Cambodia classic & beach holiday
| country: | Cambodia |
| location: | Angkor Wat |
| departures: | We offer a complete tailor made service allowing you to decide when you go, where you stay and what to do. We can arrange holidays without flights, please note as a UK based company we are only able to help with flight arrangements from the UK |
| price: | From £1450 (13 days) Includes International flights with Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways (internal), transfers, accommodation and meals where indicated. Prices shown are per person based on 2 people sharing |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Arguably to have suffered the most from the Vietnam War and its aftermath, brave Cambodia lives on as custodian to the treasures of the ancient Khmer Empire. In the heart of Indochina, Cambodia is rich in cultural traditions much of which predates that of neighbouring Thailand.
A former French colony, Cambodia has much in the way of colonial charm and the French influence is very much apparent in the capital city of Phnom Penh. The recent period of calm and stability has lead to a renaissance in the country and Siem Reap, gateway to the Temples of Angkor, has seen as incredible spurt in hotel development.
Explore the colonial charm of the capital and the ancient treasures of Angkor on a private tour and then relax and the beaches of Cambodia. This tour includes the services of your own private driver / guide.
The best time to go
There are three seasons.
Dry: November to March.
Hot: March to June
Rainy: May to October.
N.B. Siem Reap (Angkor) is generally cooler than Phnom Penh.
A former French colony, Cambodia has much in the way of colonial charm and the French influence is very much apparent in the capital city of Phnom Penh. The recent period of calm and stability has lead to a renaissance in the country and Siem Reap, gateway to the Temples of Angkor, has seen as incredible spurt in hotel development.
Explore the colonial charm of the capital and the ancient treasures of Angkor on a private tour and then relax and the beaches of Cambodia. This tour includes the services of your own private driver / guide.
The best time to go
There are three seasons.
Dry: November to March.
Hot: March to June
Rainy: May to October.
N.B. Siem Reap (Angkor) is generally cooler than Phnom Penh.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly overnight with Thai Airways |
| Day 2: | Arrive into Bangkok Airport. Aircraft and airline change. Depart Bangkok on Bangkok Airways and arrive Siem Reap. Transfer to Shinta Mani Resort (Superior Room) for next 5 nights stay. (B) |
| Day 3: | Visit the Rolous Group: Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei. In the afternoon visit the Prasat Kravan and the Srah Srang reservoir. You will also be able to enjoy mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. (B) |
| Day 4: | In the morning visit Angkor Wat: the South Gate, Bayon Temple, the Elephants Terrace and many more. Sunset at Angkor Wat. (B) |
| Day 5: | Watch the sunrise from either Phnom Bakheng or Srah Srang. Visit Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan and Banteay Samre (B) |
| Day 6: | Visit a silk farm in the morning and a local market in the afternoon. (B) |
| Day 7: | Morning at leisure. Depart for Phnom Penh with Siem Reap Airways. Arrive at Phnom Penh Airport for your transfer to Juliana Hotel (Superior Room) for next 2 nights stay. (B) |
| Day 8: | Morning at leisure. In the afternoon visit the Victory Monument, the National Museum and the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. End your afternoon with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple with views over the tree-lined avenues. (B) |
| Day 9: | Transfer from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville and stay at the Sokha Beach resort (Deluxe Seaview Room) for next 4 nights. (B) |
| Day 10: | Sihanoukville. Please enjoy some time at your leisure or activities from the hotel. (B) |
| Day 11: | Sihanoukville (B) |
| Day 12: | Sihanoukville (B) |
| Day 13: | Time at your leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight via Bangkok with Thai Airways International back to London Heathrow. (B) |
(B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner)
travellers' tales
Highlights of our holiday to Cambodia were: the amazing temple at Angkor Wat and climbing right to the top; travelling right out into the far northern countryside to see temples very few tourists get to. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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In Siem Reap clients stay at the Shinta Mani Hotel. This hotel supports the Shinta Mani Hotel and Institute of Hospitality - a vocational training facility funded from the operations of the hotel as well as from private individuals. The students are selected by various local NGO’s in consultation with the management of the school and all are orphans or young Cambodians at risk
Besides paying no fees each student is paid a monthly stipend, uniforms, meals, study materials and a weekly supply of 4 kilograms of rice for their families. The current 16 students are on a 9 month culinary course and when completed they will be able to find permanent employment with-in the Siem Reap area. |
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