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Day 1 - Welcome to Cambodia!
ជំរាបសួរ chôm rab suôr!Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2 - Essential Phnom Pehn
Today a fullday city tour introduces you to the sights of Phnom Penh, a city that lies near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.It remains a living relic of the country’s past struggles and successes.You will be transferred to Royal Palace, and visit the Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom. Have lunch at local restaurant before a visit to Tuol Sleng Prison Museum,a former school that served as a Khmer Rouge torture centre, and it’s estimated that more than 20,000 people were held and tortured here.The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek which tells the story of the tragic legacy of the Khmer Rouge.The Choeung Ek Memorial,home to stupa made up of some 8,000 human skulls, marking the site of the infamous Killing Fields.This was the execution ground for the torture victims of Tuol Sleng, and standing in this peaceful setting it's almost unthinkable to imagine that to date nearly 9,000 corpses have been exhumed from the area.
Day 3 - Head south to Kep
This morning you will leave Phnom Penh and head south to visit Tonle Bati where you can explore the small yet picturesque Angkorian temple of Ta Prohm. On the banks of the nearby river are a line of bamboo shacks with hammocks, a great place for a relaxing drink. We will get on our car to the quiet town of Takeo before taking a short boat trip to Angkor Borei Town, located just a few kilometer navigation from the Vietnam border. There is a small museum which displays several reproductions of sculptures from the nearby ruins and few artifacts dating as far back as the 4th century. After this, we continue our boat trip to visit a pre-Angkorian style temple of Phnom Da and a nearby temple of Asram Maharosei. The steepy path over some big rocks makes Asram Maharosei different from other temples in Cambodia, definitely a piece of unusual memory for your Cambodia tours. You then continue southwards following the picturesque drive to Kampot. The southern coast of Cambodia, edging the border with Vietnam, once served as a glamorous seaside resort for the French in the early 1900s. Check in upon arrival and free exploration afterwards.
Day 4 - Rabbit Island & BBQ lunch
This morning, your tour guide will transfer you to visit Caves of Kampong Trach, Kampong Trach town is small and relatively uninteresting. The area's main attraction is a series of limestone caves and tubes that have been carved.into a nearby mountain. The roof of a large cave in the center of a mountain has collapsed, making a small, enclosed jungle. Pagodas and shrines have been built amongst the caves, providing for some excellent photo possibilities. Bring a flashlight and wear good walking shoes.
Then back to Kep city and take a bout cruise 30mn to Rabbit Island, White sand beaches and coconut trees. Relatively clear water. Snorkel around the rocks. No coral but lots of fish.
Enjoy your swimming and BBQ Lunch on Island.In the late afternoon return back to Hotel.
Day 5 - Visit Bokor National Park & Transfer to Sihanouk Ville
Today you visit Bokor National Park where you will drive up the winding 35km road through lush jungle scenery to the cooler summit hill station. The Bokor Hill Station was originally developed as a playground for the colonial and Khmer elite in the early 20th century, it’s cooler climate and lush scenery provided a welcome relief from the lowland heat. However, as with much of Cambodia, Bokor’s fortunes changed with the rise of the Khmer Rouge, the area saw heavy fighting and today many of the buildings are pock-marked and shattered from heavy machine gun and rocket fire. The ghostly remains have a unique ambiance and can be especially eerie when the clouds descend and the fog drifts in and out. On the way back to Kampot you will call in to a durian plantation (the smelly spiky fruit this area is renown for).
We then travel by roads along the southern coast towards Sihanouk Ville, which has long been a place of relaxation for Cambodians. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.
Day 6 - Fly to Siem Reap
Today your guide will escort you to Sihanouk Ville airport for your domestic flight to Siem Reap.Welcome to Siem Reap, your private guide will meet with you at airport and take you to hotel for check in. In your free time in the afternoon, strolling the streets of Siem Reap and explore the city.
