Cambodia Family Holiday
Tour Overview
100% Customisable Private Tour
7 Activities | 11 Meals | 10 Days
Welcome to the Ultimate Cambodia Family Holiday: where adventure and excitement await at every turn. Get ready to dive into its bustling markets, stunning temples and mouth watering cuisine. From breathtaking sunrises at Angkor Wat to heart-warming moments with the gentle giants of the Kulen Elephant Forest, this 10-day journey is all about creating cherished memories. So pack your bags, bring your sense of wonder, and let’s journey into the heart of Cambodia!
Highlights
- Sunrise over Angkor Wat
- Charming Battambang
- Traditional Khmer cuisine
- Kulen Elephant Forest
- Phare Cambodian Circus
- Tonle Sap Floating Village
Tour includes & excludes
What’s included…
- Price based on family of 4
- 3-star hotels (9 nights)
- 11 meals (9 x breakfasts, 1 x lunch, 1 x dinner)
- Kulen Elephant Experience
- Floating Village tour by boat
- Phare Acrobatic Circus
- Angkor Wat tour
- Phnom Penh city tour
- Sunset boat cruise
- Battambang day tour
- English-speaking local guides, entrance tickets & all transport
What’s not…
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Visa – also compulsory: contact us to arrange this at an extra cost.
- Spending money, tips & all drinks
- Meals not listed
- Activities not listed
- International departure taxes / international flights
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Phnom Penh welcome
Welcome to Cambodia! After landing, your driver will whisk you and your family away to your hotel in just 30 minutes. Get ready to explore Phnom Penh: the "Pearl of Asia," where colonial charm meets vibrant streets full of tasty eats and unique shops. Just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your belongings while you soak in the fun! Now let the excitement begin…
- Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Private airport transfer
Day 2: Phnom Penh city tour & sunset cruise
Our guide will meet you at your hotel to kick off your Phnom Penh adventure. First, we’ll explore the stunning Royal Palace, home to the Silver Pagoda with its dazzling 5,000 silver tiles and a treasure trove of Buddha statues. Next, we’ll climb to Wat Phnom, where cheeky monkeys might join in the fun!
For lunch, indulge in delicious Cambodian dishes (at your own expense) – and afterwards, relax at your hotel or browse the bustling Russian Market for souvenirs and snacks.
Later, enjoy a leisurely sunset boat cruise on the Mekong River, complete with tasty appetisers and a complimentary drink – cheers to an unforgettable day!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
- Activities: Phnom Penh city tour & sunset cruise
Day 3: Phnom Penh to Battambang
Get ready for a trip to beautiful Battambang. On the way, visit the quirky mountain temples at Phnom Oudong, where you’ll find stupas with the ashes of Buddha and ancient kings. Next, check out a pottery village in Kampong Chhnang.
Psst…Watch out for the mischievous monkeys at Phnom Oudong – they love to grab snacks and water bottles! Also, if local kids ask for sweets, consider giving school supplies instead.
When you arrive in Battambang, enjoy the charming colonial architecture and explore the growing art scene in the city’s cool cafes and galleries. Don’t forget to swing by the Art Deco central market for a taste of local life!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Private car
Day 4: Battambang countryside tour
Get ready for a full day of adventure: starting with a tuk tuk ride through the countryside! You’ll stop to discover how traditional goodies are made, like rice paper for spring rolls, dried banana snacks, rice wine, and bamboo sticky rice – and you can taste all the local flavours, too. Don’t miss the lively fish paste market, before enjoying some fresh fruits and coconut at a local family’s home.
Next, head to the serene Wat Samrong Knong memorial before taking a break for lunch at a local restaurant (not included in tour price).
Then, it’s off to Phnom Sampeau! Explore the hill’s limestone caves, which offer stunning views and a poignant memorial to those lost during the Khmer Rouge. Finally, for a real thrill, hop on the fabulous Bamboo Train to soak up the pretty countryside around Battambang.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
- Activities: Battambang tour: including English-speaking guide & entrance fees
Day 5: Battambang to Siem Reap
Hit the road for a 3.5–hour drive to Siem Reap: a vibrant town packed with delicious restaurants, boutique shops and bustling day and night markets. As night falls, the fun ramps up around the famous Pub Street, where lively bars and clubs await. Don’t worry, it’s a safe and enjoyable place for all ages!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Private car transfer
Day 6: Angkor Wat tour
Start your day with a pre-dawn visit to Angkor Wat – and witness a stunning sunrise casting silhouettes of the temple’s iconic towers. After breakfast at your hotel, dive into the UNESCO World Heritage complex of Angkor Thom, where you’ll explore its impressive gates, Bayon temple, the mighty Baphoun temple, and more.
Next, visit the atmospheric Ta Prohm: a photographer’s paradise shrouded in the jungle. Finally, stroll along the causeway to Angkor Wat: exploring its grand galleries, pavilions and beautiful ponds. Don’t forget to climb to its summit for amazing views of the complex.
Psst…Your local guide can tailor your itinerary depending on the weather or your family’s energy levels!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
- Activities: Angkor Wat tour, including English-speaking guide & entrance fees
Day 7: Floating Village & Phare Circus
Head east from Siem Reap to the village of Kompong Phluk: located on the northern edge of Tonle Sap Lake, where locals live in stilt houses. Explore this authentic village by traditional boat for a close-up of daily life, then venture out onto the vast expanse of Tonle Sap.
