Kampong Thom Holidays

Experience the essence of Cambodia with this eight day trip taking in the vibrant capital city, an array of ancient temples, sleepy villages and magnificent countryside. We will dive into Cambodia’s buzzing capital city, Phnom Penh. Here we will learn about the city’s ancient and recent history, visiting the palace where the royal family currently reside, the National Museum of Cambodia, the imposing Wat Phnom temple, the harrowing Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’. We will travel into the Cambodian countryside where we will experience a home-stay in a traditional village, visit several of the oldest temple ruins in the country and even have the chance to eat spiders! We will explore the spectacular Preah Vihear Temple, by beautiful mountainous vistas. From Siem Reap, we will visit the staggering Angkor Temple Complex, touring the highlights of the site such as the sensational Angkor Wat, the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor Thom, the Royal Enclosure and the astonishing Ta Prohm Temple, overgrown with plants and trees. We will journey to Tonle Sap Lake by traditional boat to see the floating villages and people who live their lives on this vast body of water.

Spend twelve days discovering Cambodia’s most loved attractions, learning about the country’s history and getting off the beaten track to enjoy beautiful beaches and magnificent countryside. This journey will unveil Siem Reap, gateway to the magnificent Angkor temples, where we will tour the most fascinating of the temple ruins, such as the infamous Angkor Wat, the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor Thom, the Royal Enclosure and the atmospheric Ta Prohm, where the jungle has invaded the temple ruins. We will also see the intricately-carved limestone Banteay Srey Temple and the ancient capital, Roluos Group. We will walk through lush forest to the ‘River of a Thousand Lingas’ where the riverbed features carved sculptures. We will cruise by boat to Tonle Sap Lake where we can see floating villages living a different pace of life. In the Cambodian countryside we will spend a night at the home of a family in a traditional village. We will travel to Kampot town, from where we will visit a pepper farm, salt fields and enjoy swimming and snorkeling off the pristine beaches of Rabbit Island. We will have leisure time at the seaside town of Sihanoukville and it’s spectacular surrounding islands, stopping at small villages and meeting local communities on the way. In Cambodia’s thriving capital, Phnom Penh, we will visit the most exciting sites, such as the Royal Palace complex and the harrowing ‘Killing Fields’.

Discovering Cambodia’s exciting capital city, take in the ancient temple ruins of Angkor, experience sleepy rural towns and enjoy staggeringly beautiful countryside vistas. This tour begins in Phnom Penh, the vibrant capital city of Cambodia. Here we will visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum of Cambodia, the impressive Wat Phnom, the chilling Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the horrific ‘Killing Fields’. We venture into the countryside to experience spending a night staying with a family in a small village, visiting stunning temples in the area and tasting local food. In Siem Reap, we will visit the magnificent Angkor temple ruins, including the sensational Angkor Wat, the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor Thom, the Royal Enclosure and the remarkable Ta Prohm Temple, teeming with vegetation. We will take a serene boat trip to Tonle Sap Lake, seeing floating villages and meeting the people who live life on the water. We will journey on to the peaceful town of Battambang, where will have the opportunity to ride a traditional bamboo train, visit beautiful temples and meet see traditional craft-making. We will end our tour back in Phnom Penh, where we can shop at a night market, try delicious local food and soak up the energy of Cambodia’s capital.