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Ultimate Cambodian Adventure
14 days, Bangkok to Bangkok
Itinerary
Day 1Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Bangkok/Battambang
Journey from Thailand to colonial Battambang. Opt to explore the countryside or learn some Cambodian cooking.
Head to the Cambodian through the heart of Thailand. Once in Cambodia, change vans and continue to Battambang.
Upon arrival, explore the riverside city for a few hours before dinner.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Thailand - Cambodia)
Get ready to cross into Cambodia. Aranyaprathet is known for being one of the most hectic border crossings but CEOs will help make the process go as smoothly as possible. The border crossing is done on foot and can take up to an hour so be patient and think of all the fun Cambodia has in store.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Head out and explore.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Tuk Tuk Tour
Take a tuk tuk to explore city sights. Tour around to see the city's countless statues and the Governor’s Residence or head out a little further to Phnom Sampouv (the ‘killing caves’).
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Battambang/Siem Reap
Journey to the seat of the Khmer Empire and prepare to explore the fantastic Angkor Wat complex.
Spend the morning on an optional motorcycle tour of the countryside, visiting temples, local cottage industries, and the unique Bamboo Train. If cooking is more your speed try your hand at Khmer cuisine with a cooking class, enjoying the results with a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, head off to Siem Reap.
Free Time
Free time in the morning to explore or take a cooking class.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Motorcycle Tour
Tour the Cambodian countryside on two wheels to see temples and local industries. Visit locals making local goods: silk, rice paper, and the popular (but pungent) fish paste.
Cooking Class
Refine your culinary skills while learning recipes typical of Khmer cuisine. After, dig in and sample the fruits of your labour.
Day 4Siem Reap
Enjoy a guided tour of the massive Angkor temple complex.
Spend the whole day exploring with a local guide. The best way to experience the site is to arrive for sunrise, explore in the cooler morning hours and head back into town to relax during the hottest time of the day. Then, head back into the site for sunset and a little more exploring.
Angkor Wat Guided Tour
Enjoy a tour of the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide. Explore magnificent Angkor Wat temple--Visit the enigmatic faces of Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and tour Ta Prohm (aka the "Tomb Raider" temple), which is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Phare Circus
Enjoy a stellar performance by Phare, a unique and socially conscious circus that injects Cambodian culture and history into its inspiring shows. See acrobatics, contortion, and aerial arts melded with theatre, modern dance, and more. Take in stories of war, relationships, and discrimination, inspired by the real-life experiences of Phare’s creators and performers.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Siem Reap
Spend a free day exploring more of Angkor Wat or further afield around Siem Reap. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project.
We rotate our included local meal between a local home in a small village and the New Hope project in order to support as many small businesses as possible. With so many travellers coming through these areas, alternating experiences helps to allow both small businesses to flourish. Both experiences are truly unique and memorable.
Free Time
Spend the day exploring.
Your G for Good Moment: New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant
Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures. Providing skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members, the project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Visit the restaurant run by locals and see how the New Hope project has supported positive change in the community.
Your Local Living Moment: Meal with Local Family
Head to a village near Siem Reap to enjoy a traditional Khmer meal. Meet the locals and learn more about the way of life in rural Cambodia.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Siem Reap/Kampong Cham
Travel to Kampong Cham and visit the Bridge of Jayavarman VII, a silk farm, and rubber tree plantations before an included local dinner experience. Opt to bike through villages along the Mekong or visit some rustic temples.
Travel to the third largest city in Cambodia, Kampong Cham. Opt to rent a bike and cruise along the river to explore the countryside and meet friendly locals or visit the 11th century Vat Nokor temple. Enjoy an included local dinner to sample more of this delicious cuisine.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Bridge of Jayavarman VII Visit
Visit this centuries-old cobble stone bridge spanning 285 ft (87m). Marvel at the bridge's 12th century architecture designed during the reign of King Jayavarman.
Vat Nokor Temple Visit
Take in this temple complex that is a combination of a modern Theravada Buddhist pagoda within an 11th-century Mahayana Buddhist shrine.
Bike Rental
Rent a bike from a local shop and head out to explore.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Kampong Cham/Kratié
Travel to the home of the rare Irrawaddy dolphins. View the endangered dolphins on an included boat trip on the Mekong.
In the morning travel to Kratie, located on the banks of the mighty Mekong River.
