Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Siem Reap airport, where you will be met by one of our representatives and taken to your hotel to check in. Travel by private car or bus to some of the main temples of Angkor – including Angkor Thom, site of the famous heads of the Bayon, Ta Phrom, still largely claimed by the jungle, and Angkor Wat itself. Accompanied by an English–speaking local guide, learn about the historical evolution of the Khmer kingdom and the building of the temples. Sufficient time is allowed at each site for you to explore at your own pace, take photographs, or just stare in wonder – plus a long break for lunch to shelter from the heat of the midday sun! At just before sunset, climb to the top of Angkor Wat (if you dare!) for a sight not to be missed. Return to the hotel by early evening.
Day 2: Visit further temples within the Angkor complex, including Ta Phrom, still largely claimed by the jungle, and Banteay Srei, with amazingly intricate detail carved in red sandstone. Again, the day is unhurried, giving you time
of your own and avoiding the pressurized rush of typical guided tours. Return to the hotel by early evening.
Day 3: Visit Kbal Spein, the "river of a thousand lingas", with ancient carvings on a riverbed and a scenic short trek through the jungle to reach it. The afternoon is free – you can spend more time at the temples, walk around the town, swim in a local resort pool, or just relax.
Day 4: Travel by private boat through a floating village, across a great lake and along the winding river to attambang. Traveling past many small fishing villages, you can see local people going about their daily lives (except when they all stop to wave to you!). In the afternoon, take a trip by motorcycle (with driver) into the beautiful countryside surrounding Battambang to some local places of interest and visit one of the local voluntary organizations who are working with the Cambodian people in developing the country.
Day 5: Off the beaten track with your motorcycle driver. Headed by a local guide, you will visit some hilltop temples to enjoy the spectacular view and drive along tiny winding tracks into some small villages where tourists hardly ever venture. Visit the caves where many people were tortured and executed by the Khmer Rouge, an important part of Cambodia’s recent tragic history, Return to the hotel by early evening.
Day 6: Travel by private car to Phnom Penh. This journey passes through many small provincial towns and villages, and there are many opportunities to stop and take photos, enjoy a cup of coffee at a roadside café or just admire the scenery. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum – location of many Angkorian era relics.
Day 7: Visit a former Khmer Rouge interrogation camp, and the Killing Fields, immortalized in the film of the same name. In the afternoon, visit one of the local markets, where you can buy many local handicrafts at very
reasonable prices.
Day 8: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
From GB£680 per person for a private trip for two people.
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