Whether you’re well-travelled or booking your first travelling experience, this itinerary will suit all families by visiting bustling markets, travelling on bamboo trains, marvelling at temples and exploring the forest laden complex of Angkor Wat.
- Interactive Phnom Penh tour
- Sail on the Mekong River at sunset
- Cook a traditional Cambodian dish
- Angkor Wat treasure hunt
- Sample Siem Reap's street food stalls
- Learn how silk is made
Cambodia is a true jewel of the beautiful south-east Asian countries, with a compelling and haunting modern history, a magnificent and powerful ancient history. Cambodia has beautiful and diverse landscapes from modern cities to rural villages, giant lakes and lush tropical jungle. The people of Cambodia bring everything together with their friendliness and delectable food, making Cambodia an amazing destination for a real and engaging cultural discovery adventure for the whole family.
Our adventure starts in the capital, Phnom Penh, where our adventure begins with our fortunes being told by one of the city's foremost fortune-tellers, before we enjoy an interactive city tour complete with our own fleet of tuk-tuks and tablet devices. Our time in Phnom Penh finishes with a sunset cruise on the mighty Mekong River.
We then venture into the heart of Cambodia's countryside in Battambang where we have an insightful and exciting tour of the area, meeting local families, seeing gilded temples, riding the famous bamboo train and seeing the evening sky fill with bats as they stream out of their cave.
Our trip ends in Siem Reap where we set our taste buds tingling on a tour of the city's delicious street food, before we challenge our minds, imagination and sleuthing skills as we go on a hunt for treasure around the famous Angkor Wat temple complex; the largest religious monument in the world and one of the most important archaeological sites in South-east Asia. We enjoy a final evening together watching Cambodia's equivalent to Cirque du Soleil, The Phare Circus, learning the story of Cambodia’s history through dance and acrobatics.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Depart UK
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Day 2: Arrive Cambodia
Today we arrive in Pnomh Penh and have the rest of the day to relax.
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Day 3: Phnom Penh tour & sunset cruise on the Mekong River
Start our day by getting our fortune told by a local fortune-teller, then embark on an interactive tuk-tuk tour of the city, visiting 22 sites with a tablet device providing interactive images and commentaries.
Finish the day by taking a leisurely sunset cruise along the Mekong River to see how the city lights up at night.
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Day 4: Transfer to Battambang
En route, we make our first visit to Tonle Sap Lake to see goldsmiths working in riverside villages before heading to Oudong – one of the ancient capitals of Cambodia. Passing through a rural countryside, we see villagers working in paddy fields and stop at the marble markets of Pursat.
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Day 5: Cambodian countryside tour
Enjoy a tuk-tuk tour of Battambang’s rural surroundings to visit the ancient pagoda of Wat Balat before heading to the rural countryside and enjoying a home-cooked lunch with a local family.
Changing mode of transport, we take a ride on the Bamboo Train before finishing the day at the mountain of Phnom Sampov, where we may be lucky enough to witness millions of bats exiting the caves as dusk falls – a remarkable wildlife event!
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Day 6: Transfer to Siem Reap and Discover Siem Reap Street Food
The journey to Siem Reap offers another window on rural life in Cambodia, as we travel through villages and towns stopping at food markets along the way, as well as stone-masons and silk weavers.
This evening, we walk through the centre of Siem Reap, uncovering a bounty of tasty surprises as we walk through the markets, moving from one eatery to another and sampling the delights of traditional Khmer food.
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Day 7: Discover Angkor Wat temple complex on a treasure hunt
Supplied with maps and our first clue, go on a themed treasure hunt around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Angkor Wat complex, seeing both the major temples of Angkor Wat, The Bayon and Ta Prohm as well as some of the beautiful lesser known temples.
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Day 8: Free day for optional excursions & watch the Phare Circus
We can choose to relax and enjoy time by the hotel swimming pool, do some souvenir shopping and visit the cafés and restaurants of Siem Reap, or choose between two day excursions, where we can learn more about local life in Siem Reap, enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap or visit the Kulen elephant forest.
After dinner, watch a performance by the Phare Circus who use theatre, music, dance and acrobatics, to recount important historical, folk and modern stories from Khmer's history.
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Day 9: Depart Cambodia
Transfer to Siem Reap airport for your flight home.
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Days 9-12 : OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Koh Rong
For those families wanting to extend their time in Cambodia, we recommend spending some time on Koh Rong. Here you'll find a beautiful island, surrounded by warm ocean waters. Spend your days relaxing on the beach, snorkelling amongst the tropical fish and taking walks through the islands' jungle. Contact us to find out more.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 7+
- Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go
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Easter
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Oct
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Xmas
What’s Included
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Activities
- Bat caves
- Boat trip
- Circus visit
- City tour
- Cultural show
- Scenic train
- Street food tour
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Accommodation
Hotels x 7 nights -
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner
Tailored for You
A private departure or tailor-made holiday can also be arranged to suit your requirements. Contact our experts today.
Next Steps
Departures
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Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.
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| Year | Starts | Ends | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Holiday Status | Options |
| 2026 | 25 Oct | 1 Nov | 8 days | £995 | £845 | 9 days | £2,195 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 20 Dec | 27 Dec | 8 days | £995 | £845 | 9 days | £2,445 | £1,995 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 14 Feb | 21 Feb | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 28 Mar | 4 Apr | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 4 Apr | 11 Apr | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 11 Jul | 18 Jul | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 25 Jul | 1 Aug | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 8 Aug | 15 Aug | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 20 Aug | 27 Aug | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 17 Oct | 24 Oct | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 24 Oct | 31 Oct | 8 days | £1,095 | £795 | 9 days | £2,425 | £1,795 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 20 Dec | 27 Dec | 8 days | £1,095 | £925 | 9 days | £2,595 | £2,095 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| * Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details. | ||||||||||
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