No matter where you travel in Cambodia, the past is always present. History, both ancient and modern, is everywhere here; whether you’re strolling in the shadows of the mighty Angkor Wat, wandering the streets of cosmopolitan Phnom Penh, or exploring the Irrawaddy in search of river dolphins, you can’t escape the pull of time that shaped, and continues to shape, this arresting land.
Day 1: Phnom PenhArrive at any time.
Day 2: Phnom PenhGuided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, National Museum, and Central Market.
Day 3: Phnom Penh/BattambangJourney from Phnom Penh to colonial Battambang. Opt to explore the countryside.
Day 4: Battambang/Siem ReapJourney to the seat of the Khmer Empire and prepare to explore the fantastic Angkor Wat complex.
Day 5: Siem ReapWatch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour.
Day 6: Siem ReapSpend 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/KratiéTravel to the home of the rare Irrawaddy dolphins. View the endangered dolphins on an included boat trip on the Mekong.
Day 8: Kratié/Kampong ChamTravel 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.
Day 9: Kampong Cham/KampotTravel to Kampot, home of Bokor National Park.
Day 10: KampotFree 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 RongTransfer 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.
Day 12: Koh RongSwim, 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 PenhTravel to Phnom Penh and hop on a city cyclo tour. Use some free time to explore.
Day 14: Phnom PenhDepart at any time.
