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Angkor for Archaeologists - The Best of Angkor's Remote Temples

Siem Reap & Angkor Wat,Coastal Cambodia,Phnom Penh

Starting from between £5,070 to £8,090 per person for 14 days depending on the time of year, type of accomodation and activities

Itinerary Highlights

  • Discover Angkor's hidden temples
  • Learn about the challenges of conservation from knowledgeable local experts
  • Understand how 21st century Cambodia has been shaped by the brutal regime of Pol Pot in the 1970s
  • Uncover the architectural gems of the capital Phnom Penh
  • Relax and unwind beside the sea, soaking up the beach culture in Kep with its crab shacks and French colonial mansions
This 14-day itinerary distils the very essence of Cambodia into one thought-provoking and fascinating trip. Get to grips with the country’s archaeology from the moment you arrive. Take in the remote temples of the Angkor complex – which seldom see tourists – such as the seven-storey Prasat Thom pyramid. Meet guides who will delight in sharing the secrets of these magical locations before witnessing it for yourselves on hilly hikes up to hidden temples like Prasat Banteay Thom. Sink your teeth into Khmer meals in country villas, home cooked staples in community kitchens along the Mekong and Kampot pepper crab in charming Kep. In Phnom Penh, horizons dotted with temple tips will be replaced by skylines of crumbling colonial era buildings and New Khmer architecture. Take the time to learn about the city’s troubled history and cycle past some of its most interesting and influential buildings before ending your trip with a well-deserved day of relaxation on Rabbit Island.
Angkor - Siem Reap - Cambodia © Stéphane Bidouze / Fotolia
Angkor - Siem Reap - Cambodia © Stéphane Bidouze / Fotolia
Angkor - Siem Reap - Cambodia © Rocky 89/Getty Images/Istockphoto
Angkor - Siem Reap - Cambodia © Rocky 89/Getty Images/Istockphoto
Knai Bang Chatt Resort - Cambodia © Droits reservés
Knai Bang Chatt Resort - Cambodia © Droits reservés
Knai Bang Chatt Resort - Cambodia © Droits reservés
Knai Bang Chatt Resort - Cambodia © Droits reservés
Boats - Cambodia © Frederic Ducout/Knai Bang Chatt
Boats - Cambodia © Frederic Ducout/Knai Bang Chatt
Banteay Srei - Cambodia © Paul Liu/stock.adobe.com
Banteay Srei - Cambodia © Paul Liu/stock.adobe.com
Cambodian temple - Cambodia © Droits reservés
Cambodian temple - Cambodia © Droits reservés
Beng Mealea Temple - Siem Reap - Cambodia © Getty Images / iStockphoto
Beng Mealea Temple - Siem Reap - Cambodia © Getty Images / iStockphoto

Itinerary

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Board your plane in London for your overnight flights to Cambodia. A range of options are available with connecting flights via various South East Asian hubs. We will suggest the most convenient routing for you, and the total flying time will be roughly in the region of 14 hours.

Although you're on holiday, we'd recommend a pre-dawn wakeup call today for the chance to see the sun come up behind Angkor Wat's lotus towers. It's a breathtaking sight. Once it's fully light, cross the moat and enter this magnificent 12th century complex, built during the reign of King Suryavarman II. During its long history it's been both a Hindu and Buddhist place of worship. Later, you'll step behind the scenes of Angkor for an exclusive visit to the German Apsara Conservation Project with access to areas off limits to the general public. After lunch, you'll check out and head to the airport for a domestic flight to Phnom Penh. This evening you'll be treated to a 'dine around' tour by tuk-tuk, during which you'll see the sights by night and eat at restaurants known only to a lucky few non-locals.

There'll be plenty of time to explore the charming and sleepy backwater of Kep. This was a favourite of the well-to-do during the French Colonial period and many of them built imposing mansions for here to escape the bustle of Phnom Penh. Many of the mansions are in a poor state of repair, but architecture's loss is a photographer's gain and you'll be able to take many atmospheric images. Make time for a seafood lunch - the dish to try is delicious Kampot pepper crab. The humble seaside crab shacks are a distinct contrast to the mansions you saw earlier, but only add to the considerable charm of Kep.

Today is sadly your last day in Cambodia and your flight leaves Phnom Penh bound for home. As there are no direct options from the Cambodian capital, you'll need to connect. As before there's a choice of South East Asian cities and airlines to choose from.

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A rough idea of the price

Depending on the time of year, type of accommodation and activities

The estimated cost for this trip starts from £5,070 to £8,090 per person. The final cost of the trip depends on the way we tailor it especially for you. The final cost varies according to several factors, which include the level of service, length of trip and advance booking time. The exact price will be provided on your personalised quote. The average starting price for this trip is £6,475 per person.

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