Cambodia Explorer
Cambodia Explorer
Cambodia Explorer
11 Days Starting in Siem Reap, Cambodia and ending in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Visiting: Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Kampot, Koh Rong Samloem
Tour operator:
Tour code:
25501
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 20
Age range:
18-45
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Cambodia Explorer tour, a thrilling journey through the heart of Cambodia. Begin in Siem Reap, where you'll experience the awe-inspiring sunrise at Angkor Wat and the vibrant nightlife of Pub Street. Dive into local culture with a rural experience and sunset BBQ, and explore the bustling markets of Phnom Penh. Delve into Cambodia's poignant history with visits to the S21 Prison and Killing Fields. Enjoy a cooking class and pepper plantation tour in Kampot, and unwind with water activities. Finally, relax on the pristine beaches of Koh Rong island, where you can snorkel and soak up the sun. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an immersive Cambodian experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Siem Reap - Your Adventure Begins!
Location: Siem Reap
Accommodation Name: hostel
Today’s the first day of your epic adventure and your Tru welcome day! Give us a ‘Hell yeah!’ We kick things off in the gateway to Siem Reap, famous for Angkor Wat, rice wine (Sraa) that could power a ballistic missile, and a dining and bar scene that’s 78.6 times better than a night out in Llandudno. You can take advantage of your free airport pick up, or meet us at our hostel where you’ll join the rest of the family, along with your Travel Ninja. (Side note: Don’t worry, our Travel Ninjas aren’t real Ninjas. It’s just a name we made up to make us sound edgy.) You’ll have the day to chill, before joining your group for the welcome speech and heading out for a meal near the legendary Pub Street. You heard us right. PUB. STREET. A place of bonkers bars, weird and wonderful food, and enough neon lights to make Blackpool look like amateur hour. Then, if you fancy it, sink a drink or two - there’s no better way to get to know your Tru fam than via the medium of slurred, drunken jibber-jabber. (Non-drunken jibber-jabber also accepted.)
Day 2: Cambodia Rural Experience, & Floating Village, Sunset Bbq - Tru Exclusive
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we set off for a Tru Exclusive. That’s right. An exclusive. You ain’t getting this shiz anywhere else, kids. Hop in a tuk tuk and drive through the bustling streets of Siem Reap to today’s cultural experience. Step into the shoes of a local Mango/Rice farmer (not literally. It’s against Cambodian law to steal shoes from farmers) and learn what it takes to harvest everyone’s favourite tropical fruit (if in season). You’ll even get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. See what we did there? Fruits of your labour. No? Oh, forget it. After all that, it’s time to join our local guide in his family home. Then we’ll head back to the city to relax or take a dip in the pool, before a sunset BBQ this evening. You’ve got a big day ahead tomorrow, so once you’ve had your fill, we’d advise you get some kip and sleep off today’s mangover (that’s ‘mango hangover’ for any newbs).
ACTIVITY: Tru-exclusive
ACTIVITY: Have a chilled evening watching a beautiful Cambodian sunset.
Day 3: Sunrise At Angkor Wat
Location: Siem Reap
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine people. You won’t forget today in a hurry. It’s your final day in Siem Reap, and you’re off to visit the world’s biggest religious monument. Say (Angkor) waaaat? Yup, you heard us right. We’re off to Angkor Wat, a vast 500 acre site built in the image of Mount Meru, the crib of the Hindu gods. Now, we don’t like to jinx it by saying this’ll be one of the most amazing experiences of your life but...well...this will be one of the most amazing experiences of your life. We’ll arrive at the UNESCO Heritage site just in time for sunrise. Get your cameras at the ready. After all, if you don’t put it on the ‘gram, did you even go? #DefinitelyNoFilterNeeded. The afternoon is yours to explore Siem Reap, call loved ones to chew their ears off about your day, or take a much needed nap before our last night out on Pub Street. Chant after us: PUB STREET! PUB STREET! PUB ST- no? OK, maybe later.
TRANSPORT: Scoot quickly around the big cities inside a three-wheeled mini-taxi.
ACTIVITY: An early start but totally worth it
Day 4: Siem Reap To Phnom Penh
Location: Phnom Penh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wave goodbye to Siem Reap and head towards Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh. After last night’s antics, you’ll probably need some sleep, so lie back, close your lids and dribble on yourself whilst we all take photos of you. Kidding. We’re not that mean. Then, stop off in the countryside for a spot of lunch. Take in the beautiful surroundings and enjoy some delicious food. Get checked into our Phnom Penh accommodation and freshen up, ready to head out for an evening stroll and dinner at a riverside restaurant. Post-grub, get your bargain on at the night market or skip that and head straight to the bars in an attempt to get rid of that lingering tarantula taste.
