Oudong Mountain And Floating Village Cycle Tour
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Oudong Mountain And Floating Village Cycle Tour
By Vana Adventure Travel
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Ages 9-55, max of 12 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English speaking cycle guide
- Cannondale Mountain Bike and Helmet
- Purified drinking water, and some tropical fruits
- 1 lunch at Khmer local restaurant
- Ferry crossing fee of the Tonle Sap Lake and supported vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Udong Mountain
What's not included- Personal expense and tips
- Travel insurance
- E-Bike is available to rent for a special rate 20$/ E-bike
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We provide a pick-up service from your accommodation in Phnom Penh. Pick-up starts at 7:30 AM . Please be ready at that time.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75526P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75526P10
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- 1This is a great cycle experience through the beautiful of Tonle Sap riverside where you’ll encounter experience with the beautiful farmlands, pretty floating villages, paddy rice fields, fishing community, Muslim community and Buddha temples. Refresh with a nice breezy from the river and enjoy the tropical fruits as the good way for us to keep up riding to visit silver and bronze handicraft villages where you will connect with a local artisan and learn from the villagers. A final climb up the Oudong Hill to see a largest Buddha status, royal stupas and get stunning view of Cambodia countryside. Oudong is a former royal capital of Cambodia from the 17th to the 19th centuries. It located at northwest of Phnom Penh. We will pick you up at your hotel and drive to the meeting point at north of Phnom Penh capital city.
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- Navigate2387290 contributionsWonderful day! Thank you!We thoroughly enjoyed our Silk Island / Countryside tour with Narith and Simon. It was great to get out of PP to get a glimpse of how locals live daily. We experienced ferry crossings, tofu skin manufacturing, grass mat weaving, silk production and weaving, fresh fruit tasting, rice, taro and lemongrass fields, mango trees, local foods at lunchtime and more. Thank you!Written 2 March 2025
- Dorothy P0 contributionsSilk IslandLovely day out very informative about silk and Tofu making. Beautiful island cycling g around. Everyone very friendly. Food good at a Beautiful restaurant setting. Just wish cycle jad been longer.Written 11 February 2025
- lisamorrow820 contributionsHighly Recommend!Thong is a wonderful guide and human. He collected me early morning from the hotel and we went to three different locations and got over 50 species. Snacks and brunch and great conversation as well as dozens of lifer species. Thong is extremely knowledgeable and easy to be around. I highly recommend!Written 7 February 2025
- sarahpD3968VM0 contributionsPhnom Penh Afternoon Bird TourWe had an amazing day!. Although we opted for the afternoon tour instead of the morning we still saw 35 species of bird including Coppersmith Barbet, Black Naped Monarch, White Throated Rock Thrush, Yellow Bittern and the Cambodian Tailorbird. We crossed the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers by ferry and proceeded to a forested area where we spent the first couple of hours. We then stopped off to the habitat of the Cambodian Tailorbird before finishing in a wetland area where we watched the sunset over the city! Our guide Thong was so knowledgable and interesting. He took his camera and the birds are his photos that I have posted. he finally took us for a bite to eat back in Phnom Penh. I can't recommend this tour enough if you like bird watching!Written 2 February 2025
- Shopping C0 contributionsNo regrets, highlight of my tripI totally love my guide Narith. He was sincere, observant and witty. We had a good trip from the moment we met at my hotel lobby. It’s great that he worked in the fields when he was younger so he was able to explain the workings of the farm as we went through the fields and plantation.Written 31 January 2025
- Lee O0 contributionsWe saw so many beautiful birds 😊We had a wonderful morning with Thong. He picked us up 5.30am from hotel and we had an interesting trip on the ferry to other side of river to Phnom Penh city. He took us to a wetland area, teeming with life, where we had great sightings of an amazing array of birds, all new to us. He looked after us so considerately, bringing us mango fruit and cold water. He took us to great place for breakfast, overlooking a lake with swallows and a bee eater perched on reeds clearly visible with the naked eye. We then went to a forested area around a temple, where the bird watching was superb. Thong was very skilled at finding the birds and helping us find them. We had great sighting of Cambodian Tailor Birds, plus 44 other birds! My favourites were the White Rumped Shama and the Shikra. We were delighted to have seen so many beautiful birds! It was an absolute pleasure to meet Thong and his trip is brilliant. Binoculars were available from Thong too. he also provided us with the bird list of our sightings. Fantastic to get the chance to see great wetland and forest areas so close to the city. Hugely enjoyable. Thank you Thong!Written 25 January 2025
