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FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Phnom Penh. 2 Arrive Phnom Penh; sightseeing tour visiting the National Museum of Arts and Wat Phnom. 3 Drive Takeo; visit Angkor Borei, continue to Kampot. 4 Countryside trip by remorque; drive Sihanoukville. 5 Boat trip. 6 Drive Phnom Penh via Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields. 7 Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda; drive to Kompong Cham, boat to Kratie. 8 Excursion on river to see Irrawady dolphins; drive to Kompong Thom. 9 Optional walks or bike rides along river; drive Kompong Thom; visit Wat Nokor. 10 Visit Sambor Prei Kuk jungle temple; drive Siem Reap. 11, 12 & 13 Further sightseeing including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Banteay Srei. 14 Fly London. 15 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 12nts hotel; 12 breakfasts included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/Boat/Flight. Comment: An in-depth journey through one of Asias most fascinating countries. This unique and pioneering trip visits some areas with limited tourist infrastructure. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus drivers, boatmen and some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16.
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Wat Phnom Royal Palace Silver Pagoda
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Choeung Ek Killing Fields
Unspoilt Coast After sightseeing in Phnom Penh, we head south to the charming riverside town of Kampot where we take a journey into the surrounding picturesque countryside in a peculiar form of local transport based on the tractor known as a remorque. Continuing along the coast to Sihanoukville, we take a boat trip through the offshore islands enjoying unspoilt beaches and tropical waters. Mekong, Villages & Temples Travelling back to Phnom Penh, we continue our adventure and head for Kratie, home to some of the last Irrawady freshwater dolphins
With the fabulous temples of Angkor oft-cited as one of the wonders of the world, there's no doubt Cambodia should be on everyone's 'must visit' list. As well as taking in the splendours of iconic Angkor Wat and the mysterious Bayon we make a unique overnight safari into the jungle and discover the charm of laid-back Phnom Penh. We stay in stylish and comfortable boutique hotels, guesthouse and luxury tents.
Phnom Penh & Mekong Soaking up the vibrant life of the capital in the streets and markets, we've time to sip a sundowner in the colonial-style riverfront bars and cruise along the Mekong. We visit the Royal Palace and the splendid national museum, home to an array of fine Khmer sculpture. Tuol Sleng museum and the Killing Fields provide a disturbing yet essential insight for anyone wanting to understand more about this captivating nation. Treasures of Angkor Abandoned and then subsumed by the rampant tropical jungle, the temples of the Angkorian kings lay forgotten for hundreds of years until discovered by a French naturalist in 1860.We start our explorations with a dawn visit to Angkor Wat where we hope to witness the magic of the sun rise across lily clad
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Explore Angkor Temples Complex Irrawady Dolphins boat trip
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Royal Palace City tour Canal trip to Angkor Borei & Phnom Pa
CAMBODIA
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in Southeast Asia. Sightings are common and we plan to spend time here to enjoy this unique opportunity. We stop at Kompong Cham for a chance to explore by bicycles, then drive on to Kompong Thom passing many remote villages along the way. We also visit the ancient Chenla capital of Sambor Prei Kuk: over a hundred temples dedicated to Shiva lie hidden in the jungle, at this tranquil and rarely visited 7th century site. Fabled Temples of Angkor Our tour would not be complete without a visit to the breathtaking temples of the Angkorian Kings. Constructed over a period of some 600 years, hundreds are scattered through a vast area of the Cambodian jungle. Our exploration includes the main highlights Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom and Angkor Thom, as well as a number of lesser known and newly opened ones, such as Banteay Srei.
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Banteay Srei Angkor Thom Angkor Wat Koh Ker Temple safari camp Beng Mealea
ponds. Each of the temples has its own unique character; the enigmatic faces of the Bayon, delicate beauty of the reliefs of Banteay Srei and shady Ta Phrom, choked by giant silvery tree roots. Jungle Temple Safari One of the highlights of the tour is our unique 'temple safari'. Travelling by four-wheel drive vehicles we journey deep into the jungle. Beng Mealea is a little visited yet vast overgrown temple, the perfect setting for an Indiana Jones style adventure. Koh Ker sees even fewer visitors signs along our approach warn of the danger of land mines off the trail! We aim to climb its imposing central pyramid for amazing views of the wilderness beyond. A night under canvas provides the perfect opportunity for star gazing and listening to the sounds of the jungle. Hanuman Alaya guesthouse, Siem Reap
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Only recently has it been permitted (and safe) to explore Cambodia beyond Phnom Penh and Angkor. Travelling by land, sea and river, we take an in-depth look at some of these newly opened lands: we stop at French colonial towns, visit remote villages, relax on pristine beaches and discover some of the fascinating Khmer temples scattered throughout the jungle.
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FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Phnom Penh. 2 Arrive Phnom Penh; visit National Museum. 3 Visit Tuol Sleng museum and 'Killing Fields'; PM free. 4 Visit Royal Palace; drive Siem Reap; PM optional boat trip on Lake Tonle Sap. 5 to 7 Guided sightseeing around Angkor temple complex including Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Phrom, Banteay Srei. 8 Temple Safari by 4WD via Beng Mealea to Koh Ker. 9 AM at Koh Ker, return Siem Reap. 10 Fly London. 11 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 8nts hotel, 1nt Tent; 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/4WD/On foot/Boat. Comment: Our atmospheric boutique hotel and guesthouse have been furnished with traditional materials and Cambodian crafts. On the temple safari we stay in large pre-erected tents for two people with camp-style beds, chairs and a small table provided. Separate shared shower and toilet tents see dossier for full details. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader, local guides and driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 9 to 14.
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