Day 7 - Angkor Wat full day tour
After breakfast you will start to visit Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, was a fortified city enclosing residence of priest, officials of the palace and military, as well as buildings for administering the ancient kingdom. Next, we travel to visit Bayon temple located at the centre of Angkor Thom City. It is known for the 216 giant mysterious faces carve on the 54 towers, each posing a differing mysterious smile, keeping watch of each compass point. On the walls of the galleries are many bas-reliefs depicting scenes of everyday life, great battles and military processions during Angkor period and Phimean Akas, Elephant and Leper King Terraces.
In the afternoon, we continue to visit Taprohm and Angkor Wat. Unlike most of the temples of Angkor, Ta Prohm has been largely left to the clutches of the living jungle. It shows the dynamic interaction between nature and man-made art. Whereas, the legendary Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is the world largest religious monument and a masterpiece that showcases the pinnacle of Khmer Art. Its beauty and state of preservation, is unrivaled; its artistic distinctiveness as fine as that of the Taj Mahal. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to the temples of Angkor.
Day 8 - Head to Battambang
On this day , You will leave from Siem Reap to reach Battambang by driving (about 3-4 hrs). On the way, you can stop to take photos or relax a moment to see the view there. Upon arrival, check in to hotel and have some leisure time.
Day 9 - Full day explore Battambang
Today explore the charming city of Battambang where you can watch the elegant houses in the French-colonial style along the river. Visit the Provincial Museum and the pagoda before heading to temple of Wat Ek Phnom built in the 11th century.
Afternoon drive (about 1 hr) to the hill of Phnom Bannon and climb to the mountain top to see the temple of Prasat Bannon built in 7th century. Later it’s a bamboo train ride passing by rice paddies and stunning scenery, followed by a visit to a local village to discover rural life and a workshop to see wooden sculptures.
Accommodation
- 2 Nights in Un-known
- 2 Nights in Kep
- 1 Night in Un-known
- 2 Nights in Siem Reap
- 2 Nights in Battambang
Situated directly behind the Royal Palace
10-minute walk from the lively riverfront and Phnom Penh's entertainment area
Two outdoor swimming pools
11 minutes walk from the beach
Located within the gardens of Kep National Park
A hilltop resort overlooking the sea
2 minutes walk from the private beach in Sihanoukville
Offers a peaceful retreat with its tropical gardens and sea-facing accommodation
36 sqm spacious deluxe room
Less than a 5-minute walk from the Old Market area
15-minute drive from Angkor Wat
Free bicycle rental
36 sqm spacious superior room
Authentic wooden house
5-minute walk to the famous Phsar Nath
Battambang Train Station is only a 5-minute drive away
40 sqm spacious superior room
What's included
Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)
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Well screened Hotels
Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.
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Super nice location
Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.
All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises
Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space
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Best-time flight
No early get up. No late arrival.
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Better seats
Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.
All meals specified in the itinerary
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Satisfying food
Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!
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Local specialities
Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!
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Little snack
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Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day
24/7 helpline while you are travelling
All excursions specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees specified in the itinerary
19 Reviews
Everything went well. The guide around Siem Reap.. Mr Chin was excellent.
I want to say thank you so much for this tour, it has been great, and although it was a bit all over the place because of my knee, your company was so professional in arranging everything, and the tour guides and drivers were all excellent!
Al is the best tour guide you will ever have in your life EVER!! the cambodian tour was such a beautiful and eye opening experience and it was without a doubt all because of al!. he made us all have such an amazing time ( if we wanted to or not) he just has such an infectious personality and charisma that can't be taught. Whist also teaching us everything we needed to know and more about the local people and the history of the country. The time we had was unforgettable and i will definitely cherish it and Al's input for a long time to come. :)
The Cambodia Adventure tour was so much fun, especially because of our saucy little Spaniard Alvarro! He made everyone feel instantly welcome, was so knowledgable about the country and all the best local little spots, and definitely knows how to organise an awesome night for the group! This trip and talking to Al has definitely already got me planning the next one :)
I went on a Busabout Cambodia Adventure with Al and I had an amazing time! Al is so beautiful on the inside nd the outside
Amazing experience! Our tour let us see so much of Cambodia in such little time. Great group of people and an even better tour guide! Something I will never forget!
