting with local farmers—a sure way to make new friends! Our tour ends with an off road ride back to the city.
40 minutesIncluded
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- The use of mountain bike and helmet
- Lunch
- Drinking water
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- To book this tour, visitors need to purchase extra temple pass. 1 Day pass costs 37$.
- Not recommend child under 9 years old
- Please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees
- Wear clothes that easy to access with cycling
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Tour starts from two people
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.