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Heart of Cambodia

13 days
From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Siem Reap

    Start point
    Tapul Village, Sangkat Svay Dangkum, Bakheng Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia (Motherhome Inn, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amber Angkor Villa Hotel & Spa Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local market and haggle for souvenirs
    • Walk through Siem Reap town
    • Visit Pub Street for nightlife and street performers
    • Dinner at local restaurant (after welcome meeting)
    Landmarks
    Pub Street
  2. Day 2

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic Cambodian lunch at local food stall)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amber Angkor Villa Hotel & Spa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit APOPO Visitor Centre and learn about HeroRATs landmine detection
    • Tour Les Artisans d'Angkor workshops and observe stone carving, wood carving, silk painting, and lacquerware creation
    • Guided market tour with tour leader and food sampling
    • Lunch at local food stall with authentic Cambodian cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Banteay Srei temple (Citadel of Women)
    • Visit Khmer Ceramics & Fine Arts Centre and try pottery wheel
    • Phare Cambodian Circus performance in the evening
    • Explore Siem Reap shops and cafes
    • Relax by hotel pool
    Landmarks
    APOPO Visitor Centre
    Les Artisans d'Angkor
    Banteay Srei
    Khmer Ceramics & Fine Arts Centre
    Phare Cambodian Circus
  3. Day 3

    Siem Reap

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amber Angkor Villa Hotel & Spa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
    • Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple galleries and carvings
    • Visit Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple
    • Explore Ta Prohm temple
    Landmarks
    Angkor Wat
    Angkor Thom
    Bayon Temple
    Ta Prohm
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  4. Day 4

    Siem Reap to Battambang

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Sanctuary Villa Battambang (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Angkor Silk Farm with demonstration of silk production process
    • Visit to Battambang local market and sampling of signature Khmer noodle dish
    • Exploration of Killing Cave at Phnom Sampeau with tour leader insights
    • Visit to nearby temples at Phnom Sampeau
    • Bat Cave viewing at sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Observing monkeys at temples near Phnom Sampeau
    • Purchasing silk products at Angkor Silk Farm
    Landmarks
    Angkor Silk Farm
    Killing Cave of Phnom Sampeau
    Bat Cave
  5. Day 5

    Battambang

    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic home-cooked Cambodian cuisine at local family home)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Sanctuary Villa Battambang (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full-day cycling tour approximately 20 km through rice fields and rural villages
    • Experience of 'One Village, One Product' movement with visits to traditional craft villages
    • Lunch at local family home with authentic home-cooked Cambodian cuisine
    • Visit to family creating traditional Cambodian scarves
    • Exploration of Buddhist temple and learning about monastic life

    Optional Activities

    • Tuk-tuk ride alternative to cycling tour
    • Relaxation by hotel pool
    • Stroll along river in Battambang city
    Landmarks
    Battambang
  6. Day 6

    Battambang to Phnom Penh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Frangipani Royal Palace (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to traditional pottery village with demonstration of ceramic craftsmanship
    • Exploration of Udong ancient temples and stupas
    • Viewing of panoramic countryside views from Udong hills
    Landmarks
    Udong
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  7. Day 7

    Phnom Penh - Chi Phat

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at community centre prepared by villagers), Dinner (Dinner at community center)
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Cardamom Cottage (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Chi Phat by traditional boat through jungle
    • Lunch at community centre prepared by villagers
    • Explore surrounding area by local transport
    • Visit hidden waterfalls and rapids
    • Dinner at community center

    Optional Activities

    • Refreshing dip in waterfalls or rapids (seasonal and weather dependent)
    • Hands-on cooking class with villagers (if weather prevents dirt road exploration)
    Landmarks
    Chi Phat
    Cardamom Mountains
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  8. Day 8

    Chi Phat to Koh Rong Samloem

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Island Center Point (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Short guided walk to Lazy Beach to watch sunset
    • Scenic walk through gentle forest terrain with tropical trees
    Landmarks
    Lazy Beach
    Koh Rong Samloem
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  9. Day 9

    Koh Rong Samloem

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Island Center Point (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling boat trip around the island
    • Snorkeling among coral reefs and tropical fish
    • Bioluminescent plankton swimming tour (seasonal and moon phase dependent)
    Landmarks
    Koh Rong Samloem
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  10. Day 10

    Koh Rong Samloem - Kampot

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rainforest Hotel by NSUN (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Kampot colonial buildings and history

