Our cultural Cambodia tour is a wonderful blend of the best that Cambodia has to offer and is perfect during the green season, or for those of you that are happy to forget the beach in order to unearth more of the country’s secrets, such as Koh Trong Island and Sambor Prei Kuk.
This tour gives you time to immerse yourself in traditional Cambodia life with a prolonged stay on Koh Trong island (King’s Island) giving you the opportunity to see how real day to day life is lived. From here to the rolling hills of Mondulkiri in the north-east with stops to see the Irrawaddy dolphins in Kampi and have lunch at a local coffee plantation before spending time with the local Phnong people over a starlight BBQ and rice wine. A true highlight of any holiday to Cambodia!
The adventure doesn’t stop, there is elephant trekking and a trip to explore the pre-angkorian temples at Sambor Prei kik that date back to the 6th century. The perfect way to whet your appetite before venturing into the main archaeological site in Siem Reap, and being wowed by the sheer size of the vast temple complexes and the crowning glory of Angkor Wat.
Highlights
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Traditional Cyclo Tour
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Royal Palace
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Silver Pagoda
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Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21)
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Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
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Santuk Silk Farm
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Tarantula Eating in Skun
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Floating Villages of Kampong Pluk
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Angkor Temple Tour
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Phare Traditional Circus
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Day 2
Siem Reap
Arrival & Welcome Dinner
You will be met at the airport in Siem Reap and then transferred to your hotel. For the evening you will be taken to the FCC (Foreign Correspondents Club) for a happy hour drink followed by a welcome dinner.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: _/_/D)
Day 3
Siem Reap
Floating Villages Tour
This morning you visit Kampong Phluk, which is a perfect example of one of the many communities living in the floating villages of Cambodia. You will also visit the flooded forest, home to some of Cambodia’s water-bird species, before a brief Tonle Sap boat tour. After the tour you will return to your hotel, where the afternoon is yours to do as you wish.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 4
Kratie
Siem Reap to Kratie | Drive: 6 hours
Today you depart Siem Reap in the early morning and begin the journey to a riverside town of Kratie. You will reach the bustling provincial city of Kompong Cham, where you stop for lunch on the riverfront. After lunch, you continue your journey passing through the old river port of Chhlong. Then pass many local villages until you reach the riverside town of Kratie, a sleepy Mekong port and gateway to an encounter with the rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins. Once in Kratie, you are free to explore the town and the local market as you wish; before enjoying a magnificent sunset over the river, if you’re staying on the mainland, or you can take a short boat trip to Koh Trong Island if you want to experience more rural life.
Overnight in Kratie (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 5
Kratie
Irrawaddy Dolphins
This morning your Cambodia adventure tour journeys up the river to the dolphin pool of Kampi, it is the largest dolphin pool on the Mekong River and home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphin. You continue on to visit the nearby hilltop pagoda at Sambok Mountain, where you will climb the stairs to the top. You will have time to explore the area and admire the beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding rice paddies and countryside as you go.
Overnight in Kratie (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 6
Sen Monorom
Kratie to Sen Monorom | Drive: 4 hours
Today you cross back to the mainland, leave Kratie behind and transfer to Sen Monorom, passing through the lovely Cambodian countryside. Once you arrive in Sen Monorom you head straight to a local coffee plantation for a traditional lunch and the chance to sample wonderful local coffee. You then continue to your hotel, where you can enjoy the rest of the day settling into your countryside surroundings.
Overnight in Sen Monorom (Meals: B/L/_)
Day 7
Sen Monorom
Cambodian Elephant Trekking
Travel to a traditional tribal village to meet your guide and an elephant. From here you will enjoy an elephant ride through the Cambodian countryside past rivers and into the jungle. After enjoying lunch by a river, you have the amazing opportunity to swim and help wash your elephant before returning home.
Overnight in Sen Monorom (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 8
Phnom Penh
Sen Monorom to Phnom Penh | Drive: 7 hours
Today you will leave behind the wild and fascinating northeast and start your transfer to Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. Along the way, you will stop at Kampong Cham for lunch, and then you will pause at Skuon, known locally as ‘Spiderville’, where, if you dare, you can sample the local delicacy of a deep-fried tarantula. Once you arrive in Phnom Penh you can explore the city under your own steam.
Overnight in Phnom Penh (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 9
Phnom Penh
S-21 & Killing Fields & Cyclo Tour
Visit the infamous Tuol Sleng museum (S-21), where you can learn about the turbulent recent history of Cambodia. Then move on to the Choeung Ek (Killing Fields), which is located about 17km southwest of Phnom Penh, and is the best known of the various Killing Field sites in Cambodia. Return to the city for lunch before enjoying an afternoon cyclo tour.
Overnight in Phnom Penh (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 10
Kampong Thom
Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom | Drive: 3 hours
Today you leave Cambodia’s capital and travel north to Kampong Thom, where you can relax by the pool or take a lazy stroll or cycle along the Mekong River.
Overnight in Kampong Thom (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 11
Siem Reap
Kampong Thom to Siem Reap | Drive: 3 hours
Today you visit the beautiful 6th-century sandstone temple of Sambor Prei Kuk. After your visit, you sit down to enjoy a picnic lunch provided by the locals before travelling back to Siem Reap.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/L/_)
Day 12
Siem Reap
Angkor Temples
The Angkor temples are a magnificent sight! Angkor Wat temple is by far the most famous and often compared to sites, such as Machu Picchu (Peru) and Petra (Jordan). It’s definitely a must-see. Your guide will be on hand to guide you through these magnificent Angkor temples. In the evening you will see the incredible Cambodian circus before dinner in town.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 13
Siem Reap
Free Day & Farewell Dinner
Today you are free to enjoy the last day of your holiday as you wish. Your local guide will be able to give you lots of ideas. In the evening sit down to enjoy a farewell dinner.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/_/D)
Day 14
Siem Reap
Departure
Today you are free to enjoy your last morning in Cambodia before being transferred to the airport for your departing flight home via Vietnam.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 15
Home
Arrive Home
Following your international flight you will be landing at your point of origin today.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
Tour excludes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
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Your next steps:
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Get in touch and talk to our specialist Asia travel team
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We then craft a unique and tailor-made itinerary just for you.
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We will stay in touch with you all the way through your holiday experience
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Pack you bags and get ready for your Asia holiday of a life time
On arrival in Asia we will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and then sit down to run over your holiday program again. We then introduce you to your local guides and give you some helpful local travel tips; such as local restaurant and bar suggestions and some cultural insights.
Towns & Cities in Cambodia
Cambodia has no shortage of captivating destination to visit on your holiday. Refer to our Towns & cities guide to plan the perfect trip.
There are so many beautiful hotels to choose from in Cambodia. So we have selected a few of our most favourite and characterful hotels; giving you a taste of what you can expect.
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