Cambodia Holiday With Temple Safari

A Cambodia holiday with a difference, this 15-day adventure visits the highlights of this intriguing country which includes the impressive Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, home to the Silver Pagoda, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn a little about the Khmer Rouge regime and of course the magnificent Angkor temple complex. However this holiday also aims to take you off the beaten track to explore more remote parts of Cambodia. Visit the region of Tatai and stay in stylish, floating tented accommodation and visit the impressive waterfall and head to the quiet beachside town of Kep to enjoy the wonderful array of seafood.

And a real highlight of this Cambodia holiday is getting away from the temple crowds and spending a night in a luxury tent near the remote archaeological site of Koh Ker. Explore the Mayan-esque step pyramid of Prasat Thom and other temple sites, some of which are almost hidden in dense jungle, before a sumptuous dinner prepared by camp staff and a night sleeping under the stars in your safari-style tent. Wake to a mist-shrouded sunrise you will never forget. 

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Tour Itinerary

DAY 2

PHNOM PENH

Land Phnom Penh and drive to the Villa Langka Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Accommodation

Villa Langka

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DAY 3

PHNOM PENH

Today enjoy a city tour of Phnom Penh. Visits include Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a school turned interrogation centre by the Khmer Rouge. Also head out of the city to visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek with its memorial stupa.Return to the city and visit the stunning Royal Palace complex also home to the Silver Pagoda. Explore the National Museum and end with a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. (B)

DAY 4

PHONM PENH TO TATAI PROVINCE

Leave the city and head to Tatai Province in the shadow of the impressive Cardomam Mountains. The road passes through two national parks and is lined with shrines and incense. Drive onwards to the 4 Rivers Floating Lodge for check-in. (B)

Accommodation

4 Rivers Floating Lodge

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DAY 5

TATAI PROVINCE

After breakfast board a small boat and journey past Tatai village to the impressive Tatai waterfalls. Watch as the water thunders six metres onto the rocks below. Enjoy a picnic lunch and transfer further along the river and kayak to a local farm. Return to the lodge. (B)

DAY 6

TATAI PROVINCE TO KEP

Today depart 4 Rivers Lodge and drive south to the small town of Kampot, passing by Bokor Mountain on the way. Pass pretty fishing villages and arrive in Kampot in time for lunch. Drive onwards to Kep and the Veranda Natural Resort. (B,L)

Accommodation

Veranda Natural Resort

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DAY 7

KEP

Kep is a seafood lovers paradise. This morning head to the crab market near to the beach to observe this energetic market before boarding a small boat to head to Rabbit Island, home to a small fishing community. Enjoy the white sand beaches that ring this small island followed by a seafood lunch. Return to Kep for the night. (B)

DAY 8

KEP TO PHNOM PENH

Depart the beaches of Kep and head north back to Phnom Penh. Lunch is taken en-route in Takeo overlooking the water. Take a fun speedboat journey to Phnom Da, a beautiful 8th century temple. Explore the temple and enjoy the views. Return by speedboat and visit Tonle Bati and Ta Prohm which is surrounded by flowers. Arrive Phnom Penh and check into the Villa Langka Hotel. (B)

Accommodation

Villa Langka

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DAY 9

PHNOM PENH TO KAMPONG THOM

Today travel northeast. En-route stop at Skuon which is also known as 'Spiderville' - why not sample a deep fried tarantula?!Continue onto Kampong Thom and check into the Sambor Village Hotel. (B)

Accommodation

Sambor Village Hotel

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DAY 10

KAMPONG THOM TO KOH KER

Depart Kampong Thom this morning and spend some time exploring Sambor Prei Kuk, the first major temple city in South-East Asia. From here, travel to Tbeng Meanchey for lunch before driving onwards to the remote Angkor capital of Koh Ker, a site with many temples to explore. Visit Prasat Thom, a seven storey step pyramid, with commanding views over the forest and Prasat Krahom or Red Temple which is named after the stone it is built from. Spend the night in a smart safari tent. (B,L,D)

Accommodation

Luxury temple camping

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DAY 11

KOH KER TO SIEM REAP

An early start today to enjoy sunrise across the temple complex of Koh Ker. Visit the lost temple of Beng Mealea, a slumbering giant lost for centuries in the forests of Cambodia. Enjoy an Indiana Jones experience clambering about the vast ruins or take the wooden walkway running into the heart of the temple. Depart the temple complex and drive to Siem Reap and the HanumanAlaya Boutique Hotel. (B)

Accommodation

HanumanAlaya

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DAY 12

ANGKOR COMPLEX

Today start a tour of the Angkor complex. Visit the Roulos group with its well preserved sandstone carvings, and Preah Ko which means sacred cow. Visit Batong, the earliest of the temple mountains, and climb to the summit to enjoy views of the surrounding countryside. Afterwards travel by boat to Kompong Pluk to observe traditional Cambodian life on the water. Return to Siem Reap. (B)

DAY 13

ANGKOR COMPLEX

Travel to Ta Prohm in the dawn light to avoid the bulk of the crowds. The temple has been abandoned to the elements so the tentacle-like tree roots appear to strangle the stone structures. Enjoy breakfast on the go and head to Banteay Srei, Angkor's ultimate art gallery with elaborate carvings. After exploring the temples visit the landmine museum which promotes land mine accident prevention and education. (B)

DAY 14

ANGKOR COMPLEX

Another dawn start to visit the immense walled city of Angkor Thom. From here visit iconic Angkor Wat, believed to be the world's largest religious building. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is the most famous temple at Angkor. After a thorough visit, enjoy a visit to the Artisans D'Angkor outlet with its cold drinks, inviting snacks and traditional handicrafts. Lunch will arrange at Sala Kdey. (B,L)