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Roundtrips Itinerary Siem Reap I Bicycle Tours Around The Ancient Temples Of Angkor Explore by bike not only the outstanding ancient temples of Angkor but also the surrounding area of Siem Riep. Learn about the everyday life and work of the people living here. Day - 3 Siem Reap SIEM REAP: KBAL SPEAN - BANTEAY SREY (B, L) Leave the busy streets of Siem Reap behind and head for the deep countryside around the city. The route today meanders through rice fields and quiet dirt paths filled with farmers and locals going about their daily business. Pass through the small village and market of Pradak, which sits in the middle of the ancient (and dry) East Baray, an old Angkorian reservoir. Turn down quieter roads leading to the distant Banteay Samre. After visiting, push further away from the city around the small mountain of Phnom Bok into the deep countryside. Ahead loomed the massive ridges of Phnom Kulen, the birthplace of the Khmer Empire. Nestled into a gap in the ridge lies Kbal Spean, one of the earliest Hindu pilgrimage sites in Cambodia. A moderate 3 km trek up a gentle incline through dense jungle leads to the “River of 1000 Lingas”. Carved into the very riverbed are images from Hindu scripture and small stone lingas used for religious purposes. Lunch at local restaurant. The last stop of the day is Banteay Srei, the so-called “Citadel of the Women”, which remains the www.roundtrips.global [email protected] Roundtrips Itinerary best-preserved temple in Cambodia. Overnight: Siem Reap Inclusions Exclusions 4 nights in your chosen accommodation International flights Meal as specified in the itinerary Meals other than mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, BR = Brunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Tours and Excursions other than mentioned in the itinerary Activities and excursions according to the itinerary Early check-in and late check-out at hotels Personal travel insurance FOR EXAMPLE: Personal expenses and tips for driver/guides Visit Siem Reaps Street food road Visa fees Visit of Pub Street Visit of Ta Prohm Visit of Angkor Thom Visit of Bayon Temple 2x Lunch at local restaurant Visit of Angkor Wat Visit the market of Prada Visit East Barry (Angkorian Reservoir) Visit Banteay Same Visit Phnom Kulen Visit Kabel Sean 3km trek to the „Rivers of 1000 Lindas“ Visit Banteay Srei Visit a Silk Farm in Puok Lunch at West Barry Tours and excursions in minibuses/buses or with public transportation according to the itinerary English speaking tour guide Admission fees according to the itinerary www.roundtrips.global [email protected].

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