This intimate journey includes lesser-known areas of Cambodia and offers the traveler a spellbinding look at one of humanity’s greatest achievements, the Angkor Temple Complex. The senses are heightened while hiking in remote mountain rainforests, visiting stilted fishing villages, discovering cascading waterfalls, hidden mangroves, and the pristine white sand of island beaches. The chance to view rare and exotic wildlife including the magnificent freshwater dolphin and a huge variety of birds proves fascinating. This is a country that beckons to astound all who visit.
Arrive in Siem Reap, meet guide and private transfer to hotel.
Early morning visit Cambodia’s most iconic site, the Angkor Wat Temple Complex. Explore the incredible Angkor Wat. Evening dinner with an Aspsara dance performance (Optional).
Visit Angkor Thom, the Great City includes the South Gate, Bapoun, the Terrace of the Elephant, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Visit magnificent Ta Prohm.
Morning, drive to BanteaySrei, the Citadel of Women, SrahSrang, and the unique brick sculptures in PrasatKravan. Afternoon, drive to Kampong Phluk, a village of stilted houses on the floodplain. Take a boat ride to the fishing villages on Tonle Sap Lake, Return to Siem Reap to visit Les Artisan D’Angkor and Siem Reap Market.
Transfer to airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Meet your guide and check into hotel. Later, explore Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Visit the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum.
On your own. You may wander around the Russian Market, Central Market, join a cooking class, or take an optional tour to visit the ToulSleng Genocide Museum.
Transfer from Phom Penh to Koh Kong (about 5 hours). Koh Kong in Southern Cambodia is embraced by the Cardamom Mountains, the largest rainforest in S.E. Asia. Visiting this area also offers glimpses into village life deep in the mangroves. Return to the comfort of The 4 Rivers Floating Lodge.
Visit Ta Tai Waterfalls and head into the Cardamom jungle listening to sounds of exotic wildlife. You may paddle by kayak to a Cambodian farm. Return to The 4 Rivers Floating Lodge. The rest of the day is free for relaxation or kayaking on the river.
Drive from Koh Kong to Sihanoukville (4 hour drive), known as Cambodia’s premier beach resort and starting point to Ream National Park. Check into the hotel and free at leisure.
Full day excursion to Ream National Park, one of the most spectacular habitats in the world unique, exotic wildlife, mangrove swamps, and pristine tropical islands. In December, January and February you may see white freshwater dolphins. Return to hotel.
Enjoy the incredible jewel of an island, Koh Rong Samloem with its tropical rainforest, wildlife and mangrove river. Return to your hotel in late afternoon.
Today we drive to Kep, an enchanting coastal town of former French villas now experiencing a revival with incredible mountain and seaside views and luscious seafood. Check into hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Today is free for relaxation or you may choose an optional tour to visit Rabbit Island where you can truly get away from it all. Explore this remote island and relax without any outside distractions.
Meet your guide who will escort you on a hiking trip in Kep National Park. View exotic wildlife and intriguing panoramic views. Return to hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Transfer from Kep to Phnom Penh airport for departure.
B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
