13-Nights Ultimate Cambodian Adventure - Classic from $1,274

Itinerary Details

G Adventures: Ultimate Cambodian Adventure

Day 1: Phnom Penh
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.

Day 2: Phnom Penh
Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, National Museum, and Central Market.
Follow a local guide and witness the dark side of Cambodian history with visits to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields, and Tuol Sleng, the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished. In the afternoon enjoy free time to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Russian market or Wat Phnom.

Day 3: Phnom Penh/Battambang
Journey from Phnom Penh to colonial Battambang. Opt to explore the countryside.
Upon arrival, explore the riverside city for a few hours before dinner.

Day 4: Battambang/Siem Reap
Journey to the seat of the Khmer Empire and prepare to explore the fantastic Angkor Wat complex.
Try your hand at Khmer cuisine with a cooking class, enjoying the results with a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, head off to Siem Reap.

Day 5: Siem Reap
Watch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour.
Spend the whole day exploring with a local guide. The best way to experience the site is to arrive for sunrise, explore in the cooler morning hours and head back into town to relax during the hottest time of the day. Then, head back into the site for sunset and a little more exploring.

Day 6: Siem Reap
Spend a free day exploring more of Angkor Wat or further afield around Siem Reap. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project.


Day 7: Siem Reap/Kratié
Travel to the home of the rare Irrawaddy dolphins. View the endangered dolphins on an included boat trip on the Mekong.
In the morning travel to Kratie, located on the banks of the mighty Mekong River.In the afternoon, head out on the massive Mekong with local boatmen to try and spot the endangered Irrawaddy freshwater dolphin.

Day 8: Kratié/Kampong Cham
Travel to Kampong Cham and visit the Bridge of Jayavarman VII, a silk farm, and rubber tree plantations. Opt to bike through villages along the Mekong or visit some rustic temples.
Travel to the third largest city in Cambodia, Kampong Cham. Opt to rent a bike and cruise along the river to explore the countryside and meet friendly locals or visit the 11th century Vat Nokor temple.

Day 9: Kampong Cham/Kampot
Travel to Kampot, home of Bokor National Park.
Drive to Kampot, world-famous for the Kampot pepper and home of Bokor National Park.

Day 10: Kampot
Free day to enjoy Kampot. Opt to visit Rabbit Island, sample the famous Kampot peppers or enjoy a seafood feast in Kep.


Day 11: Kampot/Koh Rong
Transfer to Sihanoukville then take a boat ride to your own private beach on Koh Rong. Check in and go for a swim in the warm waves before relaxing with a drink on the beach.
Travel to Koh Rong and feast on local seafood, or just sit back in a deck chair and let the waves splash gently at your feet.

Day 12: Koh Rong
Swim, relax by the beach or opt to go fishing, hiking or kayaking. On nights without a large moon opt to swim in a sea of blue sparkles caused by phosphorescent plankton.


Day 13: Koh Rong/Phnom Penh
Travel to Phnom Penh and hop on a city cyclo tour. Use some free time to explore.
Opt for a drink in one of the many riverside cafés.

Day 14: Phnom Penh
Depart at any time.