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Transfer to the city of Kompong Cham. The pagodas and temples of the area will welcome us and we will have the opportunity to discover remote villages on local motorbike driven by experienced guides. After lunch (not included) we will head to Kompong Thom by private car with guide.

Stay overnight: Kompong Thom

Accommodation:

BEST AVAILABLE in TOWN – Glorious Hotel & Spa www.glorioushotel.asia

Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Visit Sambor Prei Kuk, located 37 km from Kompong Thom province. It is a former capital and was previously named Ey San Borak, built during reign of King Isanavarman I in the 7th century. and then transfer to Siem Reap by private car with guide. And then start to visit the floating village of Kompong Pluk where you will take the wood boat to explore the Cambodian houses on stilt and the flooded forest before reaching to Tonle Sap lake to take a glimpse of fishermen and other activities. At the evening, we will enjoy the quad Bike Adventure sunset tour 1hour: Riding in a normal pace through countryside filled with beautiful and green view of rice fields and villages.

Stay overnight: Siem Reap

Accommodation:

4* SAEM SIEMREAP HOTEL https://www.saemsiemreaphotel.com/  => can change to The Night Hotel https://thenight-hotel.com/ but this hotel has not opened

5* SOMADEVI BOUTIQUE HOTEL www.somadeviangkorboutique.com

By tuk tuks (the local transportation), we will discover the impressive temples of Angkor. We will visit the most interesting points such as the unparalleled Angkor Wat, Bayon and its mysterious faces, Ta Promh where we will see its impressive roots, and a number of temples that will surely leave us with our mouths open. Our specialist guide in German, will be in charge of telling us the smallest detail of this place heritage of humanity.

Stay overnight: Siem Reap

Accommodation:

4* SAEM SIEMREAP HOTEL https://www.saemsiemreaphotel.com/  

5* SOMADEVI BOUTIQUE HOTEL www.somadeviangkorboutique.com

Breakfast at hotel, Heading out of town we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. Aternoon, Visit Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake and take boat trip to see the daily life on the village. The natural wonder of Tonle Sap offers an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and the natural splendor of the countryside.

Stay overnight: Siem Reap  

Accommodation

4* SAEM SIEMREAP HOTEL https://www.saemsiemreaphotel.com/  

5* SOMADEVI BOUTIQUE HOTEL www.somadeviangkorboutique.com

We will travel by road to the city of Battambang, its pagodas loaded with history and its old houses, will be our companions of day. On our arrival we will visit a curious mountain full of caves and history. In the afternoon, walk through the town to discover its beautiful colonial architecture and river bank.  We will also visit Wat Ek Phnom. Visit a market where Prahoc, the Cambodian fish paste, is made. Visit the Provincial Museum (closed on Saturdays / Sundays) and the local market. Drive to Phnom Banon, with its five sandstone towers on top of a hill and enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding plains until sunset. The same afternoon, we are also enjoying bamboo train village with a great experiences of sliding on this funny train.

Stay overnight: Battambang  

Accommodation:

4* BATTAMBANG RESORT https://www.battambangresort.com/  

5* MASION WATKOR HOTEL https://www.maisonswatkor.com/

After breakfast at the hotel and head for the road to the city of Phnom Penh, on the way we will visit floating villages at Kompung Luong. We will also do a local motorbike tour conducted by our guides. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Stay overnight: Phnom Penh

Accommodation:

4* SUN & MOON HOTEL

http://www.sunandmoonhotelgroup.com/hotels/urbanhotel/home-urban-hotel.html

5* SOKHA PHNOM PENH https://www.sokhahotels.com.kh/phnompenh/

We will dedicate the day to visit the capital and its most interesting points in Tuk Tuk. We will take you through its markets and streets that are full of palaces and place that will transport us to the sad recent past of the country (Toulsleng Prisons (also known as S21 and killing field of Choueng Ek)

Stay overnight: Phnom Penh

Accommodation:

4* SUN & MOON HOTEL

http://www.sunandmoonhotelgroup.com/hotels/urbanhotel/home-urban-hotel.html

5* SOKHA PHNOM PENH https://www.sokhahotels.com.kh/phnompenh/

Transfer to Sihanouk Ville by private car only.

Stay overnight: Sihanoukvill

Accommodation:

4* INDEPENDENCE HOTEL www.independencehotel.net

5* SOKHA BEACH HOTEL https://www.sokhahotels.com.kh/sihanoukville/room/ocean-wing-superior

Free and easy. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.

