The Cambodia Adventure begins and concludes with a night in the exceptionally well located Sunway Hotel in Phnom Penh, in walking distance of Phnom Penh’s main attractions. The the second stage of travel is to the Stung Sanke Hotel in Battemburg, an important area for wildlife conservation where you are accommodated for three nights. You will then travel to Siem Reap in Cambodia for four nights at the 5-star Sokha Angkor. The tour then returns to Phnom Penh.
Hotel
(CA1 2013) Sunway Hotel in Phnom Penh – a deluxe 4-star hotel with an ASEAN Green Hotel Recognition award. Strategically located in the heart of Cambodia’s capital, the Sunway Hotel is 20 minutes drive from Phnom Penh International Airport. The Hotel is set amidst the city’s most exclusive addresses and is surrounded by many famous Cambodian landmarks, government offices and embassies that reflect the country’s past, present and future. It is a 2 minute walk from Wat Phnom, a famous temple with a big Buddha statue where you can also ride an elephant and play with monkeys.
(CA1 2013) Stung Sanke Hotel in Battambang – Deluxe 4-star facilities, including an international restaurant, as well as local cuisine, gymnasium and swimming pool, in lavish surroundings. Battambang has great charm, with a slow pace of life, vibrant markets and a mix of khmer and colonial French architecture.
(CA1 2013) Sokha Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap – a 5-star hotel with extensive facilities including a fitness centre, spa and salt water pool. Close to Angkor Wat on the edge of Siem Reap, the Sokha Angkor has a range of restaurants, and a nightly Cambodian dance show. You will be accommodated in either a deluxe pool view or deluxe city view room. Siem Reap town centre is in walking distance (although bicycle tuk-tuks are cheap). The old town has great restaurants, lively nightlife and great markets.
Food
We offer half-board. This will sometimes be lunch, and sometimes dinner. Cambodian food is similar to Thai food with flavourful meals and seasoned with lemongrass and basil and there is an emphasis on fresh seafood. It has a French twist. Some foods now a staple of Cambodian cuisine (pumpkin, for example) arrived from other French colonies through the colonial administrators. In the Old French Quarter of Siem Reap you could easily imagine yourself in New Orleans or Alger. There is always a range of options including vegetarian and more spicy food.
The Breakfast buffets in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanookville hotels are a wonder to behold, and eat, with every kind of breakfast choice imaginable. Breakfast at the Stung Sanke is a simpler affair, with a choice of 'American' or 'Asian' breakfast. With lunch or dinner we will offer the experience of a range of restaurants, either at the hotels, or out and about.
CA1 (2013) Cambodia Adventure - Itinerary
Sunday 3rd February – leave the UK
Monday 4th February - Arrive Phnom Penh, 1 night four-star Sunway Hotel.
Take a taxi from the Airport to the hotel. There will be a group meeting in the hotel. On the arrival evening we offer an optional group meal. After this we will lead a guided walk. Alternatively we can recommend a traditional massage near to the hotel
Tuesday 5th February
AM. Optional excursion to Royal Palace and National Museum
PM. Travel to Battambang for three nights in Stung Sanke Hotel
Community Meeting and Dinner (as part of half board)
Wednesday 6th February
Demos
Trekking on Phnom Sampov mountain and visit to Temple and caves. The area, close to Ton Le Sap lake is full of birdlife. Courses will be held out and about.
Thursday 7th February
Demos
Morning courses
Visit to old Battambang and its old French Quarter. Visit Ancient House and Bamboo Train
Afternoon visit to Banan Temple
Friday 8th February
AM. Travel to Siem Reap. Arrive at Siem Reap in the early afternoon
4 nights stay in Siem Reap at five-star Sokha Angkor Resort
Saturday 9th January
Demos
Morning Angkor Wat
Back to hotel for a break. Early evening visit to Ta Prohm. Evening Meditation amongst the ruins.
Sunday 10th February
Demos
Whole day trip. Morning Phrom Kulen, active temple and beautiful waterfall.
Lunch. Afternoon Banteay Sre, one of the most beautiful temples.
Monday 11th February
Demos
Visit Angkor Thom (comprises of Bayon temple, Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Leper Terrace) Or if you are templed out, free morning in Siem Reap. Lunch.
Afternoon Tonle Sap lake and boat trip around the Floating Village. On the way back visit the Fine Art school (Artisan Angkor) where visitors can observe the making of high-quality traditional wood and stone carvings and lacquer ware following traditional techniques. Visit to old Phsar Chas Market
Tuesday 12th February
AM. Return overland to Phnom Penh. Stay 1 night. A stop is made en route to a local Killing Field in Siem Reap and the Khmer Rouge prison of Tuol Sleng in Phnom Penh.
Free evening in Phnom Penh
Wednesday 13th February
Free time. Take a taxi to the airport for return flight.
Atsitsa Bay
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