Would not change a single thing! Loved every part of this tour, especially our incredible guide Al! The whole trip there was nothing but happy vibes and a damn fun time. Also, no one is better than Al. Al is superhuman. Al is perfect.
This is an absolute must!!! The best way to see Cambodia in a short time period, with flexibility and free time! From the beaches, to the circus, supporting NGOS and late nights this allows you to do and see it all! This could not have been as Epic if it were not for our lovely guide Alvaro. He is a true gem! Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and always ready to get amongst it. Thanks Al and Busabout for an amazing experience, such a highlight...book it now!!
We had a great introduction to Cambodia with Alvaro Calderon on the Cambodian Adventure tour. He is the most energetic guide ever and went the extra mile to make it fun for all of us, from the 20 -50 yr olds. We learned a lot about the history and explored the night life too! Thank-you so much!!
Alvaro was an exceptional tour guide, he truely made my Cambodian experience a great one. He is very informative, entertaining and helpful. Not a moment with his was a dull one.
I really enjoyed the Cambodian Adventure Tour. The itinerary was perfect as it gave us a taste of the whole country and didn't just stick to the main draws of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. What made the tour extra special though, was our guide Alvaro. His knowledge of the country and its history was fantastic and his enthusiasm for every day was infectious and invigorating.
Awesome tour, well thought out in relation to sights, activities and information and personality. Saw so much in a short space of time and it was made all the better by our guide whom was flawless !!
The trip was unbelievable. Possibly one of the best trips ive ever done. The tour guide. ALVARO was unbelievable. He was by far the best tour guide i have ever had. And most possibly ever will
Great experience! So glad I decided to do Busabout through Cambodia and really struck it ritch with a fantastic tour manager in Tim.
This trip was a nice mixture of culture, history, and having a great time. The tours and excursions were varied and it certainly have you a balanced experience of Cambodia. I don't see how we could have made any more use of the time without becoming rushed. Alvaro was extremely competent and knowledgeable. He managed to keep us all happy no matter how "particular" a guest was. He was always full of life with a ready smile. His attention to detail and clear explanations helped tremendously. Great group of mixed ages helped too!
My husband and I took several weekend stopover trip to southeast Asia and wanted to visit Thailand. We contacted Diana and she was very quick on responding my email and very quickly the tour was set. We went to the Royal Palace, Genocide Museum, Tonle Sap Lake (must to see), amboo Railway. She also showed us some nice place for dinner on the lake (do not remember the name). She was helpful with all information regarding different places with the good prices during all our stay.
Myself and 4 friends visited Cambodia for 10 days in March. We wanted to make the most out of our short time but didn’t know how to plan this. We are senior Americans with extensive travel experience, but my wife has a leg condition which requires her to keep her legs flat in a vehicle. Diana arranged Bangkok Airways for us which is comfortable and large space and have wheelchair. They were very accommodating and good communication to help us plan our perfect trip. Overall, it was a great tour and we enjoyed it !
We contacted UME Travel with our dates and list of places of interest. We did research other options but found that this tour helped us see everywhere we wanted to go. Our travel advisor was Diana, tour guide was Sunsern, a full time tour guide(I may have mis-spell). The meals throughout the trip were superb and Sunsern knew the local restaurants and even cooked meals for us, teaching my wife cooking secrets. The Tonle Sap Lake boat trip was also a taste of being a local ! We did get to see stuff that we have not seen before!
I found UME Travel in TripAdvisor based on reviews and i was never disappointed. Our travel advisor tailor made a perfect tour for us. We found her suggestions are extremely useful, and were able to change bits and discuss various options with great ease despite the time difference. During our Cambodia trip we visited Angkor Wat, walked to Saracen Bay with beautiful view, saw fishermen.