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•Raffles Le Royal | State
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•Amanjaya | Deluxe
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•Frangipani Royal Palace | Superior
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Trip duration
29 days, 28 nights
Cambodia is an enchanting land where the ancient and modern converge. As the location of the former Khmer Empire, it is blessed with immense historical attractions. During the Angkorian period the Khmer dynasty ruled much of what is now Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. This can be witnessed at the fabled temples of Angkor – monuments unrivalled in scale and grandeur anywhere else in Asia. Phnom Penh is a charismatic capital with colonial heritage, a smart riverside promenade and a gleaming Grand Palace. Siem Reap has luxury hotels that cater for visitors to the Angkor temples.
Day 1
Phnom Penh - Arrival
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport we are met by our guide to transfer to our hotel where the official check-in time is 2 pm. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 2
Phnom Penh
Spend the day discovering Phnom Penh’s top attractions. After breakfast, we embark on a cyclo tour of the bustling capital. The three-wheel bicycle rickshaw has been used to transport people and goods since French colonial times. Tour highlights include the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom, an ancient hilltop temple and compact park that marks the official centre of the city. If time permits, we will learn about traditional arts at Champey Academy of Arts before lunch. We then take a sobering trip to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Also known as S-21, it served as a prisoner camp during the Khmer Rouge regime. Our final stop is Russian Market, where we can put our haggling skills to the test and barter for souvenirs. Dinner is at our leisure. Please note: Visitors to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are required to keep their knees and shoulders covered. Guests must sign a disclaimer form before the cyclo tour. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 3
Phnom Penh
Take a step back in time to colonial Phnom Penh with this innovative heritage tour by tuk tuk tour. From the hotel, we will drive to the meeting point at Khema La Poste restaurant. Located in the capital’s heritage heart, this is an apt starting point for our adventure. Here, we will be met by our tuk tuk and given headphones and a digital tablet loaded with an informative video guide. The guide features 24 informative sequences that take us on a route marked out by 19 stops, presenting 22 different sites that date back to when Cambodia was under French rule. The video guide reveals the history of each place through films; vintage photos and historical anecdotes, with additional functions to virtually explore some buildings not open to the public. After the tour is over, we have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit a museum that showcases the monetary system of Cambodia over the last 2,000 years is one of our many informative optional excursions. The Sosoro Museum is a fascinating institution that tells the story of Cambodia from the perspective of cash and the impacts money has had on society and the politics of the nation throughout time. From the currencies of the mighty Angkor Empire to the abolition of money during the Khmer Rouge era, this attraction offers a captivating insight into all aspects of Cambodian life. The museum is housed in a newly-restored French colonial building in the heart of the capital and it features interactive touch screens, games and videos. The museum is a new addition to our current list of Phnom Penh’s must-do activities. Please note: The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays and public holidays. Respectful attire is required, the same as is required at the Royal Palace and the National Museum. Hats and sunglasses are not allowed within. Then, we spend a memorable evening soaking up the sunset while cruising along the revered Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers. We will be picked up from our hotel and drive to Phnom Penh’s floating pier to board our boat. We will then embark on a gentle cruise along the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers, which confluence in the capital. As the sun sinks into the horizon, we can enjoy a fresh coconut juice and watch the vibrant capital spring to life as the city’s lights start to twinkle. On our cruise, we will pass by fishermen finishing for the day and working boats cruising the waterway as we leave the capital behind. We then return to the pier and transfer to our hotel. Please note: This excursion is on a joining cruise basis.
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Day 4
Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham – Mondulkiri
Leave behind the bright lights of capital life as we head to the remote eastern province of Mondulkiri. In the early morning, we will be collected from our hotel in Phnom Penh and drive with our guide to Mondulkiri (357 km/ six hours). En-route, we stop at Kampong Cham and visit Cheung Kok village to see a more rustic side of Cambodian life before stopping at Chhup rubber plantation established by French tyre maker Michelin in the early 20th century. The road follows Sam Leng logging track and gradually rises from the Tonle Sap basin into hill country. Upon arrival in Mondulkiri’s capital, Sen Monorom, we check-in at the hotel and have the rest of the day at our leisure to explore the town that is home to hilltribes. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. Overnight in Sen Monorom.
