Tour · 7 nights · with Explore Worldwide
Cambodia Highlights
A small-group escorted tour with Explore Worldwide in Cambodia, moving from Phnom Penh’s colonial streets and sombre memorials to three full days at the ancient temples of Angkor near Siem Reap.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departures
- 23 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Cambodia
- Operator
- Explore Worldwide
- From
- £510
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Three full days exploring Angkor temple complex
Cruise through floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake
Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields
French colonial architecture and Central Market in Phnom Penh
Banteay Srei and Rolous group of temples
About the trip
This eight-day tour with Explore Worldwide moves at a thoughtful pace through Cambodia’s capital and countryside before settling in Siem Reap for three days amid the ruins of the Khmer Empire. It starts in Phnom Penh, where French colonial buildings sit alongside glittering temples and sites recalling the horrors of recent history such as the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields.
A leisurely drive to Siem Reap passes through rice fields and stilted villages before a quiet boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake reveals life in floating villages and waterborne markets. Then the final three days are devoted to the sprawling Angkor complex, with visits to quieter temples such as Banteay Srei and the Rolous group, and crowds at Angkor Wat itself kept to later in the day, finishing with sunset over the temple.
Along the way, local guides provide context from silk weaving on Silk Island to Khmer cooking classes, offering a well-rounded view of Cambodia’s layers. The tour does not rush, and there is space for quiet moments that allow the extraordinary temples and landscapes to sink in without hurry.
- 1 Phnom Penh
- 2 Siem Reap
- 3 Angkor Wat
- 4 Tonle Sap Lake
Itinerary
The route
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat
Tonle Sap Lake
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
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- Travelling alone
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- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
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- Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Cambodia Highlights?
- Cambodia Highlights is a 7 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Cambodia Highlights?
- Cambodia Highlights is operated by Explore Worldwide.
- How much does Cambodia Highlights cost?
- Prices for Cambodia Highlights start from £510, subject to availability.
The operator
Explore Worldwide
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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