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Best of Cambodia

14 Days
From CAD 2097 Was CAD 2330

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Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Light

Rating

(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Experience the best of Cambodia on a comprehensive two-week journey right into the heart of the country. Get to know the people, landscape, customs and cuisine that make this place so incredible from the capital city Phnom Penh to the rural village Sambor Prei Kuk. Travel to the French elegance of Battambang and see the time-worn grandeur of Angkor Wat – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – at sunrise. Visit the remote south and discover the magical country of the Khmers, before heading to Koh Rong Island for two days of blissful beach time. If you want to see all the best sights that Cambodia has to offer, with a local leader who knows all the secrets, this one’s for you.

Highlights

Watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat just as it did over 800 years ago. Wander through the ancient temples of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided tour – with a three-day pass to cover your whole time in Siem Reap, you can explore this incredible complex as much and as often as you like!
Discover the temple ruins at Sambor Prei Kuk and enjoy a village homestay to experience everyday life in rural Cambodia, with local food, local life and plenty to see.
Get familiar with Khmer cuisine with an included visit to the acclaimed pepper plantations of Kampot, a cycling tour of local producers in Battambang and a local village dinner in Sambor Prei Kuk.
Put your feet up and enjoy a well-deserved break on the white sand coasts of Koh Rong Island – home to one of the best beaches in Asia (and a few of the Survivor seasons).
Enjoy an in-depth tour of Cambodia at an easy pace, mixed with insightful tours by local guides, plenty of chances to rub shoulders with the locals and free time to customise your adventure.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CRST. Donations help them break the cycle of poverty in Cambodia by inspiring and empowering children with education opportunities.

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2722

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Moderate

Transport: Private minibus,Speed Boat,Bicycle,Train,Remork-Moto (Tuk-tuk)

Guide Language: English

Supplier Code: TKSM

Starts: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Finishes: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Duration: 14 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Light

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (9), Lunch (1), Dinner (1)
Accommodation: Homestay (1 night),Hotel (12 nights)

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2097 (CAD 150 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Phnom Penh

Sua s'dei! Welcome to Cambodia. Your adventure begins in Phnom Penh with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe stroll the streets and explore the city, taking in the interesting French architecture. Visit The National Museum and discover its collection of classic Khmer craftsmanship, or head to Wat Phnom – a peaceful temple on a hill. According to legend, a 14th-century woman named Penh found sacred Buddhist objects in the nearby river and placed them here on the small hill. A great way to spend your first night is strolling along the famous Sisowath Quay and enjoying a coffee or cocktail at one of the many cafes while you watch the busy river traffic.

Optional Activities:

Phnom Penh - National Museum (10 USD)
Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom (2 USD)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh remains a living relic of the country’s past struggles and successes. Today you’ll visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, which tell the story of the tragic legacy of the Khmer Rouge. In the afternoon, maybe visit the Royal Palace. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are home to King Sihamoni and are closed to the public, but you can visit the Silver Pagoda that lies in the palace complex – the most sacred temple in the country. An ideal way to spend your second evening here is to relax in a cafe by the riverfront.

Included Activities:

Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek

Optional Activities:

Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda (10 USD)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Battambang

Get an early start today and travel to Battambang via a local train – Cambodia's second-largest city. Battambang (pronounced Battambong), is a riverside town of French elegance, friendly Khmer people and beautifully preserved architecture. The city is famous for its many statues of animals and divinities that decorate the streets and buildings. The city lacks the traffic of Phnom Penh and the visitors of Siem Reap, so it’s a great place to get an authentic slice of Cambodia. With a free afternoon, you might like to visit the hilltop Wat Banan temple – offering 360-degree panoramic views over the Sang Ke River. There are also the Killing Caves of Phnom Sampeau, which are well-worth the sobering experience. In the evening, maybe walk along the riverfront where locals indulge in hobbies like yoga and folk dancing.

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Battambang

This morning, taken on a bike tour around rural Cambodia with the local social enterprise Soksabike – dedicated to responsible tourism, this organisation provides local university students with training and employment and scholarships for their staff’s language or vocational studies. Learn some basic Khmer phrases and then explore the countryside, stopping to visit local families who make things like rice paper, dried bananas and bamboo sticky rice. See the memorial site for the victims of Khmer Rouge and spend some time in a local’s house, refuelling with some local fruit. This afternoon, your afternoon is free to explore how you wish. Maybe go and watch local students rehearsing in their circus and music schools and the young painters who work in visual arts. Maybe take an optional cooking class to learn the secrets of some delicious local dishes such as amok, Khmer curry and fried spicy chicken.

