All accommodation in comfortable hotels (twin share basis)
Full Bicycle hire (E-bikes available on request ($))
AU$200 Donation to the NGO of your choice
Local guides, support van driver and mechanic
Full support vehicle for the ride with water and fruit
Minimum three NGO presentations with local staff across Cambodia
Multiple field trips to villages and communities
Entry to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh
Pepper farm tour in Kampot (11 day tour)
Cooking Class (11 day tour)
Most dinners & breakfast as per the itinerary
Airport transfers for arrival

International flights
Tips and Gratuities (from US$0 to US$100 pp)
Drinks with meals
Departure airport transfer (US$8-US$10)
Travel insurance
Visa’s (if required)
Other items of a personal nature

For every Social Cycles tour, all riders have contributed AU$200 to go to the NGO of your choice. During the course of the tour, you are given the chance to engage with, and learn from, local NGOs. We visit no less than three NGOs during the Cambodia tour and spend some time learning about their projects, strategies and challenges. At the end of the tour, the riders are then empowered with new found knowledge and have the opportunity to combine the allotted donation money and make an impact towards a project of their choosing. In addition to building a profile for our impact partners, Social Cycles also pays each NGO for their time and resources. We spend 1-2 hours with each NGO. You can read more here 

The donation part is included in your ticket price. We want people to be open to the idea of supporting one or more of the NGOs we visit and learn about. If, after meeting some of the local teams and learning about their programs, the riders did not want to donate, then they are not required to and a refund will be arranged.

We understand how important it is to take rest in a place that’s clean and comfortable – especially after a hard slog on the bikes. That’s why we always make an effort to get you settled in somewhere in town suited to that description. Where we can, we will organise boutique style accommodation for everyone (with a pool) because quite frankly, you deserve it. We’ll also make sure that a massage is not far away! 

There are times where the accommodation may change, but generally speaking, we stay at the following hotels: The Amazing Residence in Siem Reap, Cambana La Riviere in Battambang, Pursat Riverside Hotel in Pursat, Pacific Hotel in Phnom Penh.

You’ve probably heard it said a dozen times already, but you’ll find some of the friendliest people on the planet in Cambodia and the same stands true for Hoem; our translator/guide/driver and all round great guy. Hoem has been with us from our very first tour and gives testament to the value of local knowledge. And of course, Brett Seychell, the Social Cycles founder does not miss an opportunity to get back on the bike and cycle through his favourite part of the world. Cycling Cambodia is the inspiration for what has become Social Cycles. ‘So’ (that’s his name, pictured right) is an absolute superstar and will take care of everything bike related. Buntry (has his own picture) is the newest member of the team and travels all the way from Siem Reap to Saigon.

The best part about cycling from one country to another is to cycle through the various regions of food along the way. This is slow travel at it’s best as Cambodia offers salt lakes and pepper farms, fresh crab markets in Kep and tarantulas in Phnom Penh (optional!) Most of the included dinners are at social enterprise based restaurants, supporting the local NGOs. But this is not the main reason we eat here, it’s because the food is delicious!

All meals are shared, ‘family style’, so you get an abundance of choice sitting in front of you at the table. A great chance to try a bit of everything! Dietaries are catered for as well, just let us know in advance.

In Cambodia, we use 24 speed mountain bikes. Most bikes have either 27″ or 29″ wheels, whilst some of the smaller bikes are 26″. The front suspension is perfect for the bumps along the road and the wider tyres allow for strong traction when you need it most.

You’re welcome to bring your own saddle if you’re slightly nervous about getting a bit sore, or haven’t had the chance to get a lot of saddle time before the ride. Another good option is to bring along a gel seat (cushion).  The bikes are fitted with standard pedals. Again, you’re welcome to bring clip ins should you want them. All bikes are fitted with a water cage. Bikes re fully serviced before and after every ride and we’ll have So, our trusty mechanic, with us at all times!

E-Bikes are available for the 7 day tour (AU$180) or the 11 day ride (AU$280).

Some days are 30km, some are 50km and some are a little further. See itinerary for daily details. When we embark on an 75km day, the distance can seem quite daunting. However, an early start for 7am and an ETA of 4pm arrival gives us 9 hours to get there. And two hours of extra daylight up our sleeve if we need it! Travelling by bicycle is not about the destination, but the journey. We’ll stop for Khmer coffees, local treats, lunch and of course, to take plenty of pictures. When we are moving, the average pace is about 15-20km per hour. Our small group policy means it’s easier for all of us to stay together. You don’t need to be super fit for this ride, you just need to be positive.

We take a minimum of two riders and a maximum of 12. We strongly believe that when you travel with a group beyond 12, there is a risk that voices and opinions may be drowned out when we have the rare opportunities to visit NGOs and ask questions to local leaders. The Siem Reap to Saigon ride also comprises of smaller travel opportunities (Siem Reap to Phnom Penh or Phnom Penh to Saigon for example), therefore, there may be more than 12 people in it’s entirety, but not at any one time. 

If you’d like to book a private tour with you and your friends, simply click here for more information. We can also explore self guided tours in this region. 

Friends International are leading the charge in the ‘ChildSafe’ movement and the ‘Think Families, Not Orphanages’ campaign. Friends International have an office in Phnom Penh, which makes for a great introduction to Cambodia.  Chumkriel Language School is an incredible organisation that go so far beyond teaching language.  In Siem Reap, we often get a chance to learn from This Life Cambodia. In the small’ish regional province of Pursat, we’ll visit and learn from Sustainable Cambodia about their community development and educational programs.

Due to the nature of travel, public holidays and unavoidable timetable clashes, we may not be able to visit all of the above NGOs. If there is one in particular that you are interested in, please let us know prior to travel. Click here for a full list of our NGO network and partners.