In the afternoon, head out on the massive Mekong with local boatmen to try and spot the endangered Irrawaddy freshwater dolphin.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kratie Boat Trip
Come aboard for a one-of-a-kind wildlife encounter – the feeling you get as you spot an Irrawaddy dolphin breaking through the water’s surface is truly inspiring and will lift your heart. Enjoy the boat tour, and let the late-afternoon sun warm your face.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Kratié/Phnom Penh
Travel to Phnom Penh and hop on a city cyclo tour. Use some free time to explore.
Opt for a drink in one of the many riverside cafés.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van's restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street.
Free Time
Explore any of the places of interest that caught your eye on the cyclo tour or visit one of the local museums.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Phnom Penh
Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, National Museum, and Central Market.
Follow a local guide and witness the dark side of Cambodian history with visits to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields, and Tuol Sleng, the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.
In the afternoon enjoy free time to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Russian market or Wat Phnom.
Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide.
Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour
Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls.
Free Time
Use free time to explore some of the palaces, temples and museums in the city.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Silver Pagoda Visit
10USD per personTour the Royal Palace complex to see the neighboring Silver Pagoda (aka the Temple of the Emerald Buddha). See the many magnificent treasures inside this beautiful vihara (Buddhist monastery), including its floor lined with more 5,000 tiles of silver.
Royal Palace Visit
Visit the King’s current dwelling place, a magnificent riverside palace with classic Khmer architecture. Dress appropriately please; visitors must wear clothing that covers knees and shoulders, and shirts must reach the elbow.
Russian Market Visit
Shop this must-visit market for souvenirs, handicrafts, antiquities, and Western brand-name clothing at (often) greatly discounted prices. Haggle away for the best deals!
National Museum Visit
10USD per personWander the galleries of the National Museum to see amazing works of art from Cambodia's "golden age" of Angkor. Visit the museum’s lovely courtyard before you leave.
Wat Phnom Visit
1USD per personVisit Wat Phnom (Hill Temple) in late afternoon, a historic monument with lots of green space. Keep an eye on your food and belongings; cheeky monkeys like to get a hold of anything they can.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Phnom Penh/Koh Rong
Travel to Kampot, home of Bokor National Park. Visit Rabbit Island, sample the famous Kampot peppers or enjoy a seafood feast in Kep.
Drive eastward along the coast to reach Kampot, world-famous for the Kampot pepper and home of Bokor National Park.
Visit Rabbit Island or spend some time at the beachside town of Kep, known for its fresh crabs. Opt for activities like visiting a cave, a pepper plantation or a fish farm. Take a cycle tour to a waterfall or enjoy a sunset cruise.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Free time to do optional activities in Kampot or visit Kep.
Optional Activities - Day 10 HideShow
Cycle Tour
Join the tour and hop on a bike – it’s one of the best ways to see Kampot and the countryside.
Kep Excursion
Take in the charm of this seaside resort, home to a beautiful National Park and friendly residents. Be sure to enjoy a seafood meal, including local fresh crabs.
Rabbit Island Excursion
Visit this undeveloped tropical island to enjoy beautiful white sand beaches. Walk the island’s perimetre passing beaches and mangroves along the way (about 3 hours).
Sunset Cruise
Kick back, relax, and enjoy the water views on this peaceful cruise into the sunset.
Day 11Kampot/Sihanoukville
Travel to Sihanoukville, a beautiful beachside town.
Travel to Sihanoukville and feast on fantastic local seafood, take a day trip to snorkel the coral reefs and explore the islands, or just sit back in a deck chair and let the warm breeze caress you as the waves splash gently at your feet. It doesn't get much better than this.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Use free time to explore or just sit back and relax.
Day 12Sihanoukville
Enjoy a free day to enjoy Sihanoukville. Opt to take a full-day boat and snorkelling trip around the islands or just sit back and relax on the beach.
There are options in town to check out some local cafés or get a massage or pedicure, too.
Free Time
Spend the day however you like.
Optional Activities - Day 12 HideShow
Snorkelling Boat Trip
Come on this snorkel adventure to explore Cambodia’s unique reefs and underwater world. See coral-crested ridges that support a wide range of marine life — you may spot moray eels, sting rays or dolphins. The trip includes a stop on a secluded island beach for a seafood barbecue before heading back to shore.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 13Koh Rong/Bangkok
Return to Phnom Penh then fly back to bustling Bangkok.
Drive to Phnom Penh airport to return to Bangkok. There will be time to catch up on last minute shopping or visit more sights before one last evening on the town.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Transfer about an hour back to the city from the airport on arrival.
Free Time
Spend a few more hours in Bangkok anyway you like.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 14Bangkok
Depart at any time.