without tuk tuk

hi, is it possible to visit angkor wat from siem reap

without hiring tuk tuk ,maybe walk or by bicycle?

without tuk tuk

Hi prism

you could bicycle - are you a regualr cyclist? I wouldn%26#39;t really try if you%26#39;re not.

walking is not the way to go - the whole angkor park covers about 300 square kilometres.

Taking a tuk-tuk from town is about a 10-15 minute ride

tuk-tuks are cheap - $15 per day ($10 if you%26#39;re doing a scrooge and hammering the driver down - personally I don;%26#39;t think this is particularly nice) and for this price your driver will take you round all day and deliver you home to your hotel. Easy, cheap and a good driver will also be able to give you plenty of good information.

helen

without tuk tuk

Gawd, too bloody hot to be cycling around. I LOVE cycling, but leave it up to a tuk-tuk driver to take you around. You will need the energy for all that wlaking and temple-climbing.

';$10 if you%26#39;re doing a scrooge and hammering the driver down - personally I don;%26#39;t think this is particularly nice)';

Hmm..This was the first price I am usually quoted, give or take a dollar, without bargaining. For seeing the outer (grand) circuit or going out to the Roluos Group they will charge $15 or so...

As long as you%26#39;re fit, aren%26#39;t planning a visit during the rainy season, and enjoy cycling, I would highly recommend touring Angkor Wat by bicycle. I cycled about 150km over four days in February and found it to be a pleasant and peaceful way to tour the sites. I also like the independence of going it alone and setting my own pace.

Yes, it%26#39;s hot and humid, even in February, but the roads are flat so the ride itself is not strenuous. You can avoid the heat by leaving early in the morning and breaking for lunch. Some sections aren%26#39;t paved, so bring a bandanna or kerchief to avoid choking on dust.

Most of the bikes for rent (US$3/day) are neither good quality nor well-maintained, so if you%26#39;re keen on cycling, it%26#39;s worth it to rent a high-quality bike from a cycling tour company. I rented mine from Spice Roads for $8/day, and it was so worth it! You%26#39;ll need to bring a chain and lock to secure your bike while touring the sites, and if you plan to cycle before dawn, bring a cycling headlight or a headlamp as well.

While I enjoyed seeing the temples by bike, I must say I did not enjoy cycling in the town itself. The traffic can be a bit hectic at times, so it%26#39;s just not relaxing.

Did you hear the %26#39;bells%26#39; Sanuksanuk at that time of year?

The Mexican wave of Cicadas singing through the trees is a wonderful sound.And if you are on a bike, all the better to hear them.

Jimshu, no cicadas that I recall (maybe they were sleeping still at 4:30am or maybe I was?!). But there were lots of stars and cool breezes as you cycle through the forest at predawn. Only very few motorized vehicles at that time of day. A memorable, peaceful experience.

I can appreciate how great it was.If you%26#39;re fit, and got the time, cycle would be a great way of getting around.

Pity those bikes are clapped out.Someone could do well hiring out good touring bikes or mountain bikes up there.

hiring a bike is a great way to get around.the white bikes you see in a lot of guesthouses ect are charity bikes so you will be doing a good thing by hirering these.they are basic but ok bikes

One other idea: Hire one of those electric bikes as a compromise! Not sure of their quality though...