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Sen Monorom
Day 5
Sen Monorom
Get into the wild and spend an unforgettable day hanging out with elephants in their natural habitat. After breakfast, we head to Elephant Valley Project (EVP), an NGO that rescues and rehabilitates over-worked and captive elephants, while supporting the local communities that work with the magnificent beasts. After a short introduction to the project and the morning’s activities, we set off on a jungle hike in search of the elephants and trail them as they trudge through the forest and bathe in streams. This is a truly incredible experience that allows us to learn about the elephants’ plight in Cambodia. We return to EVP’s basecamp in time for a well-deserved buffet lunch before hiking back to the meeting point and returning to the hotel armed with ever-lasting memories. The rest of the day is at our leisure, with dinner at a local restaurant. Please note: there is no elephant riding, tricks or shows involved. This tour is available Sunday to Friday. Important Health notice: It must be noted visiting the Elephant Valley Project requires a moderate to high level of physical fitness. There is a lot of hiking (5 - 7km per day) on difficult terrain in the jungle to see the elephants guests need to be told about this and prepared accordingly. Guests must be prepared for the day’s activities and hold full travel insurance. Overnight in Sen Monorom.
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Day 6
Sen Monorom
Learn about hill tribe life and explore Mondulkiri’s sprawling countryside. After breakfast, we spend the morning learning about the unique customs and culture of the bunong hill tribes who call this remote corner of Cambodia home. We visit a tribal village and, if we’re lucky, get the chance to enjoy a traditional hill tribe ceremony. During our visit, villagers will introduce us to their community and way of life. We enjoy a picnic lunch at the village before driving on bumpy tracks along two rivers to impressive Bu Sra waterfall. The road leads past another stunning waterfall that is one of the largest in Cambodia. After refreshing at the falls, we explore the surrounding countryside, soaking up the sprawling scenes of farmland and rice fields. We then return to the hotel, with dinner served at a local restaurant. Overnight in Sen Monorom.
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Day 7
Sen Monorom - Ratanakiri
Discover off-the-beaten-track Cambodia’s natural beauty as we head to undiscovered Ratanakiri. After breakfast, we board a boat and head back to the mainland where we set off on a four-hour drive to Banlung – nicknamed Red City because of the omnipresent laterite – and check-in at the hotel with lunch. The rest of the day is at our leisure before dinner at the hotel. Please note: Rooms at Terres Rouges Lodge are fan-only, with no TV and minibar. Overnight in Ratanakiri.
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Day 8
Ratanakiri
Direction northwest today, we cross bamboo forests before reaching the village of Voeune Saï located on the left bank of the Sé San river; the view on the Chinese village on the other side of the river is quite pretty. Besides, this place is nearly a Chinese enclave in Cambodian territory, some villagers don't even speak Khmer. Upstream of the Se San is Kaoh Peak, a village of the Kachok minority that practices funeral statuary, then we go back towards Banlung for a trip through rubber plantations towards the nearby waterfall of Teuk Cha Ong, we end up with a detour to Yaklaom lake, a beautiful and perfectly-round stretch of water surrounded by forest, for a late afternoon swim. Dinner at Terres Rouges. Please note: Rooms at Terres Rouges Lodge are fan-only, with no TV and minibar. Overnight in Ratanakiri.
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Day 9
Ratanakiri
We’re going full North today, heading towards Laos and the village of Taveng. We first cross Veyrum Plang, a round lava field in the forest; a few steps away there is a small waterfall (in the rainy season only) surrounded by tigers caves. Later on, we stop at some nice Kroeung villages located in the forest on both sides of the road. The more North we go, the more beautiful the forest. In some Kroeung villages, depending on the season, we might discover some quite impressive bachelor houses built on very high stilts. Let’s notice that, when they have achieved their goal and when the young man has become head of a family, these houses are destroyed before being raised again by younger men the following season. Depending on the time and the state of the dirt road, we will choose a location for a picnic before exploring the nearby villages, then go back towards Banlung for a trip through rubber plantations towards the nearby waterfalls of Kachagn and Katieng. Dinner is at the lodge. Please note: Rooms at Terres Rouges Lodge are fan-only, with no TV and minibar. Overnight in Ratanakiri.
