Cambodia History & Nature: Phnom Penh, Mekong Dolphins & Angkor Temples

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After some time to freshen up, head out on a cyclo (pedal-rickshaw) ride along the Mekong Riverside, passing colonial-era French buildings and historic landmarks.

Stops include Post Office Square, the National Library, and finally Wat Phnom, a hilltop pagoda that marks the founding place of the city. Your evening is free to relax or explore Phnom Penh’s dining scene.

Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, followed by the National Museum showcasing Khmer artefacts. After lunch, explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Killing Fields to understand Cambodia’s history.

The evening is free to explore the city.

Travel along the Mekong River toward Kratie, passing floating villages and rural landscapes. Stop in Kampong Cham before crossing by ferry to Koh Trong island.

Enjoy the peaceful riverside setting and explore the island by bicycle or on foot.

Travel to Kampi for a kayaking excursion along the Mekong River in search of Irrawaddy dolphins. Paddle through river channels, sandbanks, and flooded forests.

Return for a relaxing afternoon on Koh Trong island.

Return to the mainland and travel south to Kampong Thom. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the town, including pagodas and riverside scenery.

Visit Sambor Prei Kuk, an ancient temple complex set within forest surroundings. Walk through the ruins before continuing to Siem Reap.

Explore Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk, visiting Bayon Temple, Baphoun, and the Terrace of the Elephants. Continue to Preah Khan, a large temple complex intertwined with nature.

Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore the temple complex. Continue to Banteay Srei, known for its intricate carvings, and visit Ta Prohm, where trees envelop the ruins.

Visit Tonlé Sap Lake and its floating villages, observing daily life on the water. Stop at the APOPO Visitor Centre to learn about HeroRATS before ending the day with a Phare Circus performance.

Enjoy a free morning before transferring to the airport for your departure.