Cambodia Revealed - 11 days

2012 - Your Journey starts Phnom Penh, ends Siem Reap

DAYS 1-2 - PHNOM PENH
On arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to your hotel and meet your tour leader and group for welcome drinks. Whilst in Phnom Penh, gain an insight into the contrasts of Khmer history during visits to the Royal Palace, National Museum, Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields. Jump aboard a cyclo for an exciting trip to the city’s namesake, Wat Phnom, and then learn about the plight of local street children and what you can do to help at the ChildSafe Centre.
Hotel: Juliana

DAY 3 - SIHANOUKVILLE
Head into the beautiful countryside towards the south coast, passing lush green rice paddies lined with swaying sugar palms. Sihanoukville is Cambodia’s premier beach resort and the ideal place to relax. Feast on fresh seafood and laze on the pristine beaches and uncover the mangroves of nearby Ream National Park.
Hotel: White Beach

DAYS 4-5 - KAMPOT & KEP
Travelling towards Kampot, stop at the abandoned French hillstation of Bokor Hill, then find peace on a sunset river cruise. A morning walk reveals a local market. Discover a nearby cave temple on the way to Kep. At days end, watch the sunset from King Sihanouk’s former villa.
Hotel: Diamond, The Beach House

DAY 6-7 - TAKEO & KAMPONG THOM
Find out how pepper is produced at an interesting Pepper farm then rush across the narrow canals around Takeo on an exhilarating speedboat trip. Take in the pre-Angkorian town of Angkor Borei, and climb the steps of nearby Phnom Da to discover the ancient temple that sits on top. The pretty hills of Oudong are dotted with temples and stupas. Try the local delicacy at Skuon, fried spiders, then travel on to an informative Silk Farm in Santuk, before enjoying incredible views from Santuk mountain and spending the night in Kampong Thom.
Hotels: Takeo home-stay, Sambor Village

DAYS 8-11 - SIEM REAP
Explore the ruins of an ancient capital at Sambor Prei Kuk, where the 7th century temples ruins sit amidst lush jungle. Continue to Tonle Sap Lake and cruise past the floating villages, before arriving in Siem Reap, gateway to the temples of Angkor. Rise before dawn to steal through the jungle by torchlight and experience the spires of Angkor Wat emerge from surrounding darkness with dawn’s first rays, an unforgettable sight. Tour the main temple complex, including the impressive stone faces of the Bayon by tuk-tuk and venture off the tourist trail to jungle-covered Boeng Mealea. In your free time, seek out some bargains in the Old Market or enjoy a drink on the breezy balcony at the Foreign Correspondent’s Club. On your last day, enjoy free time until your departure transfer.
Hotel: Somadevi Angkor