Wild Cambodia: Gentle Giants & River Dolphins
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Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Your adventure begins as you board your overnight flight to Siem Reap!
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Day 2 - Siem Reap
Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, meet out representative who will fill you in with the ins and outs of your trip before whisking you off to your hotel.
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Day 3 - Siem Reap
Your temple exploration starts with a visit to Banteay Kdei and Ta Prohm, otherwise known as "Tomb Raider" temple having appeared in the hollywood film of the same name.
Return to your hotel to freshen up and then head to the magnificent walled city of Angkor Thom. Your guide will also take you to the Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Finish the day by visiting more temples before catching the sunset at Angkor Wat.
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Day 4 - Siem Reap
Today, tour Prek Toal, located on the northwest corner of the great Tonle Sap Lake. Board a private boat across the lake and head to the floating village of Chhong Kneas.
Witness large flocks of birds at the Bird Sanctuary and enjoy a guided tour of the village before a picnic.
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Day 5 - Kratie
Kratie is the next stop on your adventure. On the way, see the beautiful open waters of the mighty Mekong and encounter the charming city of Kampong Thom.
Enjoy breakfast, at the Arunas Restaurant and then head on to the town of Kampong Cham. Head further towards Kratie and cruise along the Mekong to the river island of Koh Trong where you will be staying.
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Day 6 - Kratie
Today you'll try your luck at finding the rare Irrawaddy River dolphins. Sightings are not guaranteed as they can be a tad elusive! But it's a fun day out none the less as you watch local life along this mighty river.
You'll round off the day by visiting Kratie market.
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Day 7 - Mondulkiri
Today, travel onward to the mountainous & little known region of Mondulkiri for the ultimate Asian wildlife experience.
You'll walk with rescued elephants, visit beautiful waterfalls and taste local coffee and fruit.
Travel on and view the lush, rainforest covered mountains on the way to the Dob Kromom Hilltop Pagoda - a serene Buddhist Temple.
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Day 8 - Mondulkiri
In the morning you will travel to the Elephant Valley Project - an elephant sanctuary that's doing remarkable work for the wider cause.
Here you'll spend time with the smaller Cambodian Elephant and its larger Thai cousins. Both are found here in the wild.
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Day 9 - Mondulkiri – Phnom Penh
Embark on a morning trek filled with waterfalls and coffee plantations before witnessing more stunning scenery on a drive to Phnom Penh, the nation's capital.
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Day 10 - Phnom Penh
Spend a full day exploring Phnom Tamao, Cambodia’s foremost wildlife rescue centre.
The centre is home to pileated gibbons and Malaysian sun bears as well as Siamese crocodiles and Greater Adjutant storks.
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Day 11 - Phnom Penh
Discover the ancient, royal and recent history of Phnom Penh. Explore Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.
Then, learn about the turbulent Khmer Rouge era with a visit to the genocide museum and Cheung Ek, otherwise known a the 'Killing Fields'
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Day 12 - Koh Rong
After all the sightseeing and wildlife interaction, it's time to head to the beautiful island of Koh Rong to relax.
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Day 13 - Koh Rong
Enjoy a free day at leisure on the island.
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Day 14 - Koh Rong
Enjoy a free day at leisure on the island.
From here you can go trekking (if you have still got the energy!), snorkelling, diving and island hopping.
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Day 15 - Koh Rong
Enjoy your last day at leisure on the island.
Why not get yourself a massage to relax your muscles before the flight home?
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Day 16 - Overnight Flight
Transfer from your hotel to the pier and then take a speedboat to the mainland before heading back to Phnom Penh for your flight home.