Cycling around The Mekong Island and Lunch with Locals
Explore the peaceful countryside of Phnom Penh by bicycle where you’ll encounter experience with the real life of local people, mango plantations, lemongrass farms, Khmer sedge mat weaving village and silk weaving workshop of the Mekong River. This moderate biking adventure is for those who love cycling and able to manage from 25km to 30km distance through the flat terrains of the Mekong Island.
After we cycle through the countryside, farmland and paddy rice field plus the natural lake that included the lotus farm, we continue to the handicraft village where you’ll learn more about Khmer silk weaving and enjoy the local lunch with them. A final we have a short ride to the ferry and get on our supported vehicle back to your hotel. This leisurely discover of Phnom Penh countryside, offering the chance of real-life local experience in Cambodia.
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Stop At: Cambodia Post Office, Corner Stree 13 and 102 Sangkat Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh 12000 Cambodia
We start to pick up at 7:30am from your mentioned accommodation in Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk or minivan as depending on the group size. After we pick you up, our crew will drive to the meeting point at the Cambodia Post Office or direct to the ferry across the Mekong River.
The Post Office, built by French town planner and architecture Daniel Fabre around 1895, is located in the former European or French district. This administrative building gave its name to square where it is located. ”Place de la Post ”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Koh Dach, Koh Dach
After we crossing the ferry and landing on the island of Mekong, we saddle up bicycle and our guide will make a brief of cycling itinerary with what we expect to learn from this cycling tour. There are few islands that located on the upstream of Mekong River as the best way to explore villages life, fruit & vegetable orchard such as cucumber, corn, ginger, lemongrass, papaya, eggplants, and other plantation like banana and mango etc. Throughout this cycling journey, we also visit the silk weaving workshop as the traditional weaving for most of the villages located through the Mekong River.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Wat Krapum Pech, MWFW+GJ3, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Thearavada Buddhism is the official religion in Cambodia which is practiced by 95 percent of the population. Cambodia currently has 5,104 Buddhist pagodas with 70,905 monks. Monks comprise two sects: one is the Mohanikaya Buddhist sect and the other is the Thammayut Buddhist sect. The Mohanikaya Buddhist sect has 4,843 pagodas with 68,476 monks, while the Thammayut Buddhist sect has 261 pagodas with 2,429 monks.
Even the Buddhism is the main religion in Cambodia, there also have more religion that people practiced like Muslim, Christian, etc.
After we visit and learn about the Buddhism in Cambodia and other religions, we cycle to visit another local business is the Bean Curd Drying Process before we heading to floating restaurant for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
After we relaxing and refreshing with a local lunch at the floating restaurant, we cycle back to our bike party and get on the ferry to meet our Tuk Tuk or minivan for driving back to the your hotel in Phnom Penh and sign off our wonderful cycling experience with Vana Adventure Travel at the island of Mekong.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:30 AM
Duración: 4 To 6 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Our pick-up time will start at 7:30 AM, so please be ready from that time. Our guide or driver will meet you in the lobby or check with the reception to avoid any confusion.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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