Cambodia - Hike, Bike & Kayak

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Start

8 Dec 2016

Finish

14 Dec 2016

OR
HKD 1410 +
Tour Code:919162

Explore Cambodia on foot, by river and on two wheels

Cambodia’s incredible beauty, fantastic food and unique culture are even better when combined with some serious outdoor adventure. Explore Phnom Penh and visit haunting monuments to Cambodia’s tragic past, take to the Mekong for an island homestay, get up close with Irrawaddy dolphins and kayak through spectacular flooded forests, then discover the ancient temple ruins of the incredible Angkor complex by foot and mountain bike before winding up in Siem Reap.

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    8 Dec 2016

    Finish

    14 Dec 2016

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    City:cambodia

    Name:Explore Cambodia on foot, by river and on two wheels

    Address:cambodia

    Tel: 00852-31158515

    Itinerary

    Day

    1

    Welcome
    sensational
    Cambodia’s

    Sua s'dei! Welcome to Cambodia. The sensational Angkor ruins may be the main attraction, but Cambodia’s exquisite temples, remote villages and magical markets deserve lots of attention too. With genuine locals always ready to share a sincere smile, Cambodia will steal your heart and enrich your spirit. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm tonight – check with hotel reception for more information and have your insurance details and next of kin information ready for collection. If you have free time in the afternoon, perhaps stroll the streets of Phnom Penh and explore the city, taking in the interesting French colonial architecture. Phnom Penh is set at the meeting point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, and life centres around the lively river-front area. This evening perhaps join the locals as they come to t...

    Day

    2

    adventure
    mountain
    crossing

    Start your adventure on mountain bike, crossing the river by local boat, and then riding through the villages on an island in the Mekong River. The island is famous for silk weaving, agriculture and aquaculture. Stop to see locals at work in the village and enjoy cycling on quiet roads through orchards and along rice paddies. Then return to Phnom Penh for a free afternoon to sightsee. Your leader can help you organise many optional activities. Phnom Penh remains a living relic of the country’s past struggles. The Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek tell the story of the tragic legacy of the Khmer Rouge. The former school of Tuol Sleng served as a Khmer Rouge torture centre, and it’s estimated that more than 20,000 people were held and tortured here. The Choeung Ek Memorial is home to stupa made up of...

    Day

    3

    morning
    private
    (approximately

    This morning leave early by private bus for Kratie (approximately 5 hours). En route, pass through Skuon, a small town famous for its tasty spiders where it's possible to sample an eight-legged snack. Eat these furry arachnids like a crab, cracking the body open and pulling the legs off one by one – a delicious snack for the adventurous! Kratie is a picturesque town on the banks of the Mekong, and was until recently a strategic trading port between Phnom Penh and Stung Treng. Both the French and Khmer Rouge found the town useful and there are a number of French colonial buildings that remain. Board a local boat from Kratie waterfront to Koh Trong for your homestay – approximately 280 families call this 6-kilometre island home. Depending on the season and the river height, you may need to walk up a stretch of beach and then ta...

    Day

    4

    culture
    particular
    forests

    After breakfast, take a guided walk and then cycle on a local bike around the island (1 hour walking, 1 hour cycling). It's a great way to see how the locals live and to learn more about the culture of this particular part of Cambodia. During the Khmer Rouge a lot of the forests in the centre of the island were cut down, and so the villagers have started a tree-planting project at Wat Ty Pram Kbal Koh Trong. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the project by helping to plant a tree in the pagoda grounds. Then say goodbye to your island home and head back to the mainland. In Kratie you’ll wander down the river boulevard and take a break for lunch. Afterwards, travel to Stung Treng (approximately 2 hours), situated on the banks of the San River (which flows into the Mekong River a few kilometres out of town). Once part...

    Day

    5

    morning
    village
    thundering

    This morning start early for a full day of activities. Travel to the village of Ou Svay and then catch a local boat close to the famous thundering Sopheak Mitt Waterfall in the Mekong River on the Cambodia-Laos border, which crashes over limestone crags and boulders in a wonderful example of nature’s raw force. Then, surrounded by beautiful countryside filled with wildlife, hike back to Preah Rumkel, a small jungle village alongside the Mekong. In a village with a fascinating mix of Khmer and Laotian cultures you’ll enjoy a simple local lunch cooked by the community. Afterwards, there’s the unique opportunity to view the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins as you explore by kayak at the nearby Anlung Cheuteal Dolphin Pool. The freshwater dolphins frolic in these wetlands filled with birdlife, and you get to enjoy the memorable exp...

    Day

    6

    journey
    travelling
    through

    This morning, set out on your journey to Siem Reap, travelling through the wilds of Cambodia (approximately 4.5 hours). Before you hit civilisation, jump out of the bus and get ready for a scenic walk on sandy dirt trails through the villages into Siem Reap. Get your first preview of the Angkorian temple magnificence that you’ll experience tomorrow as you pass Wat Bakong (unfortunately you can’t go in). Walking under shady old trees, past small villages and rice plantations, finish at a modern pagoda before climbing back into the bus for the last few kilometres to Siem Reap. The small but expanding town of Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor. This is the most popular destination for travellers in all of Cambodia, perhaps even in South East Asia. You'll probably notice a different pace here, so with your free time today, take a...

    Day

    7

    world-famous
    between
    centuries

    Temple hop with your local guide today 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 South-East Asia. The ruins are scattered over an area of some 160 square kilometres, but the main cluster of temples is close to Siem Reap so you'll have plenty of time to fully appreciate the great archaeological sites. These include Angkor Wat, the Bayon and the jungle-covered Ta Prohm. The temples were believed to represent the cosmic world and were set in perfect balance, symmetry and composition. The intricately carved bas-reliefs and architectural designs are mind-blowing and there are spectacular photo opportunities at any time of day. Tonight there’ll be an included Street Food by Night tour. From a culture at least 3,00...

    Day

    8

    mountain
    Angkorian
    perspective

    This morning, get set up on mountain bikes for a fun ride around the Angkorian ruins. By taking the bike you can avoid some of the crowds and get a unique perspective on this amazing site. Take the back roads along the river through local villages and into the Angkor Park. Your first stop is Phnom Bok – climb up 633 steps to the temple-ruin on top of the hill for an amazing view of the surrounding countryside. You can feel like Indiana Jones as you explore the small temple, together with the remains of a 5-metre long sandstone fertility symbol. On your return to Siem Reap, you’ll cycle along the wall of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. With the moat on one side and thick jungle on the other, you will rarely see another visitor. With the rest of your free time in the city a great optional activity is to visit to Phare, the Cam...

    Day

    9

    departure
    activities
    schedule

    The final day is departure day and no activities have been planned. If you have extra time you might like to schedule a Flight of the Gibbon zip-lining and canopy walk adventure, a tasty Khmer Cooking Class, treat yourself with high tea at Raffles Hotel, or simply relax by the pool.

    Inclusions

    Included activities
    • Meals

      6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

    • Transport

      Bicycle, Boat, Private Mini Bus, Kayak

    • Accommodation

      Homestay (1 night), Hotel (7 nights)

    • Insurance

      This day tour excludes fee of insurance.

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