Best of Cambodia

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Experience an all-encompassing adventure through Cambodia

Experience the best of Cambodia on a comprehensive two-week journey right into the heart of the country. Get to know the people, landscape, customs and cuisine that make this place so incredible from the capital city Phnom Penh to the rural village Sambor Prei Kuk. Travel to the French elegance of Battambang and see the time-worn grandeur of Angkor Wat – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – at sunrise. Visit the remote south and discover the magical country of the Khmers, before heading to Koh Rong Island for two days of blissful beach time. If you want to see all the best sights that Cambodia has to offer, with a local leader who knows all the secrets, this one’s for you.

Map of Best Of Cambodia including Cambodia
Trip code: TKSM
Start
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
End
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Destinations
Cambodia
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
Private minibus, Speed Boat, Bicycle, Train, Remork-Moto (Tuk-tuk)
Accommodation
Homestay (1 night), Hotel (12 nights)
Days
14
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
Every trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
Explorer
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Orginal: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
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This trip generates 38 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip

Watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat just as it did over 800 years ago. Wander through the ancient temples of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided tour – with a three-day pass to cover your whole time in Siem Reap, you can explore this incredible complex as much and as often as you like!

Discover the temple ruins at Sambor Prei Kuk and enjoy a village homestay to experience everyday life in rural Cambodia, with local food, local life and plenty to see.

Get familiar with Khmer cuisine with an included visit to the acclaimed pepper plantations of Kampot, a cycling tour of local producers in Battambang and a local village dinner in Sambor Prei Kuk.

Put your feet up and enjoy a well-deserved break on the white sand coasts of Koh Rong Island – home to one of the best beaches in Asia (and a few of the Survivor seasons).

Enjoy an in-depth tour of Cambodia at an easy pace, mixed with insightful tours by local guides, plenty of chances to rub shoulders with the locals and free time to customise your adventure.

By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CRST. Donations help them break the cycle of poverty in Cambodia by inspiring and empowering children with education opportunities.

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Itinerary

Map of Best Of Cambodia including Cambodia

Inclusions and activities

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Private minibus, Speed Boat, Bicycle, Train, Remork-Moto (Tuk-tuk)

Accommodation

Homestay (1 night), Hotel (12 nights)

Included activities
  • Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
  • Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
  • Battambang - Soksabike social enterprise countryside cycling & local snack tour
  • Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
  • Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
  • Siem Reap - Sunrise at Angkor Wat
  • Sambor Prei Kuk - Village Tour with local guide
  • Sambor Prei Kuk - Traditional Khmer Dinner
  • Kampot - Heritage walking tour
  • Kampot - Countryside tour
  • Kampot - Pepper farm visit (Pepper Project)
  • Kampot - Salt field visit
  • Kampot - Phnom Chhnork limestone cave

Optional activities
  • Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
  • Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
  • Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda - USD10
  • Battambang - Phare Ponleu Selpak Centre - USD12
  • Battambang - Cooking Class - USD12
  • Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket - USD18
  • Siem Reap - Landmine Museum - USD5
  • Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Silver Tour - USD54
  • Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Gold Tour - USD87
  • Siem Reap - Khmer Cooking Class - USD25
  • Kampong Thom - Sambor Prei Kuk Temple - USD10
  • Kampong Thom - Bike rental fee - USD3
  • Kampot - Khmer massage - USD5
  • Kampot - Sunset cruise (join-in) - USD5
  • Phnom Penh - Mekong Sunset & drink - USD15

Is this trip right for you?

  • You'll be spending a night with a local family on this trip. While the accommodation is shared and basic, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people (and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals!). Read more about the experience here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/cambodia-homestay-experience
  • This trip uses a mixture of public and private transport for moving around in the country and has some long days of driving, so some patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment.
  • At times your accommodation may not have continuous hot water. Most travellers don't find this a problem and are often keen to cool down from the heat with a refreshing cold shower!
  • You will visit a number of temples on this trip, and this requires a level of modesty. Be sure to bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 8 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

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