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Angkor Wat and the Angkor Temples are worthy of a lifetime of exploration, but for most of us this is not always possible. That is not to say that a little time doesn’t go a long way. The iconic temples of Angkor Wat, Bayon, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Preah Khan for example, are all easily visited in a short time, and for those who are making a flying visit, we’ve selected the finest temples of Angkor and created an itinerary which is unhurried but complete and makes optimum use of a shorter time, meaning you can enjoy the best of these magnificent temples.

DAY 1 – Arrive to Siem Reap, Ta Prohm, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Banteay Srey.

DAY 2 – Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Sunset.

This tour allows you to completely immerse yourself in the culture and warmth of Cambodia, treating yourself to the luxurious tropical paradise of Sihanoukville at the end of your adventure through the rest of the country. You’ll see the quintessential best of this unspoilt and fascinating kingdom, before soaking up the rays on white sand beaches, gazing out to the islands in the distance across the bright turquoise seas...before visiting them.
Your tour will commence in Siem Reap, where you will come nose to nose with the ancient Angkor Temples that  you will have read about, the majesty and awe inspiring size and complexity of which never fail to stun even the most seasoned and experienced of travelers. On the periphery of Angkor is the great Tonle Sap Lake also – the largest lake in Southeast Asia which cannot go unmissed. After immersing yourself in the majesty of Angkor, you will travel to Battambang – the lush, wild garden of Cambodia where ancient temples, limestone cliffs, wonderful culture and a charming network of villages and countryside tracks lead you around the province. On to Phnom Penh, a city undergoing an unceasing renaissance. Phnom Penh’s modern chic culture, daring modern infrastructure and creative young generation juxtaposing with the city’s enduring history, colonial architecture and traditional Khmer customs come together to create a fascinating 21^ST century capital city. After a refreshing look at Phnom Penh’s capital, we shall head south to Sihanoukville, where perfect tropical shores and pristine desert islands are yours for the taking – the perfect way to end a visit to beautiful Cambodia.

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DAY 1: Siem Reap( arrival);

DAY 2: Siem Reap;

DAY 3: Siem Reap;

DAY 4: Siem Reap / Battambang;

DAY 5: Battambang / Phnom Penh;

DAY 6: Phnom Penh;

DAY 7: Phnom Penh / Khiri Rom / Sihanoukville;

DAY 8: Sihanoukville;

DAY 9: Sihanoukville;

DAY 10: Sihanoukville / Phnom Penh (departure).

The following tour is designed to allow you to see the most important elements of Cambodia’s two most vibrant cities, the wonder that is the ancient city of Angkor on the doorstep of its contemporary neighbor Siem Reap, and also some of the lesser visited gems that most visitors miss. Phnom Penh, which is fast earning a reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s most enjoyable and modernizing cities, will be your first destination. From here we head to Siem Reap, taking in two beautiful provinces of Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom along the way. And then once in Siem Reap, a town which exudes charm and character in abundance, the jaw dropping legacy of the Angkor Temples will be revealed, as will the incredible Tonle Sap lake and some lesser visited treats like jungle clad ruins and atmospheric hilltop temples such as Beng Mealea and Phnom Krom.

DAY 1 – Arrival to Phnom Penh.

DAY 2 – Phnom Penh, Royal Palace, National Museum, Tuol Sleng (S21), Killing Fields.

DAY 3 – Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham - Kampong Thom – Siem Reap.

DAY4 – Angkor Wat, Preah Khan, Bayon, Angkor Thom

DAY 5 – Ta Prohm, Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei.

DAY 6 – Beng Mealea, Tonle Sap Lake, Phnom Krom

The climax of this explorative tour of Cambodia is the capital city of Phnom Penh, which can be put perfectly into its modern day context once you’ve explored the country in its profundity, and you will come away with a deep understanding of this remarkable nation and its extraordinary people, while getting up close to the beautiful attractions which hide around every small corner of the country. Here we intertwine the most well known elements of the country with some of those not so well known, but certainly no less impressive nor significant. After a first night spent in Phnom Penh, visiting floating villages and ethnic communities along the Tonle Sap Lake on the way we proceed to Battambang, a natural paradise where the emerald green rice fields shine around the temples, mountains, and wonderful communities and villages for whom they provide the habitat. Then on to Siem Reap, home of the incredible Tonle Sap Lake, and where Angkor Wat, the 8^th Wonder of the World and largest religious building known to man will be discovered, along with the other mere 100+ stunning Temples of Angkor in all their glory. After Siem Reap Reap we will head to Kampong Thom, home of Sambor Prei Kuk, the 7^th century Funan legacy, before continuing on to Kampong Cham, a bustling riverside city which effortlessly combines a busy commercial scene with laid back colonial charm and historical beauty. And then our final destination - ‘The Pearl of Asia’ - Phnom Penh. We’ll learn about Cambodia’s suffering in recent years, and how the country is incredibly overcoming their past and bracing for the future, while visiting the capital’s gems and feeling the atmosphere, sights and sounds of what is one of Asia’s most exciting cities.

