Itinerary:
Day 1: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Arrival – Phnom Penh – City Tour (-,-,-)
Upon arrival, welcome by our guide and driver thentransfer to hotel for check-in.
Begin the city tour with visit to the magnificent Royal Palace which still serve as resident to the highly respected Royal family and His Majesty the King Norodom Sihakmony, continue to visit the famous and most sacred Silver Pagoda, and visit the National Museum, the great collection of Khmer arts from pre-Angkorian era to early 1900s.
In the afternoon, travel 16km to the outskirt of Phnom Penh to the notorious Killing Fields of Choeung Ek where a memorial stupa stands in front of the mass killing site. Now the site serves as the museum and memorial center for the victims of Pol Pot regime from 1975-1979.
Return to city and if time permit, visit the Russian Market, which made famed for its variety of handicrafts.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham (B,-,-)
Distance: 100KM |Level: Easy |Road: flat tarmac, gravel
Along the way, there are numerous family-size businesses including kantel – the old fashion but the must-have mat weave from river reed. We also make a river crossing using wooden ferry that locals use for their daily river crossing.
On arrival to Kampong Cham, we check-in to hotel and relax in this nice colonial town.
Overnight in Kampong Cham
Day 3: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Kampong Cham – Kratie (B,-,-)
Distance: 122KM |Level: Easy |Road: flat tarmac, gravel
Today, we continue riding along the Mekong and make a stop at the 1500 years old holy site of the pre-Angkorian Khmer – Wat Hanchey that was built in 6th century AD. We get to the hilltop and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Mekong and the surrounding landscape.Continue riding along the Mekong toward Kratie where we pass by lots of plantations including rubber, cassava and other seasonal plantations. We arrive in the afternoon and check-in the hotel to freshen up before heading to watch Fresh Water Mekong Dolphin in Kampi during the sundown.
Overnight in Kratie
Day 4: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Kratie – Mondulkiri (B,-,-)
Distance: 198KM |Level: Medium |Road: flat tarmac, trail, off-road, uphill on tarmac
After short off-road fun, we hit the excellent road while going uphill to enjoy breathtaking scenery before arriving Sen Monorom. If time permit, we take short ride around town to visit waterfalls and hilltribe villages nearby.Overnight in Sen Monorom
Day 5: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Mondulkiri – Ratanakiri (B,-,-)
Distance: 199KM |Level: Medium |Road: uphill and downhill on gravel, tarmac
Along the way, we make some stops at a town half way and possibly a waterfall.
Once arrived in Ban Lung, we check-in the hotel and freshen up before making short ride around red-soil town and a visit to the magical crater lake of Yeak Laom during the sunset time.Overnight in Ban Lung
Day 6: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Ratanakiri – Stung Treng (B,-,-)
Distance: 142KM |Level: Medium |Road: flat gravel and tarmac
We leave Ban Lung heading in the northwest direction, crossing bamboo forests before reaching the village of Veun Sai located on the left bank of the Se San River. The view of the Chinese village on the other side of the river is quite pretty.This place is nearly a Chinese enclave in Cambodian territory. Most villagers don’t even speak Khmer. Upstream of the Se San are a certain number of Tumpoun villages that practice funeral statuary which is spectacular. Continue to the village of Ka Choan that has superb totems.
We leave the eastern highland by heading west towards the Mekong where we going to stop at riverbank town of Stung Treng.
Overnight in Stung Treng
Day 7: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Stung Treng – free day (B,-,-)
Overnight in Stung Treng
Day 8: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Stung Treng – Ta Seng (B,-,-)
Distance: 201KM |Level: Medium |Road: flat tarmac, gravel
Overnight in Ta Seng
Day 9: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Ta Seng – Siem Reap (B,-,-)
Distance: 141KM |Level: Medium |Road: trail, off-road, flat gravel and tarmac
We begin the day by exploring this giant temple complex with its enclosure cover an area of 5 millions square meters.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 10: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (B,-,-)
Travel by car (Motorbike not allowed by authority)Early morning, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
Continue exploring the mysterious Royal city of Angkor Thom. The 54-tower temple of Bayon is an awesome sight with hundreds of smiling faces. Then visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphuon, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and Royal Palace.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 11: Siem Reap: Free at leisure (B,-,-)
Today is free at leisure for your own exploration with many activities to choose from.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 12: Phnom Penh Loop Motorbike Tour via Kampong Cham, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng to Siem Reap, Kampong Thom: Siem Reap – Kampong Thom (B,-,-)
Distance: 195KM |Level: Medium |Road: flat tarmac, gravel, trail, off-road This morning, we depart Siem Reap and travel east along the ancient road towards Kampong Thom to visit the country’s largest temple complex of pre-Angkorian temples, Sambo Preikuh. Currently is the nominee for the UNESCO World Heritage, the temple complex deserved the title in many ways. With more than one hundred temples in the vicinity, Sambo Preikuh is a great example how the Khmer culture rises before the peak in the Angkorian era several hundred years later.
Overnight in Kampong Thom
Day 13: Kampong Thom – Phnom Penh (B,-,-)
Distance: 165KM |Level: Medium |Road: flat tarmac, gravel
We arrive in the afternoon to relax and enjoy the city situated on the confluence of the four rivers.
* QUOTATION: Price per person in US Dollar=> Please email us at either sales@indochinamotorbiketours.com or dnqtravel@gmail.com to get more details on the specific quotations for different group’s sizes.
Inclusions :
Hotel accommodation in twin sharing basis with daily breakfast including tax and service charge
Professional & Licensed English Speaking Guide
Private Transportation with air-conditioning
Sightseeing with admission fees
Meals at local restaurants as indicated in the program [ B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner (drinks not included) ]
Mineral water and cold tissues on tours
Exclusions :
Sightseeing and Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional Tour(s)
Personal Expenses, Gratuity
International and Domestic Flight tickets
Airport Tax
VISA fee on arrival
Travel Insurance