Wherever possible we provide comfortable ensuite hotels with air conditioning and hot water to allow you to rest well after each day of travel, beit by bicycle, 4x4 or dirtbike . Examples include Veranda Resort or Kep Lodge in Kep, Norden House in Rattanakiri and Khemara in Battambang. Out in remote areas where hotels are unavailable we use clean and friendly local village homes and guesthouses (such as the  homestay to your right). Allternatively, if you'd like to camp out under the stars or have any other special requests just let us know . Wherever needed, mosquito nets will be provided

A small to medium-sized day pack is really best for the trip, with a waterproof cover to protect it from dust and mud. If you're not using a support vehicle your bag will carried with you all the time, so try to keep things as compact and light as you can. You won't need to bring too many clothes with you-a set of clothes for riding and a few changes for evenings or around town is plenty. Laundry is cheap and quick so you can get your things cleaned along the way (if you're going to be based around one town for a couple of days). Save a little space for a hammock & mosquito net if you'll be camping out (we'll provide those). A 3 litre CamelBak or similar is perfect for staying hydrated on the road and carrying personal items, and most of our riders use these. We are happy to look after any other luggage for you in Phnom Penh free of charge while you are on the road.

We specialise in designing tailor-made tours based on each group's preferred dates, interests and riding style. Just fill out our custom tour form and we'll get back to you with our recommendations.

We are constantly scheduling both private and join in customised bike trips based on the dates and destinations you require. These tours make up the bulk of our bookings. We operate tours all year round and cater to riders of all abilities; please contact us if you need any advice and we'll be happy to help you select a trip that suits your ability and requirements.

For an idea of what we've got lined up, take a look at our events page

Unless requested, we do not usually include meals in our prices. This way, lunches and dinners remain as flexible as possible, and you won't be forced to down another plate of rice when what you are really hankering for is a steak and chips!

Nevertheless, your guide will be on hand at all times to help arranging meals, suggesting dishes and making orders. We usually eat at small Khmer restaurants which have reasonable prices and whose menu we've tested. There are many excellent Khmer dishes that only the locals know about, and freshly caught fish in most areas. Provincial capitals visited by tourists usually have a number of restaurants selling Western food aswell.

Some of our trips involve staying in small villages with no restaurants. In these cases, we will arrange for a family to prepare a meal for us. When staying in the jungle, we stock up on food in the previous village or town and take it with us.

We include dirt-bike helmets ,gloves, and goggles, and carry our own toolkit, firstaid kit and parts, so if you don't have your own motorcycle clothing really all you need is your clothes. However, if you have your own helmet and riding gear, it is recommended that you bring it in order to ensure a good fit.

The sun is hotter than it seems when riding so a long-sleeved T-shirt or biking jersey  is a good idea to avoid sunburn. A pair of biking pants or combat trousers is also recommended as protection from grazes and scratches. We don't recommend the full body-armour suits as these can get really hot, but on jungle rides a deflector is good for protection against branches etc. A sturdy pair of boots is very important so that you have some good foot protection. For the enduro trails a good pair of biking boots is vital.

 

Recommended Checklist:

•  Mosquito repellent and sunscreen

•  A bum-bag (fanny pack) for small items, camera etc

•  A pair of flip-flops (thongs) for evenings/around the village

•  Sturdy footwear/riding boots

•  Long-sleeved T-shirt/biking jersey and combat/ biking pants

•  Helmet, gloves, goggles

•  Bandana, scarf or dust mask to cover your mouth, especially during the dry season

•  $20 and a passport photo for your visa on arrival

•  Plastic bags or bag liner for clothes, money etc during the rainy season

•  Torch

•  A photocopy of your travel insurance

Motorbike licensing is a grey area in Cambodia. The majority of locals do not have a license, however new legislation has been passed and is slowly being enforced. Not having a license with you should not be an issue during your tour with us, however it can be an issue for travel insurance companies. Some companies require local licenses, others require home licenses, and still others no license at all. Please check the fine print of your insurance to make sure of their policy regarding engine size limitations and riding documentation.

Of course- we are happy to look after the baggage of any clients who require, free of charge. If you are ending your tour in a different city to your starting point, we can also arrange for your luggage to be sent on to meet you.

 It is not necessary to bring riel with you; the primary currency is dollars and if you need riel this can be changed easily in the country. Travellers cheques and credit cards can be cashed in Phnom Penh, and most currencies can also be easily exchanged.

Money changers in Phnom Penh usually offer much better rates, without commission, than exchange bureaus overseas so if you are arriving during working hours you may wish to wait and change money when you get here. We can take you to change money the day before your trip if you'd like some help with this. Some larger provincial capitals can also take travellers cheques and credit cards. There are also ATMs in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Battambang and Siem Reap, among others, which accept Cirrus, Maestro and Visa.

When heading into the countryside, it's best to carry low/medium denomination dollar bills. $50's and $100's are easy to change in cities and large towns but less useful in more rural areas. Also be aware that faded or torn large denomination bills may often be refused.

If you have limited biking experience but would like to learn, we offer a number of training packages from Phnom Penh to help you gain confidence on dirt roads. These can then be combined with one of our more laidback out of town tours so that you can get more hours under your belt and see some more of the country.

If you do not ride, and have no desire to learn, you can choose to follow the bikes in our support vehicle or plan your own 4x4 tour. Some of our routes can also be adapted to allow for pillion passengers. Our His 'n' Hers tours are perfect for couples where one half rides and the other does not.