CYCLE the KILLING FIELDS and TONLE BATI
$85*
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1 Day 40km (or 80km)
Ref: KFTBCT-1D |
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• Fun Cycling • Discover the REAL Cambodia • Cambodia's Dark Past •
• The 'Killing Fields' • Delightful traditional villages • Smiling Cambodians •
• Angkorian Temples • Delightful Lakeside Picnic • Chill-out in hammocks •
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 This ‘Killing Fields’ & Tonle Bati 1 day Cycle Tour is fully supported and fully guided (however you can choose not to have a support vehicle**). After leaving Phnom Penh you will have time to contemplate the barbaric Khmer Rouge regime as you visit the ‘Killing Fields’. After this you will cycle to the picturesque Tonle Bati, explore the Angkorian temples and chill-out next to the river. An interesting and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh!
Below please find the detailed itinerary...
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Day 1: Cycle the 'Killing Fields' & Tonle Bati
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 Your guide, cycle guide and support vehicle will meet you at your hotel at 07:00 and your bike will be adjusted to ensure a comfortable fit. Once you are ready your cycle guide will lead you through the early morning hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh streets as you ride the 15km to Cheoung Ek, more commonly known as the 'Killing Fields' (if you do not feel comfortable cycling in Phnom Penh you can ride in the support vehicle to the outskirts of the city). The ‘Killing Fields’ are where Toul Sleng prisoners were forcibly marched and then executed; it is now a memorial site located in a beautiful tranquil setting (a visit to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum on the way to the ‘Killing Fields’ is an option). After some contemplation you continue pedalling south through small traditional villages. After a short combination of almost traffic free dirt roads and some lightly trafficked tarmac roads you will arrive at Tonle Bati, a riverside location where we will have time to explore the small, yet picturesque Angkorian temples of Ta Prohm and Yeay Peau. This is a very pleasant spot for enjoying your picnic lunch. It is thought that via a network of waterways Ta Prohm was an important trading port linking the Angkor temples of Siem Reap in the north to the southern Angkorian / Funan sea ports in what is now Vietnam. Fertility was, and still is, the temple’s main focus, and a statue of the Hindu fertility goddess Preah Noreay is still popular with childless women who come to offer gifts to her headless torso. On the banks of the nearby river are a line of bamboo shacks with hammocks, a great place for a relaxing drink. After a couple of hours taking it easy you can choose whether you want to cycle back to Phnom Penh or take the support vehicle. On arrival back in Phnom Penh you will be returned to your hotel having had a great days cycling! |
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| *The cost for the above tour is $85 (US dollars) per person based on 4 people |
| **If you do not require a support vehicle the price per person is $50 (US Dollars) based upon 4 people. However, with no support vehicle water, face towels, snacks, and picnic lunch are not provided, & only a cycle guide will accompany you. |
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| Form more information on this 1 Day ‘Killing Fields’ & Tonle Bati Cycle Tour, or if the suggested itinerary does not fully meet your needs please email us as we will be happy to discuss your requirements. |
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- Air conditioned support vehicle
- English speaking local guide
- English speaking local cycle guide / mechanic
- All entrance fees for attractions included in the above itinerary
- Mountain Bike
- Daily drinking water, soft drinks, cool face towels & snacks whilst cycling
- All meals as detailed in the above itinerary
(B = Breakfast - L = Lunch - D = Dinner)
- Services not detailed in the above itinerary
- Drinks with included meals
- Expenditure of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Any payment / money transfer charges
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