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Day 10
Ratanakiri – Kratie
Trade in Ratanakiri’s villages for rural Kratie. After breakfast, we hit the road for a nearly five hour scenic drive (193 km) to Kratie. We stop en-route for lunch at a local restaurant and to sample the famous Kratie snack of krolan. This is a flavoursome sticky rice mixed with coconut and beans and baked bamboo tubes. On the outskirts of Kratie, we stop at Kampi to board a local boat and cruise along the Mekong to a stretch of water the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins call home. In Kratie, we will take the hotel’s boat to the island. Upon arrival, we will jump into a tuk tuk and head to the hotel for check-in, with the rest of the day at our leisure. Dinner is at our leisure. Please note: Rooms at Soriyabori Villa are fan-only, with no TV and minibar. Overnight in Kratie.
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Day 11
Kratie – Preah Vihear
Get a glimpse into contrasting life on Koh Trong and mainland Kratie with today’s immersive adventure. After breakfast, we employ pedal power to explore the island. The narrow tracks that sit in the dappled shade of the trees that flank them are perfectly designed for cycling. We pass by traditional stilted homes and children screaming, “hello”, grazing buffalo and farmland. The island is famed for its grapefruit and is a self-sustaining community that produces a variety of fruits and agricultural products, such as rice, soy beans, milk fruit and coconuts, to sell in Kratie town. We then board a ferry and return to Kratie to set off on a five-hour drive to Preah Vihear. Upon arrival, we check-in at the hotel, with the evening at our leisure to settle into our new surroundings. Lunch in a local restaurant, dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Preah Vihear.
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Day 12
Preah Vihear - Siem Reap
Explore the remote temples of Preah Vihear and Koh Ker as we drive to Siem Reap. After breakfast at hotel, we jump in a 4x4 for an exhilarating drive up Dangrek Mountains to visit Preah Vihear temple. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a series of impressive structures built between the 9th and 12th century by several kings that run up the mountain slopes. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from its peak. After lunch, we hit the road for Koh Ker (137 km/ three hours). Sitting as the capital of the Angkor Empire from 928 to 944, it comprises a series of temples and monuments dotted throughout 81 km-sq of jungle. Only a few temples are open to visitors, with Prasat Krahom and Prasat Thom being the most visited. We then continue to our final destination, Siem Reap (122 km/ three hours). Dinner is at our leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap
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Day 13
Siem Reap
Take a step back in time and delve into the jewel of Cambodia’s crown, the temples of Angkor Wat by tuk-tuk. We start the day at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire’s last capital built in the late-12th century. Inside the city’s ancient walls, we visit Bayon to stand in the shadows of its hundreds of giant carved faces; 11th century Baphuon; the small Hindu temple of Baksei Chamkrong; and Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. We continue the visit with the incredible 12th century Angkor Wat. The architectural feat stood at the heart of the Khmer Empire. Our last stop is root-riddled Ta Prohm, made famous after featuring in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. We have lunch at Sala Bai School, that supports and train student in hospitality field. Dinner is at leisure. Note: Sala Bai is open for lunch from 11:45 pm to 2:00 pm from Monday to Friday, from mid-October to mid-July. The school is closed during Pchum Ben, Water Festival and Khmer New Year and August to September. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 14
Siem Reap
Today’s temple-hopping adventure starts at the more remote temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Well-preserved 10th century Banteay Srei is famed for its pink sandstone walls adorned with apsara carvings. Banteay Samre is a 12th century Hindu temple built in the style of Angkor Wat. On our way to lunch, we stop at a village and, depending on the season, watch rice being planted and sugar palm being made. In the afternoon, discover the history of conflict in Cambodia, the impact of landmines on local communities, and the opportunity to meet and see the HeroRATs in action at APOPO Visitor Centre. Experience the realities of humanitarian demining where rats are trained to save lives. Learn about the mine clearing process from the guides, enjoy a series of videos showing the Centre's work and read about how Cambodia became one of the most mine-affected countries in the world. Then we head to the globally renowned Phare Cambodian Circus. This is much more than a conventional circus, with a focus on performance art and a deep social message behind each act. Beyond the amazing acrobatics and stunning stunts in a traditional big top tent, Phare helps the marginalized achieve better lives. Show starts at 8pm. Dinner is at leisure. Please note: Visitors are required to keep their knees and shoulders covered at all sacred sites. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 15
