Drive your very own tuk-tuk—because why not?

Millions of visitors come to Cambodia to visit Siem Reap and Angkor Wat and all the amazing cultural landmarks the country is famous for. But wouldn’t you rather navigate your own tuk-tuk and maybe camp in a pagoda, spend the night with a local family and eat authentic cuisine? Cruise along the banks of the Mekong River and watch the dolphins in the water? Are you still asking why travel by tuk tuk? Here are 3 reasons:

1. ………………………… Tuk tuk originated in India. It’s a cheap and low maintenance transport solution. It’s a popular mode of urban transport primarily in Asia and Africa. Tuk tuk is a very versatile vehicle. It can be used as a taxi, to transport goods, and even as a bakery on wheels. More than a mode of transport, it is a breadwinning tool for most families.

2. ………………………… Travelling in a tuk tuk enhances your senses as you’re not confined by windows and doors. Tuk tuk travel allows you to smell local delicacies that are cooked roadside, feel the wind in your hair, enjoy spectacular views, hear the city buzzing, and grab a bite on the go. Perhaps the most liberating aspect of riding in a tuk tuk is having the freedom to choose where to stop. And more frequent stops mean more local interaction and usually more travel stories to share.

3. ………………………… You can explore more remote, off-the-beaten-path places with a tuk tuk. It’s by far the most awkward but enjoyable means of transport. It can adapt to almost every surface, climate, situation, and even idiotic driver. A tuk tuk is a cross between a car and a scooter. If you´ve driven a scooter or motorbike before, it will come easy!

Tuk tuks aren’t equipped with GPS, so it’s a great opportunity to go ‘back to basics’. Asking locals for directions, navigating with a paper roadmap or getting lost is always a lot more fun. Oh, and giving free rides to locals, including Buddhist monks, is definitively a must! As a foreigner, you can only feel proud when travelling in a tuk tuk, especially when driving one. It amuses locals and allows you to connect with them in a unique way. Why not try your luck behind the wheel of a tuk tuk on your next holiday? This could be the world’s best driving holiday ever!