Cambodia adventure holiday
| country: | Cambodia |
| location: | Angkor Wat |
| trip type: | A small group adventure. |
| departures: | 2009: 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec 2010: 2 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec |
| price: | From £585 (15 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Journey to the heart of Cambodia and get to the know the people, landscape, customs and cuisine that make this country one of our favorites. From the French-colonial elegance of Battambang and time-worn grandeur of Angkor to the natural beauty of the remote south, discover the magical country of the Khmers. Along the way, we spice up our adventure with temple sunsets, a glimpse at brutal histories and idyllic beach getaways. So come join us as we indulge in the delicious heritage and culture of this fascinating country.
day-by-day itinerary
| Days 1-2: | Phnom Penh. This Cambodian adventure begins in the capital. Pay respect to lives lost at the spine-chilling Tuol Sleng Museum and the infamous Killing Fields, before taking time to discover a more glorious era amid the treasures of the National Museum. |
| Days 3-4: | Battambang. Crumbling French-colonial shopfronts along the riverfront lend a certain elegance to Battambang's facade. Learn the secrets of Khmer cuisine in a cooking class, explore the surrounding countryside or maybe take an ox-cart ride near this tranquil riverside town. |
| Days 5-7: | Siem Reap/Angkor Wat. Rise early to see a spectacular sunrise over Angkor Wat and enjoy a day of temple-hopping. The structures of Angkor are an amazing archaeological sight and are sure to captivate. |
| Day 8: | Kompong Cham. Experience the serenity of small-town Cambodia in Kompong Cham before exploring a rural river island by bicycle. |
| Days 9-10: | Kampot. Once renowned for its pepper, riverside Kampot is a wonderful place to relax. Venture into the countryside for a tour through salt flats, rice fields, pepper plantations and the famous Phnom Chhnork caves. Stop by villages along the way to meet the locals and witness their daily lives. |
| Days 11-13: | Sihanoukville. Settle in for some beachside bliss on Cambodia's southern coast. Catch a boat out to a nearby island to relax among swaying palms, white sands and clear blue waters. |
| Days 14-15: | Phnom Penh. Go in search of shade and some silver jewellery at the Russian Market or see if the blue flag is flying outside the Royal Palace - it's a sign the king is in. |
travellers' tales
I had such a good time, the size of the group was just right and the age band was not too wide. Our guide was very competent and really made the trip work, it was so stress free.
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small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more) Because of our small group size, we're able to guarantee departures for all of our trips. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, your trip is guaranteed to go!
highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip you are joined by a leader throughout and local guides along the way who are always eager to share information about their country and culture, and help you break down barriers in your interactions with local people.
The ruins of Angkor are protected under UNESCO World Heritage listing and as such, part of the money received from entrance tickets contributes to the amazing site’s conservation. Your local guide will also give you plenty of guidance on what is appropriate when visiting the ruins and you will have the chance to interact with many of the local kids. Travellers will have the option of visiting the land mine museum in Siem Reap and any donations are gratefully accepted. Also in Siem Reap, there is a local children’s hospital where the local kids put on a show on some nights. All money and blood donations are for the hospital and provide free services for children from the area. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |