Cambodia Adventure Tour
Tour Overview
100% Customisable Private Tour
5 Activities | 15 Meals | 13 Days
Grab your sense of adventure – Cambodia is calling! Join us for a 13-day Cambodia adventure holiday that includes the country’s best-hidden gems. Experience its vibrant culture, learn about its captivating history and get lost in the breathtaking wonders of Angkor Wat. The icing on the cake: camping in some of its most breathtaking scenery, underneath the stars. Our tour is customisable, too – so contact us to create an adventure holiday to Cambodia that’s as special as you are.
Highlights
- Angkor Wat
- Temple Tour
- Countryside Adventure
- Tented Camp
Tour includes & excludes
What’s included…
- 3-star hotels (10 nights)
- 3-star tented camp (2 nights)
- 15 Meals (12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners)
- Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour
- Battambang Day Tour
- Beng Mealea & village Tour
- Kulen Mountain Tour
- English-speaking local guides, entrance tickets & all transport
What’s not…
- 3-star hotels (10 nights)
- 3-star tented camp (2 nights)
- 15 Meals (12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners)
- Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour
- Battambang Day Tour
- Beng Mealea & village Tour
- Kulen Mountain Tour
- English-speaking local guides, entrance tickets & all transport
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day in Phnom Penh
Your adventure starts with your driver waiting at the airport, holding a sign just for you! In about 30 minutes, you’ll be at your cozy hotel.
Welcome to Phnom Penh, the "Pearl of Asia". This lively city, which still boosts colonial-era French architecture, is bustling with restaurants, shops, markets and bars and lies at the confluence of three rivers.
Just a heads up: while the city is exciting and intoxicating, make sure to keep an eye on your belongings. Because opportunistic theft, although rare, can happen – so secure those bags and keep your wallets zipped!
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Private airport transfer
Day 2: Phnom Penh Tour
After breakfast, start your tour of the Royal Palace: home to the dazzling Silver Pagoda with over 5,000 silver tiles and a stunning collection of Buddhas in various materials.
After lunch (not included in price), prepare for an eye-opening visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, where you’ll learn about the Khmer Rouge's brutal history. Then, head to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, where a haunting stupa filled with over 8,000 skulls serves as a solemn memorial. Finally, return to your hotel to unwind and reflect on your day’s important lessons.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Activities: Phnom Penh day tour
Day 3: Phnom Penh free day
Today is all yours – whether you want to chill by the pool, treat yourself to a massage, or explore the lively Central and Russian markets. Dive into a feast of local and international cuisine, or take a leisurely stroll along the riverside. Enjoy your day at your own pace…the action continues tomorrow!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
Day 4: Tented Camp
After breakfast, hop into your private transfer and head to Koh Kong: a stunning province in southwest Cambodia, known for its wild coastline and lush Cardamom Mountains.
Once you arrive at Trapeang Rung Resort Pier, take a 30-minute boat ride down the Preak Tachan River to Cardamom Tented Camp. Here, you’ll learn about the vital conservation efforts of Wildlife Alliance and how your stay helps to protect this beautiful area.
Settle into your scenic, safari-style tent before exploring the jungle, kayaking or swimming in the pristine river, or zip-lining across the water. End your day at a riverside restaurant, drinking in sunset views over Botum Sakor.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hotel: 3-star tented camp
- Activities: Trekking
- Transfer: Private car transfer
Day 5: Tented camp
After an early breakfast, grab your paddles for a kayaking adventure to the old ranger station. Trek along jungle trails before making your way back to camp…just in time for lunch. Your morning adventure lasts around 3.5 to 4 hours.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy! Go zip-lining, explore more trails nearby, take a refreshing swim in the river, or paddle through its shaded streams. Have fun!
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Hotel: 3-star tented camp
- Activities: Trekking
- Transfer: Private car transfer
Day 6: Tented Camp to Battambang
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your camp. Early risers can hike the trails or sip coffee while kayaking on the misty morning river. Bliss.
Afterwards, board a boat back to Trapeang Rung. Once you arrive, your driver will take you to Battambang City, where colonial architecture meets historic pagodas.
