Halloween in Angkor Watt | Journey on Bikes or Scooters Across Cambodia

Name: Halloween in Angkor Watt | Journey on Bikes or Scooters Across Cambodia
Start: 2024-10-28T18:00:00+04:00
End: 2024-11-03T18:45:00+04:00
Location: Dubai International Airport

Schedule

Mon Oct 28 2024 at 06:00 pm to Sun Nov 03 2024 at 06:45 pm

UTC+04:00

Location

Dubai International Airport | Dubai, DU

Harboring the spirits of ancient Khmer warriors, vine covered temples deep in the jungles of Cambodia draw ghost seekers near and far, with whispers around every bas-relief and spooky shadows under moonlight silhouettes of centuries old towers of stone. The largest religious monument in the world is sure to hold secret tales of ghosts and ghouls with a few spectral sightings for those who know where to look!
We’ll dive deep into the jungles on bikes and scooters with the mud splashing on our way to forgotten temples and Buddha’s face peeking out from overgrown vines, trees, roots and bushes. With monkeys howling hello along the way and waterfall swimming to wash off the dirt, we’ll reach our jungle-camp amongst the forgotten temples filled and ancient ghosts of a lost civilization.
Built over 35 years with the aid of over 6,000 elephants and 300,000 laborers, Angkor Wat is the most spectacular temple structure in the world, a symbol dear to Cambodia and a pilgrimage site for Buddhists all over the globe! Larger than the Vatican, older than the Taj Mahal, more stones used to construct than the Pyramids of Giza, and the backdrop for the most stunning sunset, moonrise and sunrise you’ll ever see! Be sure there is a reason why we're heading there for our Halloween ))
Join only if you dare!!
Day 0 // Oct 28 // Departure
Meeting at T1 for a flight to Singapore and further connecting flight.
Day 01 // Oct 29 // Welcome to Siem Raep!
After traditional Khmer welcome ceremony, we’ll check-in to hotel, take rest and test drive scooter to see sunset at Bakheng Mountain with a short hike to visit the Bakheng Temple for a sunset. In the evening have dinner at Neary Khmer restaurant.
Scooter 20 Km / Cycling 20 Km
Day 02 // Oct 30 // Floating Village and Tonle Sap
After breakfast, we will ride to the enchanting temple of Banteay Srei, which is usually everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its remarkable state of preservation, small size, and excellent decorations. Next we will continue the ride to Kampong Khleng floating village to take the boat to the main lake of Tonle Sap Lake, then return to the our village built on stilts for an overnight. Happy Cobra Soup will be served for dinner tonight!
Scooter 100 Km / Cycling 70 Km
Day 03 // Oct 31 // Bang Mealea – Siem Raep + Halloween in Angkor Watt
In the morning we wave goodbye to the house owner, then take the boat back to the mainland. Ride to visit the Kampong Kdei Bridge, which is the longest centuries-old bridge in the province. Then ride to visit Banteay Mealea Temple, which was built in the middle of the 12th century. Afterwards continue to have lunch at a local restaurant. Further on, we continue back to the city to prepare for the Halloween inside Angkor Watt! Enjoy speechless ambience, hear the whispers around every bas-relief and spooky shadows under moonlight silhouettes of centuries old towers of stone.
150 Km / 70 Km
Day 04 // NOV 01 // Angkor & Neighbourhoods
After late breakfast we start riding the scooter to Angkor Wat temple during the day light, for you to have fresh comparison. Continue to Bayon Temple, renowned for its unique and intricate stone carvings, especially the large stone faces that decorate many of its towers.
Then we head to Ta Prohm, recognized for its beautiful bas-reliefs and carvings, partially collapsed and overgrown with fig trees. You will feel the sense of mystery and adventure, as we wander through the ancient stone structures intertwined with tree roots.
The evening is free for leisure however you can crash the traditional Khmer wedding (optional).
50 Km / 30 Km
Day 05 // Nov 02 // Koh Ker Group Temple
After breakfast we ride to Koh Ker, which was once an ancient capital of Cambodia. The Koh Ker complex is 35 meters high and its design resembles a seven-stepped stupa. The temple faces west towards Angkor city and was built to worship the god of happiness. We will stop for lunch along the way and in the afternoon, we will ride back to Siem Reap for a farewell dinner.
150 Km / 70 Km
Day 06 // Nov 03 // Departure
Its not going to be easy to wave farewell to jungle temples and their ghosts but its time to head back home….
Grade: Easy to moderate (on bicyles).
Activities:
Riding, sightseeing, swimming, boating, wedding crashing, hanging out with ancient ghosts of Angkor.
Duration: 6 Days.
Room & Meals: 4-star hotels, double-sharing.
Cost:
Scooters: AED 4250 / Bicycles: AED 3980
Support tracks available on both routes.
Flights: Singapore Airlines, approx 2600 AED.
Specifically Excluded:
Flights, visa cost, dinners day 3 & 4, single room supplement.
See yah in Cambo x
Trekkup Crew
Whatsapp 00971 50 4848238 / [email protected]