Around Cambodia

From ZAR28 795 - 15 Days, Fully Inclusive From South Africa

Around Cambodia not only visits the well known Temples of Angkor in Siem Reap, including the less visited Beng Mealea Temple and the capital Phnom Penh, but takes an in depth look at regions and cities not normally visited by mass tourism. Areas such as the French colonial beachside towns of Kep and Sihanoukville and nearby Kampot, the hill station Kompong Trach and Battambang, located in the north-west, are all highlights of this tour.

TOUR ITINERARY

DAYS 1-2: SOUTH AFRICA TO PHNOM PENH

Fly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Phnom Penh for a two-night stay.

DAY 3: PHNOM PENH

Enjoy a city tour of the capital, Phnom Penh, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Emerald Buddha and National Museum. We also visit the emotional Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields. We finish our day with a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River at sunset.

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH TO KEP

Today we drive to Kep, a seaside resort town popular with the French in the early 1900s. We stop at Tonle Bati, Phnom Chisor and Kompong Trach en route.

DAY 5: KEP TO SIHANOUKVILLE

We continue driving along the southern coast this morning to Sihanoukville, stopping at Kampot en route. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure.

DAY 6: SIHANOUKVILLE

Today is free at your leisure to relax and further explore the seaside town of Sihanoukville.

DAY 7: SIHANOUKVILLE TO PHNOM PENH

We return to Phnom Penh today, stopping along the way at Kirirom National Park to see its stunning waterfalls and wildlife.

DAY 8: PHNOM PENH TO BATTAMBANG

Drive to the colonial town of Battambang. Along the way we stop at the 17th Century capital of Udong and also visit Kampong Chhnang Province to see traditional handmade pottery and the floating village of Chnok True.

DAY 9: BATTAMBANG

We travel on a bamboo train today to visit local villages and ‘La Maison de Coco’. Travel by tuk-tuk to the city centre of Battambang. This afternoon we enjoy views of the Prasat Bannon Temple from Phnom Bannon Hill.

DAY 10: BATTAMBANG TO SIEM REAP

High water season - August to February

Travel by speedboat down Stung Sangker River to Tonle Sap, from where we drive to Siem Reap.

Low water season - March to July

Drive to Siem Reap, stopping en route at the National Silk Centre.

DAY 11: SIEM REAP

This morning explore the amazing temples of Angkor, visiting Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Elephant Terrace,Terrace of the Leper King and Angkor Wat.

DAY 12: SIEM REAP

Today we visit the temples of Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Prohm and climb to the summit of Pre Rup where we will enjoy watching the sunset over the surrounding rice fields.

DAY 13: SIEM REAP - BENG MEALEA

Visit Beng Mealea, explore the local markets and visit Les Artisan D’Angkor where disadvantaged youth are taught traditional Cambodian crafts. Enjoy an Apsara dance show this evening.

DAY 14: DEPART SIEM REAP

Enjoy a full day at leisure today. After a late check-out, we transfer to the airport for our overnight flight to South Africa.

DAY 15: ARRIVE SOUTH AFRICA

Arrive home this morning. 

Price Guide

From R28 795 pp 15 Days Fully Inclusive from Johannesburg
Price Includes Tour Cost R22 940, Airport taxes of approx R5 000, Tipping of approx R630 and Cambodia Visa of approx ZAR225 - Tipping and Visa payable on arrival in Cambodia in USD (subject to change)
From R3 905 Single Supplement
Available on request Land Only per person (includes tipping)
Compulsory Tipping USD70 per person, payable on arrival in Cambodia
Cambodia Visa Approx USD25 per person, payable on arrival in Cambodia. 2 Passport photographs needed per person.
Tour
Code		 Departure
Date		 Return
Date
2013    
VAC1302 10 Feb 24 Feb
VAC1303 24 Feb 10 Mar
VAC1304 10 Mar 24 Mar
VAC1306 07 Apr 21 Apr
VAC1308  14 Jul 28 Jul 
VAC1310 15 Sep 29 Sep
VAC1312 20 Oct 03 Nov
     

Travel Info

Country Info

Inclusions

  • Return international economy class airfares
  • Tipping and Current Airport taxes - Subject to Change (See Pricing Section)
  • All meals and accommodation as per itinerary
  • All transportation, daily tours and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • National Tour Escort accompanying you throughout your destination with a minimum of 10 passengers and/or English speaking local guides in each city.
  • Visa fees for South African passport holders 
  • A Wendy Wu Tours travel wallet per family

Exclusions

  • Personal expenditure such as drinks, laundry service and souvenirs
  • Arrangements and taxes in Singapore/Hong Kong if required
  • Land Only package excludes visa fees and arrival and departure transfers
  • Prices do not include camera and video charges
  • Local airport taxes if applicable
  • Insurance

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