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15-Day Active Adventure in Cambodia

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Overview

Capture the magic of Cambodia on this adventurous tour.

Why leave the best to last? This trip instantly immerses you in Khmer culture with tours of Angkor and the neighbouring Tonle Sap. You'll capture magical moments with sunrise and sunset tours and learn about these architectural marvels in all their glory.

Leaving Angkor behind, you make your way to Kratie for a night on the remote island of Koh Trong before visit Cambodia's jungle in Mondulkiri where for two days you'll live through a true once-in-a-lifetime experience hiking with elephants.

You'll get some well-deserved rest on your way to Phnom Penh where you'll learn about Cambodian history and see some of the more modern architecture feats of the country before kicking back and relaxing on your very own private beach on Koh Rong!
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Diving
Beach & Sea
Food & Drink
Cycling

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Cambodia!

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Welcome to Cambodia!

Arrive at the airport of Siem Reap. Here you will already be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in downtown Siem Reap. In the afternoon, a guide will take you to the temples and on a leisurely boat trip across the moat of Angkor Thom to watch the sunset while observing the ancient Khmer water systems. Relax with a drink in your hand and admire the unique architecture.
In the evening watch the famous Phare Circus, known far beyond the borders of Cambodia.

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    Accommodation

    Anjali by Syphon4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Angkor Thom Gondola

    Phare Cambodian Circus

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Siem Reap International Airport to Krong Siem Reap

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 2

Full-Day Angkor Tour and Dine with Locals

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Full-Day Angkor Tour and Dine with Locals

Don't forget to set your alarm clock to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat! You'll arrive just in time for a spectacular explosion of colour! Visit the ruins of Baphuon, the Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas before heading to Bayon Temple, explore the galleries where stone faces smile at you from every angle. Then explore Ta Prohm famous for its interplay of massive tree roots and temple ruins. In the evening, dine with a local family. If you wish, you can help the family with cooking.

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    Accommodation

    Anjali by Syphon4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Angkor Wat Sunrise

    Baphuon Temple

    Bayon Temple

    Ta Prohm

    Dine with the Locals

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 3

Tonle Sap, Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre and Apsara

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Tonle Sap, Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre and Apsara

Today you will visit the large freshwater lake Tonle Sap. Here fishing is one of the biggest sources of income in the region. During a boat tour along the shore, we can admire the famous stilt houses of Cambodia close up and take impressive photos. In the afternoon, visit the famous temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, just outside of Siem Reap. Then return to Siem Reap. Tonight, there is a special performance by Apsara dancers to introduce you to this art form over dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Anjali by Syphon4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tonlé Sap

    Banteay Srei Temple

    Banteay Samre Temple

    Apsara Dance

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Banteay Srei

    Siem Reap Province

Day 4

Drive to Kratie and Ferry to Koh Trong

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Drive to Kratie and Ferry to Koh Trong

Rise early for the overland trip to Kratie, home of the rare Irrawaddy freshwater dolphins. Your journey will take most of the day. When you arrive in Kratie, take a small ferry to Koh Trong Island in the middle of the Mekong River opposite the city. You'll head out on a 9-kilometre long route that takes you past small villages and fertile fields, and introduces you to the daily life on the island.

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    Accommodation

    Rajabori Villas Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Koh Trong Bicycle Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Krong Kracheh

    Ferry from Krong Kracheh to Koh Trong Beach Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Krong Kracheh

Day 5

Visit Kampi and Drive to Mondulkiri

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Visit Kampi and Drive to Mondulkiri

In the morning you will be brought to Kampi where with a little luck, you can see the very rare river dolphins. On the way there we stop at the hill temple Phnom Sambok, where there is a fantastic view over the region. Here you can take part in a monk blessing giving you luck and protection for the journey. Afterwards, continue to Mondulkiri province. Here we check in to our jungle lodge in the Elephant Valley Project - a unique place where animals are kept in a species-appropriate way.

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    Accommodation

    Mayura Hill Resort

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Phnom Sambok Pagoda

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Kaoh Trong to Krong Kracheh

    Private Driver from Krong Kracheh to Mondulkiri Province Hall

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Kracheh

    Kratié Province

    Krong Saen Monourom

Day 6

A Day at the Elephant Valley Project

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A Day at the Elephant Valley Project

At 7 am we meet in Sen Monorom to go to the elephant camp. Here you will get a short introduction before we go into the forest to see the elephants. Spend time with the elephants and then hike back to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a little break then help out with some volunteer activities. Then you go back to the forest with the elephants. Enjoy dinner at the camp before lights out at 9 pm when the generators are switched off.

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    Accommodation

    Elephant Valley Project

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    A Day at the Elephant Valley Project

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Krong Saen Monourom

Day 7

Another Day at the Elephant Project

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Another Day at the Elephant Project

At 7 am we meet in Sen Monorom to go to the elephant camp. Here you will get a short introduction before we go into the forest to see the elephants. Spend time with the elephants and then hike back to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a little break then help out with some volunteer activities. Then you go back to the forest with the elephants. Enjoy dinner at the camp before lights out at 9 pm when the generators are switched off.

