Journey Information
Price from: £2,045
Duration: 15 Days
Starts in: Siem Reap (Angkor)
Countries: Cambodia
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Cambodia Family Adventure
Cambodia is a land filled with adventure and colour. Here, amongst the lost temples of Angkor you can find a world straight from the pages of Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider, where giant heads and towering pyramids lie wrapped in a lush web of jungle and vines. This incredible journey travels across some of Cambodia's most spectacular natural and cultural landscapes, from the magnificent Khmer temples of Siem Reap to the sandy shores of Cambodia's southern coast. Before the end of this wild journey you will also have a chance to visit island communities and minority villages, explore the fascinating and, at times, dark history of its bustling capital, and even try your hand at cooking a Cambodian feast.
Highlights
- Explore the lost temples of Koh Ker and take an overnight safari into the Cambodian jungle.
- Watch the sun rise at Angkor Wat and the magnificent settings of Ta Phrom and Angkor Thom
- Spot Irawaddy dolphins on a Mekong cruise, and relax on the beach at Kep
- Train to be a Mahout and bathe the elephants, at the unique Elephant Valley Project
- Learn to whip up tasty Khmer cuisine at a cookery class and sample deep friend tarantulas!
Tour includes:
- 13 nights hotel and guesthouse accommodation.
- 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
- 2 day/1 night Temple Safari In-style tour package (inclusive of full board meals).
- Boat trips as specified in the itinerary.
- Accompanied by an experienced English speaking local guide. Private basis.
- Private chauffer driven vehicle.
- Sightseeing program including all entrance fees.
Departures: Daily
Comment:
An exciting family adventure combining activity, wildlife, sightseeing and relaxation which will excite travellers of all ages.
Flight Inclusive Price:
Based on return economy class flights with Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways from London Heathrow to Siem Reap, and returning from Phnom Penh to London, both via Bangkok. This will add 2 days onto your itinerary. UK Airport Passenger Duty and airport taxes are also included.
Tour Prices:
Whilst all best endeavours are made to ensure the prices for private journeys on our website are accurate - given the nature of peak season air supplements and fuel surcharges - prices given above may vary depending on departure date and availability.
Cambodia Family Adventure
Cambodia Family Adventure
Day 1: Siem Reap
Arriving in Siem Reap you will be met at the airport and transferred to your beautiful boutique hotel, located just a short distance from the Angkor temples. If time allows, this afternoon is free to enjoy some optional activities around the town, including horse-riding, quad biking, pottery lessons, or perhaps a helicopter flight over the temples.
Day 2: Siem Reap - Koh Ker Temple Safari
After breakfast you head out into the jungle to seek out the vast, atmospheric ruins of Beng Mealea. Built by Suryavaram II, this lost city has been consumed by nature, and is an exciting place to explore as you clamber across ancient ruins that have lain buried beneath the jungle for centuries. Continuing on, you head towards the remote Angkor capital of Koh Ker, home to the towering 35 metre pyramid of Prasat Thom and the red temple of Prasat Krahom. Finally, you reach your comfortable jungle camp, where you'll enjoy a night under the stars and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Koh Ker - Siem Reap - Ta Phrom
An early start allows you to watch the rising sun cast its golden glow across the temples of Koh Ker, before heading off to discover some of the more remote Angkor jungle ruins. One of the most mesmerising and photogenic of Angkor's temples is that of Ta Phrom (a location used in the first Tomb Raider film) - a wonderfully ethereal setting swallowed by the surrounding forests of fig and banyan trees, providing an unforgettable visit en route back to Siem Reap. (B,L)
Day 4: Angkor Wat
This morning you will watch the sunrise over the most famous of Angkor’s temples, that of Angkor Wat, without doubt one off the most magnificent archaeological sites anywhere in the world. After a picnic breakfast at the site, you take a tour of the complex before the crowds arrive, before visiting the walled city of Angkor Thom. The climax of the day is the iconic Bayan temple, home to the incredible stone heads that top the 54 towers and stare down from every angle. (B)
Day 5: Siem Reap - Kratie
Leaving Siem Reap you follow the course of an old Angkor road towards the sleepy Mekong port of Kratie. Along the way you stop and view the spectacular Khmer bridge at Spean Praptos and visit a silk farm, travelling through the heart of Cambodia's rubber country. Passing huge plantations dating back to the country's colonial French days, you arrive in Kratie late in the afternoon in time to take the local ferry across to Koh Trong Island and enjoy sunset over the Mekong. (B)
Day 6: Kratie