Stay overnight: Sihanoukvill

 Accommodation:

4* INDEPENDENCE HOTEL www.independencehotel.net

5* SOKHA BEACH HOTEL https://www.sokhahotels.com.kh/sihanoukville/room/ocean-wing-superior

Transfer to Koh Kong by private car only

Stay overnight: Sihanoukvill

Accommodation:

4 RIVER ECOLODGE http://ecolodges.asia/

Today, enjoy the Cardamoms in Depth – a Challenging Trek for Connoisseurs organized by 4 rivers Loge (https://canvasandorchids.com/explore-tours-activities-cambodia/ – Activities name: Cardamom Mountains Trekking)

Outdoor adventure lovers, lace up your hiking shoes and join us for a trek in the Cardamom Mountains. See Cambodia like you’ve never seen it before, with gorgeous views of the rainforests and rivers below.

During the dry season we offer this trekking tour, which starts by motorbike, into the Trapeng Rung region of the Cardamom Mountains for a minimum of two guests.

Holiday trek to mountains and jungle

Prepare your hiking boots, put on some sunscreen, you’re about to embark on a jungle, mountain discovery.

After an early breakfast, at about 8 am, our boat will take you to Tatai to meet your guide. Since childhood, he was one of the best at doing what everybody had to do at that time to survive…logging and poaching. Leaving that life behind to join us as a tour guide, there’s seldom a question he won’t be able to answer about the Cardamom Mountains and jungle.

After a short briefing and you’ll depart on a soft but challenging discovery riding a motorbike, pillion behind your experienced driver. You’ll arrive at the entry point to the rainforest at around 9 am. This is where your trek begins. Rest assured, your guide will always be on the lookout for the smallest sign or presence of wildlife trace. You’ll be the first to know if he spots anything.

Your guide will show you the beauty of the Cardamom Mountains and rainforest, where you’ll enjoy the sound, the scent and the sight of this beautiful green environment.

Around 11.30 am, you’ll reach the Bat Cave, which also houses wild boars at night.

At 1.00 pm you’ll reach the first waterfalls where you’ll have your picnic lunch. You can enjoy swimming at these waterfalls for an hour, then at 2 pm it will be time to leave to explore more of the Cardamoms.

You’ll arrive at the 2nd waterfalls around 2 pm where you can enjoy yourselves for half an hour before it’s time to leave the jungle.

Around 6.00 pm your motorbike driver will pick you up from the exit point, on Road #48 to take you to the Canvas & Orchids Retreat dock to pick up your boat back to the lodge.

Note: ** The tour can only be taken in the dry season between November to April

Stay overnight: Koh Kong

Accommodation:

4 RIVER ECOLODGE http://ecolodges.asia/

Today, enjoy Koh Kong Khnong – Lost in the mangrove organized by 4 rivers Loge (https://canvasandorchids.com/explore-tours-activities-cambodia/ – Activities name: Koh Kong Khnong Fishing Village)

Take a walk deep through the mangroves of Koh Kong Khnong, taking in the sights and sounds of the beautiful jungle and meeting the fishing families that call this slice of paradise home.

Another highlight of the Cardamom region, a tour to Koh Kong Khnong is offered every other day, alternating with the boat trip to the Tatai Waterfall (above).

This tour can also be organised on a private basis for four guests or more (subject to boat and guide availability).

Cambodian man sleeping in hammock

Leaving at around 10 am, depending on the tide, you will cruise deep into the mangroves to experience a rare glimpse of life among the fishing communities that live off the natural bounty of the Tatai River.

Drinks will be served en-route as you glide down the tributary to your fishing village destination. Once there you’ll spend time with these shy but friendly people. While the men tend their boats, the women skillfully and patiently mend their nets, whilst children play tag and football in the narrow alleyways between the stilt houses.

After visiting the local pagoda, school and some villagers’ homes, a BBQ lunch will be served on the river beach.

On the way back to Canvas & Orchids Retreat in our boat and kayaks you’ll experience the pure magic of life among the mangroves.

Note: ** The tour can only be taken in the dry season between November to April

Stay overnight: Koh Kong

Accommodation:

4 RIVER ECOLODGE http://ecolodges.asia/

Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Phnom Penh by overland around 6 hours for your next departure flight – the end of Service

Meals: Breakfast

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