Our ‘University Freedom Adventure of Cambodia’ tour is exactly that, getting you out of the main towns and cities into the countryside, where you can simply let yourself go. This action-packed trip is perfect for all ages but is more aimed at university and college students that are looking for a breakaway with friends.
On this trip you will be rewarded by seeing a completely different side of the country as many visitors don’t venture out to the wilds of Cambodia’s North-East. You will experience a traditional life, jungle treks, an elephant experience unlike any other, a homestay and local interaction as well as a day at the temples, floating villages and, of course, dolphin spotting.
Looking to let your hair down then let it down with us!
On arrival at the airport in Cambodia you will be met by a See Asia Differently representative, who will transfer you to your hotel and then take you to a local restaurant for lunch and your first taste of Cambodian cuisine. In the afternoon enjoy a city cyclo tour, which is the perfect way to get your bearings and take in the capital’s key sites such as Wat Phnom, the National Library, the Central Market, the National Museum and of course the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, before ending up on the waterfront.
Overnight in Phnom Penh (Meals: _/_/_)
Day 2
Sen Monorom
Phnom Penh to Sen Monorom | Drive: 7 hours
After breakfast, you start our journey to Sen Monorom and the wilds of the north-east which is the most diverse region in Cambodia. On arrival, we will take you to a local coffee plantation for a local lunch called ‘Banh Cheav’ (delicious savoury pancakes) before visiting the local market to buy some food to offer to the local tribespeople who will be cooking your dinner. You then drive to a traditional Phnong village where you can interact with the locals and enjoy a traditional BBQ and some homemade rice wine as a nightcap before bed in your homestay.
Overnight in Local Homestay (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 3
Sen Monorom
Jungle & Waterfall Trekking
You begin the day with a jungle trek of the captivating area an head towards a jungle waterfall called Leng Oung. Once here you have time to take a refreshing swim in its water whilst your guide prepares a traditional bamboo soup and BBQ for you. After eating lunch at the waterfall you continue through the jungle, navigating your way on different paths until you return back to your starting point of ‘Pou Tang Village’. Once there you can rest and have fun with the family of your tour guide before checking in to a guest house and enjoying a well-deserved shower.
Overnight in Sen Monorom (Meals: B/L/_)
Day 4
Sen Monorom
Elephant Project
Today you will visit Pu Long Village which is home to a local Bunong community, from here you will walk to where the elephants are located in the jungle. No trekking on the elephants is allowed as the local people aim to provide a comfortable environment for the elephants. You will walk alongside them as they pass through the lush jungle going about their daily activities. Eventually, we will reach a river where the elephants will pause to have a dip and cool down. At this point, you can help to wash the elephants, have a refreshing swim and eat lunch. You then continue your trek through the jungle and back to civilisation.
Overnight in Sen Monorom (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 5
Kratie
Sen Monorom to Kratie | Drive: 3 hours
This morning you travel to Kratie and then catch a ferry over to Koh Trong Island for lunch. You then have the entire afternoon to immerse yourself into traditional Cambodian life under your own steam. You will be provided bikes to explore the island or alternatively you can enjoy a day pass at the swimming pool of a gorgeous boutique hotel. At the end of the day, you then catch the ferry back and then have the evening to enjoy in Kratie.
Overnight in Kratie (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 6
Siem Reap
Kratie to Siem Reap | Drive: 6 hours
Today you will travel upstream to board a traditional fishermen’s boat which takes you on a one hour cruise to the dolphin pool of Kampi. This is the largest dolphin pool on the Mekong River and is the best natural habitat to witness the critically endangered Mekong Dolphin (Irrawaddy Dolphin). There is also an opportunity to have a swim in the river too before travelling the remaining distance all the way to Siem Reap. Once in town, we will show you some of the best places to enjoy a few drinks and the towns vibrant nightlife.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 7
Siem Reap
Angkor Temples & Phare Cambodian Circus
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. In the evening you will be picked up and taken to the big top, where you will enjoy dinner before witnessing the incredible Cambodian circus. The circus is a mixture of acrobatics, music and culture as each performance tells a story about something in Cambodian culture.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 8
Siem Reap
Floating Villages
This morning you will get to enjoy a morning trip to the floating village of Kampong Phluk, where you will visit the flooded forest and the vast Tonle Sap Lake before returning back to your hotel for lunch before we arrange transportation to the airport for your departing flight home.
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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
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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.
Call us on 0208 150 5150, for International callers 004420 8150 5150, send us an e-mail [email protected] or just use the form opposite.
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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