Siem Reap
Experience life on the revered Tonle Sap Lake before diving into Cambodian culture. After breakfast, we hit the road to the Tonle Sap Lake to enjoy a gentle cruise to one of the fishing villages that dot the water. Here, we can see how life is lived as we sail past homes, schools and shops that bob on the water. We then head back to Siem Reap to delve into Cambodia’s rich culture at Artisans Angkor. The organisation has spent more than 2 decades rekindling the country’s traditional arts, training and employing artisans across the province. We meet artisans as they carry out silk weaving, stone and wood carving, lacquerware, and ceramics. We then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, bringing an end to the tour. Please note: The high-level water season is from mid-July to mid-February and the low-level water season runs the rest of the year. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 16
Siem Reap – Battambang
This morning, we head to Battambang. We check-in at the hotel and have some free time before lunch. Lunch is at a local restaurant, then we transfer to the Bamboo Train Station where we take a ride on a train made from bamboo. We then stop at Wat Kor village to meet the owners of a traditional Khmer house that dates back to the 1920s. Here, we find out how this stunning wooden stilted home survived the Khmer Rouge regime. Then, we will have a city tour and visit an art gallery with an encounter with the artist. After working out our appetite, we go for a foodie tour. Please note: There is a maximum of four people per bamboo train. Tour activities are subject to seasonal changes. Overnight in Battambang.
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Day 17
Battambang
After breakfast, we set off on a discovery of the local countryside and explore surrounding Cambodian villages. We will see first-hand artisans, such as sculptors, rice wine brewers and noodle and rice paper producers open up their homes and workshops so we can watch them at work. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by an afternoon visit to Phare Ponleu Selpak, a non-profit association that helps to support the lives of children, young adults and their families. After climbing the 337 steps to Phnom Banan Temple, we enjoy a stupendous view over the surrounding plains. We end our tour by heading to Sampov Mountain for the spectacular view of thousands of bats on the hunt and fly like clouds in the sky. Dinner is at leisure. Please note: Phare school will be closed every weekend and public holiday. Overnight in Battambang.
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Day 18
Battambang – Kampong Chhnang (Smiling Gecko Project)
Leave behind laidback Battambang as we head to the wonderful social project, Smiling Gecko in Kompong Chhnang. Get back to nature with three days based at the Smiling Gecko Farm. This is situated a two-hour drive north of Phnom Penh. This luxury resort and spa is worlds away from the lively ever-expanding capital. Besides quaint accommodation, there is an organic farm and a training centre to equip young Cambodians with jobs skills. The 34 rooms are spread throughout the jungle grounds and comfort is enhanced with handmade furniture and large bathrooms containing walk-in showers and bathtubs. At the end of the day, guests can sit on a private veranda and listen to the soothing hum of nature. Facilities include two swimming pools, a magnificent spa designed to be in harmony with nature, a bar, lounge area and a gym. A prominent feature of this property is F&B; the internationally known chef offers special fine dining experiences on set days during the week. After check-in in your traditional private Khmer villa, we will have lunch at the resort, then we will view organic farms and the training centre which equips young Cambodians with lifelong jobs skills so they can secure jobs with a living wage. Since 2014, the Gecko’s parent charity has developed into a social start-up company and it has created hundreds of apprenticeships in the fields of agriculture, tourism and handicrafts. The heart of Smiling Gecko is the school where over 300 children benefit from a good education in a child-friendly and effective learning environment. After this informative tour we have free time to discover our new surrounding and have a resting time at the spa. Dinner in the Farmhouse Restaurant. Overnight in Farmhouse Resort & Spa.
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Day 19
Farmhouse Resort & Spa, Smiling Gecko
Our second day of adventure commences with breakfast at the Farmhouse Restaurant and morning dipping and local life, by visiting a weaving workshop, a place with charcoal locally made and the harvest of palm tree fruit. Lunch is at the Farmhouse restaurant. Then we embark on a tour of Preah Theat Mountain, subject to weather conditions. This is an important centre of pilgrimage as it is home to two renowned pagodas; Preah Theat Kroum, the lower pagoda and Preah Theat Leu, the upper pagoda. Besides spiritual contemplation, visitors enjoy stunning views. After watching the sunset, we head back to the hotel, with dinner in the Farmhouse Restaurant. Overnight in Farmhouse Resort & Spa.
