14 days
Duration
7/10
physicality
Cambodia
location
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
group-size
Year-round
dates
Cambodia Family Holiday
Experience the highlights of Cambodia on a 14 day classic family holiday and get to know the people, landscape, customs & cuisine that make Cambodia so incredible.
| ARRIVAL LOCATION | Phnom Penh | ||||||
| DEPARTURE LOCATION |
Siem Reap | ||||||
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This trip starts in the French-colonial elegance of Phnom Penh and on to the time-worn grandeur of Angkor Wat. Travel to Cambodia’s remote to discover the magical country of the Khmers. Along the way, spice up the adventure with temple sunsets, get a glimpse at Cambodia’s brutal history and escape to idyllic beach getaways. Indulge in heritage and culture on this fascinating tour through the best of Cambodia.
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Day 1: Phnompenh Arrival - City Tour (L)
Arrival at Phnom Penh , you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After lunch, a half-day tour including National Museum of Khmer Arts, Silver Pagoda on the same ground of Royal Palace, River Front Park and renowned Wat Phnom Hill. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 2: Killing Field - City Tour (B, L)
After breakfast, you will visit Toul Sleng Museum and Cheung Ek Killing Fields. After lunch, continue to visit Phnom Penh Municipality Hall, National Library, National Bank, Independence Monument and free for shopping at New Central Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 3: Phnompenh - Kratie (B, L)
Travel by car from Phnom Penh to Kratie, a little town at the edge of Mekong. You will cross over beautiful landscapes during the journey. The road which follows the river is lined with traditional Khmers houses. Upon arrival, spend your free time strolling around. Rest of the day is at your own pace. Overnight in Kratie.
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Leave Kratie for Banlung, which is the provincial capital of Ratanakiri Province in Cambodia’s mountainous northeastern corner. Heavily jungled and home to 12 different ‘Khmer Loeu’ ethnic minority groups, Ratanakiri province has a real edge-of-the-world feel to it. Afternoon at leisure to explore the town on your own.Overnight in Balung.
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Day 5: Rattankiri (B, L
Today you will visit the local market at Bar Kaev and have sightseeing around Banlung including taking a trip to Andoung Meas (Golden wells) district, then continue by boat to Taing Se commune along Sre San river. Visit Charay hilltribe, gem mines and digging wells at Bar Kaev. If tme permits, on the way back you will visit rubber and coffee plantations. Overnight in Banlung.
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Day 6: Rattankiri (B)
You will take an excursion to Ta Vaeng to visit minority villages in the area. The people of these villages are known as Khmer Ioeu (upper Khmer). They number approximately 70,000 and the majority are located in the northeastern provinces such as Rattanakiri, Mondulkiri, Stung Treng, and Kratie. Groups include the Jorai, Tumpoun, Krung, Kra Chok and Kavet. Overnight in Balung.
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Day 7: Rattankiri (B)
This morning, you will be taken for an excursion to Vuen Sai. Visit Ceal Rumplan (stone field) enroute and continue to Veun Sai district. Take a boat trip on Sre San river and stop at Kachoun village for a close look at the village life. Also visit Tumpoun village, Ou’lalay, Kavet, a minority Chinese village. At Banphang village, get the cotton yarn wish tied and get water spray from elders of the village, visit Norng Kabat forest. Return to Banlung for your overnight stay.
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Day 8: Rattankiri - Komppung Cham (B)
Drive to Kompung Cham following the same route to Phnom Penh. Before approaching Kompung Cham provincial capital, you will stop over and visit Rubber plantation on the way, then continue to the town. Overnight in Kompung Cham.
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Day 9: Komppung Cham - Komppung Thom (B)
You will visit Wat Norkor followed by Phnom Prous and Phnom Srei on the way to Kompung Thom. Afternoon, explore the remote temple of Kompung Thom called Sambo Prey Kub. Overnight in Kompung Thom.
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Day 10: Komppung Thom - Siem Reap (B)
Drive to Siem Reap. On the way, stop at accient Naga Bridge for a quick visit before proceeding your way to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 11: Angkor Temple Tour (B, L, D)
Morning tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King; Ta Prohm (where Jolina Joli filmed The Tomb Raiders) is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. After lunch, you will visit the World Seventh Wonder of Angkor Wat and view sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill. Tonight, you will have dinner while enjoying Apsara Dance Show. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 12: Banteay Srei - Grand Circuit (B, L)
Morning visit Banteay Srei (Citadel of the women) and Banteay Samre. Afternoon continue to Grand Circuit including Pre Rup (Change the body), East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and Baksei Chamkrong. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 13: Tonle Sap Lake (B, L)
Morning you will take a boat trip on Great Lake Tonle Sap to visit floating village and Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecole where visitors can observe students learning traditional carving and finishing techniques.
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Day 14: Siem Reap Departure (B)
Free at leisure until transferring to airport for your onward flight home. End of services.
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