Stung Treng Holidays

An adventurous eleven day tour into rural Cambodia to see wonderful wildlife and staggering landscapes, whilst visiting the country’s most popular and fascinating attractions. We will discover Cambodia’s vibrant capital, Phnom Penh, and see the city’s diverse cultural influences and most treasured sites, including the Royal Palace complex with its striking Silver Pagoda, the National Museum of Cambodia, the impressive Wat Phnom temple, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the infamous ‘Killing Fields’. We will leave the city for the remote hill town of Sen Monorom, where there are numerous adventurous activities on offer, including the chance to ride an elephant to a waterfall where the majestic animals bathe. We will take in the sensational mountainous scenery on the drive to Ban Lung, where we can swim in a beautiful volcanic crater lake and trek through a national park rich in wildlife. We will have the chance to spot the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins before heading to Siem Reap, stopping at hidden jungle temples on the way. The climax of our trip will be the magnificent Angkor temple ruins, where we will see the best of the archaeological site, including the extraordinary Angkor Wat, the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor Thom, the Royal Enclosure and the ethereal Ta Prohm Temple, which is entwined with jungle vegetation.

Immerse yourself in Cambodia’s fascinating history and culture, with this journey through bustling cities, spectacular countryside and magnificent temples, visiting both major attractions and lesser-known destinations In Cambodia’s lively capital, Phnom Penh, we will experience the city’s energetic street life and visit the most interesting sites, including the Royal Palace, the National Museum of Cambodia, the tallest religious building in the city, the harrowing Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the infamous Killing Fields. We will delve into the countryside to spend a night on Koh Trong island, staying with a local family, as well as visit ancient temples in the area. We will discover French colonial architecture and local life in the tranquil towns of Kratie and Stung Treng. We will enjoy boating, walking and kayaking on the Mekong River, taking in the Sopheak Mitt Waterfall, spotting endangered Irrawaddy dolphins and visiting small jungle villages nestled along the riverbank. We will explore the spectacular Preah Vihear Temple, surrounded by beautiful mountainous vistas, as well as the Bang Mealea Temple. In Siem Reap, we will tour the magnificent Angkor Temples Complex, taking in the iconic Angkor Wat, the splendid Royal Enclosure and the enchanting Ta Prohm Temple, overgrown with jungle vegetation. We will boat along the river to Tonle Sap Lake, learning about the floating village communities who live on the lake.