Cambodia Explorer
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Cambodia Explorer
Itinerary
Depart UK
Catch your overnight flight from the UK to Siem Reap, Cambodia. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals
Siem Reap
Arrive in Siem Reap, gateway city to the Angkor ruins of Cambodia. Transfer to Tara Angkor Hotel for a four-night stay in a superior room. (N)
Siem Reap
Spend the full day touring the temples of Angkor on a private excursion, tailored to you. You may wish to visit the temple complex of Angkor Wat, the crowning achievement of the Khmer kingdom; the temples of Bayon, with their iconic smiling Buddha faces; Ta Phrom, a 12th-century monastic temple whose ruins are entangled by jungle greenery; and the ninth-century Ruluo temples, some of the oldest surviving Khmer buildings. (B)
Siem Reap
This morning, see the sun rise over Angkor Wat as you enjoy a picnic breakfast. The rest of your day is at leisure, with an optional helicopter flight over Angkor Wat and Tonle Sap lake, or a shared Khmer cookery class this afternoon. (B)
Siem Reap
Spend the day at leisure, enjoying the facilities at your hotel, exploring Siem Reap’s bustling centre, or visiting more of the hallowed ruins of the Khmer kingdom. (B)
Battambang
Early this morning, you transfer by road to Battambang, stopping en route to visit Ang Trapeang Thmor – a protected habitat of the rare sarus crane. Upon arrival, transfer to Bambu Hotel for a two-night stay in a suite. (B, L)
Battambang
Enjoy a half-day tour of Battambang city, set on the Sangkae River. Your tour includes visits to the temples of Wat Banon and Wat Ek Phnom; and the Battambang Museum, which houses an interesting collection of historical artefacts. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Phnom Penh
Today, you drive to Phnom Penh. En route, enjoy excursions to the floating village of Kampong Luong, set on Tonle Sap lake; and to Kampong Chhnang, where you can watch villagers producing traditional Khmer pottery, including jars, vases, piggy banks and cooking pots. After arriving in the capital city, stay at La Rose Boutique for two nights. (B)
Phnom Penh
Spend a full day touring Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, including lunch at a local restaurant. You visit the resplendent Royal Palace, residence of the current monarch; the National Museum, with its large collection of cultural and archaeological exhibits; Tuol Seng Genocide Museum, which chronicles the Cambodian genocide of the 1970s; and the Killing Fields, where victims of the genocide were taken and are today memorialised. (B, L)
Phnom Penh • Tatai
Your morning is at leisure. This afternoon, transfer to Tatai, a riverside village set amid the Cardamom Mountains. Stay at Canvas & Orchids Retreat – a tranquil eco-lodge set on the Tatai River – for three nights. (B, D)
Tatai
Join a shared excursion to Tatai Waterfall from your eco-lodge, cruising by boat along a tributary into the heart of the Cardamom rainforest. A picnic lunch will be served beside the waterfalls. (B, L, D)
Tatai
Take a shared boat excursion to a mangrove forest, passing lush jungle scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch aboard your boat. (B, L, D)
Tatai • Phnom Penh
Your morning is at leisure. This afternoon, transfer to Phnom Penh. Overnight at La Rose Boutique, a contemporary hotel and spa with French Indochinese flourishes. (B)
Depart via Bangkok
This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK via Bangkok, Thailand, flying with Thai Airways. (B)
UK
Arrive in the United Kingdom. (N)
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Experience the temples of Angkor with an expert guide, witnessing the site at sunrise
- Guided tour of Phnom Penh, learning Vietnam War history
- Stay at an eco-lodge in the Cardamom Forest and visit the Tatai Waterfall by boat
- Visit protected conservation areas and experience Cambodian wildlife
What's included
- International flights & domestic flights (if applicable)
- UK departure & overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides & entrance fees where applicable
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