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Day 20
Farmhouse Resort & Spa, Smiling Gecko – Phnom Penh
Our three-day residence in the rural splendour of Cambodia starts at 7 am with breakfast, and time at leisure until the check-out. This is an inspirational and enlightening tour that will leave lasting memories. We then head to road to Phnom Penh. After-check in at the hotel, we start an architecture tour. We take an exhilarating cyclo ride and take a step back in time to Phnom Penh’s colonial era. This three-hour tour offers an introduction to the capital’s rich history and culture by cyclo, a bicycle-powered rickshaw. We dodge through the traffic as we visit a series of public and private French colonial buildings that date back to 1910. We will enter some of the buildings to explore their inside and view others from the comfort of our ride. We also explore off-the-beaten track Phnom Penh by foot as we visit sites hidden down narrow alleys. Lunch and dinner are at leisure. Overnight in Battambang.
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Day 21
Phnom Penh – Cardamom Tented Camp
After breakfast, we head to road to Koh Kong and the magnificent Cardamom forest. Sleep under canvas, connect with nature and help with a conservation project by staying at Cardamom Tented Camp. This is situated in a pristine rainforest in Koh Kong province. By staying at this eco-friendly resort, each guest participates in conservation initiatives and also supports the local community. The camp collaborates with the Wildlife Alliance NGO and the government’s forest rangers to stop poaching and other harmful human activities. The action is focused on Botum Sakor National Park, a vast expanse of jungle, mangroves and a river. This is home to wild and endangered species and extensive and important flora. The three-day adventure commences with five-hour drive westwards from the capital Phnom Penh. Vastly untouched Koh Kong province contains the most original tropical rainforest in Cambodia. After arrival at the hotel pier, we continue our journey on the river by wooden boat though a thick forest. After checking-in, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore our new idyllic riverside surroundings, with the opportunity to trek, kayak, or ride on a zip-line. Lunch is at leisure and dinner is at the camp. Overnight in Cardamom Tented Camp. NOTE: Luxury option at Shinta Mani Wild, contact us for more information.
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Day 22
Cardamom Tented Camp
After a restful night under the stars to the soothing sounds of life in a riverside jungle, we enjoy breakfast and then embark on our first activity of the day, a one-hour leisurely trek through a serene and spectacular location. Our expert guide will highlight points of interest and hopefully, we will see some native wildlife along the way. We will stop by the ranger station to see confiscated snares, traps and improvised hunting rifles on display. Our journey back to the camp is by kayak – the best way to absorb the jungle’s atmosphere. After lunch at the camp, there is time to relax and explore our surroundings independently, with the option to trek, kayak or enjoy a thrilling zip-line ride that reveals our surroundings from a commanding bird’s-eye view. A perfect day concludes with dinner on-site. Overnight in Cardamom Tented Camp. NOTE: Luxury option at Shinta Mani Wild, contact us for more information.
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Day 23
Cardamom Tented Camp – Kep
Our escape to a rural paradise concludes after breakfast. Early risers can go on a self-guided hike along the trails around the camp. At 10 am, we take the boat back to the main road and transfer by road to the next destination, the charming Kep, formerly known as Kep-Sur-Mer. We set off on a nearly five hour scenic drive to the quaint compact town. Upon arrival, we check-in at our accommodation with the rest of the day at our leisure to settle into laidback Kep life. Kep was once called Kep-sur-Mer and catered to the country’s elite from the 1920s to 1970s and was dotted with weekend villas belonging to colonial French and upper-class Cambodians. Today, it is famed for its lively crab market, delicious fresh seafood, sweeping countryside and coastline, and small stretch of sand. It is also home to Kep National Park, salt plains and a short boat ride away sits Rabbit Island. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Kep.
