Cambodia Motorcycle Route: 10-Day Loop Itinerary (2026)
The ultimate motorcycle tour of Cambodia: 10-day loop from Phnom Penh through countryside, temples, mountains, and coast. Route details, road conditions, and tips.
Cambodia Motorcycle Route — 10-Day Loop
Cambodia by motorbike is the ultimate freedom trip — wind-in-your-hair exploration through ancient temples, red-dirt countryside, mountain passes, and coastal roads.
Adventure riders
Freedom seekers
Experienced motorcyclists
Budget Overview (10 days, per person)
🎒 Backpacker
$250–$400
~$27/day
🏨 Mid-range
$500–$800
~$59/day
✨ Luxury
$900–$1,500
~$131/day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day
1
Phnom Penh to Kampot
Kampot
- Pick up motorbike in Phnom Penh
- Ride Highway 3 south (150km, 3.5 hours)
- Stop at Kirirom viewpoint
- Arrive Kampot — riverside sunset
Lunch en route. Dinner: Kampot riverside restaurant. Riverside guesthouse in Kampot
Rent a Honda XR250 or similar dirt bike ($20–$25/day) for the full route. Automatic scooters struggle on unpaved sections.
Day
2
Kampot to Kep Loop
Kampot / Kep
- Scenic coastal ride to Kep (25km, 45 min)
- Kep crab market breakfast
- Kep National Park hike
- Ride up Bokor Mountain (winding road, 1,000m)
- Return to Kampot via pepper plantation
Breakfast: Kep crab with pepper. Lunch: Bokor Mountain. Dinner: Kampot. Same guesthouse
Day
3
Kampot to Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville
- Ride along the coast (110km, 2.5 hours)
- Stop at Ream National Park
- Arrive Otres Beach
- Afternoon beach relaxation
Lunch: Ream area. Dinner: Otres Beach seafood. Beach guesthouse Otres
Day
4
Sihanoukville to Koh Kong
Koh Kong
- Epic coastal ride northwest (230km, 5 hours)
- Cross the Cardamom Mountain foothills
- Stop at Chi Phat turnoff
- Arrive Koh Kong — frontier town vibes
Lunch: roadside stop. Dinner: Koh Kong riverside. Guesthouse in Koh Kong
The road between Sihanoukville and Koh Kong is stunning but long. Start early and take breaks.
Day
5
Koh Kong to Pursat
Pursat
- Ride inland through Cardamom foothills (200km, 4.5 hours)
- Stop at Veal Veng valley
- Cross rural Cambodian countryside
- Arrive Pursat — a real Cambodian provincial town
Lunch: roadside restaurant. Dinner: Pursat market. Budget hotel in Pursat
Day
6
Pursat to Battambang
Battambang
- Short scenic ride (105km, 2 hours)
- Afternoon Bamboo Train ride
- Battambang street art walk
- Evening Phare Circus performance
Lunch: Battambang cafe. Dinner: Pre-circus dinner. Boutique hotel Battambang
Day
7
Battambang to Siem Reap
Siem Reap
- Ride through rice paddy countryside (170km, 3.5 hours)
- Stop at Sisophon for local lunch
- Arrive Siem Reap
- Evening Pub Street exploration
Lunch: Sisophon market. Dinner: Siem Reap restaurants. Hotel in Siem Reap
Day
8
Angkor Temples by Bike
Angkor
- Ride the temples on your own motorbike (unique experience)
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei
- Sunset at Pre Rup
Lunch: Temple area. Dinner: Night market. Same hotel
Motorbikes are allowed in the Angkor park. The freedom to ride between temples at your pace is incredible.
Day
9
Siem Reap to Kompong Thom
Kompong Thom
- Ride south through rural Cambodia (170km, 3 hours)
- Stop at Sambor Prei Kuk pre-Angkorian temples (UNESCO)
- Explore Cambodia's oldest temple complex
- Overnight in Kompong Thom town
Lunch: Kompong Thom market. Dinner: Local restaurant. Guesthouse in Kompong Thom
Day
10
Kompong Thom to Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
- Final ride south to the capital (165km, 3 hours)
- Celebrate completing the loop
- Return motorbike
- Farewell dinner in BKK1
Lunch en route. Dinner: Phnom Penh celebration meal. Hotel in Phnom Penh or departure
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Frequently Asked Questions
Technically yes — an International Driving Permit (IDP) with motorcycle endorsement. In practice, rental shops rarely check. However, without an IDP, your travel insurance will not cover motorcycle accidents. Get one before you travel.
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