Aventure au Cambodge

Enjoy a worry free pick up from the Phnom Penh International airport after landing as you are driven to your accommodation for the next two nights. 

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At 4:30pm you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the river to enjoy a sunset cruise with unlimited beer, soft drinks, and a seasonal fresh fruit platter. During this one and a half hour cruise you will have the opportunity to see the Fishing Village, Stilted Houses, and how the people who call the riverbank home live. 

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After the cruise, you will have a free evening, allowing you to spend some time exploring Phnom Penh on your own. The Phnom Penh Night Market is a 10-minute walk away and offers a variety of food choices as well as souvenir shopping options. 

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Meals included: None

Accommodation: Twin Share Rooms 

Begin your first full day in Cambodia with a traditional Khmer breakfast (western options available) at your accommodation. 

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After breakfast, grab your water bottle and sunscreen as you will be picked up and brought to the starting point of your cycling tour. You will spend this morning escaping the busy city to cycle through rural Cambodia. During the countryside portion of your tour, you can see water buffalo and Asian cows roaming, locals picking fruit, and other farming attractions. 

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After cycling through the countryside, you will take a short ferry ride over to Koh Dach, also known as “Silk Island”. Here your guide will educate you about the history of silk throughout this region. Help support the local community by purchasing an authentic Khmer kroma (iconic chequered scarf) or sampot (sarong). You will also be able to enjoy conversations with locals who have lived on the land for generations.

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Following your tour, you will be brought back to your accommodation where you can freshen up and have lunch. Then choose how to spend your afternoon by either continuing to learn about the history of the Kingdom with an optional tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum & The Killing Fields (additional cost) or exploring further on your own. Make sure to let your guide know what tours you will be doing so that they can arrange everything for you. 

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Tonight’s bar crawl will take you through the popular Bassac Lane area as you enjoy a free shot at each bar and sport the included bar crawl t-shirt. This pub crawl begins at 9 pm and ends at approximately 1 am, or whenever you are ready to call it a night! Transportation via tuk-tuk is provided to and from the bar crawl area and you will walk from bar to bar. 

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Meals included: Lunch

Accommodation: Twin Share Rooms

Today you will journey to Siem Reap, best known for the beautiful historic temples of Angkor Wat. Sit back and relax during the five and a half hour air conditioned bus ride. There will be two stops along your journey to buy local food and use the restrooms. 

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After making it to your accommodation, enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city on your own. Walk to the river to check out the local markets and food stalls or relax by the hotel pool before enjoying the sunset on a quad bike. 

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At about 4:30 pm, you will be picked up at your accommodation and brought to the starting point of your tour. There your guides will assess your ATV knowledge and riding skills to ensure that your trip is perfect and safe for you!

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Drive around for 1.5 hours exploring rice fields and the local villages surrounding Siem Reap. After capturing the perfect sunset photo, drive back to the office to clean up and enjoy a complimentary drink before returning to your hostel.

Siem Reap is a haven for local food, head out with your adventure leader tonight to explore all the options and eat your way through the many food stalls along the river.

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Meals included: None

Accommodation: Twin Share Rooms

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Start today off with a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you zipline through the UNESCO World Heritage designated Angkor Archaeological Park. Conquer 3 single ziplines, 1 double zipline, 2 sky bridges, 1 abseil and the Spiderman bridge during this 1-1.5 hour thrill-seeking experience.

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Following your soar through the canopy, you will be taken back to your accommodation so that you can have a couple hours of free time to eat, rest, or explore the city. 

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At 5pm you will be taken to the Phare - The Cambodian Circus. The Phare Circus isn’t your standard circus performance, it is a combination of many different aspects of Cambodian culture showcased through incredible displays of theatre and acrobatics. This is a cruelty-free circus that does not include any animal involvement, in fact, Phare Circus is a social organization that supports empowering Cambodian youth through the provision of free education to over 1200 children every year! 

You will spend your afternoon learning circus skills under the instruction of professional performers including tumbling, juggling, balance-building activities, and more as you follow along with the artists while they warm up for tonight’s show. 

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After your workshop you will have an hour and a half of free time to walk through the circus’s centre, do some shopping at the Phare Boutique where you can continue to support the students and buy one-of-a-kind souvenirs supporting local artists. A variety of street food style options are for dinner before the show. Grab a table to enjoy dinner and drinks with free pre-show performances before the big event of the evening. 

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At 8pm you will move into the big top to watch your instructors perform, showcasing their incredible circus skills. After the show, your tuk-tuks will be waiting to bring you back to your accommodation or drop you in Pub Street where you can continue your evening exploring the city’s nightlife. 

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Meals included: None

Accommodation: Twin Share Rooms

Today will be all about one of the main attractions of Cambodia, the beautiful temples of Angkor Wat. You will start bright and early with a private tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat to catch one of the most famous sunrises in the world! 

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After watching the sun rise behind the spires of Angkor Wat, hop on an e-bike as you explore the secret temples of the Angkor civilization. Be on the lookout at Bayon Temple for a pair of gibbons that sometimes come in from the surrounding forest! Make sure to strike a Lara Croft inspired pose while at Ta Prohm, the temple also known as the ‘Tomb Raider Temple’ due to the movie's filming location having been on site. 

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Once you have completed your day tour of the temples, enjoy a picnic lunch, then head back to your accommodation for a late check out allowing you to take a shower and relax before your overnight bus. 