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Day 24
Kep
A day at sea is awaiting us today. We will embark on a traditional boat for a day trip around Kep neighbouring islands. We will spend the day snorkelling, fishing and exploring few islands. Lunch is on board: a barbecue with Rosé. We return to Kep, with the rest of the day free to snack on crab and Kampot pepper at the market, splash in the sea or take a stroll along the promenade. Dinner is at leisure. This tour is available during high season only. In low season : city tour with Wat Samadhi pagoda, salt field, Kompong Trach caves, Crab market and the Siren of the Sea statues. Overnight in Kep.
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Day 25
Kep – Kampot – Kep
Get the tastebuds popping and learn about world-famous Kampot pepper. After breakfast, we hit the road for neighbouring Kampot (23 km). Our first stop is at La Plantation, which produces one of Cambodia’s most famous ingredient: Kampot pepper. Used by top chefs in kitchens across the globe, the sharp pepper comes in four forms – black, green, red and white – and adds a real kick to dishes. Here, we can learn how it is farmed and what makes this unique pepper so special. We then enjoy a cooking class, and try our artwork for lunch. After lunch, we continue to the Secret Lake for a short visit, then drive along country roads takes us through sprawling farmland and paddies that stretch to the horizon. Farmers tending to their land and grazing buffalos. Kampot is our destination. We have a city tour to discover the colonial buildings, the old cinema and the quay. On the way back to Kep, we have a boat trip through the mangrove during sunset. The perfect spot to end the day. Overnight in Kep.
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Day 26
Kep – Koh Rong
Today sees us bid a fond farewell to the calm of coastal life as we ahead to the beach side of Sihanoukville. In the morning, we leave behind Kep life and head for the coastal destination of Sihanoukville for a five-hours drive. We drive along roads that wind through seemingly endless stretches of paddies and farmland, small villages and vibrant market towns. We are then driven to the pier to board a shared speedboat for a 45-minute-plus cruise to Koh Rong. After checking-in at the resort, we have the rest of the day free at leisure to start laidback island life, with two days ahead of us to kick back on the island’s powder white shores, explore its jungle interior, or hit the waters to explore other nearby islands. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure. Koh Rong is Cambodia’s largest island and it is blessed with a stunning range of blissful beaches and a rugged jungle interior. Overnight in Koh Rong.
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Day 27
Koh Rong
Unwind on the shore, go beach-hopping, or discover the vibrant underwater world with a free day to kick back on Koh Rong. Koh Rong remains relatively undeveloped, with a smattering of resorts, guesthouses and small communities speckled along its shores. Koh Touch is where the public ferry drops visitors, and this is home to a bustling stretch of lively guesthouses and bars that generally welcome the backpacker crew. Those seeking a deserted island life can catch a boat to northern Lonely Beach, a 7 km stretch of powder white sands without the people. With delicious clear turquoise waters beckoning, a snorkelling session is a great way to dive into the underwater world, or explore the sea by kayak, or paddle-board. Cap off the day with sundowners watching a stunning sunset. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure. Please note: There is no car or guide available today. Overnight in Kong Rong.
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Day 28
Koh Rong
Day at leisure. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure. Please note: There is no car or guide available today. Overnight in Koh Rong.
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Day 29
Koh Rong – Phnom Penh
We enjoy breakfast and may have free time to enjoy some last moments on the beach before we trade in lazy island life for the cosmopolitan capital. We will check-out and head to the pier to board a shared speedboat four a 45-minute-plus cruise back to the mainland. We arrive at about 12.30 pm and will be met by our driver to hit the road for Phnom Penh on a 220 km, three hour journey. Upon arrival in the capital, we transfer direct to Phnom Penh International airport, where our journey concludes, with unforgettable souvenirs to bring back home. Lunch and dinner are at leisure. Please note: The drive is without a guide.
