Cambodia holiday experience
| country: | Cambodia |
| location: | Angkor Wat |
| departures: | Available all year. This suggested itinerary can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination |
| price: | From £2600 (12 days) including flights from the UK. This trip can also be booked without flights |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Overcoming a turbulent past, Cambodia is now welcoming visitors with open arms and this itinerary will provide you with everlasting memories of this varied and fascinating country. It also offers a great opportunity for interacting with local people, as one of most memorable things about Cambodia is the friendly and smiling people.
Starting in Siem Reap you can visit some of the magnificent temples of Angkor. The complex of Angkor is the famous 'lost city' of the Khmers and the impressive temples range from the giant and imposing structure of Angkor Wat to the jungle covered Ta Prohm. From Siem Reap you travel by road to the town of Battambang; this road journey certainly counts as travelling 'off the beaten track' with the first part of the road being not much more than dirt road. In Battambang you can see the French influence with colonial buildings lining the river.
Moving onwards you travel to the capital city of Phnom Penh, which is rich in cultural and historical sights. The city lies beautifully at the confluence of three rivers and a drink at the 'Foreign Correspondents Club' overlooking the river is the perfect place to watch the sun set. Travelling by road you head south for the seaside town of Sihanoukville. The unspoilt beaches and the quiet town make for an ideal setting to relax for your last few days.
Starting in Siem Reap you can visit some of the magnificent temples of Angkor. The complex of Angkor is the famous 'lost city' of the Khmers and the impressive temples range from the giant and imposing structure of Angkor Wat to the jungle covered Ta Prohm. From Siem Reap you travel by road to the town of Battambang; this road journey certainly counts as travelling 'off the beaten track' with the first part of the road being not much more than dirt road. In Battambang you can see the French influence with colonial buildings lining the river.
Moving onwards you travel to the capital city of Phnom Penh, which is rich in cultural and historical sights. The city lies beautifully at the confluence of three rivers and a drink at the 'Foreign Correspondents Club' overlooking the river is the perfect place to watch the sun set. Travelling by road you head south for the seaside town of Sihanoukville. The unspoilt beaches and the quiet town make for an ideal setting to relax for your last few days.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly from London to Bangkok. |
| Day 2: | Fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap, private transfer to the Hotel De La Paix. |
| Day 3: | Day to explore the magnificent temples of Angkor. |
| Day 4: | Further time to see some of the impressive temples and also visit the Landmine museum and Artisans D'Angkor. |
| Day 5: | Travel by road to the town of Battambang. |
| Day 6: | Take in the colonial buildings and ancient temples, stopping for a bite to eat at the Fresh Eats Cafe. |
| Day 7: | From Battambang you travel by road to the capital city Phnom Penh. |
| Day 8: | This morning you have a guided tour of the cultural sights of the city. In the afternoon you can have lunch at and find out more about the positive 'For the Smile of a Child' project. |
| Day 9: | See a different side of Phnom Penh with a tour of the modern historical sites including the harrowing Cheong Ek Killing fields and have lunch at Friends restaurant. |
| Day 10: | From Phnom Penh you head South for the scenic coastal line and time to relax by the beach. |
| Day 11: | Day to relax by the beach. |
| Day 12: | Return to Phnom Penh by road for your flight to Bangkok. In Bangkok change planes for the flight to London. |
tailor made holidays
This trip can be tailormade to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of these trips, with most services being provided on a private basis.how this holiday makes a difference
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The Hotel De La Paix is a contemporary 5* hotel with a great location close to the town. The hotel supports its sister hotel that trains underprivileged young Cambodian people in the hospitality industry.
In Siem Reap a visit to the Landmine museum helps educate visitors about landmines and the effect they can have, it also supports continuing efforts to clear landmines. Having lunch at the Fresh Eats Cafe is a great way to eat for a good cause! Funds generated from this simple cafe go towards supporting the Homelands orphanage located on the outskirts of the town. The 'For the Smile of a Child' project is an excellent and positive initiative that provides education and vocational training to children living in extremely poor conditions next to the city rubbish dump. Previously these children were forced to collect rubbish from the dump in order to make some money for food. This project means they can receive education, health care, vocational training, food and rice for their families. When visiting the project, you can have lunch at the restaurant which not only helps fund the project but is also a training place for the young people doing hospitality training. Having a tour of project area you can see how the money raised has been used, if you wish you can also visit the dump itself to see the conditions the children live in. Friends restaurant not only serves fantastic food it is also a training institute for underprivileged children in Phnom Penh, so by eating here you are supporting an excellent project. Waiting staff greet you with smiling faces and their t-shirts indicate whether they are a student or teacher. Knowing you will leave wanting to eat their food again, you can purchase Friends recipe books, where the profits go towards supporting the project. In Sihanoukville we recommend eating at the Starfish Bakery. The bakery is linked to the Starfish project which aims to involve disabled people in the local community and to help disabled individuals to help themselves, eating here is an excellent way to donate to the local community. |
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