An enduro rider on a dirt bike on a forest trail
Honda CRF250L expeditions

Dirt bike tours in Cambodia

Red-earth trails through rubber plantations, jungle tracks to temples that see a handful of visitors a day, highland grassland and quiet coastal back roads - ridden with people who know every junction.

In short

My Travel Factory runs four guided dirt bike expeditions across Cambodia on the fuel-injected Honda CRF250L, from 9 to 10 days and 900 to 1,300 km: the Cardamom & Wild West Trail, the Northern Temple Trail, the Highlands Expedition and Temples to the Coast. Every departure is fully supported - a lead guide rides with the group, a sweep rider and mechanic ride at the rear, and a support vehicle carries luggage, spare parts, fuel and water. Groups are typically 2 to 8 riders, and the season runs November to April.

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September 2026

Choose your expedition

Four routes, graded before you book

Intermediate to advanced - off-road experience required

The Highlands Expedition

Rolling hills, pine grassland, waterfalls and crater lakes in Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri, back along the Mekong.

  • RoutePhnom Penh - Snuol - Mondulkiri - Ratanakiri - Kratie - Phnom Penh
  • Distance1,300 km over seven riding days
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Beginner to intermediate - confident road riders

Temples to the Coast

The perfect introduction: Angkor, pre-Angkorian ruins and silk villages, then pepper farms, Kep crab and the coast.

  • RouteSiem Reap - Kampong Thom - Phnom Penh - Kampot - Kep - Sihanoukville
  • Distance900 km over six riding days
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The motorcycle

Honda CRF250L, on every route

A light, forgiving and famously reliable fuel-injected dual-sport bike, equally at home on jungle single-track, sandy river trails and paved highway. Bikes are serviced before every departure and checked daily by our mechanic. The compact tank gives roughly 200 to 250 km on mixed terrain, so fuel stops are planned in advance and the support vehicle carries extra fuel on remote stages.

Rider requirements

  • A valid full motorcycle licence from your home country, with an International Driving Permit.
  • Previous off-road experience for the Cardamom, Northern Temple and Highlands expeditions. Temples to the Coast suits confident road riders new to dirt.
  • Travel insurance that explicitly covers off-road motorcycling and medical evacuation.
  • A reasonable level of fitness - days can be long, hot and physically demanding.
  • A signed participation waiver before the first riding day.

When to ride

The main season runs from November to April, when trails are dry and the weather is at its most comfortable. From May to October the green season brings heavy afternoon rain and some remote sections - especially in the Cardamoms and around Preah Vihear - can become impassable. Green-season departures run on adjusted routes with support-vehicle bypasses.

Safety and support

Each day starts with a route briefing. Groups ride at a pace set for the least experienced rider and the sweep rider makes sure nobody is left behind. Guides carry first-aid kits and mobile communication, and there is an evacuation plan for every stage. Where a section is beyond a rider's comfort level, the support vehicle carries both rider and bike.

Optional extras

Riding gear rental (helmet, boots, jacket and body armour), an upgrade to the Honda CRF300L, a non-riding partner travelling in the support vehicle, private departures on your own dates, and pre- and post-tour hotel nights.

Questions riders ask

What licence do I need?
A valid full motorcycle licence from your home country together with an International Driving Permit. We check both before the first riding day, and every rider signs a participation waiver.
What is the Honda CRF250L like?
A light, forgiving, fuel-injected dual-sport bike that is equally at home on jungle single-track, sandy river trails and paved highway. Bikes are serviced before every departure and checked daily by our mechanic. Range is roughly 200-250 km on mixed terrain, so fuel stops are planned and the support vehicle carries extra fuel on remote stages.
What if a section is beyond me?
Groups ride at the pace of the least experienced rider and the sweep rider makes sure nobody is left behind. Where a section is beyond your comfort level, the support vehicle carries both you and the bike.
How much does it cost?
Prices are on request and depend on group size, dates and accommodation level. A deposit secures your place, with the balance due before departure. Private departures on your own dates can be arranged for any group size.
Which expedition should I choose?
New to dirt: Temples to the Coast. Comfortable off-road and after remote mountains: the Cardamom & Wild West Trail. Want the cool northeast and indigenous highland culture: the Highlands Expedition. Experienced and after the great temples: the Northern Temple Trail, the longest and most demanding of the four.
Why ride with us

You ride the trail. We handle the rest.

  1. 01

    Local knowledge

    Routes scouted and ridden by Cambodia-based guides, and re-checked after every rainy season.

  2. 02

    Fully supported

    Lead guide, sweep rider-mechanic and a support vehicle on every departure.

  3. 03

    The right machine

    Well-maintained Honda CRF250Ls - light and reliable on any surface.

  4. 04

    Small groups, real stays

    Typically 2 to 8 riders, with boutique hotels, riverside guesthouses and village homestays.

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