Saturday, January 4, 2014

Once In A Lifetime Dirt Bike Tours Cambodia

By Harriett Crosby


Cambodia is one of the most wonderful countries in South East Asia with no shortage of fantastic attractions for visitors to enjoy. This includes the magnificent temples in Angkor Wat, the beaches in Sihanoukville, the Ocean of Trees in Sen Monorom, Ream National Park, Tonle Sap lake to name but a few. There is also a lot to see off the beaten track and what better to see the real Cambodia that buy joining one of the dirt bike tours Cambodia

There are very few paved roads in country so an off road vehicle or a dirt bike is required in order to get off the beaten track and explore. However, it is not wise to go on your own as parts of the country are littered with landmines. Joining a dirt biking tour is a safer and exciting way to explore.

The majority of the country is rural and connected by dirt tracks and unpaved roads. This makes Cambodia perfect for dirt riding. You will be able to choose from pre-arranged tours or set your own itinerary. A tour will vary in length, from a few days of riding to several weeks, taking in as much of the country as possible.

The set tours will often take in some of the main tourist attractions of Cambodia. Many will pass through Angkor Wat so you can spend some time exploring the amazing temples before heading back on the trail again. During your tour you will be able to explore hidden Buddhist temples, sleep in the jungle, experience water crossings and rocky ascents to beautiful viewpoints.

Other tours may start at the River Mekong and follow the river before heading into the hilltribe region bordering Laos and Vietnam and then into the Mondulkiri and Rattankiri mountains. There will also be a tour that follows the coast in the south, head through Ream National Park and stop at attractions along the way, such as the fabulous and eery Bokor Hill Station.

The remote Cardamom Mountain and Aural national park are also fantastic places for dirt biking and are very popular with experienced enduro riders. Other tours pass through fishing villages, floating villages on Tonle Sap lake and rubber plantations. You will get to see how local people live and experience a different culture.

Most operators offer a tour for novice riders as well as a tour for more experienced enduro riders. Operators will have bikes to suit every type of rider, such as the XR250, CRF230 or Kawasaki 250 Sherpa. They also have big off roaders like the WR250F, XR400, WR450F and CRF450. Also, many of the operators offer lessons for beginners and they all provide safety information before setting off on a tour.

So if you are thinking about travelling in Cambodia, why not consider joining one of the excellent dirt bike tours Cambodia and get the most out of this amazing country? There are plenty of excellent tour operators in the country that will be more than happy to give you further information.




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