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Cambodia & Mekong Uncovered

  • Duration
    18 days
  • Tour Type
    Group Tour
  • Tour Style
    Classic
  • Price From
    £4,490pp
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The best way to experience Cambodia's highlights, this comprehensive journey through Southeast Asia's oldest country showcases everything from visits to its most iconic sights, including the magnificent Angkor Wat, to off the beaten track destinations like Kampot, plus an awe-inspiring cruise on the mighty Mekong from the comfort of our sleek Victoria Mekong ship.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 15 , Lunches: 14 , Dinners: 15
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    15 nights in 3+/4 star accommodation
  • Visa Included
    Visa fees for UK passport holders
  • Cruise
    Victoria Mekong Cruise
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 24
  • Physical Rating 1Learn More
    X A reasonable level of fitness is required and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You’ll be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks. Download the detailed tour dossier for details of your chosen tour. Learn More
    Walking, some steps and time on your feet
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Tour Highlights

Our Cambodia & Mekong Uncovered tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.

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Tour Itinerary

This tour is ideal for those who wish to fully experience Cambodia's famous cities, scenic countryside and complex history. Delve into the fascinating heritage of the kingdom, from cooking classes to cultural shows, and uncover the secrets of the Mekong on a 3-night cruise from the comfort of our elegant Victoria Mekong ship.

  • Days 1-2
    Fly to Phnom Penh
    Days 1-2: Fly to Phnom Penh

    Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

    • Dinner
  • Day 3
    Explore Phnom Penh
    Day 3: Explore Phnom Penh

    Explore Phnom Penh, a European-feeling city of airy boulevards and colonial villas. Though it is still scarred by the events of the 1970s, the city has been renewed with energy and optimism. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, stopping to visit the magnificent Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. Visit the city’s chief landmark, the temple of Wat Phnom, before an afternoon at leisure.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 4
    Tuol Sleng Museum
    Day 4: Tuol Sleng Museum

    This morning, learn about Cambodia’s tragic past under the Khmer Rouge regime with visits to the Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields. Return to Phnom Penh in the afternoon, with time to explore further.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 5
    Travel to Battambang
    Day 5: Travel to Battambang

    Journey to Battambang, Cambodia’s lesser known city. With a population of less than 120,000, Battambang is a laid-back city nestled on a bend of the Sangkae River. Set in some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes, Battambang is also home to Cambodia’s grandest colonial architecture.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 6
    Historic Battambang
    Day 6: Historic Battambang

    This morning, explore a traditional local house for a glimpse of rural life. Head out of town to the 12th-century Banan Temple and admire the breathtaking hilltop views. Pause to witness a local phenomenon – hundreds of thousands of bats erupting from the hillside as dusk falls over the countryside.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 7
    Siem Reap & Circus
    Day 7: Siem Reap & Circus

    Travel west to Siem Reap, arriving in the afternoon. Enjoy time at leisure before dinner. This evening, enjoy a rollicking performance by the graduates of the Phare Cambodian Circus. This NGO organisation transforms the lives of disadvantaged local youths, providing them with a formal education and vocational training in the performing arts.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 8
    Explore Angkor
    Day 8: Explore Angkor

    The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses over 1,000 temples, all the remains of different capitals of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries. Our tuk-tuk tour begins from the old city of Angkor Thom as we pass through the magnificent South Gate flanked by 54 gods and demons. At Angkor Thom’s centre is the enigmatic Bayon, a breathtaking temple of innumerable sculptural decorations. Also admire the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm before the rest of the day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most magnificent and best preserved of all of Angkor’s treasures. Later, take a leisurely boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom and view hidden elements of the old Khmer water systems.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 9
    Cooking Class
    Day 9: Cooking Class

    Join a traditional Cambodian cooking class at an organic farm, learning about the flavours that go into Khmer cuisine. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of some of Cambodia’s social enterprises dedicated to fostering positive change, learning about the impact of their remarkable work on local communities.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 10
    Countryside Experience
    Day 10: Countryside Experience

    Head out of Siem Reap to enjoy an immersive countryside experience. Visit a number of farms and local villages part of the Trei Nhoar Community and discover the true essence of Cambodia, witnessing a more traditional way of life, untouched by modernity, as you gain insights into daily life of the rural Khmer population. Enjoy a home-cooked meal with the locals and return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 11
    Victoria Mekong
    Day 11: Victoria Mekong

    This morning, transfer to Kampong Cham to embark on your next adventure – a three-night cruise on our premium small ship, the Victoria Mekong. Begin your cruise with a complimentary cocktail on deck, watching the sun set.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 12
    Angkor Ban
    Day 12: Angkor Ban

    Explore the laid-back village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses. Sail to Wat Hanchey and head up the hill to see its 7th-century temple with panoramic views over the Mekong. This afternoon, take a tuk-tuk to Silk Island to learn about the process of silk weaving from worm to loom.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 13
    Oudong
    Day 13: Oudong