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Sen Monorom
Mayura Hill | Superior Villa
Banlun
Terres Rouges Lodge | Deluxe
Kratie
Soriyabori Villas | Deluxe
Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear Boutique | Standard
Siem Reap
Deluxe:
•Raffles Angkor | State
First Class:
•FCC by Avani | Deluxe
Superior:
•Landing Gold by Amatak | Superior
Battambang
Deluxe:
•Maisons Wat Kor | Frangipane
First Class:
•Maisons Wat Kor | Frangipane
Superior:
•Classy Hotel | Superior
Kampong Chhnang
Farmhouse Resort & Spa / Smiling Gecko Project | Deluxe Khmer Bungalow
Koh Kong
Deluxe:
•Shinta Mani Wild | Wild Tent (on request)
First Class:
•Cardamom Tented Camp | Tent
Superior:
•Cardamom Tented Camp | Tent
Siem Reap
Deluxe:
•Phum Baitang | Terrace Villa
First Class:
•Navutu Dreams Resort | Explorer
Superior:
•Anjali by Syphon | Deluxe
Battambang
Deluxe:
•Maisons Wat Kor | Frangipane
First Class:
•Battambang Resort | Garden Room
Superior:
•Au Cabaret Vert | Standard
Kep
Deluxe:
•Samanea | Deluxe
First Class:
•Samanea | Deluxe
Superior:
•Calao Residence Kep | Deluxe
Koh Rong
Deluxe:
•Six Senses Koh Krabey | Hideaway Pool Villa Suite
First Class:
•Anaya | Standard
Superior:
•Tamu | Jungle Room
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- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers;
- Voluntary carbon emission compensation: USD 1.50 per person per day.
Payment and Cancellations
- Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure. We reserve the right to release all services in case of payment default.
- Intermediate bank charges and fees are the responsibility of the client.
- Cancellation policy: In case of cancellation, the following cancellation fees will apply:
• Between 30-15 days prior to departure - 25% of total price
• Between 14-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total price
• Less than 7 days prior to departure – 100% of total price
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Private 29 Days in Cambodia | We Love Cambodia
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Trip duration
29 days, 28 nights
About your trip
RESERVATIONS
All tours and services can be booked directly with our office in China
A TRAILS CHINA / DAOCHENG
Beijing Office
Suite 810, SunFlower Tower
#37 Maizidian Street Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, P.R. China
Tel: (86-10) 6515 9259
Fax: (86-10) 6515 9293
Email: info@atrails.cn
CONFIRMATIONS
All reservations are confirmed by return with the up-dated booking status within 2 working days. Due to occasional delays in communication with more remote destinations, it may take a few days longer to get confirmation.
RATES AND AVAILABILITY
All rates are quoted in RMB and are subject to change without prior notice. Inclusions and exclusions in the tour packages are indicated at the end of each itinerary. Commonly our package tour rates include accommodation, transfers, certain meals, and other tour related services. Domestic or international airfares are included where mentioned. Our tour itineraries do not include visa fees and expenses of a personal nature. The validity of our rates is November 01, 2018, until October 31, 2019, unless otherwise specified.
SERVICES
Local English speaking guides are accompanying tours and transfers in each destination. German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian and Chinese speaking guides are available on request in major cities and subject to confirmation.
DELIVERY FEES
A delivery fee will be charged according to the distance traveled, if any train tickets are required to be delivered to clients’ hotel.
PAYMENT
Full pre-payment by bank transfer is required 30 days before the commencement of services.
Our bank account details are:
Bank Name: Bank of China Beijing JianGuoMen Wai Sub-Branch
开 户 行：中国银行北京建国门外支行
Account Name：ATC TRAVEL SERVICES (BEIJING) LTD.
账 户 名：北京道成国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.：3259 6908 9747
账 号：3259 6908 9747
Swiftcode : BKCH CN BJ 110
For itineraries operated outside China
Account Name：BEIJING GLORY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE CO, LTD.
账 户 名：北京千乘假期国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.：3211 6010 0100 1577 67
账号：3211 6010 0100 1577 67
Bank Name: Industrial Bank Co., Ltd Sanyuanqiao Sub-Branch
开 户 行：兴业银行三元桥支行
CHILD POLICY
For children aged between 2 and 11 years following rates will apply:
- Child in shared adults’ room with extra bed will pay 80% of the total package price
A maximum of two children per party is granted such a discount. Besides this general policy, specific conditions may apply case by case.
CANCELLATIONS
For cancellation of confirmed reservations, following general cancellation charges apply :
- Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival : 20% of the total amount
- Between 15 and 7 days prior to arrival : 50% of the total amount
- Less than 7 days prior to arrival : 100% of the total amount.
