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12-Day Temples and Nature in Cambodia

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Trip Overview

Explore Cambodia and discover the best time and places to visit. There's a magic about this charming yet confounding kingdom that casts a spell on visitors. In Cambodia, ancient and modern worlds collide to create an authentic adventure. Strip things back to basics on a trip deep into the countryside, surrounded by jungles, where life becomes much simpler and there are great pleasures in the small things in life, and this is where the magic of Cambodia hides.

You'll take the ferry to visit Koh Trong where you can learn about the importance of reforestation in the region and participate in planting activities to positively contribute to the regeneration of the land.

You will discover the beauty and history of the Angkor region and be astounded by the incredible architecture of the sacred temples as you hop from ancient city to ancient city to see the remains.
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Outdoors & Nature
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Siem Reap

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Arrive in Siem Reap

Arrive in Siem Reap airport where you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. You can enjoy some free time in the afternoon exploring the restaurant and shopping areas or taking some well-deserved rest in your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    G&Z Angkor Boutique3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Siem ReapOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Siem Reap International Airport to G&Z Angkor Boutique

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 2

Full-Day Visit Temples

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Full-Day Visit Temples

In the morning, visit of South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon, Baphoun and Baksei Chamkrong, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, visit Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat. At the end of the day, enjoy a traditional Angkor gondola cruise on the moat of Angkor Thom. You'll catch the sunset over Angkor before making your way back to Siem Reap.

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    Accommodation

    G&Z Angkor Boutique3 star

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    Activities

    South Gate of Angkor Thom

    Ta Prohm

    Angkor Wat

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Angkor Wat

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 3

Visit Group Rolous and Banteay Srei

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Visit Group Rolous and Banteay Srei

In the morning start with the Rolous group temples and in the afternoon, Banteay Srei. On the way back, stop in a village for a fresh coconut drink and to observe how Cambodian people collect the sugar palm and tend the rice fields. After that, visit Banteay Samre and at the end of the day, enjoy the sunset at Pre Rup Temple. At night, enjoy the “Cambodian circus” show in Siem Reap by energetic and talented young professional artists from Phare.

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    Accommodation

    G&Z Angkor Boutique3 star

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    Activities

    Roluos Temple Group

    Banteay Srei Temple

    Banteay Samre Temple

    Pre Rup Temple

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from G&Z Angkor Boutique to Angkor Wat

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Siem Reap Province

    Banteay Srei

Day 4

Half-Day Visit to Tonle Sap

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Half-Day Visit to Tonle Sap

In the morning, transfer to take the boat for a half-day in Tonlé Sap Lake to visit floating village and see how local people live on the "great lake of Cambodia". After lunch, visit Senteur d'Angkor and Artisans d'Angkor to learn more about the crafts that are made in the area, you'll have the chance to buy some of them as souvenirs if you wish.

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    Accommodation

    G&Z Angkor Boutique3 star

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    Activities

    Tonlé Sap

    Senteurs d'Angkor

    Artisans Angkor

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Angkor Wat

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 5

Neak Pean and Preah Khan

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Neak Pean and Preah Khan

In the morning, visit Neak Pean 'the entwined serpents' and Preah Khan Temples, once home to 100,000 servants, which are closely related and a fascinating insight into Khmer architecture and the history of Angkor. In the afternoon, take some time to enjoy the facilities at the hotel by taking a dip in the pool or explore Siem Reap at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    G&Z Angkor Boutique3 star

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    Activities

    Neak Pean

    Preah Khan Temple

    Free Time in Siem ReapOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Krong Siem Reap

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 6

Preah Vihear

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Preah Vihear

In the morning, transfer to Preah Vihear province and visit two temples along the road. When you arrive, check in and relax, taking time to enjoy the quiet of the Cambodian countryside, ready for your most scenic venture of the trip the next day. Preah Vihear is home to the greatest Khmer masterpiece of the same name.

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    Accommodation

    Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Koh Ker

    Beng Mealea Temple

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Preah Vihear Province

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Preah Vihear Province

    Siem Reap Province

    Sra'aem

Day 7

Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom

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Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom

Depart in the early morning to visit Preah Vihear Temple, highly regarded as the most majestic of Angkor temples spread across 800 metres. In the afternoon transfer to Kampong Thom then you will visit Sambor Prei Kuk which was the capital of the Pre-Angkorian Chenla Kingdom. The temple zone of Sambor Prei Kuk is home to some impressive Angkorian temples and is much less visited than Angkor Wat.

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    Accommodation

    Sambor Village Hotel

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    Activities

    Preah Vihear Temple

    Prasat Sambor Prei Kuk

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel to Sambor Village Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sra'aem

    Preah Vihear Province

    Kampong Thom Province

    Krong Stueng Saen

Day 8

Kampong Cham and Kratié

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Kampong Cham and Kratié

This morning, you'll depart for Kratie, most famous for the small village of Kampi where the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins roam in the waters. When you arrive, you may want to take a rest, or alternatively, head out to explore the sleepy town of Kratie and become acquainted with the local culture. In the countryside of Cambodia, tradition is very much close to the hearts of locals.

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    Accommodation

    Le Tonlé Guesthouse

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    Activities

    KratieOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kampong Thom Province to Kratié Province

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Stueng Saen

    Krong Kracheh

Day 9

Visit Koh Trong

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Visit Koh Trong

This morning, take the ferry to visit Koh Trong. You'll learn about the importance of reforestation in the region and participate in planting activities to positively contribute to the regeneration of the land. Then, take a horse cart tour around the local village and get to know the locals along the way. You'll be free to walk around and relax, embracing the slow pace of life. Then, when your finished at Koh Trong, you'll head back to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Le Tonlé Guesthouse

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    Activities

    Plant a Tree at Koh Trong

    KratieOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Kracheh

Day 10

Kratié to Mondulkiri

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Kratié to Mondulkiri

Depart from Kratié to travel to Mondulkiri, moving further north towards the border of Laos. Once settled in your new accommodation, you'll spend the afternoon visiting Bousra Waterfall, perhaps one of the most famous natural attractions in Cambodia where you can swim and gaze at the majesty and power of the waterfall.

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    Accommodation

    Nature Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Bou Sra Waterfall

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kratié Province to Mondulkiri Province

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Kracheh

    Krong Saen Monourom

    Mondulkiri Province

Day 11

Visit the Elephant Sanctuary

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Visit the Elephant Sanctuary

This memorable day starts with a trek through the jungle for 1 hour until you reach the Elephant Sanctuary, this honourable company go to great lengths to make sure that the elephants are given the care and attention they deserve. You'll learn about the duties performed and have a chance to meet these beautiful creatures.

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    Accommodation

    Nature Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Mondulkiri Elephant & Wildlife Sanctuary

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Krong Saen Monourom

Day 12

Mondulkiri to Phnom Penh

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Mondulkiri to Phnom Penh

You'll have a little free time in the morning to soak up the peaceful nature one last time. Then, you'll transfer back to Phnom Penh, stopping at Chup rubber plantation to learn about the fascinating and simple process of rubber and Skun village, famous for its fried spiders, along the way. When you arrive in Phnom Penh, you'll be transferred directly to the airport.

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    Activities

    Chup

    Skun

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mondulkiri Province to Phnom Penh

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Saen Monourom

    Tbong Khmum Province

    Skun

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What’s included?

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 21 activities
  • 11 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits