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Around Cambodia

  • Duration
    15 days
  • Tour Type
    Group Tour
  • Tour Style
    Classic
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    £3,290pp
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The perfect introductory tour, spend two weeks embracing Cambodia's complicated history and fascinating heritage whilst you cover all the highlights of this charming kingdom.

Pay a visit to the extraordinary Angkor Wat, the most iconic structure within the Angkor Complex, as seen on BBC One's Sacred Wonders.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 12 , Lunches: 12 , Dinners: 12
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Visa Included
    Visa fees for UK passport holders
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 18
  • Physical Rating 1Learn More
    X A reasonable level of fitness is required and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You’ll be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks. Download the detailed tour dossier for details of your chosen tour. Learn More
    Walking, some steps and time on your feet
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Tour Highlights

Our Around Cambodia tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.

Authentic Experiences

Our Around Cambodia Tour has been thoughtfully designed and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.

Tour Itinerary

Spend two weeks exploring Cambodia's famous cities, scenic countryside and complex history. Delve into the fascinating heritage of the kingdom, from cooking classes to cultural shows and dinner cruises, and dedicate a full day to exploring the majestic temples of Angkor. You'll also have time to explore some more off the beaten track destinations, like Kampot, home of the famous Kampot pepper, and the coastal town of Kep on the edge of the Thai Gulf.

  • Days 1-2
    Fly to Siem Reap
    Days 1-2 Fly to Siem Reap

    Fly overnight to Siem Reap. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

    • Dinner
  • Day 3
    Temples of Angkor
    Day 3 Temples of Angkor

    Rising early, journey to the old city of Angkor Thom and pass through the magnificent South Gate flanked by 54 gods and demons. At Angkor Thom's centre is the enigmatic Bayon, a breath-taking temple of innumerable sculptural decorations. Also admire the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm before the rest of the day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most magnificent, and best preserved of all of Angkor's treasures.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 4
    Khmer Cooking Class

    Enjoy a traditional Cambodian cooking class with a local, learning about the flavours that go into Khmer cuisine. This evening, enjoy the talents of the Phare Cambodian Circus! This rollicking performance is delivered by graduates of a charitable performing arts college. This NGO transforms the lives of disadvantaged local youths through education and vocational training.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 5
    Tonle Sap Lake
    Day 5 Tonle Sap Lake

    High Water Season (Aug to Feb) Enjoy a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Kleng and observing the way of life of these lake communities. Back on dry land, visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Return to Siem Reap via Artisan D'Angkor, an organisation working to revive traditional Khmer arts and crafts. This evening sit down to dinner and the Apsara dance show.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 6
    National Silk Centre
    Day 6 National Silk Centre

    Begin the journey towards Battambang, stopping in Puok District to visit the National Silk Centre. Learn about the cultivation of silk, from the planting of mulberry trees used to raise the silkworms to the harvesting of silk threads. Observe the artisans using the dyed and treated silk threads to create beautiful products in the workshops. On arrival in Battambang the rest of the day is at leisure.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 7
    La Maison de Coco
    Day 7 La Maison de Coco

    Head out of town to the 12th century Prasat Banan Temple and admire the breathtaking hilltop views. Return to Battambang and take a stroll through the village of Wat Kor, then explore a local house for a glimpse of traditional Khmer life. Visit a local NGO, La Maison de Coco, where traditional skills such as weaving are taught to locals before a visit to Phnom Sampov to see the bat cave.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 8
    Arrive in Phnom Penh
    Day 8 Arrive in Phnom Penh

    Journey south to Phnom Penh, stopping at the former capital city Udong, a potters' village and Touch Hill.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 9
    Phnom Penh by Cyclo
    Day 9 Phnom Penh by Cyclo

    A somewhat European city of airy boulevards and colonial villas, still marked by the events of the Khmer Regime, Phnom Penh has been engulfed by energy and optimism, making it a pleasurable place to be. Today's visits include a cyclo ride to the magnificent Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Sunset at hilltop Wat Phnom rounds off the day.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 10
    Cambodia Past and Present
    Day 10 Cambodia Past and Present

    Today, reflect on Cambodia's tragic past under the Khmer Rouge regime at the Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields. Later, visit the city's craft brewery for a tour and tasting, and reflect on how this reinvigorated Asian capital is moving on from the past.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 11
    Kampot Pepper Farm
    Day 11 Kampot Pepper Farm

    Depart for the beach town of Kampot, and visit a pepper farm to learn about the renowned Kampot pepper. Enjoy a walking tour of the harming riverside town and its colonial architecture.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 12
    Day Trip to Kep

    Enjoy a day trip to the nearby seaside town of Kep, just a little east along the coast, starting with a barbecue lunch at the sailing club before a free afternoon to explore independently. Return to your hotel in Kampot.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 13
    Return to Phnom Penh
    Day 13 Return to Phnom Penh

    Return to Phnom Penh, stopping en route to see the ruins of the former military hill station, 'Bokor Mountain'. Relax in Phnom Penh this afternoon before a farewell dinner cruise on the Mekong River.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Days 14-15
    Fly Phnom Penh to UK
    Days 14-15 Fly Phnom Penh to UK

    Enjoy time at leisure until your transfer to the airport. Board your overnight flight back to the UK, arriving home the following day.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

  • Nights 3
    Sun & Moon, Urban Hotel
    Sun & Moon, Urban Hotel
    This modern, stylish 4* hotel is centrally located in the heart of Phnom Penh, a stone’s throw from the Mekong. Facilities include a spa with sauna, Jacuzzi, and private treatment rooms, plus a 24-hour gym. Relax with a cool drink in one of the hotel bars, or enjoy the views from the rooftop infinity pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
    • Wi-Fi
    • Restaurant
  • Nights 2
    Classy Hotel & Spa
    Classy Hotel & Spa
    Perfectly located in central Battambang with an outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre, the Classy Hotel embraces both French architecture and more traditional styles. Bedrooms are contemporary, light and spacious with an ensuite bathroom with bathtub. The restaurant serves both local and Western food.
  • Nights 4
    Lotus Blanc Resort
    National Road 6, Kruos Village, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia
    Lotus Blanc Resort
    Perfectly combining a French and Khmer aesthetic, the Lotus Blanc is a 10 minute tuk tuk ride from the lively heart of Siem Reap. Stately but chic, there is a large pool, fitness centre, spa, 3 bars and 3 restaurants serving a variety of local and international dishes. Rooms are expansive, bright and minimalist and boast a balcony, bathroom with rain shower, television, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, armchairs and air-conditioning.
    • Wi-Fi
    • Restaurant
  • Boutique Kampot
    Boutique Kampot
    Boutique Kampot is a comfortable, atmospheric hotel within a modern building inspired by French colonial style. The airy, tiled bedrooms include WiFi access for your convenience. The hotel also features a rooftop terrace where you may enjoy relaxing at sundown after your day exploring this beautiful region.
    • Wi-Fi

The best time to visit Cambodia is between November and April, during the dry season where you can expect blue skies and little rain.

City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 27°c
  • 26mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 26°c
  • 4mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 28°c
  • 12mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 28°c
  • 6mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 30°c
  • 58mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 30°c
  • 27mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 30°c
  • 101mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 31°c
  • 84mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 30°c
  • 112mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 30°c
  • 188mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 29°c
  • 177mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 30°c
  • 205mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 29°c
  • 196mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 29°c
  • 233mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 29°c
  • 172mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 29°c
  • 245mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 28°c
  • 249mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 28°c
  • 269mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 27°c
  • 319mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 28°c
  • 176mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 26°c
  • 135mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 28°c
  • 62mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 26°c
  • 80mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 26°c
  • 12mm
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Around Cambodia map

Places Visited: UK - Siem Reap (4N) - Battambang (2N) - Kampot (2N) - Phnom Penh (4N) - UK

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