Enchanting ruins, classical dance, charming smiles, and backroad trails are the quintessential Cambodia experience. Head further into the country for verdant rice fields spread to the farthest reaches of the horizon, bordered by lush vegetation, sky-high palms, grazing animals, stilted villages, and children at play.
Depart at night to climb to the Pagoda to meet the Abbot and an elder monk and begin going through the procedures for the morning ceremony. Just before dawn, the monks begin a purification ritual that includes chanting, prayers, a sermon (which your host will translate), and a final blessing with holy water by the Abbot. The ceremony concludes just as the sun has rise.
With a resident naturalist, a chef who can take you foraging, and plenty of wildlife surrounding the camp it is a very comfortable jungle experience. The Camp's objective is to support the conservation efforts in cooperation with the local community, enabling guests to participate in conservation-related activities that protect the evergreen forest and its animals
At Southeast Asia's largest lake, Tonle Sap, you can explore the region’s most authentic and impressive floating villages onboard a specially outfitted a fiberglass-bottomed fast-boat. The largest village, Prek Toal, has records going back more than 600 years, with generations spending their entire lives, cradle to grave, on the water, almost never setting foot on dry land
The Elephant sanctuary in Cambodia was established to save working elephants from the tourist and logging industry, so they can live their lives as free elephants. The project also works hard to create awareness and change attitudes in Cambodia around the elephant’s role as a work animal.
Travel with a local historian and archeologist to explore some temples beyond the main Angkor complex, like the enchanting Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, to learn about the beautiful pink sandstone art carvings. Gain expert insight into the field of archeological restoration and see firsthand conservation efforts within the park.
For a true Indiana-Jones-style intrepid exploration, board a private chartered helicopter a top Cambodian archaeologist and head out to the remote and jungled Angkorian temple Banteay Chhmar, which lies near the Thai border and is as yet unrestored. The temple has limited road access and so sees only a handful of visitors a month, so you very well may have the entire ancient city to yourself—this is beyond even ‘off the beaten track!’
Siem Reap is one of the best areas to venture off the beaten path, being surrounded primarily by a lake, forests and paddy fields. Plus, this part of Cambodia is flat, making cycling a more pleasant experience, and a bike is the perfect way to get away from tourist crowds. Hop on a bike for a few hours and venture over dirt roads to discover the true spirit of Cambodia. Visit people at home, partake in rural activities, and explore sights left behind by the masses. We can make it as tough as you like or as easy as you like by bicycle, military jeep, quad bike, on foot or in ox carts. Perfect for the family.
Not only is the entire Angkor complex a UNESCO World Heritage site, but with origins dating back to 900 AD, its gopuras and corbel arches epitomize the height of Khmer architecture. When the Angkor complex was uncovered from jungle growth in 1860, it soon became an exotic destination for adventure seekers of the Victorian Age.
The sleepy town whose location near Angkor Wat makes it a must-stop for travelers to Cambodia.
Phnom Penh, situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers, is Cambodia’s capital and a genuine boomtown. But it still manages to impart an old-world charm through its unusual blend of Khmer, Art Deco and French Colonial architecture. The style of the city is a fusion of East, West, old and new, and is elegant yet comfortable, classic yet casual.
Cambodia’s beautiful coastline lies on the Gulf of Thailand. There are some really neat places to visit, so you might enjoy taking a southbound ride from Phnom Penh to reach Sihanoukville, where a fastboat can transfer you to an island from the jetty. Enjoy being adventurous or completely relaxing.