The quiet outer temples of Angkor, by classic Vespa or vintage Jeep.
Most of Angkor's crowds never make it out here. The Grand Circuit is the wide outer loop, the half of the park the day-trippers skip: forest-swallowed ruins, an island shrine on a vast water tank, tree-wrapped gateways with almost no one at them. You see it the unhurried way, driven from temple to temple by your own Vespa or vintage Jeep while your guide tells the story. No early alarm, no crowds, no doubling back.
Same route, same guide, same price. Pick the ride that suits you when you book. If you are not sure, tell us a little about your group and we will help you choose.
You ride behind your own driver, one Vespa and one driver per guest, with your guide alongside the whole way. Open to the air, quick through the lanes, the temple walls sliding past at scooter pace. A couple rides two Vespas. The Vespa always comes with a driver, so you sit back and look up. Best if you want the breeze and the buzz.
A restored Willys jeep with a soft canvas top for shade and the sides left open. We re-engine and fit automatic gearboxes, so it is quiet and easy to ride in, not loud or manual. Your whole group rides together. Your driver takes the wheel, or you can self-drive with a valid international permit (the jeeps are automatic). Best for families and anyone who wants shade and to travel as one.
This is your private tour. Because you are driven, the day flows one way around the circuit and never doubles back. Your guide reads your pace and adapts: longer at the temples that move you, a quieter walk through one, or a swap on the same loop when it feels right.
The same Angkor, with the crowd turned off.
Everyone's photo of Ta Prohm has forty other people in it. Out here it's different. At Ta Som a strangler fig has swallowed the east gate the same way it has at the famous temples, but you can stand in front of it alone. At Preah Khan you walk a long stone hall and the only sound is your own footsteps. Between each one your Vespa or Jeep carries you down forest roads the coaches never turn onto.
The same Angkor the crowds come for, on the side of the park they never reach.
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!
All kinds of tours on offer! Hidden trails, away from busy crowds, tailored experiences. We visited Angkor Wat with our family of 4 with their electric mountain bikes and a guide who brought us to some very special spots and breathtaking views. Book a bike tour with Adventures Cambodia!
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!
They are two different loops, and this tour is the Grand Circuit. The Small Circuit is the famous inner core: Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm. The Grand Circuit is the wider outer loop of quieter temples, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som and East Mebon, that most day-trippers never reach (some people call it the "big circuit"). You don't need to have done the Small Circuit first, and many visitors do the two as separate days rather than rushing both into one.
Honestly, yes, especially if you want Angkor without the crush. The Grand Circuit trades the marquee names for space: the same forest-wrapped ruins and tree-covered gateways, but with a fraction of the crowd. It's also a calmer day than a packed Small Circuit, fewer temples with more time at each, which is the best way to avoid feeling templed-out. If your picture of Angkor is shoulder-to-shoulder selfie crowds, this is the day that changes it.
The route runs Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon, Srah Srang and Ta Ney. The standouts are Preah Khan, a vast forest-wrapped monastery that feels like a quieter Ta Prohm, and Ta Som, whose east gate is wrapped in a strangler fig you can usually photograph alone. One honest note: Neak Pean is an island shrine in a large water tank, so it's at its best in and just after the rainy season when the pools are full. Your guide adapts the order and timing to the day.
Yes, you choose, and it's the same route, same guide, same price either way. The Vespa is a classic scooter: you ride behind your own driver, one Vespa per guest, quick and open to the air. The Jeep is a restored Willys, re-engined and automatic, with a soft canvas top for shade and the sides left open, and your whole group rides together. Couples and solo travellers often pick the Vespa for the breeze; families and groups often pick the Jeep for the shade and the room. Tell us which when you book, or tell us about your group and we'll help you choose.
On the Vespa you are always a passenger behind your own driver, you don't drive it yourself. On the Jeep your driver takes the wheel by default, but you're welcome to self-drive with a valid international driving permit, since the jeeps are automatic. Either way a driver and your guide are with you the whole day.
On this tour you're always in your own private group, with a guide and driver just for you. That means you set the pace, linger where you want, skip what doesn't grab you, and get the history told to you rather than shouted to forty people. On the quiet Grand Circuit it matters even more, since the whole appeal is having the temples almost to yourself.
Pickup is from your hotel at around 8 AM, and because the tour is private we can shift it a little for your group. There's no dawn alarm, the Grand Circuit doesn't need one. You'll be back at your hotel by mid-afternoon, roughly eight hours later.
Yes, lunch is included: a proper sit-down Khmer meal in a local house by the Srah Srang water, with plenty of drinks through the day. It's home-style Cambodian food, and we're happy to work around dietary needs, just tell us when you book. This is a full day, so the meal is a real break in the shade, not a rushed stop.
No. The Angkor Pass is $37 for one day, bought separately. We recommend buying it online in advance at angkorenterprise.gov.kh rather than queuing at the gate. You'll need it to enter every temple on the route.
Angkor is an active religious site, so shoulders and knees need to be covered to go inside the temples, for everyone. Light, loose, breathable clothing is best in the heat, and a scarf or sarong is an easy way to cover up. Closed shoes are comfiest on the uneven stone, and since both the Vespa and the Jeep are open to the air, bring sun cover too.
The tour still runs in the rain. Siem Reap's rain usually comes in short bursts, and in the rainy season we hand out poncho-style raincoats. The Vespa and Jeep are open vehicles, so you may feel a little of the weather, but the day goes ahead. If a storm makes the roads genuinely unsafe, we talk it through and find the best plan.
Yes, families are welcome. On Vespa and Jeep tours, children aged 4 to 12 get 30% off and under-4s ride free. Kids ride as passengers with the driver, and on the Jeep a child seat can be fitted on request. Because the Grand Circuit is a calmer, less crowded day, it works well for families who want temples without the crush.
English is the default. French, Spanish, Italian and German can be arranged on request for a small surcharge, since we book a guide who speaks your language. Tell us what you need when you book and we'll confirm availability and the exact cost.
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.
