12 Day Cambodia In Depth

Itinerary Information

Wanting to see more of Cambodia than Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh? Our In Depth tour takes you off the beaten track to some of Cambodia's more remote and dramatic areas.

Along the way encounter lush scenery, friendly smiles and a wealth of archaeological sites, culminating with the Angkor complex.

Mekong RiverDay 1 : Phnom Penh

Arrive in the capital and visit Phnom Penh's main attractions including the National Museum, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. You’ll spend the next 2 nights at Raffles hotel. (L).

 

 

 

Cambodian FlagDay 2: Phnom Penh

Explore this ever changing metropolis, taking in Wat Phnom and the Russian Market as well as the Tuol Sleng Museum and the poignant Killing Fields. A day looking into the past and the future of these enchanting and energetic people.   Take a private tour to see the best of the city. (B,L)

 

 

Dusk on the MekongDay 3: Phnom Penh – Stung Treng

Transfer to Stung Treng and take a boat ride out to Thala Bariwatt historical site. Stung Treng marks Cambodia’s northern border with Laos and the point where the Mekong River enters Cambodia. Originally a part of Laos, Stung Treng switched to Cambodian ownership during the French period and to this day you hear Lao spoken in town. (B,L)

 

 

Buddha Statue

Day 4: Stung Treng - Banlung

Today drive to Banlung, capital of Ratanakiri Province. There will be the chance to swim in Boeng Yeak Lom Lake, before heading for Cha Ong Waterfall. At the end of the day, walk up Eisey Pak Ta Mak Mountain to admire the sunset. (B,L)

 

 

Cambodian MonksDay 5 : Banlung

Today drive to Ven Sai village to meet some ethnic minority groups. Afterwards visit Ka Chanh Waterfall. (B)

 

 

 

FishingDay 6: Banlung - Stung Treng – Kratie

This morning transfer via Stung Treng to Kratie, and then take a boat to observe the endangered fresh water Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River. As few as 80 dolphins remain in the water, and while there are ongoing and comprehensive conservation projects underway, dolphin mortality remains high. Dolphins aside, Kratie province is known for its pleasing riverside scenery and verdant villages and rice paddies (B)

 

 

Shaddow PuppetsDay 7: Kratie – Kompong Cham

En route to Kompong Cham, stop at a rubber plantation and the historical hill temples of Phnom Srei and Phnom Pros. (B)

 

 

 

Bayon AngkorDay 8: Kompong Cham - Siem Reap

Before arriving in Siem Reap, discover Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Group, an important cultural and historical site and one that is rarely visited by tourists, you’ll spend the next 4 nights at La Residence D’Ankor hotel (B,L).

 

 

Monks Near Angkor ThomDay 9: Angkor Complex

Prepare to ‘wow’ yourselves at the magnificent, amazing, outstanding, and utterly memorable and awe inspiring Angkor Complex, beginning with Angkor Thom. In the afternoon enter Angkor Wat Temple and witness sunset from Phnom Bakheng. (B,L)

 

 

Bayon TempleDay 10: Angkor Complex

Continue to explore the Angkor Complex with Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei temples. Later we’ll take in the “big circuit” containing Preah Kanh, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup temples. Each temple has individual characteristics and is fascinating it its own right. (includes breakfast and lunch)

 

 

Tonle Sap LakeDay 11: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap

Today head for Tonle Sap Lake, SE Asia’s largest lake, and visit a floating village as well as Artisans D'Angkor, a local carving school. Finish our comprehensive stay at Angkor with the Roluos Temple Group (B,L).

 

 

Day 12: Depart Siem Reap

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight (B, L).

Accommodation

2 nights in Phnom Penh at Raffles hotel
1 night accommodation in Stung Treng
2 nights accommodation in Banlung
1 night accommodation in Kratie
1 night accommodation in Kompong Cham
4 nights in Siem Reap at La Residence D’Ankor hotel

Price and Inclusions (not including current hotel offers)

Guideline price per person based on two sharing
From £2430

Included
Accommodation, private transfers and guiding by our local guides as indicated in the itinerary.

Not Included
International flights are not included as special offers are changing all the time. Our consultants will quote the best price at time of booking.

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