2009 Cambodia Encounter - 18 days

2009 Cambodia Encounter - 18 days

2009 Cambodia Encounter - 18 days

From an unspoiled beach to the gateway to Angkor and beyond.

The ideal way to get to know the destination of Cambodia is to spend time exploring her countryside. Your holiday will be filed with faded French-colonial façades of riverside Kampot, traditional scenes from the country's past, deserted towns of Kep and remote Kratie and a taste of beautiful Asian provinces. Feel the spirit of excitement and grandeur when you climb the ramparts of a thousand-year-old temple with not a tourist in sight. During your extended holiday, experience the sumptuous culinary delights and flavoursome markets frequently available throughout Cambodia, and you will surely understand this captivating kingdom, its hospitable people and its fascinating culture.

Phnom Penh, Kep, Kampot, Sihanoukville, Oudong, Battambang, Siem Reap.

Trip grading: ADVENTUROUS Suitable for travellers with above-average levels of fitness and mobility. Prepare for some long road and boat journeys and plenty of walking.

What's included: 17 nights hotel accommodation (2 nights basic), all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles (temple touring by tuk-tuk), all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily and two lunches.

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 15

Not Ready to go Home Yet?: For an exciting start to your ‘Cambodia Encounter,’ ask us about beginning your journey in nearby Saigon, spending a couple of nights deep in the Mekong Delta, and cruising across the border and into Phnom Penh on a speedboat.

Ask our Travellers: "My expectations for this trip have been far surpassed. Incredible locations, scenery and historical visits. As a first-time overseas traveller I have been extremely fortunate to have enjoyed such an experience." R. Higgins - Australia

Tip's for your Holiday: Your experience in Sihanoukville offers you the opportunity to enjoy fantastic seafood, and in both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap you will have ample time to discover markets and backstreets aplenty, either with your group or solo.

Responsible Travel: When you get to know Cambodia’s little-visited rural provinces, not only are you spreading cultural awareness, but also the economic benefits of responsible tourism.