Monday, November 4, 2013

Experience The Ultimate Dirt Bike Tours Cambodia

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By Marsha Klein


The exotic call of culture and history combined with a love of adventure have long attracted many tourists to Asia. Dirt bike tours Cambodia offers a unique way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and meet the local communities. The journey will offer many a magical moment visiting the attractions of the country.

The terrain in the country can be demanding and the people organizing the tours will adapt a route to suit the riders ability. Roads and paths from the cities lead to hills, mountains and jungles. The scenery is forever changing on this epic journey.

Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses a large area and a visit here is highly recommended. Not far from the city of Siem the ancient Khmer civilization built their temples here now surrounded by trees and forests. One of the most well known and largest temples is Angkor Wat. The ancient ruins capture the imagination of its visitors, giving them a sense of times gone by.

The largest city in Cambodia is also its capital, Phnom Penh. The French once colonized Cambodia and there is still a presence in some of the buildings in the south of the city. Exploring the centre there are many unique market stalls, eateries and shops. This is a wealthy city with and the city folk live to the north of the city.

Sihanoukville is surrounded by a dozen islands off the Gulf of Thailand. This beach resort is an ideal location for a spot of relaxing. A great place to take time to explore a few other activities such as fishing, snorkeling and diving. The beaches are clean and sandy and the sea is clear and warm. The city comes to life in the evening with the flavors and smells of Asia enticing people into the many restaurants along the beach.

Riding across country to the north the land changes from grassland to jungle. There is some amazing wildlife and fauna to discover. The Virachey National Park is home to elephants and tigers and the country side offers views of waterfalls, bamboo jungles and mountains. A ride to Yeak laom in the Ratanakiri forest is a great chance to have a break and take a swim. The large volcanic waters are warm and refreshing.

Floating over the lake of Tonle Sap is a village where you can enjoy Cambodian cuisine and delight in the culture. An interesting place where all the buildings move with the level of the water. Craft shops, crocodile farms, bars and markets create a fantastic atmosphere. It is well worth a visit.

Traveling light on a tour is essential. It is best to have one change of clothes and toiletries. Taking personal riding gear is not a necessity, but a good idea. After a long days riding accommodation is provided. Basic guesthouses and family homes are clean and welcoming.

Asia has a tropical climate and a planning an enjoyable dirt bike tours Cambodia should take in to account the changing monsoon cycles. November to February is cool and dry. March to May is hot and dry. June to August is hot and wet. September to early November is cool and wet.




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