Dawn at Angkor, Bayon, Ta Prohm, then Preah Khan, Ta Som & Neak Pean
Only one early alarm. We collect you at 4:45 AM and bring you out to Angkor Wat. We do not cycle in the dark: nothing to see, and the road is not the place for it. You watch the sun come up, walk through to the back, and the bikes are waiting with breakfast by the moat. From there you ride. Day two you start when you like, on the outer loop to Preah Khan and Ta Som. Cambodia is flat, so the assist is for distance and heat.
Out to the park before dawn, sunrise, then breakfast by the moat and an unhurried ride through Angkor Thom to Ta Prohm.
This is your private tour. Your guide reads your pace and adapts as the morning unfolds: longer at the temples that move you, a shorter stop at the ones that do not. The day moves in one direction and never doubles back. The two terraces on the route are the Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, side by side inside Angkor Thom, and you leave Angkor Thom through the Victoria Gate.
A flexible start, forest trail between the outer temples, and a sit-down Khmer lunch under the trees past Srah Srang.
Your guide reads your pace here too. The outer loop carries no Angkor Wat, which is part of why it stays quieter than the inner circuit, and nothing on day two repeats day one.
Where the bikes are waiting.
When the light has done its work you do not turn round and go back the way you came. Your guide walks you on through Angkor Wat, gallery by gallery, and out of the eastern gate, where the bikes are leaning against a tree and breakfast is laid out by the moat. You eat with the water beside you and the towers behind you. Then you ride into Angkor Thom with the morning still cool, and the first pedal stroke of the trip happens inside the park.
Same temple, a different hour, and you ride out of it through the trees.
The outer loop is where Angkor goes quiet.
At Preah Khan you come in through the back and walk a stone hall the length of the temple, with only your own footsteps for sound. At Ta Som a strangler fig has swallowed the east gate the same way it has at Ta Prohm, which you stood in front of the day before, except here you have it to yourself. Neak Pean sits out on its island with the four pools around it. Between each one you are in the forest, so every temple appears out of the trees.
The same Angkor people come for, on the side of the park that stays quiet.
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Visited Angkor for the first time on electric mountain bikes! Went to hidden spots and saw amazing temples you wouldn’t find by van, car or tuktuk. A bike tour through the jungle to witness the least popular but incredibly unique temples, with several stops to enjoy coconut and spot some wild animals along the way, what more can you ask for? Highly recommend!
When most people think about visiting Angkor, they imagine crowds and busy temple entrances. But experiencing Angkor on a bike completely changes the story. An Angkor bike tour takes you beyond the main roads and into quiet jungle trails, hidden paths, and peaceful corners that many visitors never get to see — creating a far more personal and authentic connection with this incredible destination. PLENTY OF Instagrammable picture perfect spots For those who prefer comfort without losing the spirit of adventure, an Angkor e-bike tour is the perfect balance. Effortless riding, premium experience, and the freedom to explore deeper into the temples make it ideal for travelers who want something truly special rather than a standard tour. What truly makes the difference, however, is the people behind the experience. With Akim guiding the journey, every detail was seamless — from timing and route selection to local insights and storytelling. The entire day felt exclusive, well-curated, and genuinely memorable. If you’re looking for more than just sightseeing — and want to experience Angkor in a unique, immersive, and comfortable way — this is absolutely the way to do it.
Une superbe expérience avec une équipe Vraiment top! La découverte d'Angkor en vélo quelle bonne surprise. Très bon guide avec Sothik.
We’ve just completed a fantastic e-bike tour. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. The guide was professional, friendly, and extremely well organized. We highly recommend this experience!
Angkor by bike - a great experience Beautiful tour on trails through the sublime site of Angkor. Stunning scenery, lake, forest and temple tours away from the crowds.
Expérience exceptionnelle à la découverte d'Angkor en e-bike. Un mélange entre voyage historique et découverte de la nature du site. Je conseille vivement pour vivre une expérience unique.
Bike tour of the hidden secrets around Angkor Wat. Great guide(s), great bikes and a great tour. Benoit and Kim were helpful, knowledgeable and above all great company. Do it!
No. Day one is Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. Day two is the outer loop, which is a separate ring of temples: Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon, Srah Srang and Ta Ney. The outer loop contains no Angkor Wat, so nothing is seen twice.
Two days covers the headline temples and the quiet outer ring without rushing either. Day one gives you Angkor Wat at sunrise plus at least 90 minutes inside it, then Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. Day two gives you the whole outer loop at a pace you set.
No special fitness is needed. Cambodia is flat, so there are no hills, and the pedal-assist takes the work out of the distance and the heat. The only requirement is being able to ride a bicycle. Our youngest cycling guest has been 8 and our oldest 74. Day two is about 45 kilometres, but it is spread across a whole day with temple stops, shade and a long lunch, and you set the pace rather than us.
Every e-bike day rides with your guide plus one extra staff member, so you are never left with one person managing everything. If you want to stop, whether you are tired or something is wrong with the bike, a tuk-tuk can be arranged to come and get you. There is no support van following the group, and there does not need to be.
The Giant Talon E+ carries a 400 Wh battery, which covers 60 to 100 kilometres depending on the terrain and how much assist you use. Day two is about 45 kilometres, so the range is comfortably ahead of the route. Bikes are checked and fully charged before every departure.
You need a 3-day pass at $62, because there is no 2-day pass: the tiers are 1 day, 3 days and 7 days. The 3-day pass is valid on any 3 days within a 7-day window and those days do not need to be consecutive, so it covers both of your temple days with one day spare. Buying it in advance online at angkorenterprise.gov.kh is the sensible move for this tour, because day one starts at 4:45 AM and you do not want to be standing at a ticket counter.
Both, in one outfit. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the temples, for men and women alike, so light loose trousers or a long skirt with a sleeved top works for the riding and the temples at the same time. If you plan to climb to the Bakan, the upper level of Angkor Wat, the rule there is stricter: shoulders and knees must be genuinely covered by clothing, and a scarf draped over a tank top is not accepted.
We collect you at 4:45 AM from your hotel. Sunrise itself is usually around 5:30 AM and the exact time moves with the season. You are inside Angkor Wat well before it, so there is no rush at the gate.
If it is raining at the start time we postpone rather than push through. Depending on the day that means starting later once the rain clears, or moving the day to the next morning. A sunrise needs a sky to look at, so we do not pretend otherwise.
Children need to be at least 110 cm tall and able to ride a bicycle to ride their own e-bike. The 4:45 AM start on day one is worth thinking about as well, because younger children may not enjoy the hour even if they meet the height.
Breakfast on day one and lunch on day two. Day one has no lunch because it finishes at noon, so you eat back at your hotel or in town. Breakfast on day one is a picnic by the Angkor Wat moat, and lunch on day two is a sit-down Khmer meal in the forest past Srah Srang.
This is a private tour, so it is just your group. A single guide rides with about six people; larger groups are fine with an additional guide, so message us and we will set it up.
English is the default. French, Spanish, Italian and German can be arranged on request, with an extra to cover the specialist guide.
I grew up inside the walls of Angkor Wat, in the pagoda where my grandfather, Loung Sake, served as Grand Abbot. The pagoda still stands today, just inside the enclosure.
Girls weren't allowed to sleep in the monastery, so I shaved my head and dressed as a boy to stay close to him. He taught me Sanskrit on palm leaves.
Adventures Cambodia started in 2013. Every tour is private and led by a local.