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset cruise on Kampot River
    • Dinner at seafood and crab restaurants
    • Explore town independently
    Landmarks
    Kampot
  11. Day 11

    Kampot

    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked local lunch at pepper farm prepared by family, showcasing regional ingredients and authentic Cambodian cooking)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rainforest Hotel by NSUN (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit salt fields and observe traditional hand-harvesting methods
    • Tour Phnom Kampong Trach Caves
    • Visit family-owned pepper farm
    • Learn about Kampot pepper cultivation and taste varieties
    • Home-cooked lunch at pepper farm with regional ingredients
    • Visit local market and sample sweet specialties
    Landmarks
    Kampot Salt Fields
    Phnom Kampong Trach Caves
  12. Day 12

    Kampot - Phnom Penh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Frangipani Royal Palace (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison)
    • Visit Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
    • Traditional monk blessing ceremony at local pagoda

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset cruise on Mekong River
    • Stroll along Phnom Penh riverfront
    • Explore restaurants and street food stalls
    • Visit rooftop bars for cocktails and city views
    Landmarks
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
  13. Day 13

    Phnom Penh

    End point
    Long Nget St. (258),Corner of Sisowath Road, Street 258, 463, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (River Home Boutique Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Explore National Museum and Khmer art collection
    • Experience Bassac Street nightlife
    • Extend stay in Phnom Penh
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    National Museum
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    February 19th, 2023
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    Angkor Wat, obviously. The optional excursion (not in the trip notes) to the fishing village on Tonle Sap was great...
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  • A
    February 22nd, 2023
    3.8
    Highlight was the hero rats! and of course the tour leader Try, who was amazing. Such a lovely man, but also really...
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    February 19th, 2023
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    Angkor Thom especially the Bayon Temple Hero Rats Tonle Sap lake fishing village cruise Snorkeling on Koh Rong (Mafya...
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  • A
    March 26th, 2023
    4.5
    The trip made some great memories for me. The highlight was visiting Angkor Wat for sunrise seeing the orange orb...
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    March 28th, 2023
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    Siem Reap temples - Try arranged a sunrise tour. also he arranged additional temple visit (pink temple). His...
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  • A
    March 30th, 2023
    4.8
    I particularly enjoyed all the temples - the Hero Rat project - the community stay and the Royal Palace.
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  • A
    December 4th, 2023
    5
    There are so many highlights
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  • E
    March 10th, 2023
    4
    Be prepared mentally and physically for the heat, even in the “cool” winter months. Pack your bug spray or else the...
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  • C
    February 24th, 2020
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    Be prepared to be flexible. The Homestay is a dorm! If you're a single traveller and have paid the supplement, you...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your feedback. I'm so pleased that you had such a great trip overall. I have passed your comments about the beach stay to the Product Manager to review.
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  • M
    January 23rd, 2020
    3
    Be aware that this is very basic accommodation. We had no hot water at our accommodations for half the tour. If you...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Hi Miriam, thank you for your review. The accommodation on this trip does vary in standard and this is described within our trip literature. On this particular trip, a single room isn’t available on every night for logistical reasons, and this is reflected in the day-to-day itinerary as well as your booking confirmation. The additional supplement you paid for your single room, only includes the nights where a single room can be provided. We appreciate that the homestay is not everyone’s cup of tea, however it is a local charity project that we are supporting – were we aim to work with the families to teach them about responsible tourism and how homestays' can benefit the local communities.
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    Can you tell me what the single supplement for the room would be, and the average added costs for extras, to get a better idea of the total costs?

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      The cost of the tour is £1495 +£400 single supplement. Flights are not included with the tour cost.

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    Tracy

    Asked on December 11th, 2022

    We are interested in a tour for two people around Cambodia with a car and a driver/guide. We would like to visit monuments and nature (mountains and beaches) including national parks with trekkings (around 8-15 km). We would like to visit Phnom Phen, Angkor, Tonle Sap lake. We would like to see the dolphins in the dolphins of Mekong. Then, we would like to visit Phnum Samkos Wildlife Sancturay and Botum Sakor National Park, to do hiking (8-15 km aprox.) and do wildlife sightseeing in these areas. Could you give us an budget of the total cost including accommodation (medium level hotels). We could buy the plane tickets. Could you make us this trip?

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      We can not arrange an individual trip for you. We can offer you to join one of our departures to Cambodia in a group or organise our tour for your group over 5 people. Please, let us know if any of these options are interested to you.

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