Trails & Temples Off the Tourist Track

Touch down in the beautiful city of Phnom Penh, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Tour the city to learn its deep, and troubling, history. Visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum, the Tuol Sleng Prison, the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek and finish the day the the Russian Market.

This morning, depart on a scenic journey through rural Cambodia to the city of Battambang, it might be Cambodia's second largest, but it feels more like a quaint colonial town. Travel first to Kampong Chhnang, known for its traditional pottery. Then, continue to Kompong Luong where you will board a local boat to visit a series of floating villages on the Tonlé Sap Lake. Carry on to Battambang to check in to your hotel.

Today have a fun morning cycling around local villages taking in the glorious scenery along the way.

In the afternoon, make a stop at a nearby ancient House located in Wat Kor Village before heading on to Phnom Sampeau.

The hills have stunning views but it is also home to the notorious killing caves - a cruel reminder of Cambodia's troubled past.

Embark on a rural drive towards Banteay Chhmar, a destination way off the tourist trail. Here, you'll experience Cambodian life at a charming homestay.

In the afternoon, reach the UNESCO World Heritage Banteay Chhmar, an exceptional temple with Bayon-style towers and enclosures cloaked in vegetation. The day will wrap up towards the Ta Prohm temple, where a memorable nighttime picnic will ensue. Enjoy a torch-lit dinner under the stars.

Wake up to the sights and sounds of a rural Cambodian farming village, accompanied by a delicious breakfast prepared by the hosts.

Start the morning with a walk through the Banteay Chhmar local market and then travel towards the Banteay Torp Temple. Head back to the homestay to wind down and enjoy a meal with the host family.

Today, head off towards the disputed Preah Vihear Temple and stop off at Ta Mok's House once owned by the Khmer Rouge Commander. From the temple, enjoy the fabulous views over Cambodia and Thailand’s fertile plains.

Thailand and Cambodia disagree as to who owns this land, so trips here can be cancelled at short notice.

After breakfast travel northwards from Preah Vihear to Siem Reap Province - another beautiful location. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and feel free to look around the area for the afternoon.
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Immerse yourself deeper into Cambodian culture today by visiting the ancient city of Angkor Thom.

Continue to Bayon Temple and then begin a cycling route from the remote east Gate of Angkor Thom - explore the temples, pedal through the winding paths and end the journey at Banteay Thom temple before heading to Angkor Wat after a break.

Next stop - Koh Rong. Head to the airport after some breakfast for your flight. Upon arrival, you'll be guided to your resort by boat. Time to chill, take a dip in the pool or unwind on the beach.

Enjoy a free day at leisure on Koh Rong. Here you can snorkel, dive and trek in the dense jungle found on the island.

Your last day to relax and unwind in paradise.

Board the ferry back to the mainland and head to Phnom Penh airport for your onward flight.