Cambodia Adventure
Experience Overview
Take on a 12-day adventure full of Cambodian highlights, that takes you beyond the usual tourist route. Discover the laidback charm of riverside Kampot, call into the ancient temples at Angkor near Siem Reap, get a taste of Khmer hospitality with a village homestay in Chambok and reflect on Cambodia's tragic history at the sobering sites of Phnom Penh. With an expert leader bringing the history to life and plenty of freedom to explore at your own pace – this adventure is much more than a transitional trip through one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating countries.
Highlights
- Temple-hop around the renowned Angkor complex – one of Southeast Asia's most stunning attractions. Enjoy a full day of exploring on a local Tuk-tuk with a driver from a company dedicated to women’s employment.
- Kick back at a local homestay in Chambok that puts you right in the heart of everyday village life in Cambodia. Enjoy a delicious dinner cooked by the locals and be treated to a traditional dance performance.
- Uncover another side of southern coastal Cambodia with two nights in the riverside hub of Kampot. You’ll have plenty of free time to get to know why this town is on the up-and-coming list.
- Confront the sobering but important Khmer history in Phnom Penh, with included visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek.
- Top and tail your Cambodian adventure with time spent in two of Southeast Asia’s bustling hubs – Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. Haven’t been there before? Why not extend your stay?
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CRST. Donations help them break the cycle of poverty in Cambodia by inspiring and empowering children with education opportunities.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2711
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private minibus,Public bus,Tuk tuk
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: TKRR
Starts: Bangkok, Cambodia
Finishes: Ho Chi Minh City, Cambodia
Duration: 12 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (2), Dinner (1)Accommodation: Guesthouse (4 nights),Homestay (1 night),Hotel (6 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,152 ($96 /day)
Itinerary
Sa-wat-dee! Welcome to Bangkok. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, you could take a riverboat to Chinatown and explore the crowded streets, uncover the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, wander down the tourist mecca of Khao San Road, or indulge in a Thai massage. There is plenty to keep you occupied in this exciting city. After your briefing, why not head out with the group to try some of Bangkok’s famed street food – pad thai anyone?
Optional Activities:
- Bangkok - Grand Palace (500 THB)
- Bangkok - Wat Pho (300 THB)
- Bangkok - Thai Massage (250 THB)
- Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House (200 THB)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Prepare for a long day of travel as you cross Thailand and enter Cambodia today. Your leader will be on-hand to assist with the border procedures. When you arrive, enjoy a free evening to explore this small but bustling town. You may want to head to Pub Street to grab a bite to eat and sample the city’s nightlife. Or, maybe just rest up in preparation for tomorrow’s visit to Angkor Wat.
Accommodation:
- Guest House (Number of Nights: 1)
Today you'll visit the incredible Angkor complex with your guide. If you’re keen, this place is best seen at sunrise, so you can get up super early and head to the complex on your own before your included tour. With your group, you’ll hop on the Remork-moto (Cambodian Tuk-tuk) with an all-female crew from Drivers Srey, whose mission is to support local women with sustainable income to support their families – this will be your transport at Angkor Wat today. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll be able to make the most of your visit to the world-famous Angkor complex, built between the 9th and 13th centuries when the Khmer Empire was the pre-eminent influence in Southeast Asia. The ruins are scattered over some 160 square km – the biggest religious monument in the world! Thankfully, the central cluster of temples is close to Siem Reap, so you'll have plenty of time to fully appreciate the main archaeological sites, including Angkor Wat – the astounding main temple, Bayon – a marvel of many sculpted decorations and Ta Prohm – a series of smaller temples covered in tree roots and jungle. Your guide will add to your experience by bringing ancient history to life with their extensive knowledge of the site.
Included Activities:
- Siem Reap - One day Angkor Pass
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Accommodation:
- Guest House (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, enjoy a free morning in Siem Reap (if Angkor is calling you back, maybe get up early and catch the sunrise) before travelling to Battambang – Cambodia's second-largest city. Battambang (pronounced Battambong) is a riverside town of French elegance, Khmer people and beautifully preserved architecture. The city is famous for its many statues of animals and divinities that decorate the streets and buildings. The city lacks the traffic of Phnom Penh and the visitor numbers of Siem Reap, so it’s a great place to get a real, authentic slice of Cambodia. When you arrive, follow your leader on an orientation walk to familiarise yourself with the town. Then, enjoy some free time. Tonight, maybe walk along the riverfront where locals indulge in yoga and folk dancing, and watch the sunset.
