The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Khmer Empire, once the heart of powerful god-kings who crafted magnificent stone temples between the 9th and 15th centuries CE.

Our final day is dedicated to exploring Angkor’s most iconic sites, cycling along the winding paths that weave through the plains, revealing the temples and ruins scattered across the vast landscape.

As we pedal along, we stumble upon a crumbling façade of laterite and sandstone blocks, their ancient surfaces entwined with the gnarled roots of towering fig trees. The scene feels like nature reclaiming its own, a striking blend of decay and vitality.

At Bayon, a temple conceived as a microcosm of the heavens, we stand in awe of the serene faces carved into its towers. Each visage gazes in a cardinal direction, exuding an ethereal calm that seems to transcend time.

Angkor Wat, the national symbol of Cambodia and the largest religious structure in the world, beckons us next. Wandering through its majestic courtyards, we admire exquisitely preserved carvings and bas-reliefs that vividly portray Hindu myths, epic battles, and the eternal cycles of life and death.

In the afternoon, we return to Siem Reap, relaxing before our farewell dinner. The evening concludes with authentic Khmer cuisine at one of the town’s renowned restaurants, a perfect end to an unforgettable day.