- Voyager121629295040 contributionsLovely concept disappointing arrangementsI'm afraid our experience on a self guided cycling trip in Portugal was rather disappointing too. This was one of the few times we've used a tour operator, hoping to pay extra for a smoother more insightul experience. But it wasn't really. When we saw the hotels they had booked we quickly looked out alternatives but they wouldn't let us change them. Macs subcontract everything to a local firm so were unable to take decisions, the local contact was very nice but the company were inflexible. The hotels were lazy choices, and miserably disappointing. So we paid for their acommodation but also booked our own, these were fairly cheap, lovely hotels which could accomodate bikes safely. The self guided routes were good, but they were just downloads easily available online. There was no other information like points of interest, restaurants or extra tips to help you stay on courseWritten 15 January 2025
- G4835JNroxanad0 contributionsVery nice local experienceNarith was an excellent guide who immersed us in the insights of Cambodia. We visited many local businesses, from small silk and cotton enterprises to a pagoda and a skin tofu factory. Everything was well-planned, and he took great care of us, always ensuring that we understood all the information.Written 13 January 2025
- SiwF110 contributionsGreat Experience and insightsVery interesting tour with great experiences. The guide told a lot of things about living on the Silk Island as he grew up and lives there as well. The food was amazing and the spots very interesting. I can highly recommend this to everyone!Written 13 January 2025
- I3906RVwendyh0 contributionsBirdwatching from Phnom PenhI was picked up at my hotel in Phnom Penh and driven by Thong Chea to several diverse areas for bird watching. He took great care to make sure we found a variety of water, forest and open farmland birds. We saw nearly 40 different species but the highlight was the endemic Cambodian Tailorbird. I would highly recommend this trip to other keen birdwatchers.Written 26 December 2024
- jenniegrant20160 contributionsA day biking on Silk island and Mekong Island, learning about the Cambodian way of lifeThe most amazing adventure with our guide Sey. Support local and book this tour, you will not regret it. We learnt so much about the Cambodian way of life on this tour. The highlight for us was visiting the Silk Island school. Sey is an absolute asset to your business, thank you for going out of your way Sey to teach us so much about your way of life.Written 25 December 2024
- 972farzada0 contributionsAwesome experienceThis bike tour was an incredible adventure! The scenery was breathtaking, the guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and the organization was top-notch. The route was perfectly planned, and the included stops for refreshments were a delightful touch. The terrain is flat all the way, which made it pretty easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend!Written 24 December 2024
- LouiseJC20140 contributionsReally a great day. Loved it.Guide, Say, was great. Loved cycling around the back streets and getting a glimpse of the lives of the locals. Tasted interesting food and had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Highly recommend.Written 15 December 2024
- Marek J0 contributionsMr Nuth is an excellent cycle guide!My mother (fit at 74 years) and I enjoyed a great day cycling, ferrying over to explore silk island with a sit-down tasting different Cambodia fruits at the silk factory, and later a great lunch on a floating restaurant. Mr Nuth was our super attentive and mindful guide. Being picked up and returned to our hotel, we truly enjoyed the day! Thank you very much Mr Nuth, kind regards, Jacobs family from Amsterdam NLWritten 27 November 2024
- davekD4362NJ0 contributionsThe only way to experience the islandsAmazing way to spend your first morning escaping the busy city. I was concerned before booking due to the heat and traffic but the tour escapes the madness. Sey met us at our hotel and had a tuk tuk take us to the ferry. Other companies left you to find your own way to the meet points across the ferries. Good new bikes and water provided. Sey was an amazing tour guide taking time to stop and explain anything and everything that caught our eye. 27km bike ride in total with lots of stops at interesting areas to ensure you do not notice the distance. 2 hours cycle across a 4/5 hours Water provided, mix of off road and tarmac but away from the traffic. Good amount of shade to keep a ginger fella safe. Great fruit break (Kong ;-)) at the silk tour. Lovely lunch stop by the river to learn more from Sey on the local ingredients and his home life on silk island. Best tour guide ever, give him a raise :-) Thanks Sey - Dave & AssuntaWritten 21 November 2024
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Ken H
24 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Thong is the most genuine, friendly and considerate guide that I have ever met. He went out of his way to share details on any wildlife that we encountered (he is an avid bird watcher), and stopped to speak with residents at notable sites along the route we took, so that we could hear more about local life (people really respond to his friendliness and openness). We went out on the hottest day in Phnom Penh this year, and yet Thong did his best to make sure that we biked the shadiest route possible and that we stayed hydrated and cooled off at each stop. He took time to share details on Cambodia's history and culture, both historical challenges as well as bright spots, including sharing his family's/his personal experiences. He even invited me to join his family in doing an extra temple hike at the end of the day, where his wife and three children were excellent guides as well! I would happily join another of Thong's self-designed tours on my next trip to Phnom Penh, as he's always coming up with new ideas with an emphasis on eco-tourism and experiences that give a window on genuine Cambodian life.