Included Activities:
- Battambang - Leader-led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
There are lots of optional activities you can choose from today – just ask your trip leader will for advice. If you’re feeling active, maybe hop on a bike or take a tuk-tuk tour to the countryside to learn about rural life. Maybe take part in a cooking class and try your hand at some Khmer cuisine. Or, you might like to visit the hilltop Wat Banan temple, offering 360-degree panoramic views over the Sang Ke River.
Optional Activities:
- Battambang - Countryside tour of local producers (29 USD)
- Battambang - Cooking class in a local home (12 USD)
- Battambang - Phnom Sampov bat caves (15 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel by private vehicle into rural Cambodia this morning, to the region of Kampong Speu and the village of Chambok. A member of the Chambok community will take you on a village walk when you arrive – chat about the community’s history, lifestyle and local ecotourism projects and meet the families you’ll be spending the night with. In the evening, head to the community centre to enjoy a local Khmer dinner prepared by some community members. You'll also be treated to a traditional dance performance.
Included Activities:
- Chambok - Traditional dancing
- Chambok - Homestay and activities
- Chambok - Khmer Dinner
Accommodation:
- Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)
Morning after breakfast, trek to stunning Chambok waterfall, if the weather's right before jumping on a private bus this morning and drive to Kampot – one of Cambodia's most attractive old towns. Renowned for its pepper, Kampot supplied most French restaurants with this vital spice for many years during colonial rule. Today, the region is well-known for its plantations of durian – a spiky, pungent fruit that you either love or hate (try one and decide for yourself). In your free time this afternoon, maybe stroll along the riverside and observe the French architecture, or have a cup of coffee on the veranda of one of the riverside restaurants and admire the view of the Bokor Mountain Range.
Included Activities:
- Kampot - Leader-led orientation walk
- Kampong - Chambok Watefall Trek
Optional Activities:
- Kampot - Sunset cruise (join-in) (5 USD)
Accommodation:
- Guest House (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a free day in this chilled-out town. For a unique photo opportunity, head to the roundabout in the centre of the town, where a giant durian statue sits smack in the middle. Then, maybe browse for goodies at the covered market. The nearby countryside is also a delight to explore – among fields of Kampot pepper and rice there’s also a salt field and a limestone cave with a small seventh-century brick temple inside called Phnom Chhnork. Otherwise, why not have a relaxing day and enjoy one of the highly recommended traditional massages?
Optional Activities:
- Kampot - Phnom Chhnork (1 USD)
- Kampot - Kep National Park hike (1 USD)
- Kampot - Khmer massage (5 USD)
Accommodation:
- Guest House (Number of Nights: 1)
Leave Kampot in your dust this morning and travel by local bus to the capital city of Phnom Penh. Cambodia's capital is set on a major junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers and boasts some fine examples of French-inspired architecture. Perhaps spend your free afternoon visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Wat Phnom, shrouded in myth, is equally worth a visit, as is the National Museum with its excellent Khmer collection. Cyclo tours around the city are a great alternative to walking and generally include the art deco Psar Thmei (Central Market), US Embassy, Wat Phnom, Mekong riverfront, Independence Monument and Royal Palace.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Cambodia's tragic past on a guided tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek – two sites that tell the story of the tragic legacy of the Khmer Rouge. After this, the afternoon is free for you to explore further. If you're looking to relax, the Seeing Hands massage parlours are some of the best in the city, and all visits support the staff who all have visual impairments. Their years of expertise may be just what you need today after a busy couple of days!
Included Activities:
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel by local bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City. Your leader will again assist you with border crossing procedures and you’ll stop for lunch. When you arrive, get out and discover Ho Chi Minh City's blend of old and new, east and west, and be sure to sample a baguette or some of the excellent coffee on offer – both markers of the city's strong French influence. Tonight, maybe hit one of the hole-in-a-wall bars and explore the nightlife. Ask your leader for the best restaurants and bars in the area to toast to a trip well-travelled.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With no activities planned for today, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to spend more time in Ho Chi Minh City, just speak to your booking agent.