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DAY 1: Phnom Penh arrival;

DAY 2: Oudong / Kampong Chhnang / Pursat / Battambang;

DAY 3: Battambang;

DAY 4: Battambang / Siem Reap and Angkor;

DAY 5: Siem Reap and Angkor;

DAY 6: Siem Reap and Angkor;

DAY 7: Kampong Thom / Kampong Cham;

DAY 8: Kampong Cham / Phnom Penh;

DAY 9: Phnom Penh;

DAY 10: Phnom Penh departure.

This tour will immerse you fully into Cambodia, and you will experience life in Cambodia from every angle. Angkor Wat and the enigmatic Temples of Angkor will be the finale, but only once you’ve explored the rest of this mesmerizing country, including some of the seldom visited areas of the country that most will never, ever get to see. Our journey will commence in the capital Phnom Penh, where we shall soak up the atmosphere of Cambodia’s vibrant capital in its modern day context, before heading north to Kratie. Peaceful Kratie is home to a community of precious Irrawaddy Dolphins who inhabit the Mekong River in the region – join them on the Mekong in their natural habitat as the sun sets over this charming part of the world. After Kratie we will proceed north to the province of Ratanakiri to discover another world within Cambodia where ancient tribes and elephants roam the land, and a fascinating and hugely intriguing culture amid a land full of sublime, raw beauty awaits. Our visit will then take us to Stung Treng where we will learn of the Mekong Blue Project – a factory set up to provide employment in silk production to female workers and now the biggest employer in the province, before a relaxing evening. From Stung Treng we will head to Kampong Cham where we shall get our first glimpse of Angkorian ruins and experience the hustle and bustle of Cambodia’s ‘commercial’ riverside life, before making our way the following day to Battambang. Battambang is a beautiful city full of colonial grandeur and ornate pagodas, but the real beauty is in the sights around the city, which include mountain top pagodas, Angkorian temples, stunning countryside and the bamboo train (all will be revealed!). After exploring Battambang, we shall proceed to Siem Reap, a fine city in itself and also the doorstep to the Angkor Temples. Cambodia will have already captivated your senses and quenched your thirst for discovery and cultural enrichment, but there are fewer more magical feelings that will beat coming nose to nose with the Temples of Angkor in all their beauty and grandeur – a fitting end to your profound discovery of Cambodia.

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DAY 1: Phnom Penh arrival;

DAY 2: Phnom Penh / Kratie;

DAY 3: Kratie / Ratanakiri;

DAY 4: Ratanakiri;

DAY 5: Ratanakiri;

DAY 6: Ratanakiri / Stung Treng;

DAY 7: Stung Treng / Kampong Cham;

DAY 8: Kampong Cham / Battambang;

DAY 9: Battambang;

DAY 10: Battambang / Siem Reap;

DAY 11: Siem Reap, Angkor;

DAY 12: Siem Reap, Angkor;

DAY 13: Siem Reap.

One of the most exciting elements of Cambodia travel is that you can explore the interesting juxtaposition of the ancient civilization of Angkor, with its fascinating customs, history and contrasts - compared with modern Cambodia as it is today. In the following tour you’ll arrive in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant and increasingly modern city and learn about the effects of Cambodia’s contemporary history on life today in Cambodia, while visiting a selection of the capital’s most wonderful sites, all of which will contribute to giving you an understanding in context of the country’s past, and present.  We will then explore the lesser visited Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham provinces, home to some exquisite temples in beautiful, peaceful surroundings, before the adventure culminates in breathtaking Angkor, Siem Reap, where the Eighth Wonder of the World in all its majesty begs to be explored, before embarking on a trip to admire the Cambodian phenomenon which is the Great Tonle Sap Lake.

DAY 1 – Arrival to Phnom Penh.

DAY 2 – Phnom Penh, Royal Palace, National Museum, Tuol Sleng (S21), Killing Fields.

DAY 3 – Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham - Kampong Thom – Siem Reap.

DAY4 – Angkor Wat, Preah Khan, Bayon, Angkor Thom

DAY 5 – Ta Prohm, Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei.

Angkor Wat and the Angkor Temples are worthy of a lifetime of exploration, but for most of us this is not always possible. That is not to say that a little time doesn’t go a long way. The iconic temples of Angkor Wat, Bayon, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Preah Khan for example, are all easily visited in a short time, and for those who are making a flying visit, we’ve selected the finest temples of Angkor and created an itinerary which is unhurried but complete and makes optimum use of a shorter time, meaning you can enjoy the best of these magnificent temples.

DAY 1 – Arrive to Siem Reap, Ta Prohm, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Banteay Srey.

DAY 2 – Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Sunset.

DAY 3 – Departure
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