Cambodia Overland

Day 1 - Phnom Penh - Introductory walking tour

Arrival and check in to a small, comfortable, downtown hotel. Time to relax before an introductory city tuk-tuk and walking tour, taking in the old French Quarter and lively waterfront area, as well as giving you a first-hand feel for the bustling street life and finishing, perhaps, with sundowners by the river.

Overnight: Phnom Penh Transport: Walk, Tuk Tuk,  Meals: D, 

Day 2 - Phnom Penh - The City's sights

Tour of some of the sites of Cambodia’s fascinating capital city. The infamous Killing Fields and highly moving Khmer Rouge Genocide Museum help explain the country’s recent tragic history, while the picturesque Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda will provide plenty of photo opportunities. The Russian Market offers some retail therapy and a chance for a local-style lunch.

Overnight: Phnom Penh Transport: Minibus, Walk,  Meals: B, L, 

Day 3 - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap - up country

Travel through Cambodia’s scenic countryside to the provincial town of Siem Reap in Western Cambodia, our base for the next few days as we explore nearby Angkor. Stops include the famous ‘spider village’ of Skuon, (tasting not compulsory), a rarely visited 11th-century temple and lunch by a scenic lake. An atmospheric sunset visit to Banteay Kdei Temple completes our day.

Overnight: Siem Reap Transport: Minibus, Walk,  Meals: B, L, D, 

Day 4 - Angkor Wat and Angkor Tom

An unforgettable tour of this fabulous site with its vast jungle-clad temples and mysterious stone carvings. Dawn at Angkor Wat, followed by a morning visit to the temple itself. Return to Siem Reap to escape the midday heat before an afternoon walking tour of Angkor Tom including, the Leper King and Elephant Terraces, Phimeanakas, Baphuon and last but not least, (we’ll wait until the crowds have gone), Bayon Temple and its famous faces.

Overnight: Siem Reap Transport: Minibus, Walk,  Meals: B, 

Day 5 - Angkor - the jungle temples

Morning forest hike to visit the spectacular Phnom Bakheng Temple and the huge jungle-clad ruin of Preah Khan. Enormous roots and screeching parakeets make this atmospheric temple one of everyone’s favourites.  After a midday break, we continue with a short forest hike to Ta Keo via the remote and rarely visited Ta Nei Temple. Ta Prom – the famous ‘Tomb Raider’ Temple – keeps to the jungle theme and concludes our day’s visit.

Overnight: Siem Reap Transport: Minibus, Walk,  Meals: B, 

Day 6 - Beng Melea - an off-the-beaten-track temple

Morning trip to one of the more remote yet most impressive Angkor sites – the truly spectacular Beng Melea – a huge, crumbling, creeper-covered temple, lying to the west of Siem Reap. Return to our hotel by way of an optional visit to the unusual Apopo, giant rat de-mining centre with an afternoon at leisure to relax by the pool or perhaps visit the excellent National Museum.

Overnight: Siem Reap Transport: Minibus, Walk,  Meals: B, D, 

Day 7 - Siem Reap to Battambang - a spectacular river journey

Spectacular boat journey across the Tonle Sap Lake, past the flooded forest and Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and on down the Sangkar River with its unique, floating, fishing villages to the town of Battambang. Stop-offs on the way include the Prek Toal community water hyacinth weaving project.

If water levels are too low during the dry season, a part of today's trip may be by road.

Overnight: Battambang Transport: Boat, Tuk Tuk,  Meals: B, L, 

Day 8 - Battambang - Village life and cottage industries

Morning guided tour by tuk-tuk of the surrounding villages to discover some of the traditional cottage industries and local handicrafts. An afternoon at leisure allows time to further explore the friendly provincial town, chill out by the pool or head back into the countryside to visit the area’s famous bat caves of Phnom Sampeu.

Overnight: Battambang Transport: Bike, Walk, Tuk Tuk,  Meals: B, D, 

Day 9 - The Bamboo Railway and return to Phnom Penh

After an early morning trip along the famous Battambang bamboo railway, it’s time to complete our loop – with a stop at the rarely visited, lakeside, 8th-century temple Prasat Kampong Preah – to Phnom Penh where a local-style farewell dinner awaits us.

Overnight: Phnom Penh Transport: Minibus,  Meals: B, L, D, 

Day 10 - Phnom Penh - morning at leisure and end of tour

Morning at leisure, relax by the pool, do some last minute shopping, or check-out a spa treatment. End of tour and departure at your convenience.

Airport transfers are included if you purchase the 'with flights' package. If you purchased your own flights, airport transfers can be arranged.

Extra nights in Phnom Penh before or after your tour can be booked on request.

Overnight: Departure Meals: B,