Unlike other countries, most areas are completely untouched by tourism and offer incredible experiences for the more adventurous traveler.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Bangkok - Pailin - Battambang. An early start for an adventurous journey from Thailand into Cambodia. We travel by public bus and exciting pick-up trucks to Pailin in Cambodia. Continue to the sleepy provincial town of Battambang. (B)
Day 3: Battambang. Today we travel on the local “Bamboo Train”, a definite highlight unique to Battambang.
Day 4: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat. Today we travel by boat to Siem Reap along the Sangker River and into Tonle Sap lake.
Day 5: Angkor Wat. A spectacular day of exploration. We rise early for sunrise over Angkor Wat then enjoy a guided tour of the main complex. In the afternoon we visit Angkor Thom, Bayon, South Gate and the Terrace of the Leper King. (B)
Day 6: Angkor Wat. A whole free day to further explore Angkor Wat or other surrounding sites. (B)
Day 7: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh. Board a river boat and head to Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital. Afternoon optional city tour. (B)
Day 8: Phnom Penh. Today we get an insight into Pol Pot’s regime in Cambodia by visiting the torture centre of Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Both visits are optional and those who wish to omit them can spend the day exploring Phnom Penh. Free afternoon.
Day 9: Sihanoukville. Morning bus journey to Cambodia’s southern coastal city of Sihanoukville. The rest of day is free to relax on the beach.
Day 10: Mountt Bokor. Travel to the deserted French hill-station on Mt Bokor, once the playground of the French colonialists and a King’s getaway. Overnight in the National Park dormitory. (B)
Day 11: Sihanoukville Today leaves plenty of time to further explore the surroundings of Mt Bokor before returning to the warmer climes of Sihanoukville. (B)
Day 12: Sihanoukville. A free day to relax on any of the beautiful beaches that surround Sihanoukville. Alternatively you can take a day trip to Ream National Park for jungle hiking or possibly canoeing through the mangroves. (B)
Day 13: Trat. We catch a boat along the coast to the Thai border. After leaving Cambodia, we take a songthaew (pick-up truck) to Trat. Overnight in Trat. (B)
Day 14: Bangkok. Return to Bangkok. (B)
Day 15: Bangkok. Tour ends. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Local Payment: $150 USD
- Maximum Group Size: 18
- Arrival Transfer: Airport transfer on day 1
- Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveler tour leader, local guides
- Transport: Public bus, local boat, tuk tuk, local ferry, songthaew
- Activities: Optional snorkeling, fishing or diving, optional jungle hikes, extensive walking at sites
- Accommodation: 13 nights simple hotels and 1 night National Park dormitory
- Meals: Breakfast included on most days. Allow US$12 per day for other meals
- Entrance Fees: Not included. Allow US$20 for 1 day pass for Angkor Wat, US$40 for 3 day pass, allow US$12 for other sites
- Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour
- Trip Reference: SACD
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