Cambodia Cycling & Tours

Cambodia offers ancient temple cities, tropical forests and Mekong river landscapes, with the best regions to explore including Angkor, Tonle Sap, the Mekong River and Phnom Penh.

Angkor & Siem Reap: Angkor’s vast temple complex rises from the jungle around Siem Reap where walking and cycling routes explore the remarkable ruins of the Khmer Empire including Angkor Wat.

Tonle Sap Lake: Tonle Sap supports floating villages and wetlands where boat journeys reveal one of Southeast Asia’s most productive freshwater ecosystems.

Mekong River Cambodia: The Mekong River flows through rural Cambodia where cycling and boat journeys reveal traditional villages and fertile river landscapes.

Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of major rivers and offers cultural exploration of temples, markets and Cambodia’s royal heritage.

The best time to travel to Angkor and Siem Reap for walking, cycling and cultural exploration is usually November to February, when temperatures are slightly cooler and humidity is lower.

This region of Cambodia has a tropical monsoon climate with warm temperatures throughout the year, typically ranging between 24°C and 35°C (75°F–95°F). The dry season runs from November to April, bringing sunny days that are ideal for exploring the temples of Angkor and surrounding countryside.

During the wet season from May to October the landscape becomes lush and green as rice fields and forests fill with water. While afternoon showers are common, the temples can be especially atmospheric and quieter, making it a rewarding time for travellers exploring Angkor’s temples and surrounding villages on foot or by bike.

Cambodia is +7 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia, spoken by 96.3% of all citizens (as of 2008). French, once the language of government in Indochina, is still spoken by many older Cambodians. French is also the language of instruction in some schools and universities that are funded by the government of France. Cambodian French, a remnant of the country's colonial past, is a dialect found in Cambodia and is sometimes used in government, particularly in court. Small numbers speak Vietnamese and dialects of Chinese.

Cambodian riel (KHR). Frequently used notes are 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, and 50,000 riel.

US dollars are universally accepted and act as a dual currency. There are 4000 Cambodian riel to a single US dollar.

For up to date exchange rates please check https://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/

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Electricity in Cambodia is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The pin types used are A, C and G.

Most passport holders, including Australians, British, Canadians, Americans and New Zealanders require a visa for Cambodia.

A passport with a validity of at least 6 months remaining is required.

You can obtain an e-visa prior to your arrival. However, please note that these can only be processed at Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Preah Sihanouk International Airports as well land borders at Bavet and Tropaeng Kreal Border Post (Stung Treng). Please bring a printed copy of your eVisa, as scanners for digital versions may not be available. To lodge your application go to:

www.evisa.gov.kh

A single entry tourist visa is valid for a stay of up to 30 days and costs USD$36. These can easily be obtained upon arrival at all border crossings, all you require is your passport and two passport sized photos.

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

In addition to the visa requirements, travellers arriving by air are required to complete an online e-immigration form via the Cambodia e-arrival mobile app or website (https://arrival.gov.kh/) within 7 days before arrival. Travellers arriving via land or water crossings are still required to fill out paper immigration forms until further notice.

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