Cambodia Active Adventure

Welcome to Cambodia! Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you’ll be met by a driver and transferred to your boutique hotel. Spend the day at your leisure - relax by the pool, explore the town and its markets, or sample local cuisine.

This evening at 5:30pm, meet with your Adventurous Women Tour Leader for a trip briefing then head out for our first group dinner together.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel, Siem Reap

Explore the Angkor Archaeological Park, one of Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological sites, spanning over 400 square kilometres of Khmer Empire capitals from the 9th to 15th centuries.

With our guide, visit key highlights including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, the Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Ta Phrom and Preah Khan. There will also be plenty of time to explore Angkor Wat itself, studying the incredible carvings and wandering through its ancient corridors.

Enjoy a free evening to explore Siem Reap’s lively town centre, filled with restaurants, bars and boutique shops. Or opt for a traditional dance performance.

Please note: the exact order of visits may vary depending on weather conditions and crowd levels.. When visiting temples or other religious sites in Cambodia, visitors are advised to follow a dress code consisting of long trousers or skirt which covers the knees as well as covered shoulders.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel, Siem Reap

We travel 1.5 hours to Phnom Kulen, a sacred mountain and birthplace of the Khmer Empire.

From here, we begin a challenging yet rewarding 15km hike through rainforest, passing ancient relics, a bat cave, and impressive stone animal guardians. After a rest at an abandoned temple with sweeping views over the plains, we continue through cashew plantations before finishing at a waterfall, where there’s time for a refreshing swim followed by a picnic lunch.

Return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon.  After a short rest and chance to freshen up, we head out to the Phare Circus, a renowned non-profit circus featuring inspiring performances that tell unique stories about Cambodia's vibrant culture, through both traditional and contemporary themes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel, Siem Reap

After a leisurely breakfast, we head out to the countryside for a Khmer cooking class. In this fun, informative, fully hands-on experience we will make traditional dishes as well as learn about local food customs and culture.

After enjoying our lunch, we return to the hotel.  The rest of the afternoon is free to explore on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel, Siem Reap

This morning check out and drive about one hour to Kampong Khleang, a small village on Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. This remote area is known for its wooden houses built on tall stilts, surrounded by water in the wet season and floodplains in the dry season.

On arrival, take a wooden boat from Kampong Khleang onto Tonle Sap, passing floating houses lining the river and gaining insight into daily life in the floating village, with plenty of photo opportunities.

Continue onward to Kampong Cham (approximately 3–3.5 hours), with stops along the way to stretch your legs and experience rural Cambodia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel, Kampong Cham

From Kampong Cham, we continue east toward Mondulkiri, leaving the Mekong plains behind and gradually climbing into Cambodia’s eastern highlands. The scenery becomes noticeably greener and more rugged as we approach Mondulkiri, with forests, rolling hills, and small rural villages along the way.

The drive takes five to six hours, with regular stops to stretch our legs, enjoy lunch and take in the changing landscape, highlighting just how diverse Cambodia’s countryside can be.

We’ll arrive late afternoon or early evening to PIDA Coffee Farm, our home for the next two nights.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel, Mondulkiri

We’ll set off early this morning (around 06.30) to spend a full day at the Elephant Valley Project, observing retired elephants as they return to the forest and exhibit natural behaviours. Guided, gentle hikes provide insight into elephant welfare as well as the culture and traditions of the Indigenous Bunong people.

The morning hike ends at a forest base camp overlooking the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, where a buffet lunch prepared by local Bunong staff is served. Time to relax in hammocks and enjoy the surroundings before heading back into the forest for a second elephant observation with another group of resident elephants. (Total walking distance: 5-8km)

Return to the hotel in the early evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel, Mondulkiri

Today we travel to Kratie, a tranquil riverside town on the banks of the Mekong River, known for its rare Irrawaddy dolphins.

The 4 - 4.5 hour drive is broken up with a few stops along the way to stretch our legs.

On arrival, we check in to our historic hotel overlooking the Mekong River. Before dinner, there’s time to relax by the hotel pool, enjoy sunset views over the river or take a stroll through Kratie’s quiet streets.

Tonight we will enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel, Kratie

Either this morning or afternoon (depending on conditions), we will set out on a 2-hour kayaking journey along the Mekong, paddling through flooded forests and alongside sandy river islands. This stretch of the river is home to Cambodia’s endangered Irrawaddy dolphins, and if we’re lucky, we’ll spot them gliding through the water, from the unique perspective of our kayaks. Along the way, we’ll take in the peaceful river scenery, abundant birdlife, and enjoy a sandy island stop for a swim, for a true back to nature experience!

The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the tranquility of Kratie.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel, Kratie

We hit the road again this morning and trace the course of the Mekong all the way down to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s lively capital. The 6-hour journey takes us through minor towns and villages including one quite famous with travellers where spiders are a fried snack- give it a try if you please!

Enjoy the late afternoon and evening at leisure - take a walk along Phnom Pehn's riverside which will be a hive of social activity, visit a rooftop bar, or take a sunset boat cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel, Phnom Penh

Take a half-day guided tour of Phnom Penh, visiting key sites including Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former S-21 prison that stands as a powerful memorial to Cambodia’s recent history, and the bustling Central Market. Continue past the Royal Palace and National Museum for an exterior visit.

The afternoon is free at leisure- you may wish to spend your time in the Royal Palace or National Museum, opt for a massage or relax at one of the many cafes in town.

This evening we gather to enjoy our final group dinner together and reflect on our journey through Cambodia.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel, Phnom Penh

The tour concludes today after breakfast. Check out time is midday. A car to the airport can be booked through hotel reception.

For those extending their adventure, travel to the coast for a 3-night island retreat on Koh Rong Sanloem, where white sandy beaches and turquoise waters await. (See below for details)

Meals: Breakfast

Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary as planned, but please remember this is adventure travel and conditions can change unexpectedly. Weather, road conditions, vehicle issues, or the health of fellow travellers may require adjustments. We’ll do our best to keep things on track, but a flexible and easy-going attitude is essential for the best experience.

Occasionally, certain experiences or activities may need to be modified or skipped due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, refunds will not be provided for any missed components of the itinerary.