Included Activities:

Battambang - Soksabike social enterprise countryside cycling & local snack tour

Optional Activities:

Battambang - Phare Ponleu Selpak Centre (12 USD)
Battambang - Cooking Class (12 USD)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Siem Reap

Travel by private vehicle to Siem Reap today – the small but expanding town is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Angkor complex. This is the most popular destination for travellers in all of Cambodia (maybe even in Southeast Asia!). You'll probably notice a change of pace here, so maybe take a walk and enjoy the atmosphere when you arrive. A visit to the old market is a must, even if you're not looking for souvenirs – wandering through the stalls and surrounding shops, you’ll find silks, cotton, sarongs, silver and statues among a flurry of colour. There's also a long tradition of shadow puppetry in the region, so if you're lucky, you might even catch a show at one of the local restaurants tonight.

Optional Activities:

Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket (18 USD)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 6: Siem Reap

Spend a full day temple-hopping in the Angkor complex today – the highlight of any trip to Cambodia! Hop on your transport for the day, a remork-moto (Cambodian Tuk-tuk) with an all-female crew from Drivers Srey, whose mission is to support local women with sustainable income to support their families. With a knowledgeable local guide at your side, you’ll be able to make the most of your visit to the world-famous complex, built between the 9th and 13th centuries when the Khmer Empire was the pre-eminent influence in Southeast Asia. The temples were believed to represent the cosmic world and were set in perfect balance, symmetry and composition and the ruins are scattered over some 160 square km. See Angkor Wat – the largest and most complete structure and the only one of Angkor's temples with a west-facing entrance, the Bayon and the jungle-covered Ta Prohm. There are spectacular photo opportunities at any time of day.

Included Activities:

Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 7: Siem Reap

Rise nice and early this morning to see the mighty Angkor Wat at sunrise, just as it did in ancient times (weather permitting). Then, continue your exploration of the complex on a day tour in a private van to experience the rest of the highlights at the Angkor complex. The rest of the day is free after the tour and recharge or take on an optional activity. Maybe get adventurous with the Angkor zip-line course, which gives you a birds-eye view of the beautiful rainforest. Or, you can get to the heart of Cambodia (through its food, of course) with a cooking class.

Included Activities:

Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Siem Reap - Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Optional Activities:

Siem Reap - Landmine Museum (5 USD)
Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Silver Tour (54 USD)
Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Gold Tour (87 USD)
Siem Reap - Khmer Cooking Class (25 USD)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 8: Sambor Prei Kuk

This morning, drive to Sambor Prei Kuk, your homestay for tonight. When you arrive, take a tour of the village with your local guide, who will introduce you to the way of life for the local people, as well as your homestay facilities and your hosts. The temple ruins nearby are some of the oldest in the country (dating back to the 6th century) and are well worth a visit during your free time this afternoon. If you prefer, you can cycle the village on a bike and see the villagers working the rice fields and making handicrafts. Tonight, sit down for a traditional Khmer dinner with your host family.

Included Activities:

Sambor Prei Kuk - Village Tour with local guide
Sambor Prei Kuk - Traditional Khmer Dinner

Optional Activities:

Kampong Thom - Sambor Prei Kuk Temple (10 USD)
Kampong Thom - Bike rental fee (3 USD)

Accommodation:

Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 9: Kampot

Today, take a private transfer to Kampot – one of Cambodia's most attractive old towns. Famous for its pepper, Kampot supplied most French restaurants with this vital spice for many years during colonial rule. Today, the region is more renowned for its plantations of durian – a spiky, pungent fruit that you’ll either love or hate (try it and see for yourself). When you arrive, stroll along the riverside and aww the French architecture, learning about its history from your leader. Then, maybe have a cup of coffee on the veranda of one of the riverside restaurants and admire the view of Bokor Mountain Range. A traditional massage is also highly recommended here, from social enterprise Seeing Hands – the best way to support a local charity, is in loose cotton pyjamas, put in the capable hands of one of the blind masseurs or masseuses. In a country with no social security, the training and support provided by the centres allow blind Cambodians to support themselves.

Included Activities:

Kampot - Heritage walking tour

Optional Activities:

Kampot - Khmer massage (5 USD)
Kampot - Sunset cruise (join-in) (5 USD)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 10: Kampot

Enjoy a day out in the countryside today and discover the jewels of the Kampot Province. Visit the Pepper Project and learn why Kampot pepper has been acknowledged by international chefs as the world’s best. Then, visit the Kampot salt field – the only salt field in Cambodia. A short walk through the rice fields and a climb provide a lovely outlook over the countryside. A few steps later and you enter the mouth of the Phnom Chhnork limestone cave that features a small 7th-century brick temple inside! Explore the old buildings near the Kep oceanfront – This town was the most popular and prestigious beach town from the early 1900s until the 1960s. During the Khmer Rouge years, many of Kep's mansions and villas were destroyed, but the ghostly remains of many still stand as a silent reminder.