In the evening, your driver will take you to the Big Top in Siem Reap for a performance of the Phare Cambodian Circus. Enjoy a captivating blend of theatre, dance, music and high-energy circus acts that tell unique Cambodian stories. Get ready to be amazed by the talent and enthusiasm of these artists – no animals are involved.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
- Activities: Floating Village tour by boat & Phare Acrobatic Circus (no animals)
Day 8: Kulen Elephant Forest Morning
Take a scenic hour's drive from Siem Reap to Kulen Elephant Forest, where you’ll get up close to these gentle giants. Observe their daily lives, walk with them through the forest and enjoy the beauty of their natural surroundings. It’s a truly special experience that your family won’t forget in a hurry (and the elephants, well, they won’t either!)
Afterwards, enjoy a traditional meal at base camp before heading back to Siem Reap. The afternoon is yours to relax by your hotel pool…or to explore the town further.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
- Activities: Kulen Elephant experience – as part of a group tour
Days 9 & 10: Siem Reap free day & departure day
Enjoy a free day in this charming town! Relax by your pool or choose from optional activities like: a Village Cycling Tour, Countryside Quad Biking, Wake Park fun, or an Evening Street Food Tour by Vespa.
On your final day, your driver will meet you and your family at your hotel to take you to the airport – ensuring you have plenty of time to get organised for your onward flight. Safe travels!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer: Private airport transfer
Map Journey
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- 100% Customisable
- Extend & combine tours
- Upgrade accommodation
- Change locations
- Adjust for your budget
Travel Tips
- We can tailor a memorable holiday for all ages.
- Add 3 Days in the south islands of Cambodia to end off your holiday.
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Why choose Wide Eyed Tours & Travel?
Expert Local Knowledge
Ditch the stress, with a trip that’s been crafted by locals. Our team is built of on-the-ground travel experts who can’t wait to share their country’s spoils – from their hometowns, beyond.
Customisable Experiences
We’ve offered custom-made tours to Southeast Asia for over 20 years, with every ‘type’ of traveller. We know how their tastes and needs change – so our flexible tours can change with them.
More Freedom
We don’t believe in rigid itineraries. Our customers can set the scene to go at their own pace, and choose the activities that interest them – with the chance to mix things up as they go.
Frequently asked questions about Cambodia
Is Cambodia safe?
Admittedly, Cambodia doesn’t get the greatest rep in comparison to its neighbouring countries. It’s a poorer country than Thailand or Vietnam, and as such, petty crimes like theft can be more commonplace here. Cambodia is also known for a flourishing drug trade: yet there have recently been major crackdowns in response – so the country is becoming cleaner, safer and more tourist-friendly these days.
In our experience, Cambodia is safe for solo travellers (including female travellers), groups and families. Especially if you choose to book a tour with Wide Eyed Tours & Travel: because our local guides can advise you on things to do and things to avoid as you travel. Such as:
- When visiting busy areas at night – like the riverfront street in Phnom Penh – keep your belongings secure and on you at all times.
- Don’t drink the tap water and use bottled water to clean your teeth.
- Take extra care before crossing the road – look left, then right, then left again – to avoid any motorbikes or Tuk Tuks which may be zipping past the cars.
- If you want to go exploring on your own and don’t want to flag down a street Tuk Tuk, download PassApp – it works just like Uber to get you where you need, safely. (You can, of course, call our local travel team either and they’ll sort you out!)
Is Cambodia a rich or poor country?
Although Cambodia has a fast-growing economy, it’s still one of the poorest countries in Asia – beating only Laos and Myanmar in terms of GDP per capita. That’s its current state, at least: but the fact that it is a marketing hub, that it has a growing middle class and holds a lot of potential in terms of developing infrastructure plus international trade, means that mightn’t be the case that much longer.
Cambodia is certainly one to watch in terms of economic growth and, at least in the short-term, the country might expect to become quite wealthy overnight.
When travelling in Cambodia, however, this probably won’t be apparent just yet. And although there are good restaurants and bars to be discovered, you won’t be as spoiled for choice as, say in Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh city.
It also isn’t as cheap to travel through as its neighbours: while very affordable by Western standards, things like meals out or coffees are more like a few dollars less than what you’d pay at home, rather than a fraction of the price.
Is Cambodia good for tourists?
Cambodia is a great tourist destination for the variety of activities on offer and the diversity of its landscape: all accessible in even a short trip. Unlike Vietnam, where you might spend your two-week holiday travelling up the coast, you could see Cambodia’s main sites, plus relax on the beaches down south, in the same amount of time.
With Tuk Tuks and PassApp making it easy to get around the cities, train lines from north – south and air conditioned buses or express minivans covering everywhere in between, Cambodia travel is both a simple and a pleasurable experience.
Sure, the food may not be as outstanding as Vietnam or Thailand – but there are plenty of local specialities to enjoy (and our travel team can help you to track them down!) Plus, if you’re hankering for Western dishes, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Really though, Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor Wat are among the biggest reasons for tourists to visit Cambodia. No matter if they’re busy, if the heat is blinding, if you’re recovering after a few too many drinks from the night before…they are simply splendid. They won’t disappoint: and neither will Cambodia.
What makes Cambodia a great travel destination?
Cambodia is celebrated for its stunning ancient temples, especially Angkor Wat, which is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Beyond its historical significance, visitors are drawn to its vibrant culture, friendly locals, beautiful landscapes, and delicious cuisine. The country offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, with opportunities for trekking in the Cardamom Mountains, exploring coastal towns like Sihanoukville, and enjoying the serene beauty of the Mekong River. With its rich history and welcoming atmosphere, Cambodia provides a unique and enriching travel experience.