Battambang Holidays

Take in the bustling capital of Phnom Penh, the tranquil countryside around the town of Battambang and the magnificent temples of Angkor on this eight day tour. This adventure starts in fascinating Phnom Penh, where we will visit the splendid Royal Palace complex with its famous Silver Pagoda, the National Museum of Cambodia, the tallest temple in the city, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the infamous Killing Fields. We will take a scenic journey to the tranquil town of Battambang, where will explore the spectacular surrounding countryside by bicycle, visiting temples and seeing traditional craft-making along the way. We will take in the hill-top sanctuary of Phnom Banan, with an option to walk to the top or ride the bamboo train. We will travel to Siem Reap to explore the majestic Angkor temple ruins, including the enchanting 12 th century masterpiece, Angkor Wat, the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor Thom, the Royal Enclosure and the remarkable Ta Prohm Temple, which is consumed by jungle vegetation. Outside the Angkor complex, we will visit the intricately-carved Banteay Srey Temple. We will take a relaxing boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, visiting floating villages and discovering life on the lake.

Discovering Cambodia’s exciting capital city, take in the ancient temple ruins of Angkor, experience sleepy rural towns and enjoy staggeringly beautiful countryside vistas. This tour begins in Phnom Penh, the vibrant capital city of Cambodia. Here we will visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum of Cambodia, the impressive Wat Phnom, the chilling Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the horrific ‘Killing Fields’. We venture into the countryside to experience spending a night staying with a family in a small village, visiting stunning temples in the area and tasting local food. In Siem Reap, we will visit the magnificent Angkor temple ruins, including the sensational Angkor Wat, the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor Thom, the Royal Enclosure and the remarkable Ta Prohm Temple, teeming with vegetation. We will take a serene boat trip to Tonle Sap Lake, seeing floating villages and meeting the people who live life on the water. We will journey on to the peaceful town of Battambang, where will have the opportunity to ride a traditional bamboo train, visit beautiful temples and meet see traditional craft-making. We will end our tour back in Phnom Penh, where we can shop at a night market, try delicious local food and soak up the energy of Cambodia’s capital.

This adventure traverses the vibrant capital cities of Cambodia and Laos - Phnom Penh and Vientiane - as well as excursions to sleepy towns and tranquil countryside. In the bustling Cambodian city of Phnom Penh, an array of attractions awaits us, including the Royal Palace and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’. We will continue on to peaceful Battambang, enjoying tranquil countryside, idyllic views and local communities on the way. We will visit the hilltop sanctuary of Phnom Banan, where we can climb or ride a bamboo train to the top to enjoy stunning views. In Siem Reap, we will tour the splendid Angkor Temple complex, exploring the most beautiful and interesting temple ruins, including the infamous Angkor Wat, the stunning Royal Enclosure and Banteay Srey Temple. We will take a relaxing boat trip to Tonle Sap Lake to visit a floating village and experience the pace of life in this area. We will head into rural Laos to get a taste of life on sleepy Don Khong Island, where we can explore the lush islands by boat, foot and bicycle, visiting beautiful waterfalls and spotting rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins. We will discover Vientiane, the lively capital of Laos, exploring its most exciting attractions, including a trip to the incredible Buddha Park. We will explore the charming town of Luang Prabang, with it’s majestic temples and French colonial architecture, as well as visiting the enigmatic Pakou caves. We will relax and swim at the spectacular Kuang Si Waterfall, with an option to visit a nearby butterfly farm.