The World’s 7 Best Temple Cycling Tours

1.Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,511 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Our pick

Start near BTS Pho Nimit and cycle about 15 km through Thonburi backstreets, canals, markets, and local temples. Guides such as Dan, Coco, and Philip lead small groups in English, with bikes, water, and helmets available on request. Expect an easy pace, narrow lanes, gentle slopes, and a closer look at everyday Bangkok.

“Coco my guide was excellent with his knowledge and with being patient with me being a novice cyclist...foto ops every time we stopped ...the rest of the cycling party were amazing too”

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2.Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 751 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Ride 12 km through Bangkok’s quiet lanes with an English-speaking guide such as Top, Tammy, Tom, or Jojo. You’ll cross the Chao Phraya by ferry, see Wat Arun and the Grand Palace lit at night, visit the Flower Market, and sample local snacks. Bikes, helmets, water, and insurance are included.

“Had an amazing night bike tour through Bangkok when it was cooler! It was spectacular to see all the landmarks lite up at night. Our guide, Jojo was very knowledgeable about Bangkok and safely navigated us through the city.”

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3.Bike the Angkor Temples – Full-Day 30km Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · from $35Best reviewed

Start at 7:30 am near central Siem Reap, collect a mountain bike and helmet, then ride roughly 25 to 30 km to Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and quieter paths. Guides such as Chen, Moon, Wich, and Mun have led this route. Expect heat, dirt trails, temple walks, local lunch, fruit, water, and a coconut drink at the finish.

“Wonderful day exploring some of the most beautiful temples. Moon was a fantastic guide who shared so much information. It was hot but rewarding. The lunch was delicious and Moon made sure everyone was well catered for.”

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4.Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $49

Start at 8:00 am with hotel pickup in Ubud, then ride an electric bicycle through rice fields, villages, forest paths, and temple communities. Guides such as Bob explain Balinese life along the way. Finish at Tirta Empul for a 45-minute visit, followed by lunch at Pangkon Bali Resto. Riding experience is required.

“We had a great morning on the bikes, the guides were so friendly , informative, helpful and a lot of fun. You get to do quite a bit if riding, unlike some tours and the scenery is beautiful. Loved the coconut water stop...what a view. So glad we did it”

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5.Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $39

Ride through Bangkok’s old city after sunset with an English-speaking guide such as Tom or Woody. You’ll use quiet lanes, cross the Chao Phraya by ferry, stop at Loha Prasat, Wat Rakang, the Grand Palace area, and the Flower Market. The four-hour tour costs $39 and includes a bike, helmet, snacks, water, and insurance.

“A really good way to explore some of the sights of Bangkok. Tom, the guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate about this tour.”

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6.E-Bike Nara Highlights – Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90

Ride an e-bike from near Kintetsu Nara Station through Nara Park, stopping at Todaiji, Nandaimon Gate, Mt. Wakakusa, Kasuga Taisha, Ukimido, and a respected cutlery shop. Your bilingual guide leads the route, explains deer etiquette and local culture, provides deer crackers and a Japanese snack, and helps with knife shopping.

“Our tour guide Remi was very impressive, his knowledge of the area and history of Japan was very extensive and insightful. The ride was enjoyable and we got to do and see things that we wouldn’t have thought of if we came to the area ourselves. 10/10 will definitely come back for another round!”

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7.Bike the Angkor Temples – Full-Day 30km Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 159 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $35

Ride 30 km from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat, Bayon, the Elephant Terrace, and Ta Prohm on quiet forest tracks and village roads. Small groups of up to eight use quality mountain bikes, with guides such as Chen, Soun Chen, Thou, and Sarak leading the way. Lunch, fruit, snacks, water, helmets, and vehicle support are available.

“It was a great day. We were given excellent mountain bikes and the guide led us along beautiful paths through the forest to the temples. We visited the most important/famous temples and were very impressed. Thank you very much 🤩!”

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