Ruins Temples of Beng Mealea Cycling Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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At 7am, your guide meets you at the hotel and sets you up on bikes. Soon you’re rolling past red dirt roads, old reservoirs, and into village life—classrooms buzzing, baskets woven, rice paper drying in the sun.
A pagoda offers shade, water, and snacks before you ride deeper into paddies and gardens. At Prasat Banteay Ampil, fig roots embrace forgotten stones, whispering tales of rebirth and resilience.
After a Khmer lunch, you pedal on to the Two Brothers temple, still cinematic in its silence, then venture off‑track to Beng Mealea’s hidden ruins, where jungle vines and crumbling walls stir the imagination.
By evening, the royal residence closes your journey. Bikes are loaded, and you return to Siem Reap with stories etched in memory—temples reclaimed by nature, villages alive with tradition, and roads that carry the spirit of Cambodia.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
7:00 AM – Hotel Meet-Up Your guide will greet you at the hotel and assist with bike fitting before setting off through the city and into the countryside. Route 30% paved roads 70% off-road countryside Destinations Beng Mealea Temples – Famous Hollywood filming site of The Two Brothers movie Hidden Temple Group of Beng Mealea – Mysterious abandoned ruins Prasat Banteay Ampil – Untouched archaeological gem Several authentic rural communities Activities Cycle through vibrant villages, lush rice paddies, and jungle-hidden temples Visit a local school with the Dean and enjoy conversations with students Meet villagers weaving rattan baskets Watch families making delicate rice paper for spring rolls Explore the untouched archaeological wonder of Banteay Ampil Discover the abandoned ruins of Beng Mealea, featured in a Hollywood film Uncover forgotten temples hidden deep within the forest Photographic Highlights Endless green rice fields and plantations Traditional Khmer wooden slit houses Jungle temples tucked away in mystery Heartwarming school visit with students Villagers weaving rattan baskets Families crafting rice paper for spring rolls
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Bike Parts
1st AIDS kits
Snacks
Lunch
Helmet
Use of bicycle
Gratuities
Personal expense
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Reviews
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Temples off the beaten track
609maudd,Oct 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An afternoon off the beaten track discovering temples as if we were alone in the world! Unforgettable ! A huge thank you to our guide Samnang for this discovery and his kindness to us and our children! An amazing afternoon far from crowded temples, we were feeling like Indiana Jones! Samnang is an incredible guide and so kind with our kids!
Awesome day's cycling to beautiful temples!
Dairyfairy,Jan 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fab way to get to Beng Melea in December! I got picked up early and we set off for Beng Melea on mountain bikes. Samnang was brilliant. Super helpful and there was a support tuk tuk all the way. I was kept really well watered and supplied with ample snack stops during the day. About 10-15km in we stopped for breakfast, coffee, fruit and delicious Khmer noodles. Cycling to Beng Melea was great fun. An amazing way to see the country side and get away from the traffic. Much of the route was on quiet back roads in the countryside past paddy fields and lots of waving kids. We stopped at a few temples off the beaten track which was really cool. We were the only ones there and it was amazing. Ride is fairly long but all flat. Last leg was into a headwind but we tucked in behind the tuk tuk which allowed us a bit of respite. Beng Melea itself is well worth a visit. It's beautiful and much quieter than Angkor Wat. All refreshments provided by Samyang were totally delicious. I definitely recommend cycling in Siem Reap. You get to see lots of hidden bits away from the masses. Weather was good, no rain, not too hot but very sunny. Samnang was awesome as well. Super helpful, super friendly and chatty. Aiming to get him to guide me from Cambodia to Laos in the near future!
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