Around Cambodia

Cambodia is a unique destination and home to one of the most amazing sites in the world - the temples of Angkor.

Your tour commences in the vibrant capital of Phnom Penh, where you learn about the country’s turbulent past. Sihanoukville is regarded as
Cambodia’s premier beach destination; you will have time here to relax and soak up the atmosphere. View stunning waterfalls and wildlife at
Kirirom National Park and visit local villages by bamboo train in the colonial town of Battambang.

Temple enthusiasts will be enthralled in Siem Reap. Tour the fortified city of Angkor Thom, the incredible Angkor Wat, as well as other less
visited temples. You will be quite amazed by the sheer magnitude of these ancient temples, which are a highlight for most!

From scenic beauty to ancient wonders, Cambodia and its gracious people will surely leave a lasting impression on all who visit.

TOUR ITINERARY

DAYS 1-2: NEW ZEALAND TO PHNOM PENH

Fly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Phnom Penh for a two-night stay.

DAY 3: PHNOM PENH

Tour the city, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Emerald Buddha and National Museum. Learn about the atrocities of Pol Pot at the emotional Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields. Finish your day with a relaxing cruise along the Mekong River at sunset.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH TO KEP

Today you will drive to Kep, a seaside resort town popular with the French in the early 1900s. Stop at Tonle Bati, the temple of Phnom Chisor and Kompong Trach en route.

DAY 5: KEP TO SIHANOUKVILLE

Continue driving along the southern coast this morning to Sihanoukville, stopping at Kampot en route. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure.

DAY 6: SIHANOUKVILLE

Today is free at your leisure to relax and further explore the seaside town of Sihanoukville.

DAY 7: SIHANOUKVILLE TO PHNOM PENH

Return to Phnom Penh today, stopping along the way at Kirirom National Park to see its stunning waterfalls and wildlife.

DAY 8: PHNOM PENH TO BATTAMBANG

Drive to the colonial town of Battambang. Along the way stop at the 17th-century capital of Udong and also visit Kampong Chhnang Province to see traditional handmade pottery and the floating village of Chnok True.

DAY 9: BATTAMBANG

This morning travel on a bamboo train to visit local villages and ‘La Maison de Coco’. This afternoon take in the views of the Prasat Bannon Temple from Phnom Bannon Hill.

DAY 10: BATTAMBANG TO SIEM REAP

August to February - High water season

Travel by speedboat down Stung Sangker River to Tonle Sap, from where you will drive to Siem Reap.

March to July - Low water season

Drive to Siem Reap, stopping en route at the National Silk Centre.

DAY 11: SIEM REAP

This morning explore the amazing temples of Angkor, visiting Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King and Angkor Wat.

DAY 12: SIEM REAP

Today you will visit the temples of Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Prohm and climb to the summit of Pre Rup where you can watch the sun set over the surrounding rice fields.

DAY 13: SIEM REAP - BENG MEALEA

Travel to the lesser visited temple of Beng Mealea. Explore the local markets and visit Les Artisan Angkor where disadvantaged youth are taught traditional Cambodian handicrafts. Enjoy an Apsara dance show this
evening.

DAY 14: DEPART SIEM REAP

This morning is free at your leisure. Later you will be transferred to Siem Reap airport to board your overnight flight to New Zealand.

DAY 15: ARRIVE NEW ZEALAND

Arrive home this morning.

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