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Siem Reap Angkor Bike Ride

You cycle about 6 km from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat, then loop through Angkor Thom and the temples east of it: Ta Keo, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang and Prasat Kravan. Traffic is light and many roads are shaded.

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bike ride scenery for Siem Reap Angkor near Siem Reap
Photo: Preah Pithu T Monks - Siem Reap by JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/), CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0). Via Wikimedia Commons.
Where
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Time
a full day, starting around 6am

The route

Angkor Wat and the Little (Small) Circuit by bicycle from Siem Reap.

Hire a bike in Siem Reap for about US$3-4 a day and ride north to the park. Buy your Angkor Pass online or at the official ticket office just off the road from Siem Reap, a couple of kilometres before the southern entrance, not at checkpoints.

When to go

November to February is cooler at about 25-30°C; March to May can reach 40°C.

Permits and fees

An Angkor Pass is required: US$37 for one day, US$62 for three days used within a week, or US$72 for seven days used within a month, according to Angkor Enterprise.

Before you go

  • Start at dawn: the park opens at 5am and the temples at sunrise.
  • Cover shoulders and knees; a scarf is not enough for temple interiors.
  • Arrange the bike through your hotel the night before, as shops open around 7am.
  • Carry more water than you think you need.

What to bring

  • Helmet
  • Spare tube, tyre levers and a pump
  • Water and snacks
  • Front and rear lights
  • A layer for descents and stops

Getting ready for it

Time in the saddle matters more than speed.

If you have not ridden for a while, do two or three rides of an hour or two first so your legs and your seat are used to it.

Staying safe

  • Heat and sun, especially from March to May.
  • Wear bright clothing and use lights wherever there is traffic.
  • Check your brakes and tyres before you leave.

Route details checked September 30, 2026 against angkorenterprise.gov.kh, en.wikivoyage.org and en.wikipedia.org. Rules and closures change, so check before you go.