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Take the family to Cambodia and be entranced by this beautiful and enigmatic land.

Steeped in history but young at heart, Cambodia makes for an unbeatable family holiday destination. Impressive museums sit alongside buzzing street markets in the capital Phnom Penh, Battambang blends distinguished old-world airs with amiable small-town charm and Siem Reap boasts both the timeworn temples of Angkor and a plethora of outdoor excursions for the actively inclined. On this trip the whole brood will become acquainted with everyday Khmer life and traditions on guided city tours, cycling forays out into the surrounding countryside, visits to rural village homestays and explorations of World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat. With a careful balancing of included activities and free time, this is a trip perfectly crafted to the whole family.

Start
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Finish
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Destination
Cambodia
Style
Original
Theme
Family
Code
TKFB
Physical rating
Ages
Min 10
Group size
Min 2, Max 16

Why you'll love this trip

  • Take in the sights of Phnom Penh on a cyclo tour

  • Keep up with the kids cycling in the rural countryside

  • Dine with a local family in Battambang

  • Wander among the ancient temples of Angkor

  • The kids will admire the circus acrobatics in Siem Reap

Itinerary
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Sousadei. Welcome to Cambodia.

Arrive in the heat, hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh. Once considered the Paris of the East it is an exciting and absorbing city where scooters pack the streets and temples stand defiantly alongside modern developments. Decimated by years of civil war the city has stepped out of the shadows and the charm of yesteryear is reemerging.

Our hotel is in the heart of this incredible city. A welcome group meeting will be held today at 5pm with an optional group dinner after the meeting. Accommodation in Phnom Penh at a well-located family style hotel.

Accommodation
  • Ohana Palace Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.

This morning we take a Cyclo Centre cyclo (bicycle rickshaw) trip to explore some of the historic buildings in the riverfront area. Afterwards there is free time for exploring.

In the afternoon we journey by remork (local tuk tuk) and local boat to a Mekong Island to see the lifestyle of the people who make their living from silk weaving, agriculture and aquaculture. We finish by taking a boat cruise to enjoy sunset at the junction of the Tonle Bassac, Tonle Sap, and the mighty Mekong Rivers.
Accommodation
  • Ohana Palace Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour
  • Phnom Penh - Mekong island and sunset river boat trip
Optional Activities
  • Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda - USD10
  • Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) - USD5
  • Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
  • Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek - USD3
  • Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Today we travel by private bus through the countryside to Battambang. The journey takes around 4.5 - 5 hours and we will stop to see local pottery-making along the way. Cambodia's second-largest city, Battambang, (pronounced Battambong) is an attractive riverside town with traces of French elegance, friendly Khmer people and well-preserved colonial architecture.

Tonight, after settling in, we journey by remork to a local family’s house to enjoy a home cooked Cambodian dinner and hear about life in Cambodia.
Accommodation
  • Classy Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Battambang - Pottery Making Demonstration
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

A half day bike trip takes us through the beautiful surrounding countryside of Battambang. We stop along the way to discover the local rural way including small cottage industries producing sticky-rice cooked in bamboo, rice paper making, dried banana’s (like a roll up), and smelly fish paste making. It is an easy ride and bicycle is the best way to explore the quiet countryside. Helmets and smaller bikes and a bike attachment called a “tag along” are available for children. For those unable to ride there is also a remork (local tuk tuk) available.

Accommodation
  • Classy Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Battambang - Rural Food and Cycle Tour
Optional Activities
  • Battambang - Phare Ponleu Selpak Centre - USD12
  • Battambang - Cooking Class - USD12
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Bike helmets are compulsory during this included activity. Though laws in other countries do not require riders to wear helmets we ask that all riders on Intrepid trips wear a bike helmet on all included riding activities. Bike helmets are provided. Total riding distance: 25kms/15miles

Today after breakfast, check out of your hotel and journey by private minivan to Siem Reap. Siem Reap is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archaeological Park which is roughly 7 kilometres away. However, the town itself is worth exploring with day and night markets, Khmer massage and spa treatments, a variety of great cafes and restaurants, and even fish massage. After checking into your hotel, you and your family will jump in Tuk Tuk to visit the Rokkhak Women Handicraft centre which is a business based-sustainable development that connects socially conscious travellers with traditional local crafts. Watch the weavers at work, learn about their craft and try your hand at water hyacinth weaving using leaves which have been dried and prepared for you by the centre’s expert weavers.
Accommodation
  • Angkor Holiday Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Siem Reap - Water Hyacinth weaving class
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

After breakfast we are picked up by our local guide and taken to explore the remarkable temples of Angkor. Built between the 9 – 12th century the temples were meant to represent the cosmic world and as such are perfectly aligned in balance and symmetry.

You might like to stop to see monkeys that gather on the temple ruins along the way. Today’s visit includes Angkor Wat - the largest religious site in the world, Ta Prohm – the jungle temple made famous when Tomb Raider was filmed there, and Bayon – with its 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic smiling faces.
Accommodation
  • Angkor Holiday Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Today visit the exquisite Banteay Srey (“Citadel of the women”). The small temple displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art carved into the pinkish coloured sandstone. You may also like to stop at the Landmine Museum which was set up in 1997 by former-child soldier Aki Ra. The Museum aims to tell the story of landmines in Cambodia and to inspire people to make a difference.

After lunch at Bong Thom homestay we visit Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre. The centre features a live display of the stunning variety of Cambodian butterflies. Rural families in the area are involved in the sustainable farming of the butterflies. They have been trained to understand the value of the forests and the importance of conservation.

Tonight after dinner we visit Phare the Cambodian Circus. Coming from vulnerable households the performers have gained international recognition through their art practice. Like a Cambodian Cirque Du Soleil, modern Khmer tales mix theatre, music, dance, acrobatics, juggling, aerial acts, and contortion.
Accommodation
  • Angkor Holiday Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket
  • Siem Reap - Banteay Srey Butterfly Center
Optional Activities
  • Siem Reap - Landmine Museum - USD5
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Today is departure day and no activities have been planned.

If you are not templed out, your three day temple pass allows you to return to explore some more of Angkor Archaeological Park on your own. Your leader can help you arrange a remork or car to take you out.

If you have extra time you might like to schedule a tasty Khmer Cooking Class, a trip to the Tonle Sap Lake – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, indulge yourself with high tea at Raffles Hotel, or simply relax by the hotel pool.
Optional Activities
  • Siem Reap - Chong Kneas Floating Village boat trip - USD16
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
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Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Bus, Private minibus

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Included activities

  • Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour
  • Phnom Penh - Mekong island and sunset river boat trip
  • Battambang - Pottery Making Demonstration
  • Battambang - Rural Food and Cycle Tour
  • Siem Reap - Water Hyacinth weaving class
  • Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
  • Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket
  • Siem Reap - Banteay Srey Butterfly Center

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Important notes

FAMILY TRIPS: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
MINIMUM AGE: Minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old.
DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:  A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

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