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    Accommodation

    Mayura Hill Resort

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    A Day at the Elephant Valley Project

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Krong Saen Monourom

Day 8

Drive back to Phnom Penh

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Drive back to Phnom Penh

Today will mostly be spent driving to Phnom Penh, where you'll visit Cambodia's lush green countryside. This will be a welcome rest after your days hiking in Mondulkiri with the elephants. When you arrive, you'll be free to rest in your hotel, ready to explore the city tomorrow.

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    Accommodation

    Penh House Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Phnom Penh

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Elephant Valley Project to Phnom Penh

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Krong Saen Monourom

    Phnom Penh

Day 9

City Tour: Morning Cyclo and Afternoon Tuk-Tuk

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City Tour: Morning Cyclo and Afternoon Tuk-Tuk

After breakfast, start your city tour with the Royal Palace, the last of the French colonial period. The same complex houses the Silver Pagoda, named after the over 5,000 heavy silver plates that adorn the floor. Your sightseeing tour continues to the National Museum and the Ecole des Arts Cambodia. After lunch, the somewhat darker side of Cambodian history. We visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Prison, which remind us of the horrible genocide across the country.

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    Accommodation

    Penh House Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Phnom Penh by Cyclo

    Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre

    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Phnom Penh to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phnom Penh

Day 10

Phnom Penh Architecture City Tour

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Phnom Penh Architecture City Tour

Today an exciting guided tour through Phnom Penh to the most famous buildings in the city. We will follow the designs of the famous architect Vann Molivann, see the Olympic Stadium and the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Then visit Phsar Thmey, the Central Market, with its unique colonial-style building and dome dating back to 1937. Immerse yourself in the lively market life. In the evening enjoy a sunset cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers and a show at the National Museum of Cambodia.

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    Accommodation

    Penh House Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Phnom Penh Architecture and Market Tour

    Central Market

    Sunset Boat Cruise in Phnom Penh

    Experience Cambodian Living Arts in Phnom Penh

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phnom Penh

Day 11

Drive Phnom Penh to Koh Rong

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Drive Phnom Penh to Koh Rong

Leave early to drive to Sihanoukville on Cambodia's coast from Phnom Penh. You'll arrive in time to catch the boat to Koh Rong, a one hour boat that will take you straight to your hotel just moments from Pagoda Beach pier. You'll arrive around late afternoon with some time to relax at your new beachside location.

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    Accommodation

    Tamu Hotel Koh Rong

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Phnom Penh to Preah Sihanouk

    Boat from Preah Sihanouk to Pagoda Beach Pier

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phnom Penh

    Sihanoukville

Day 12

Free Day in Koh Rong

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Free Day in Koh Rong

Wake up to paradise and spend the day living in it! Relax and enjoy the calming tranquillity of this beautiful island. Today, it's just you, the resort and its beach. You can choose to spend your day by the pool, on the beach or head out on a snorkelling trip. If you wish to explore further you can visit other beaches such as Coconut Beach too.

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    Accommodation

    Tamu Hotel Koh Rong

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Snorkelling on Koh Rong IslandOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sihanoukville

Day 13

Relax on Pagoda Beach

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Relax on Pagoda Beach

Today is free to enjoy as you wish. You can choose to explore other beaches on Koh Rong or stay on Pagoda Beach. Here, you have amazing snorkelling opportunities and easy opportunities to hop over to the neighbouring Koh Rong Sangloem. Catch up on your favourite book by the pool or on the beach and be lulled into a state of relaxation by the sound of the sea.

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    Accommodation

    Tamu Hotel Koh Rong

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pagoda Beach - Koh RongOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sihanoukville

Day 14

Free Day in Koh Rong

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Free Day in Koh Rong

Wake up to paradise and spend the day living in it! Relax and enjoy the calming tranquillity of this beautiful island. Today, it's just you, the resort and its beach. You can choose to spend your day by the pool, on the beach or head out on a snorkelling trip. If you wish to explore further you can visit other beaches such as Coconut Beach too.

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    Accommodation

    Tamu Hotel Koh Rong

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Snorkelling on Koh Rong IslandOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sihanoukville

Day 15

Transfer from Koh Rong to Phnom Penh Airport

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Transfer from Koh Rong to Phnom Penh Airport

You'll have breakfast at the hotel and be free to relax a little more before it's time to depart. Transfer by speedboat from Koh Rong Island at 11 am to the port of Sihanoukville about 60 minutes away.
On arrival in Sihanoukville, the driver will take you to Phnom Penh, the drive takes around five hours, you'll head straight to the airport.

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    Transportations

    Boat from Koh Rong to Preah Sihanouk

    Private Driver from Preah Sihanouk to Phnom Penh

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sihanoukville

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 22 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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