Preah Vihear Holidays

Experience the essence of Cambodia with this eight day trip taking in the vibrant capital city, an array of ancient temples, sleepy villages and magnificent countryside. We will dive into Cambodia’s buzzing capital city, Phnom Penh. Here we will learn about the city’s ancient and recent history, visiting the palace where the royal family currently reside, the National Museum of Cambodia, the imposing Wat Phnom temple, the harrowing Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’. We will travel into the Cambodian countryside where we will experience a home-stay in a traditional village, visit several of the oldest temple ruins in the country and even have the chance to eat spiders! We will explore the spectacular Preah Vihear Temple, by beautiful mountainous vistas. From Siem Reap, we will visit the staggering Angkor Temple Complex, touring the highlights of the site such as the sensational Angkor Wat, the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor Thom, the Royal Enclosure and the astonishing Ta Prohm Temple, overgrown with plants and trees. We will journey to Tonle Sap Lake by traditional boat to see the floating villages and people who live their lives on this vast body of water.

Immerse yourself in Cambodia’s fascinating history and culture, with this journey through bustling cities, spectacular countryside and magnificent temples, visiting both major attractions and lesser-known destinations In Cambodia’s lively capital, Phnom Penh, we will experience the city’s energetic street life and visit the most interesting sites, including the Royal Palace, the National Museum of Cambodia, the tallest religious building in the city, the harrowing Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the infamous Killing Fields. We will delve into the countryside to spend a night on Koh Trong island, staying with a local family, as well as visit ancient temples in the area. We will discover French colonial architecture and local life in the tranquil towns of Kratie and Stung Treng. We will enjoy boating, walking and kayaking on the Mekong River, taking in the Sopheak Mitt Waterfall, spotting endangered Irrawaddy dolphins and visiting small jungle villages nestled along the riverbank. We will explore the spectacular Preah Vihear Temple, surrounded by beautiful mountainous vistas, as well as the Bang Mealea Temple. In Siem Reap, we will tour the magnificent Angkor Temples Complex, taking in the iconic Angkor Wat, the splendid Royal Enclosure and the enchanting Ta Prohm Temple, overgrown with jungle vegetation. We will boat along the river to Tonle Sap Lake, learning about the floating village communities who live on the lake.