Less Is More in Cambodia

Day 1 Depart the UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Phnom Penh

Day 2-4 Farmhouse Smiling Gecko

Arrive in the capital city Phnom Penh but rather than stay in the city itself, you'll stay in the countryside at the wonderful Farmhouse Smiling Gecko. This is a sustainable boutique resort with an organic farm within the grounds. It offers a lovely place to stay and an experience where you can learn, cook, eat and explore whilst supporting the local community.

Day 5-6 Kep & Kampot 

Next, you'll transfer south to your base in the sleepy city of Kampot. During your stay, there is time to explore Kampot itself, the surrounding countryside, and neighbouring Kep.

Kampot is famous for its pepper (some say it's the best in the world), and Kep is renowned for its crab. A meal at the famous crab market is a must in Kep, or take a food tour with a chef in Kampot. Explore Bokor Mountain and its surrounding caves or take it easy and stroll around the faded colonial buildings and the colourful boat yards.

Day 7-11 Koh Rong Sanloem

To Sihanoukville today, where you'll board a boat for the 45-minute crossing to Koh Rong.

Spend five days on a beautiful beach, relaxing, swimming, snorkelling and enjoying the local food.  

Day 12-16 Siem Reap

Today it's a 1-hour flight from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap, where you'll spend five full days. Most visitors whizz through Siem Reap, but there is much to enjoy beyond the famous temples. Allowing time to get under the surface of the destination with time to enjoy the hotel pays dividends. 

Angkor works brilliantly for all ages, but it's worth considering the planning. Typically we will arrange for you to explore the temples with your guide by bike or tuk-tuk and incorporate activities like quad biking in the countryside. Other options include an arts and crafts experience at a Khmer ceramics centre, an interactive food tour or an adventure walking with elephants in a protected forest.

An absolute must is an evening at the Phare Circus - an excellent activity that tells stories of Cambodian life through a blend of traditional and modern theatre. The circus employs disadvantaged young people and is a tremendous all-around initiative everyone will enjoy.

Another must is a visit to Kampong Phluk Village on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake,  known as the lifeblood of Asia. Here you'll explore the narrow channels by boat, learning about the unique way of life lived by the community who live over the water in stilted houses.

Day 17 Fly Home

Depart Siem Reap for your flight back to the UK

Your bespoke proposal with Experience Travel Group will include:

• International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
• Accommodation as described
• Privately guided tours and transfers
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Original Experience Travel Group "signature" experiences 
• Full financial protection (ABTA and ATOL bonding.) 
• 24-hour in-country backup while away
• Your dedicated travel expert in the UK