Cambodian Trails - Angkor and Beyond
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Highlights
- Angkor - Temple to temple walks exploring this vast, jungle-engulfed site
- Elephant Valley Project - Walk with a herd of 'retired' elephants and support this unique project
- Phnom Penh - Explore the capital on foot and uncover the dark history of the Khmer Rouge
- Mondulkiri - Walking in this far eastern province of jungle and minority tribes
- Irrawaddy dolphins - Cruise to spot endangered freshwater dolphins
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The trip begins in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. Lying at the confluence of the Sap, Mekong and Bassac Rivers, Phnom Penh is an engaging mix of tree-lined boulevards, colonial villas and vibrant markets that reflect the country's fascinating mix of ancient and col...
In the morning we plan to visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Built by the French in 1866, this spectacular pagoda-style structure is without doubt one of Phnom Penh's most impressive sights. In the afternoon we'll explore more of the city on a walking tour ...
We set out this morning on a more sombre visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the 'Killing Fields' of Choeung Ek which are a gruesome reminder of life under the Khmer Rouge. Between 1975 and 1978 somewhere close to 17000 men, women and children were murdered he...
Departing the capital this morning we head first for the provincial capital of Kompong Cham, passing through a landscape of vast rubber plantations originally established by the French. After breaking here for lunch, we continue our road journey to Mondulkiri Province...
Today we will visit the Elephant Valley Project, an initiative which takes care of a herd of retired, former working elephants. We will be able to enjoy a concept the project describes as 'walking with the herd', getting up close to the elephants as they roam free in ...
To the west of Sen Monorom lie the forests of Andong Kraloeng, the setting for today's walk which is the most challenging of the holiday, due to the jungle terrain and possibility of mud if it has been raining. Driving first to the village of Veal Amerik (named after ...
Today we head for the banks of the Mekong and the town of Kratie. Kratie is sprinkled with an interesting collection of old French and Khmer style buildings, but its most famous attraction are a group of rare Irrawaddy dolphins. We plan a walk this afternoon up the ma...
First thing this morning we plan to visit nearby Koh Trong island, an extremely peaceful place where we walk and observe local village life up close, visit a pagoda and a small floating village. There's an option to rent bicycles and explore on two wheels. Whilst on t...
This morning we enjoy a gently ascending walk through the shade of the forest on the south western slopes of the Kulen Hills to the riverbed carvings of Kbal Spean. The site consists of a series of 11th century stone carvings of lingams (the phallic symbol of the Hind...
Today we have a full day to explore the temples of Angkor on foot. Following in the footsteps of the intrepid explorers of old along jungle pathways, we will escape the tourist crowds and approach the temples with a different perspective. It's the perfect way to take ...
Early this morning we will drive to the magnificent complex of Angkor Wat, to watch the warming glow of the rising sun bring life to what is without doubt the most breathtaking of all the jungle temple sites. Entering through the east gate on foot, we then enjoy an ex...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Siem Reap. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Siem Reap at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would l...
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