Written 20 May 2023
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Nick D
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Excellent day. We were worried we might not be up for the ride in the heat, but the pace was gentle with plenty of stops (and we’ll definitely be sleeping well tonight ).
Thong was very insightful, an open book enthusiastically sharing his broad knowledge of the country, industry, religion, history and food. And just a lovely warm and fine human who we genuinely enjoyed chatting with throughout the day. We’d love to tour with him again in future, highly recommended.
Thong was very insightful, an open book enthusiastically sharing his broad knowledge of the country, industry, religion, history and food. And just a lovely warm and fine human who we genuinely enjoyed chatting with throughout the day. We’d love to tour with him again in future, highly recommended.
Written 5 January 2024
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niterider88
Thailand54 contributions
Overall a great experience!
Pickup at our hotel was punctual at 7.30am and although the guide is a young man (Piseh), he proved to be patient, friendly n speaks pretty good English. All along our almost 40km route, he pointed out interesting facts about the landscape & Cambodian culture.
The bikes are Cannondales, very comfortable & most suited for off road. With 29" wheels, it made our journey a wheeze. We brought our own mobile phone holders so had no problem recording & viewing our route. Mr Thong, the owner, did mention that he is going to obtain some so future riders may want to enquire if you need to bring your own.
The ride ended (not the tour though) with a much welcomed Cambodian lunch at a restaurant. After that, Mr Thong brought us in his SUV to the Oudang Mtn which houses remains of the Cambodian King n family. It's a pretty taxing (after a long ride) walk up but do-able, just take a breather now n then. The temples & stupas up there is really worth the effort. Magnificent. Then we walked down the other side of the mountain to where the SUV was waiting, dropping us at our hotel.
Couldn't ask for more from a superb day's outing. Highly recommend to folks who want to see the real Cambodia safely n unhurriedly.
Pickup at our hotel was punctual at 7.30am and although the guide is a young man (Piseh), he proved to be patient, friendly n speaks pretty good English. All along our almost 40km route, he pointed out interesting facts about the landscape & Cambodian culture.
The bikes are Cannondales, very comfortable & most suited for off road. With 29" wheels, it made our journey a wheeze. We brought our own mobile phone holders so had no problem recording & viewing our route. Mr Thong, the owner, did mention that he is going to obtain some so future riders may want to enquire if you need to bring your own.
The ride ended (not the tour though) with a much welcomed Cambodian lunch at a restaurant. After that, Mr Thong brought us in his SUV to the Oudang Mtn which houses remains of the Cambodian King n family. It's a pretty taxing (after a long ride) walk up but do-able, just take a breather now n then. The temples & stupas up there is really worth the effort. Magnificent. Then we walked down the other side of the mountain to where the SUV was waiting, dropping us at our hotel.
Couldn't ask for more from a superb day's outing. Highly recommend to folks who want to see the real Cambodia safely n unhurriedly.
Written 11 January 2023
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karen
5 contributions
Dec 2022
This is an excellent way to explore rural Phnom Penh.
It does not matter if you are an experienced rider, the guides will accommodate your pace and take care of your safety. The bicycles are of good quality and clean. Do note that as at Dec'22, roads are still undergoing development, so it will mostly be a bumpy and muddy ride. Best time to visit is during the dry season from around Nov - Jun.
Guides speak English and are very open to sharing their knowledge with you - we asked them many questions about local life and culture - and learnt a lot from them! Great way to spend a day, highly recommended!
It does not matter if you are an experienced rider, the guides will accommodate your pace and take care of your safety. The bicycles are of good quality and clean. Do note that as at Dec'22, roads are still undergoing development, so it will mostly be a bumpy and muddy ride. Best time to visit is during the dry season from around Nov - Jun.
Guides speak English and are very open to sharing their knowledge with you - we asked them many questions about local life and culture - and learnt a lot from them! Great way to spend a day, highly recommended!
Written 19 December 2022
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Thanks Karen and your friend as well for sign up this bike tour.
This is our pleasure for your put a review where it really important for us to get more customers, more knowledge , more experience as much as for the local benefit.
We do hope to meet you again for another tour with us.
Have a wonderful New Year and all the best wishes,
Thong Chea
Written 19 December 2022
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Arlene P
Minneapolis, MN30 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Wow! A breathtaking cycling tour with Thong. We cycled through amazing, tourist free, villages and we were able to get a true sense of life in rural Cambodia. Our lunch stop was at a place frequented by Cambodians. Thong provided us an opportunity to experience Cambodian life.
The cycling, which may put some people off, was very doable. Thong was mindful of our abilities and pace. He caters to the cyclists’ abilities.
The short hike on Oudong Mountain was icing on the cake. It is a place where Cambodians spend their weekends. The Buddhist temple, and being able to participate in face washing ritual was amazing.
An unforgettable day!
The cycling, which may put some people off, was very doable. Thong was mindful of our abilities and pace. He caters to the cyclists’ abilities.
The short hike on Oudong Mountain was icing on the cake. It is a place where Cambodians spend their weekends. The Buddhist temple, and being able to participate in face washing ritual was amazing.
An unforgettable day!
Written 12 January 2023
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Dirk
9 contributions
Feb 2020
Excellent tour which gives you a great insight in the rural life just outside of Phnom Penh. You enter a different world with a mix of small local villages and the ever expanding city. Great energised and knowledgable guide with a mix of activities: cycling, floating villages, walking Oudong mountain and visiting a local market and silver shop. Because of the setup you can decide on your own pace how and what to explore during the tour.
Written 4 February 2020
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Thanks very much for sign up this bike tour.
This is our pleasure for your put a review where it really important for us to get more customers, more knowledge , more experience as much as for the local benefit.
We do hope to meet you again for another tour with us.
Have a wonderful New Year and all the best wishes,
Thong Chea
Written 19 December 2022
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ken d
3 contributions
Nuth is an excellent tour guide. He looked after us really well. He told us lots of stories and we enjoyed getting to know him and the places we visited.
It was like being shown around by a really good friend.
The bikes were very good, comfortable and easy to ride. We enjoyed visiting all the villages and seeing the riverside
Udong was a great place to finish. We met Thong there who was also a super guy.
It was like being shown around by a really good friend.
The bikes were very good, comfortable and easy to ride. We enjoyed visiting all the villages and seeing the riverside
Udong was a great place to finish. We met Thong there who was also a super guy.
Written 7 October 2024
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Friso V
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Sept 2023 • Solo
I went with the English speaking guide Pis, who provided me a true adventure. First we took the ferry to leave Phnom Penh for Mekong island that offered stunning pagodas. Then back to the mainland into rural landscapes and remote villages. For hours I was the only non-Camodian which was noticed by hundred’s of kids welcoming me in their habitat. After a visit to a local silver craft shop and a Cambodian lunch we arrived at the old capital Oudong that offered countless temples, amazing views, a food market and monkey ‘s ! It was worth every penny, thanks Pis !
Written 23 September 2023
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Frances B
Bury St. Edmunds, UK23 contributions
Thong was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The bikes were good quality and in perfect condition. The trip was varied and interesting. Thong adjusted the itinerary to make best use of the time for us. We would definitely recommend.
Written 13 March 2023
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Virginie E
8 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Very good experience through the Cambodian villages far from the hustle and bustle of the city. This gives an idea of the way of life in Cambodian villages. The locals are very welcoming.
Thong is very friendly and gives us a lot of information and explanations.
Bring something to protect yourself from the sun and everything will be fine!
Thong is very friendly and gives us a lot of information and explanations.
Bring something to protect yourself from the sun and everything will be fine!

Written 26 September 2023
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Love the laidback countryside with children running around to greet you. Truly touching.
Written 17 June 2019
Many thanks for your sharing experience of the bike tour with us to Oudong Mountain
We do hope to see you again
Have a lovely day
Thong
Written 13 July 2019
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