This morning you explore your island home by bicycle, enjoying the tranquil pace of rural life by visiting the village communities that dot the island. This is a unique opportunity to meet with local Cambodians and there may be a chance to help out with some tree planting before joining an afternoon boat cruise along the Mekong. This area is famed for its rare Irrawaddy river dolphins, an unusual species of oceanic dolphin that is closely related to orcas (killer whales). (B)
Day 7: Kratie - Mondulkiri
Departing after breakfast you head south today, towards the town of Snoul where you leave civilisation (and surfaced roads!) behind you. Approaching the wilds of Mondulkiri, you pass through a fertile landscapes of forest, farmland and jungle, making your way into the mountains, and passing through prime tiger country. (B)
Day 8: Mondulkiri
Near to Sen Monorom lies the Elephant Valley Project, a conservation project set up with the local Pnong villagers, that endeavours to rescue and treat domestic elephants that have suffered illness of injury. Here you will have an opportunity to enjoy a unique mahout experience, learning how to direct and control the elephants in the morning, before undertaking an elephant trek after lunch into the Mondulkiri countryside. The walk takes you up to a waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and bathe with the elephant, before heading back to camp for a barbecue dinner under the stars. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Mondulkiri - Phnom Penh
After spending some more time with the elephants and to learning a little more about the Pnong people and their lives, you return to Sen Monorom and continue by road towards the bustling city of Kompong Cham. The journey will take you through the small town of Skuon, where you might like to stop and sample its local delicacy - deep fried tarantula! From Kompong Cham you then continue on to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. (B)
Day 10: Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is an intriguing mix of colonial charm and Buddhist tradition and today you visit the city's sumptuous Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, home to some of the country's most valuable and revered treasures. In the afternoon you come face to face with Cambodia's dark history - a reminder of the terrifying regime of Pol Pot - with a visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng* (a former high school turned interrogation centre) *This excursion is not recommended for younger children- alternatives will be suggested. (B)
Day 11: Phnom Penh
Taking a boat across the Mekong River you will spend half a day visiting the small rural community of Koh Dach. The villagers are renowned weavers, producing some of the finest silk sarongs and scarves in the region and earning their home the name of 'Silk Island'. Cycling out to the village, you will have a chance to see first hand how these beautifully intricate garments are produced and learn a little more about Mekong village life, before heading back to the capital later this afternoon. (B)
Day 12: Phnom Penh - Kep
Before leaving the capital, you have the option to participate in an authentic Cambodian cookery course. Shopping for ingredients in the local markets, you'll prepare traditional Cambodian dishes, learning from the experts how to create a delicious and aromatic meal. In the afternoon you will transfer to the beaches and coast around the old French-colonial resort of Kep. (B)
Day 13: Kep
A short distance from Kep lies the little town of Kompong Trach and the temple of Wat Kirisan, reached by way of a small cave hemmed in by sheer walls of dripping vegetation. Travelling by boat to the beautiful palm-fringed beaches of Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island), you will have free time to enjoy the beaches and the tranquility of this lovely rural setting, before heading back to Kep. (B)
Day 14: Kep
The charming colonial town of Kampot is home to the Epic Arts Centre, a community project that works with the deaf and disabled, allowing them to express themselves through the medium of dance, music and the visual arts. The town is also a wonderful place to enjoy some fresh coffee and home made cakes. On the return journey to Kep you'll stop at the large cave of Phnom Chhnork, which contains a sacred 7th century temple, before enjoying a final afternoon on Cambodia's lovely southern coast. (B)
Day 15: Kep - Phnom Penh
Today you return to the Cambodian capital, driving back through the picturesque rural landscape to Phnom Penh's international airport and the end of your Cambodian adventure.
(B)
Cambodia Family Adventure
Without flights
| Dates | Type | Price Per Person | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 12 - 31 Dec 12 | Adult Price | £2,225 | £350 | Make an Enquiry |
| Child Price | £2,045 | £350 |
With flights from the UK
| Dates | Type | Price Per Person | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 12 - 31 Dec 12 | Adult Price | £3,025 | £350 | Make an Enquiry |
| Child Price | £2,895 | £350 |
* Please note the prices shown above are based on four persons sharing two twin or double rooms. To qualify for discounted child price, children must be under the age of 12 at the time of travel.
