Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Experience The Ultimate Dirt Bike Tours Cambodia

By Marsha Klein


Adventure with dirt bike tours Cambodia helps to make the most inaccessible places easy to discover. The guides enable many people to fulfill there dreams of discovering an ancient world steeped in history and culture. There are many enchanting moments that will capture the imagination on this journey.

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.

The country is probably best known for its temples. Near the outskirts of Siem city the Angkor Archaeological Park is most certainly a place to visit. There are many ruins to see but, out of all the temples Angkor Wat is the largest. The Khmer civilization still has the modern day world in awe of its construction style and the jungle and large trees growing around the stone work makes the place mystical.

Where the river Tonle Sap and Mekong confluence, Cambodia's capital city lies. Divided into three regions, Phnom Penh is the largest city in the country. In the small streets are markets displaying all kinds of wares hotels and restaurants. French colonial architecture still remains in the south of the city from the days when the French colonized Cambodia and to the north a suburban area.

The warm blue sea and the sandy beaches on the southern peninsula are a great place to take a break. Boat trips are an ideal way to relax and capture the amazing scenery around the Gulf of Thailand. The town of Sihanoukville is a great beach resort with many places to eat, drink and discover the islands off the coast.

Tours to the north of the country lead you past waterfalls and streams. The bamboo jungles and grassland give opportunities to see the amazing wildlife that live here. Elephants and tigers roam around the Virachey National Park and there are small villages that welcome visitors. Hidden in the Ratanakiri forest is a volcanic lake called Yeak laom. A refreshing swim can be followed by light lunch and a chance to relax.

Boeung Tonle Sap is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia and is home to many fish, crocodiles, wild life and birds. The floating villages tower over the water on stilts. The distinct houses, restaurants and market places rise and fall with the waters level. The way of life and economy is closely connected to the water cycle that rises and falls during the year.

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.

Taking a dirt bike tours Cambodia is enjoyable and fun, but the country is dominated by its weather. There are alternating seasons of wet and dry periods. The tropical country does not get cold however, the months May to September can be very wet.




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