    Enjoy a walking tour of Koh Chen village, where you'll meet a local copper and silversmith, before continuing to the country’s former capital, Oudong. Arrive in Phnom Penh and end the afternoon in style with a signature cocktail at Raffles Hotel Le Royal before returning to the ship.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 14
    Kampot
    Day 14: Kampot

    Disembark the Victoria Mekong and depart Phnom Penh, heading for the coastal town of Kampot, stopping en route at a pepper farm to learn about the famous Kampot pepper. Enjoy a walking tour of Kampot, a charming town characterised by its colonial architecture.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 15
    Kampong Trach Cave
    Day 15: Kampong Trach Cave

    Visit Kampong Tach Cave, with its breathtaking limestone formations. Continue to Trapeang Sangke, a community-based initiative dedicated to preserving mangroves in the area, and enjoy a boat trip through the vast mangrove forests.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 16
    Return to Phnom Penh
    Day 16: Return to Phnom Penh

    Return by road to Cambodia’s capital. This evening, admire modern Phnom Penh as you sip a cocktail at a local sky bar, and consider how this reinvigorated capital is moving forward.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Days 17-18
    Fly Phnom Penh to UK
    Days 17-18: Fly Phnom Penh to UK

    Board your flight home, arriving the same or the following day.

    • Breakfast

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

  • Nights 3
    Anik Palace Hotel
    House # 14 street 278, Phnom Penh 12303, Cambodia
    This elegant hotel combines classical European style with Khmer hospitality and service. Take the opportunity to swim in the 13th-floor rooftop pool, or soak up the sun in the separate outdoor jacuzzi. On the 12th floor, you'll also find a spa, gym and separate male and female saunas.
    • Wi-Fi
    • Swiming Pool
    • Restaurant
  • Nights 2
    Classy Hotel & Spa
    Classy Hotel & Spa
    Perfectly located in central Battambang with an outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre, the Classy Hotel embraces both French architecture and more traditional styles. Bedrooms are contemporary, light and spacious with an ensuite bathroom with bathtub. The restaurant serves both local and Western food.
  • Nights 4
    Lotus Blanc Resort
    National Road 6, Kruos Village, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia
    Lotus Blanc Resort
    Perfectly combining a French and Khmer aesthetic, the Lotus Blanc is a 10 minute tuk tuk ride from the lively heart of Siem Reap. Stately but chic, there is a large pool, fitness centre, spa, 3 bars and 3 restaurants serving a variety of local and international dishes. Rooms are expansive, bright and minimalist and boast a balcony, bathroom with rain shower, television, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, armchairs and air-conditioning.
    • Wi-Fi
    • Restaurant
  • Nights 3
    Victoria Mekong
    Victoria Mekong
    The Victoria Mekong is a four star river cruise ship offering superior service and elegance. Offering 3-4 night luxury cruising itineraries between Vietnam's Mekong Delta and Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh, there is no better way to experience the beauty of the Mekong. Furnished with 33 spacious deluxe cabins, all with private balconies, the ship is also home to a cocktail bar and pool, games room, lounge area and treatment spa.
    • Restaurant
  • Nights 2
    Boutique Kampot
    Boutique Kampot
    Boutique Kampot is a comfortable, atmospheric hotel within a modern building inspired by French colonial style. The airy, tiled bedrooms include WiFi access for your convenience. The hotel also features a rooftop terrace where you may enjoy relaxing at sundown after your day exploring this beautiful region.
    • Wi-Fi
  • Night 1
    Anik Palace Hotel
    House # 14 street 278, Phnom Penh 12303, Cambodia
    This elegant hotel combines classical European style with Khmer hospitality and service. Take the opportunity to swim in the 13th-floor rooftop pool, or soak up the sun in the separate outdoor jacuzzi. On the 12th floor, you'll also find a spa, gym and separate male and female saunas.
    • Wi-Fi
    • Swiming Pool
    • Restaurant
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 27°c
  • 26mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 26°c
  • 4mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 28°c
  • 12mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 28°c
  • 6mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 30°c
  • 58mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 30°c
  • 27mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 30°c
  • 101mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 31°c
  • 84mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 30°c
  • 112mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 30°c
  • 188mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 29°c
  • 177mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 30°c
  • 205mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 29°c
  • 196mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 29°c
  • 233mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 29°c
  • 172mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 29°c
  • 245mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 28°c
  • 249mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 28°c
  • 269mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 27°c
  • 319mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 28°c
  • 176mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 26°c
  • 135mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 28°c
  • 62mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Phnom Penh
  • 26°c
  • 80mm
  • Siem Reap
  • 26°c
  • 12mm
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Places Visited: UK - Phnom Penh (3N) - Battambang (2N) - Siem Reap (4N) - Victoria Mekong Ship (3N) - Kampot (2N) - Phnom Penh (1N) - UK

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