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Ride in style as you begin to make your journey to the beautiful island of Koh Rong Sanloem. This trip will take roughly 10 hours, but have no fear! Each bed is equipped with charging ports as well as a pillow, blanket, and bottle of water. You will have your choice of a single or double bed, which will be shared with your travelling companion or another member of your tour group. Toilets are also available on board. 

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Meals included: Lunch

Accommodation: Night Bus

­Wake up refreshed after having travelled through the night. Then take a 45 minute speed ferry to arrive in the amazing village of M’Pai Bay at 9am. Drop your bags at your accommodation when you arrive, and have some time to use the facilities to freshen up. At 9:30am walk together to Seapony Cafe where you will enjoy a fresh and delicious brunch buffet. 

Check into your accommodation at 11am and have an hour to relax before your afternoon activities. At midday gather at the pier to board your traditional longtail boat for an afternoon of snorkelling around the islands. Your trip today will include a stop at another beach where you can enjoy an island lunch before returning to M’Pai Bay to catch the sun setting over the water. 

Following snorkelling, you will have a free evening where you can partake in any of the events happening around the village, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many exceptional restaurants or you can simply have a chill evening listening to the ocean from your beachfront accommodation. 

Meals included: Brunch Buffet

Accommodation: Twin Share Room

This morning you will contribute to the local efforts in marine conservation by conducting a beach clean. Adventure Travel Co.’s combined efforts help to remove almost 2 tons of trash off the beaches every year, protecting local reefs and marine life from the negative effects of ocean waste. 

At 1pm, walk to Long Beach to set up camp for the evening. Afterwards, you will embark on a kayaking journey complete with a snorkel stop at House Reef. Here your guide will point out the different species of fish in the reef as well as provide you with different information about the reef and conservation efforts that are being made to support the reef. 

You will have free time after your sea exploration to relax or wander the village. At 5:15pm, venture up the hill to one of the several bars that provide great happy hour specials as well as comfortable spots with perfect views to watch the sunset.

Although a small village, M’Pai Bay has many restaurants that offer high scale made-to-order food at low scale prices, perfect for whatever you may be craving for dinner!

After dinner, head back to camp to enjoy a beach bonfire and to experience the magic of swimming in a sea of stars with the bioluminescent plankton.

Meals included: None

Accommodation: Single or Double Tent 

­Wake up to a sky filled with indescribable shades of pink, oranges, and golds as you watch the sunrise and enjoy an early morning dip in the ocean. After, breakdown camp and head back to the village for breakfast. There will be facilities available to you so you can shower and change for the day ahead.

At 11:45am you will head back to the mainland where you will then catch the train to Kampot, a popular riverside destination. Take in the scenic views of the Cambodian countryside for roughly 2 hours in your air-conditioned carriage as you journey across the south of the country. 

After you have arrived in Kampot and checked into your accommodation, you will have a free evening to relax. Enjoy a delicious meal from the in-house restaurant or venture to one of the many restaurants that are located within walking distance from your accommodation. 

Meals included: None

Accommodation: Twin Share Room

­This morning, you will enjoy Cambodia from a unique perspective that not many have the chance to experience. Start your day at 8am when you are picked up and driven to Climbodia. Your climbing adventure begins with an easy 30-metre climb, then you will traverse to the other side to rappel 30 metres down into the caves. Spend an hour exploring ancient caves as your guide tells you about their history and unique nature. 

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After a short break, you will go to an area with over 20 different climbing routes–making sure that there is something for everyone, no matter their climbing experience! 

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After climbing to your heart’s desire, you will then be transported back to your accommodation. 

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Spend your afternoon relaxing after your morning of climbing and caving. Enjoy lunch and a drink at one of the many restaurants located within walking distance from your accommodation.

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Watch as the sun dips below the horizon with a 2.5-hour guided paddleboard tour on the Prek Chik Phum Taeng. After your tour, you will be transported back to your accommodation or you can explore on your own. 

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Meals included: None

Accommodation: Twin Share Room

Today, you will travel to Chambok Ecotourism Site via private van. The drive is about 3 hours giving you time to rest before an exciting day of hiking through the natural biodiverse forest of Kirirom National Park to a breathtaking 40-metre waterfall. While on your way to the main waterfall, you will pass by three other charming waterfalls. Your English speaking guide will share their extensive knowledge about the area during your hike informing you about all the local ecosystems. At the waterfall enjoy a delicious picnic of local fruits and coconuts. 

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Spend one of your last evenings in Cambodia listening to music, swapping stories, and enjoying the company of your fellow travellers at a bonfire party located on-site at your accommodation.

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Meals included: Lunch

Accommodation: Twin Tents

Today, you will spend the morning hiking throughout Kirirom National Park. Due to the high elevation, the area is home to a unique plateau that allows a pine forest to grow, offering a dramatic difference from the tropical trees that are popular throughout Cambodia. 

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After your hike, you will have a free afternoon to make use of the many amenities offered by your accommodation such as a pool, cooking class, bikes for rent, and even horseback riding. 

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Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin Tents

­This morning you will take a two-hour private van ride back to Phnom Penh. 

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After checking into your accommodation`at Bliss & Beats, you will have free time to relax at the pool or do any last-minute souvenir shopping in Phnom Penh. 

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At 7:00 pm, meet up with the rest of your group for a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant with one of the most incredible views the city has to offer. 

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Tonight confirm your ongoing travel plans with your guide so that you can have a stress-free morning the following day. 

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Meals included: Dinner

Accommodation: Twin Share Room