Optional Activities:
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum (40000 VND)
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels (110000 VND)
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace (40000 VND)
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel Experience Urban Adventure (39 USD)
- Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Discovery Urban Adventure (59 USD)
- Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon Street Food by Night Urban Adventure (29 USD)
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Reviews
ANTHONY - Traveled, March 2024
1st time Intrepid travellers and really enjoyed the small group tour of Cambodia. Local tour guide Sum S. added so much to the experience and adventure and we now have great memories and new friends. Thanks Intrepid!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2024
John - Traveled, March 2024
Our tour guide Sum, was an absolute gem. Her recommendations for eating out were bang on. Who would've known that Cambodia would be such a culinary delight :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/27/2024
Di - Traveled, March 2024
This tour was excellent with a fantastic guide, great variety of experiences and we met an awesome group of people. We did alter the beginning and end of our tour though.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/22/2024
Barbie - Traveled, March 2024
In 2018 I used intrepid to go to Vietnam and had a awesome holiday and met amazing people. In 2020 I booked Cambodia but covid19 got in the way. Finally 2024 I went! Intrepid makes it easy with getting you from 1 place to the next and seeing the best sights along the way with amazing tour guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/08/2024
Simon - Traveled, February 2024
An amazing country and experience led by an amazing local guide supplemented with specialist support. Great experience and excellent service as well as an amazing learning experience. I would highly recommend this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/01/2024
Carmen - Traveled, February 2024
This trip packs a lot into a short time and gives a great insight into Cambodian life. I had some amazing experiences that I probably wouldn't have had if I was travelling alone. Also a big shout out to our guide Vanny - his knowledge and organisation is brilliant, and he kept us all smiling!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/16/2024
Tania - Traveled, February 2024
Our trip through Cambodia was amazing! The itinerary was perfect, spending 2 nights in each hotel was the perfect amount of time to visit the town we were in. We didn't see too much of one thing (ie: it wasn't just one temple after another), and we got a real appreciation for the local culture and people. The accommodations were nice and the homestay was a real treat. Our trip leader, Vanny, was so much fun! We will definitely travel with Intrepid again!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/16/2024
Marie - Traveled, February 2024
These trips are an outstanding way to experience places you may not have seen before because of the local knowledge and experience of the fabulous guide. Vanny Noun, our Guide in Cambodia was just outstanding and there is nothing more to add. As a representative of Intrepid in South East Asia, you could get no better. Well done Intrepid in managing to recruit him.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/16/2024
Clark - Traveled, January 2024
This was my second Intrepid trip and didn't disappoint. We were promised a Cambodia Adventure, and that's exactly what we got. We got immersed in the local culture and history of what is an emerging tourist destination. We saw the sun rise at a wonder of the world, Ankor Wat and chilled out on tropical beaches. We confronted a past that should never be forgotten. This trip is something special, truly Intrepid.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/09/2024
isabella - Traveled, January 2024
It all started with the idea of visiting Angkor Wat, and it ended with discovering a wonderful country. Highly recommended to those who want to explore less-known Asian countries, and are not afraid to be confronted with a tragic past. People, architecture, landscape, food: you will end up loving them all!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/14/2024
Susan - Traveled, January 2024
Pheap was an amazing guide who joyfully shared his country with us. The tour visits the main attractions, but what makes it special is the many opportunities to interact with local people and experience the real, everyday, Cambodia.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/12/2024
Giorgio - Traveled, January 2024
One of those trips you will never forget.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/14/2024
Kim - Traveled, January 2024
An amazing introduction to Cambodia's history with a great balance of both local City life and rural living. I can't wait to go back!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/15/2024
Kirsty - Traveled, December 2023
Excellent trip, tour guide Vanny.. Vanny COOL was fantastic. Highly recommend. Highlight of the trip was the home stay. Great experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Muhammad - Traveled, December 2023
The Cambodia adventure was amazing, we went through Cambodia flawlessly, met locals, lived like locals, are like locals and loved every moment of it, would recommend anyone to do it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Paula - Traveled, December 2023
Our guide made our trip. Ask for Vanny Noun.. great guy, would recommend him in the future
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Kathrin - Traveled, November 2023
Loved our tour leader Pheap who made sure we had an amazing experience on our mini group tour through Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a must see destination in SEA but I also loved the lesser known places like Chambok and Kampot we visited on this tour. I especially liked that we travelled overland with no flights as it allows you to appreciate the areas "in between" tourist destinations and is much better for the environment.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
Angeline - Traveled, November 2023
I had an amazing time travelling through Cambodia. The people are so friendly and welcoming. I couldn't have asked for a better tour leader. Kom was just awesome! So knowledgeable and approachable. I would love to go back to Cambodia one day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Raymond - Traveled, November 2023
This was my second intrepid basix tour and I have already booked my next one. Basix tours are the best way to see any country through the eyes of the people. It's not 1st class but it's value for your money.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Luis - Traveled, October 2023
The tour itinerary is great,the tour leader amazing. The hotels are very low quality even when there are cool boutique hotels in the city that can be considered. I book 2 hotels on my own since the once offered where below standard.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
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