ATV Riding in Siem Reap: Sunset Through Rice Paddies

You operate the ATV yourself through working rice paddies as the sun drops behind the fields.

Ride a quad bike through Siem Reap's countryside for 90 minutes, starting with hotel pickup at 4:40 pm and heading straight to the paddies in time for sunset. You pass a traditional Khmer village and see water buffalo grazing on the return, with an English-speaking guide and optional pre-ride training if you're new to ATVs. The operator picks you up and drops you back at your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Quad bike tour and sunset viewing

• Pick up at hotel around 4:40 pm
• Drive to quad bike starting point
• Receive driving training if needed
• Ride quad bike through local roads
• Pass traditional Khmer village
• Arrive at rice paddy to watch sunset
• Continue riding past rice paddies and wildlife
• Return to starting location
• Transport back to hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your hotel around 4:40 pm, then a short drive to the starting point where your quad bike is waiting. From there you head out on local roads, passing through a traditional Khmer village before arriving at the rice paddies timed to catch the sunset. The route is built around inexperienced riders. The operator offers a driving training session beforehand if you're unsure, and the terrain is set up so anyone with a moderate fitness level can manage it.

After sunset there's still enough daylight to see more of the paddies, with water buffalo grazing and other wildlife visible on the way back. You ride the ATV yourself the whole time. The guide doesn't take the controls. The return trip brings you back to the starting location, where transportation waits to take you back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Quad bike rental.
• safety helmet.
• English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and return transport.
• cold drinking water and cold towel during the ride.
• optional pre-ride training for inexperienced riders.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 40 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 122 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angkor Wat Travel Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to ride the ATV yourself rather than watch from a vehicle, and you're comfortable with 90 minutes of active riding in the evening. The small group size and flexible training option make it work for solo travelers and first-time riders, though you'll need at least moderate fitness and should avoid it if you have spinal injuries or are pregnant.

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Top questions

What's the actual riding time on the ATV versus the total time with pickup and dropoff?

The 90-minute duration covers the full experience from hotel pickup through return, including the drive to the starting point and the ride itself. Most of that time is spent on the quad bike in the paddies and village.

Do I need ATV experience to book this, or can I ride if I've never done it before?

No experience is required. The operator specifically sets up the route for inexperienced riders, and offers a free driving training session before you start if you're unsure about handling the bike.

Will I see the sunset clearly, or is it more about being in the paddies when it happens?

The route is timed so you arrive at the rice paddies in time to watch the sunset itself. After the sun drops, there's still enough daylight to see the paddies, water buffalo and wildlife on the ride back.

What's included in the 90 minutes, and what do I need to bring?

The quad bike, helmet, English-speaking guide, cold drinking water and a cold towel during the ride are all included. Hotel pickup and return transport are included. Bring sunscreen and wear closed-toe shoes. Meals are not included.