Included Activities:

Kampot - Countryside tour
Kampot - Pepper farm visit (Pepper Project)
Kampot - Salt field visit
Kampot - Phnom Chhnork limestone cave

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 11-12: Koh Rong

Take a private bus to Sihanoukville, then continue by speedboat to Koh Rong Island – a Cambodian paradise perfect for relaxing on the white sands, blissing out in the cool ocean waters or jungle trekking the day away. Koh Rong is said to boast the best white sand beach in the country (a few seasons of the popular reality TV show Survivor were filmed here!). Enjoy the serenity and peace of this island with accommodation away from the chaos of tourists and over the next two days, enjoy free time and multiple opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and chilling on the beach. Your leader will always be around for the best hot tips on what to do and where to eat.

Accommodation:

Bunglow (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 13: Phnom Penh

This morning, after you’re well-rested and refreshed from an island paradise, you’ll take a private vehicle back to Phnom Penh. When you arrive, the rest of the afternoon is free to explore or get in some last-minute shopping. Maybe take a walk on the riverfront at the Chatomok, where the Tonle Bassac, Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers meet. Maybe get your group together and end your Cambodian journey with a celebratory farewell dinner – in the early evening, market stalls sell some delicious local specialties.

Optional Activities:

Phnom Penh - Mekong Sunset & drink (15 USD)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 14: Phnom Penh

There are no activities planned today and your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to stay in Cambodia for longer, just speak to your booking agent.

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Reviews

Tonya - Traveled, April 2024

An amazing insight into many aspects of Cambodia. Enjoyed all our experiences along the way.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/27/2024

Jo - Traveled, April 2024

Our guide Saram was an incredible ambassador for Cambodia & its people. We learnt so much about Cambodias history & experienced so many different areas of the country & it’s kind beautiful people. An extremely well run trip with an amazing guide & group. Highly recommended this 14 day trip & hope you get Saram as your guide- a positive life changing experience!!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/27/2024

Van - Traveled, March 2024

What a trip! Our tour leader Long was far and away one of the best we’ve ever encountered. His extensive knowledge of Cambodia and surrounds really made this trip memorable for us. Always friendly and smiling, Long was able to show us aspects of Cambodia that we would have otherwise never experienced. 5 stars!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/13/2024

Walsh - Traveled, March 2024

Do it!!! This was the best tour I’ve ever done and I’ve been in a few. The destination, the ppl & the tour guide were all brilliant. Loved it!!!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/19/2024

Laura - Traveled, March 2024

Excellent trip! We got to see so much of this beautiful country and had the best leader we could’ve asked for. Cambodia holds a special place in my heart.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/17/2024

Laura - Traveled, March 2024

Excellent trip! We got to see so much of this beautiful country and had the best leader we could’ve asked for. Cambodia holds a special place in my heart.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/17/2024

Mary - Traveled, February 2024

My trip to Cambodia was fantastic. Our leader, Channel Ly, was incredible. He took us to some wonderful places, provided us with lots of information and introduced us to the food and culture of Cambodia. I loved this trip and would definitely recommend it.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2024

Richard - Traveled, February 2024

Our first organised group trip holiday which was the best way to experience Cambodia

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/17/2024

Mary - Traveled, February 2024

This was our first experience with Intrepid, but it will definitely not be our last. We loved this tour for its variety of destinations, balance of included and optional activities and focus on the environment and local communities. Muny, our guide, was knowledgeable, organised and approachable. Through him we got to experience authentic Cambodia.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/23/2024

Naomi - Traveled, February 2024

Fantastic, well organised trip with a great mix of locations, sights and experiences. Our guide was excellent and we all felt he added to the experience with his knowledge and friendly demeanor. I have dietary needs and he was always able to have this accommodated despite it not being well understood. Highly recommend.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/22/2024

Helen - Traveled, January 2024

Just back from Best of Cambodia tour. Really experienced how the Cambodians live and eat, not forgetting the amazing Ankor Wat, lead by the best tour guide I've ever had with a friendly mixed group. Saw so much. A trip I'll never forget for the best reasons.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/28/2024

Maureen - Traveled, January 2024

This trip was an excellent overview of Cambodia. It's a developing country, and just emerging from its tragic wars in the 1970's. It might be good to go now, while it's just developing. Your dollar goes very far. It's shocking how inexpensiyuks tuk tuk is, or a nice dinner for two. My friend and I stayed on two days before and two days after. We felt quite independent with our "grab" app, and eating delicious vegan meals. My favorite places of the trip were Phnom Penh and Anghor Way.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/31/2024

Karen - Traveled, January 2024

This trip incorporated everything!! Cultural experience with loads of fun ending in a perfect end to tour with wind down on beautiful ko rong island !!!!