Cambodia In Depth

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Spend free time settling in before enjoying a welcome dinner at Haven Restaurant. This social enterprise empowers disadvantaged youths and adults through hospitality training, offering a memorable dining experience with Asian and international dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. (D)

After breakfast, bike through Angkor Thom and visit Bayon Temple. Return to the hotel for a midday break. In the afternoon, explore Ta Prohm and optionally visit Banteay Kdei and Srah Srang. Discover Satcha, a local enterprise supporting craftsmen, and enjoy coffee in a natural garden setting with optional retail therapy. (B)

Begin your day at 4:30 am with the stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat, exploring the 12th-century temple known for its iconic towers, stone carvings, and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology. After breakfast, immerse yourself in rural life by driving through villages to Tonle Sap Lake. Take a boat journey along a canal, passing houses on stilts or directly on the water. Enjoy lunch in a family home, offering a unique experience of local daily routines inside a stilted house while observing passing boats. (B/L)

At 7 am, journey north to Kbal Spean, a Hindu pilgrimage site with a 3 km trek through dense jungle. Explore the "River of 1000 Lingas" and visit the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB). Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Banteay Srey, a remarkable temple known for its pink sandstone and exceptional bas-reliefs. Stop at the Cambodian Landmine Museum on the way back. Transfer to Siem Reap in the afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free. (B/L)

After breakfast, head north to Koh Ker temple complex, known for imposing sculptures and structures. Explore 10th-century temples, including Prasat Thom and Prasat Damrei. Continue to Preah Vihear, have a late lunch, and check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear temple, perched on a steep mountain with breathtaking views over Cambodia and Thailand. (B/L)

Check out early for Banteay Chhmar and stay at a traditional homestay to experience Khmer village life. Lunch at the community center to learn about Community-Based Tourism. Explore Banteay Chhmar in the afternoon, known for captivating bas reliefs and Bayon-style towers embraced by nature. Conclude with a nighttime picnic at Ta Prohm temple, featuring a torch-lit dinner and traditional Khmer music by local villagers in the tranquil rural setting of Cambodia. (B/L/D)

Leave Banteay Chhmar, making quick stops at a local silk weaving initiative and Banteay Torp, a satellite temple. After lunch, proceed to Battambang. Check in, rest, and enjoy the afternoon exploring the old town independently, discovering art galleries and shops in charming French Colonial Buildings. (B/L)

After breakfast, ride the Bamboo Train for scenic views over 8 km. Visit the Ancient House in Wat Kor Village for a guided tour. Explore Wat Banan, an 11th-century temple atop a mountain, and return to the hotel. Dine at Jaan Bai, a social enterprise restaurant supporting disadvantaged youths, founded with the guidance of acclaimed chef David Thompson and restaurateur John Fink. (B/D)

Enjoy a morning bike ride with SoksaBike, covering 30 km around Battambang's villages. Explore the local production of rice paper, prahok, grolan, and other Cambodian treats. After the cycling tour, take a break at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Phnom Sampeau, known for its distinctive shape and a small temple offering a fantastic view of paddy fields. Explore the killing caves, a reminder of Cambodia's troubled past, until dusk. Witness millions of bats emerging in mesmerizing patterns—a nightly spectacle of nature. (B)

Start early from Battambang to Phnom Penh. Stop in Kampong Chhnang to see traditional pottery making. Continue to Oudong, the former royal capital, for a Khmer lunch and panoramic views from Oudong Mountain. Explore the Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation Centre with its jade Buddha and vibrant Ramayana depictions. Finally, arrive in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon, check-in at your hotel, and enjoy the evening at leisure. (B/L)

Embark on a Cyclo tour of Phnom Penh at 8:00 AM, visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda. Explore Wat Phnom and have lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the National Museum and the Champey Academy of Arts for traditional arts education. Later, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers. Conclude the day at your hotel with free time. (B/L)

After breakfast, your local English-speaking guide will pick you up for a 3-hour drive via the Expressway to Sihanoukville, with a stop for refreshments. At the pier, board a speedboat to the island, and after a 40-minute to an hour journey, check into your hotel on the island. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B)

Free day at leisure. (B)

Free day at leisure. (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy free time to explore the island's facilities. In the afternoon, return to the mainland by boat and transfer back to Phnom Penh via the expressway with a driver only. The service concludes upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport for your departure flight to the next destination. (B)