Around CambodiaEscorted tour, Cambodia

The perfect introductory tour, spend two weeks embracing Cambodia's complicated history and fascinating heritage whilst you cover all the highlights of this charming kingdom.

Pay a visit to the extraordinary Angkor Wat, the most iconic structure within the Angkor Complex, as seen on BBC One's Sacred Wonders.

Fully Inclusive

Touring with Guides and entrance fees

Included Meals

Breakfasts: 12, Lunches: 12, Dinners: 12

Flights

International flights and current taxes

Group Tour

Max Group Size: 18

Physical Rating 1

Walking, some steps and time on your feet

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Phnom Penh - Wander the airy boulevards of Cambodia's charming capital city

Ankor Wat - Discover your adventurous side at Cambodia's most famous temple complex

Tonle Sap - Cruise the tranquil waters of this great lake

ITINERARY

Days 1-2: Fly to Siem Reap

Fly overnight to Siem Reap. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

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Day 3: Temples of Angkor

Rising early, journey to the old city of Angkor Thom and pass through the magnificent South Gate flanked by 54 gods and demons. At Angkor Thom's centre is the enigmatic Bayon, a breath-taking temple of innumerable sculptural decorations. Also admire the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm before the rest of the day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most magnificent, and best preserved of all of Angkor's treasures.

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Day 4: Khmer Cooking Class

Enjoy a traditional Cambodian cooking class with a local, learning about the flavours that go into Khmer cuisine. This evening, enjoy the talents of the Phare Cambodian Circus! This rollicking performance is delivered by graduates of a charitable performing arts college. This NGO transforms the lives of disadvantaged local youths through education and vocational training.

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Day 5: Tonle Sap Lake

High Water Season (Aug to Feb) Enjoy a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Kleng and observing the way of life of these lake communities. Back on dry land, visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Return to Siem Reap via Artisan D'Angkor, an organisation working to revive traditional Khmer arts and crafts. This evening, sit down to dinner and the Apsara dance show.

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Day 6: National Silk Centre

Begin the journey towards Battambang, stopping in Puok District to visit the National Silk Centre. Learn about the cultivation of silk, from the planting of mulberry trees used to raise the silkworms to the harvesting of silk threads. Observe the artisans using the dyed and treated silk threads to create beautiful products in the workshops. On arrival in Battambang the rest of the day is at leisure.

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Day 7: La Maison de Coco

Head out of town to the 12th century Prasat Banan Temple and admire the breathtaking hilltop views. Return to Battambang and take a stroll through the village of Wat Kor, then explore a local house for a glimpse of traditional Khmer life. Visit a local NGO, La Maison de Coco, where traditional skills such as weaving are taught to locals before a visit to Phnom Sampov to see the bat cave.

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Day 8: Arrive in Phnom Penh

Journey south to Phnom Penh, stopping at the former capital city Udong, a potters' village and Touch Hill.

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Day 9: Phnom Penh by Cyclo

A somewhat European city of airy boulevards and colonial villas, still marked by the events of the Khmer Regime, Phnom Penh has been engulfed by energy and optimism, making it a pleasurable place to be. Today's visits include a cyclo ride to the magnificent Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Sunset at hilltop Wat Phnom rounds off the day.

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Day 10: Cambodia Past and Present

Today, reflect on Cambodia's tragic past under the Khmer Rouge regime at the Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields. Later, visit the city's craft brewery for a tour and tasting, and reflect on how this reinvigorated Asian capital is moving on from the past.

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Day 11: Kampot Pepper Farm

Depart for the beach town of Kampot, and visit a pepper farm to learn about the renowned Kampot pepper. Enjoy a walking tour of the harming riverside town and its colonial architecture.

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Day 12: Day Trip to Kep

Enjoy a day trip to the nearby seaside town of Kep, just a little east along the coast, starting with a barbecue lunch at the sailing club before a free afternoon to explore independently. Return to your hotel in Kampot.

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Day 13: Return to Phnom Penh

Return to Phnom Penh, stopping en route to see the ruins of the former military hill station, 'Bokor Mountain'. Relax in Phnom Penh this afternoon before a farewell dinner cruise on the Mekong River.

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Days 14-15: Fly Phnom Penh to UK

Enjoy time at leisure until your transfer to the airport. Board your overnight flight back to the UK, arriving home the following day.

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Around Cambodia is located in Escorted tour, Cambodia. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 06/07/2022