TRANSPORT: It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.
Day 5: Tuk Tuk Tour S21 And Killing Fields
Location: Phnom Penh
Meals Included: Breakfast
If there’s one place every person should visit at some point in their life, it’s the Killing Fields, the location of a haunting Cambodian genocide that took the lives of millions, and the S21 Prison, where the Khmer Rouge held 17,000, very few of which survived. Its devastating effects can still be felt today. Your visit here won’t be easy. Nor pleasant. And it’s a story that will stay with you. But it’s a huge part of Cambodia’s recent history that shaped their modern culture, making it something anyone visiting should take the time to learn about. After our humbling visit, we’ll head back for dinner. It’s been an emotional day, so feel free to spend the rest of your evening in whatever way you like. Talk to your Tru buds, take a stroll. There’s no right way to feel after such an eye opening experience. You do you.
ACTIVITY: Learn about Cambodia's recent past
Day 6: Travel To Kampot
Location: Kampot
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s day 6 and do you know what that means? No? Of course you don’t. Otherwise you’d be running the trip and we’d be reading this itinerary. Well, we’re off to the riverside town of Kampot, surrounded by stunning mountain views and picturesque scenery, where we’ll stop off at Arcadia Waterpark, a place of lush greenery, cool waters, slushy cocktails, rope swings and pontoons. The perfect place to let your hair down, and spend some quality time with your TruFamily. Because who doesn’t love a chilled afternoon? Y’know, like having a chilled sunbathe on the bank with a cold beer. Or a chilled meander in a kayak. Or a chilled paddle in the cool river. Or a chilled go on the ‘The Blob’, a giant inflatable that flings you into the air, before you crash into the water, lose your bikini bottoms, and emerge, spluttering. Like we said. Chilled.
TRANSPORT: It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.
ACTIVITY: Spend a few hours at Arcadia waterpark
Day 7: Pepper Plantations & Cooking Class
Location: Kampot
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we’re off to a local pepper plantation where we’ll learn everything you need to know about farming the famous Kampot peppers. Will it be fun? You pepper believe it will be! Tell you what, you’ll soon realise you know absolutely nothing about peppers. After that intensive lesson, it’s time to use your newfound pepper knowledge to cook a delicious, traditional Khmer meal, learning from the best in a traditional Cambodian cooking class. Will you be able to get a job as the head chef of a Michelin star restaurant now? Probably not. But you’ve got a tasty, Cambodian meal in your repertoire that’ll blow anyone’s socks off back home. In the evening, we'll make our way in and out of the quaint streets lined by faded blue and green wood shutters, making your way down to the waterside for a dinner overlooking the river. Will it be anywhere near as good as the meal you cooked earlier? We all know the answer to that question.
ACTIVITY: Learn to cook with Kampot's legendary pepper.
Day 8: Travel To Koh Rong Samloem
Location: Koh Rong Samloem
Meals Included: Breakfast
Imagine this. You’re on a boat, the sun glistening off crystal waters, the cool breeze dancing through your hair. You look up. Your breath catches in your throat as you’re greeted by immaculate, white sands, quaint beach huts and boats bobbing lazily in the bay. You squint. There’s barely a soul for miles bar the occasional friendly local, and the trees that line the beach sway gently as though welcoming you to this secluded paradise.
*Sigh* Dreamy, right? Well, no need to imagine it because that’s you. Today. Check in and spend the afternoon relaxing on the idyllic beaches, cocktail in hand, watching the sun set over this tranquil island. They say you haven’t seen beauty ‘til you’ve seen this place, and they ain’t (Koh) Rong.
TRANSPORT: It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Day 9: Koh Rong Samloem
Location: Koh Rong Samloem
Meals Included: Breakfast
Aaaaaahhhhhhh. Today’s all about that island paradise. Have a lie in, enjoy a late breakfast, stroll along the warm sands before island hopping along the emerald waters. Soak up the rays, top up your tan, and have a pop at a traditional way of fishing. Show off your belly flopping skills, or find your inner Khmer-maid (see what we did there?), snorkel over the vibrant coral, and check out the various marine life that call the warm waters home. The afternoon is yours to chill, have a few cold beers, cut a few shapes, burst into song and dance and perform every song from the Greatest Showman for your Tru pals. Whatever you fancy. This is your last full day on this incredible island, so savour every. Last. Minute.
