Cambodia Discovery(Trip #60928)

Tour Overview

Like other countries in South East Asia, Cambodia has superb ancient sights, friendly locals, pristine jungle scenery, long white beaches and colourful, bustling markets. Unlike other countries, most areas are completely untouched by tourism and offer incredible experiences for the more adventurous traveller.

Itinerary:
Day 1 BANGKOK Transfer to hotel.
Day 2 BANGKOK - BATTAMBANG An early start for an adventurous journey from Thailand into Cambodia. We travel by public bus and exciting pick-up trucks to the sleepy provincial town of Battambang in Cambodia. (B)
Day 3 BATTAMBANG Today we travel on the local 'Bamboo Train', a definite highlight unique to Battambang.
Day 4 SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT Today we travel by boat to Siem Reap along the Sangker River and into Tonle Sap lake.
Day 5 ANGKOR WAT A spectacular day of exploration. We rise early for sunrise over Angkor Wat then enjoy a guided tour of the main complex including Angkor Thom, Bayon, South Gate and the Terrace of the Leper King. (B)
Day 6 ANGKOR WAT A whole free day to further explore Angkor Wat or other surrounding sites. (B)
Day 7 SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH Travel to Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital. Afternoon optional city tour. (B)
Day 8 PHNOM PENH Today we get an insight into Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia by visiting the torture centre of Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Both visits are optional and those who wish to omit them can spend the day exploring Phnom Penh. Free afternoon.
Day 9 SIHANOUKVILLE Morning bus journey to Cambodia's southern coastal city of Sihanoukville. The rest of day is free to relax on the beach.
Day 10 MOUNT BOKOR Travel to the deserted French hill-station on Mt Bokor, once the playground of the French colonialists and a King's getaway. Overnight in the National Park dormitory. (B)
Day 11 SIHANOUKVILLE Today leaves plenty of time to further explore the surroundings of Mt Bokor before returning to the warmer climes of Sihanoukville. (B)
Day 12 SIHANOUKVILLE A free day to relax on any of the beautiful beaches that surround Sihanoukville. Alternatively you can take a day trip to Ream National Park for jungle hiking or possibly canoeing through the mangroves. (B)
Day 13 TRAT We catch a boat along the coast to the Thai border. After leaving Cambodia, we take a songthaew (pick-up truck) to Trat. Overnight in Trat. (B)
Day 14 BANGKOK Return to Bangkok where the tour ends on arrival. (B)

(Reference ID: ITSACA)

Departure Dates

04/05/2008
05/03/2008
05/31/2008
06/28/2008
07/26/2008
08/23/2008
09/20/2008
10/18/2008
11/15/2008
12/13/2008
01/10/2009
02/07/2009

Prices

Date: Base Price
04/05/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
05/03/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
05/31/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
06/28/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
07/26/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
08/23/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
09/20/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
10/18/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
11/15/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
12/13/2008: $1,075 + local payment USD150
01/10/2009: $1,075 + local payment USD150
02/07/2009: $1,075 + local payment USD150

Trip Information

Accomodations and comfort level:
12 nights simple hotels and 1 night National Park dormitory

Are meals included?
Breakfast included on most days. Allow US$12 per day for other meals

Notes :
Optional snorkelling, fishing or diving, optional jungle hikes, extensive walking at sites