Explore the charming streets of Battambang, filled with trendy art spaces and cafes, and check out the Art Deco central market for a taste of local life!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Private car
Day 7: Battambang tour
Your full-day Battambang adventure kicks off with a tuk tuk ride through the countryside, where you'll see how traditional goodies like rice paper, dried banana snacks, rice wine and bamboo sticky rice are made – complete with plenty of sampling! Swing by the fish paste market, then enjoy fresh fruits and coconut at a local home. Next, visit the tranquil Wat Samrong Knong, a Khmer Rouge memorial, before taking a lunch break at a local restaurant (not included in price). Next, head to Phnom Sampeau to explore its limestone caves and enjoy the view: with a memorial inside one cave honouring those lost during the Khmer Rouge era. Finally, hop on the famous Bamboo Train for a memorable ride through the rural landscape.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Activities: Countryside tour
Day 8: Battambang to Siem Reap
In the morning, set off on a 3.5–hour drive to Siem Reap: a lively town bursting with tasty restaurants, boutique shops and vibrant day and night markets – a true shopper's paradise! When the sun sets, the party scene comes to life around the famously named Pub Street. Enjoy some free time to kick back and relax after such an action-packed holiday…you deserve a rest now!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Private Transfer
Day 9: Angkor Wat
Rise early for a breathtaking pre-dawn trip to Angkor Wat, where the sun casts colorful skies behind the temple's iconic towers. After breakfast, explore the wonders of Angkor Thom, entering through gates adorned with stone statues and discovering the enigmatic Bayon and the grand Baphoun Temple.
Next, visit Ta Prohm, a jungle-clad gem perfect for photography. Enjoy lunch near Angkor Wat with refreshing juices and tasty local dishes (own cost). Stroll down the main causeway to marvel at Angkor Wat’s galleries and intricate bas-reliefs, and don’t miss the climb to the summit for stunning views!
Your local guide will keep the itinerary flexible, tailoring the day to your interests and energy, making your adventure uniquely yours!
Rise early for a breathtaking pre-dawn trip to Angkor Wat, where the sun casts colorful skies behind the temple's iconic towers. After breakfast, explore the wonders of Angkor Thom, entering through gates adorned with stone statues and discovering the enigmatic Bayon and the grand Baphoun Temple.
Next, visit Ta Prohm, a jungle-clad gem perfect for photography. Enjoy lunch near Angkor Wat with refreshing juices and tasty local dishes (own cost). Stroll down the main causeway to marvel at Angkor Wat’s galleries and intricate bas-reliefs, and don’t miss the climb to the summit for stunning views!
Your local guide will keep the itinerary flexible, tailoring the day to your interests and energy, making your adventure uniquely yours!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Angkor Wat tour: including English-speaking guide & entrance fees
Day 10 & 11: Beng Melea Temple & Free Day
This morning you explore the mysterious ruins of Beng Mealea, thought to be a blueprint for Angkor Wat, not only the most interactive temple, with crumbling stone blocks acting as stairs to the temple’s many subterranean chambers, but it is also the most fun temple to explore. This nearly thousand-year-old temple covers several acres of jungle terrain and is made up of a handful of libraries and courtyard where you can experience a true Indiana Jones moment. On the way back to the local village you can see rice fields, bamboo sticky rice and stop for some places to take photos.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Temple Tour: including English-speaking guide & entrance fees
Day 12: Kulen Mountain
Kulen Mountain, about 60 km north of Angkor Wat, is a sacred gem in Cambodia, known as the birthplace of the Angkor Empire. It’s here that Jayavarman II launched the royal 'god of the king' linga cult in 802 AD, marking the start of a 500-year reign.
Visitors can cool off in the crystal-clear waters of the Siem Reap River while admiring ancient carvings and the vibrant butterflies flitting through the lush jungle. Don’t miss the impressive Reclining Buddha, a massive 16th-century statue carved directly from the mountain, which miraculously survived bombing during the Indochina War. Today, it's a favorite spot for locals to picnic and enjoy the serene surroundings!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Private Car
Day 13: Siem Reap - Airport
Our driver will meet you at the hotel when you will be transferred to the airport in plenty of time for your onward departure flight.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: 3-star – Contact us to upgrade
- Transfer: Private Car
Map Journey
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- 100% Customisable
- Extend & combine tours
- Upgrade accommodation
- Change locations
- Adjust for your budget
Travel Tips
- Relax on the islands of Cambodia to end off your adventure discovery
- Combine with an adventure tour to Vietnam or Thailand... maybe even both?
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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.