ACTIVITY: Free day to do as little or as much as you want
Day 10: Koh Rong/Phnom Penh
Location: Phnom Penh
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we bid farewell to paradise and the beauty that is Koh Rong! It's been an incredible few days of crystal clear waters and golden sandy beaches but it's time to head back to the city for one last BIG night out! We travel by boat and bus and check into our a hotel in Phnom Penh. We'll have a few hours to chill before we get dressed and head out for the big finale! One last TruFam dinner together! We grab some food and see where the night takes us!
Day 11: Phnom Penh
Location: Phnom Penh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ah. The final day. *Sniffle* No, you’re crying. Well, as they say, all good things must come to an end and, after an epic 11 days, it’s time to say your goodbyes to your TruFamily and check out of the hotel. If your adventure’s continuing, our Travel Ninjas will be on hand to help with any onward travels plans you have. Fam, bring it in. It’s been unreal.
What's Included
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 dinner -
Rural Experience & Sunset BBQ
Enjoy a rural experience and a sunset BBQ.
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Sunrise at Angkor Wat Pub Street in Siem Reap
Witness the sunrise at Angkor Wat and explore Pub Street in Siem Reap.
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Markets in Phnom Penh
Visit the vibrant markets in Phnom Penh.
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S21 & Killing Fields
Learn about Cambodia's history with visits to S21 and the Killing Fields.
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Cooking Class & Pepper Plantation visit
Participate in a cooking class and visit a pepper plantation.
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Water activities in Kampot
Engage in water activities in Kampot.
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Koh Rong island Paradise
Experience the paradise of Koh Rong island.
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Snorkelling boat trip
Enjoy a snorkelling boat trip.
What's Not Included
International TravelInternational travel is not included.
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes tuk-tuks for city exploration, a vehicle larger than a van but smaller than a bus for intercity travel, and a ferry boat for island transfers.
Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the Cambodia Explorer tour?
The tour includes a Tru Exclusive rural experience where you can step into the shoes of a local mango or rice farmer, a sunset BBQ, and a visit to the world-renowned Angkor Wat at sunrise. Additionally, there is a visit to the S21 Prison and Killing Fields to learn about Cambodia's recent history, a cooking class using Kampot's famous peppers, and a snorkeling boat trip around Koh Rong island.
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What activities are planned for the visit to Koh Rong island?
On Koh Rong island, you can enjoy a free day to relax on the beaches, go island hopping, snorkel over vibrant coral reefs, and try traditional fishing. The day is yours to explore and enjoy the island's natural beauty.
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What is the significance of the visit to the S21 Prison and Killing Fields?
The visit to the S21 Prison and Killing Fields is a significant part of the tour as it provides an opportunity to learn about the Cambodian genocide and the impact it had on the country's history and culture. It is an emotional and educational experience that highlights the importance of understanding Cambodia's past.
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What can I expect from the cooking class in Kampot?
In Kampot, you will participate in a cooking class where you will learn to prepare a traditional Khmer meal using the famous Kampot peppers. This experience allows you to gain insight into Cambodian cuisine and add a delicious dish to your cooking repertoire.
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How does the tour conclude in Phnom Penh?
The tour concludes in Phnom Penh with a final night out, including a TruFam dinner. The last day is spent saying goodbyes to your travel companions, and the Travel Ninjas are available to assist with any onward travel plans you may have.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
No problem! You can change the date of your trip once free of charge as long as you do so more than 60 days prior to departure.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2012!
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We have a 'my own room' option which can be added on at additional cost.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will send you out a pre departure pack 30 days prior to travel containing everything you need to know, and your joining instructions.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We plant 10 trees for every trip sold!
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The majority of our travellers are in their 20's / 30's however we aim to accept anyone of any age. Please do not be offended if we discuss the make-up of the trip with you prior to booking just to ensure you will be comfortable with the average age range that is already booked to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It may be possible in certain destinations, however it would be your responsibility to get yourself to where the group currently is.
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Do you have age limits for your tours?
Most of the people that join us on tour are 18 to thirtysomethings. We have no strict upper age limit on our tours but all of our tours are specifically designed for those of this age group which is worth noting. Please do not be offended if we discuss the make-up of the trip with you prior to booking just to ensure you will be comfortable with the average age range that is already booked to travel.
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