Special conditions apply for cruises, beach resorts as well as for some of the boutique and landmark hotels. Expeditions and specific products may have different conditions.
Domestic and international air tickets are non-refundable once issued. You are obliged to pay full airfare (inclusive of any tax and fuel surcharge) of any cancelled tickets based on the contract rate.
PROGRAM CHANGES
We reserve the right to re-arrange the order of any tour program, to cancel or substitute elements of any tour itinerary without notice, when local conditions require such changes. All itineraries depending on domestic flight confirmations are subject to changes.
Any increase in taxes or fuel surcharges imposed by the authorities will be advised as soon as we are informed of them, and they will be added to the invoice.
Flight and train details mentioned in our itineraries are for indicative purposes only.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This agreement, its contents and all related documentation sent over to the customer/tour operator are strictly confidential and must not be disclosed to any third parties.
COMPLAINTS AND IRREGULARITIES
We consider complaints as valuable feedback to improve service delivery levels. We request that service delivery failures or customer concerns, be reported during the customer’s stay, to one of our representatives. It is the aim of the company to solve any irregularity on the spot. The company reserves the right to refuse to take action on perceived irregularities submitted to the company 14 days after the customer returns back home.
FORCE MAJEURE
During the term of this agreement, neither party shall be in default of its obligations to the extent that its performance is delayed or prevented by causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, bankruptcy of a vendor, strikes and other labor disturbances, acts of war, or civil disturbances, or other equivalent or comparable events.
INDEMNITY
The client agrees to indemnify and to save A Trails – Daocheng from harm and against all damage or injury (including death) to property or person(s) resulting from intentional or negligent acts or omissions from their respective officers, employees, agents, contractor or subcontractor in connection with the performance of this agreement.
LEGAL NOTE
This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China (and/or applicable in relation to the country it is legally represented) for the time being in force and the parties agree to submit any dispute arising between the parties under this agreement to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the respectable Arbitration Institute, Office of the Judiciary applicable at the time of submission of the dispute to arbitration and the conduct of the arbitration thereof shall be under the auspices of the specific Arbitration Institute accordingly.
IMAGES
Images displayed on the website have a promotional intent only and are not necessarily reflecting the actual destinations and service conditions. These may belong to ATrails staff, customers, photographers we are collaborating with or retrieved from websites such as Pexel, Pixabay, Unsplash or Originoo. While trying to be the most accurate as possible, is agreed that those images do not necessarily depict the actual services promoted.
LIABILITY
We act as an intermediary between the concerned airlines, hotels, all transport operators and local tourist offices providing the services. The Company is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accidents, natural and disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Programs and prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are therefore subject to change without advance notice before or during the tour. Acknowledgment and confirmation of the above-mentioned conditions is active, once clients participate in one of the provided services via us. The itinerary of the excursion, package and/or tour cannot be altered or changed without prior permission from us. We cannot be held liable if you amend the excursion and its content in your brochures or give wrong descriptions to clients that are travelling.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING AUTONOMOUS REGIONS IN CHINA
The Company is not responsible for any last-minute closure of specific regions or tourism sites caused by decisions taken by local or national authorities to restrict access hereto. We will provide alternative itineraries where necessary and reduce cancellation fees to a minimum, however, such imposed closures are beyond our control and constitute a case of force majeure.
The areas concerned include but are not restricted to : The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, minority regions in Qinghai and Gansu provinces.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Travel breaks down borders and brings people together: The nearly 900 million people who travel every year make the sector one of the biggest in the world, a major employer and a key element in the global economy. But this has its downside, too: increasing pollutant emissions from the tourist traffic, loss of coastlines and other landscapes through excessive building development and sexual exploitation of children are just some of the negative consequences of the growth in global tourist travel. In order to minimize the negative impacts and enhance the positive ones, our Corporate Responsibility Strategy focuses on four prime issues:
- We increase efforts to ensure that children and adolescents in tourist areas are protected against sexual exploitation, one of the worst forms of abuse of young people today.
- We promote fair working conditions and sensibly service provider partners to social and environmental concerns.
- The supply and saving of clean water is a further key issue.
- We develop our own projects to meet the growing threat posed by climate change. Indeed, helping counter the adverse effects of global warming is one of the biggest challenges faced by the world tourist.