Flight: TG2586 Bangkok - Phnom Penh 07.40 - 08.50

Private transfer: Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be welcomed to Cambodia by your local guide and transferred to the Palace Gate Hotel in a chauffeur driven car for a two-night stay.

Dinner in a local restaurant: This evening, your guide and driver will take you for dinner at Farm to Table, a restaurant aiming to promote organic farming methods. The tables are set in a lush garden laden with jackfruit trees, with an old tractor which kids can clamber around on. Note that your drinks are not included this evening, and need to be paid for locally.

Accommodation: Stay tonights at the Palace Gate Hotel (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Dinner

Phnom Tamao Wildlife Experience with Wildlife Alliance: This unique experience provides an in-depth insight into the work of the Wildlife Alliance team who protect Cambodia’s wildlife from the threats of poaching, trafficking and cruelty. Upon arrival at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Center this morning join the elephants for a walk in the forest, feed them and find out what makes them tick, and even have your very own elephant painting t-shirt, ‘trunk-painted’ while you wear it. Then its on to the tiger enclosures and other wildlife before a visit to the usually off-limits rehab section and an opportunity to help feed one of the young residents of the centre such as a baby jackal or leopard cat or play with the many mischievous baby macaques. After a picnic lunch, visit the rare hairy-nosed otter compound and the water birds and deer section of the park to round off a one-of-a-kind experience for guests that have a passion for wildlife and its conservation. Please note that this small group tour may be shared with other guests and is operated by Wildlife Alliance.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Palace Gate Hotel (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Road journey from Phnom Penh to Kratie with sightseeing: After an early breakfast at your hotel, depart north with your guide for Kratie. The journey is approximately 5 hours and includes a stop at Skuon en route, affectionately known as 'Spiderville', here it is possible to sample the local delicacy of deep fried tarantula. Continue to Kratie to arrive in the early afternoon.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Mekong Dolphin Hotel (Deluxe River View Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Kayaking with Irrawaddy River Dolphins: After breakfast this morning, drive north alongside the Mekong River to the small town of Sandan where you start your kayaking adventure. Paddle downstream, via sandbars and flooded forest, and stop for a short dip and rest to spot bird life such as darters and egrets. Hop back on your kayaks, and continue through some stunning flooded forest, before emerging on the dolphin pool of Kampi. This is the largest single concentration of rare river dolphins on the Mekong River and it is possible to spot them in their natural habitat without the interference of a boat engine. After viewing the dolphins at close proximity, return to shore and drive back to Kratie town.

Road journey from Kratie to Mondulkiri: After checking out of your hotel, travel southeast towards the junction town of Snuol, our gateway to the wilds of Mondulkiri, where there will be a refreshment stop. The first half of the journey from Snuol is flat, passing through patches of lush forest and areas of cultivation and plantations. After Khau Si Ma district, the road snakes up through the mountains that give Mondulkiri its name of 'where the mountains meet'. There is lush jungle hugging the road and locals claim to see tigers on this stretch at night. Nearing Sen Monorom the scenery changes again, jungle giving way to clusters of pine trees and rolling grasslands.

Afternoon tour to Bou Sraa Falls and Minority Villages: After checking in to your hotel, head east towards the double drop waterfall of Bou Sraa, one of the most famous in Cambodia. Stop along the way at a Pnong minority village to learn a little about their way of life. You may be invited to drink some rice wine, as Pnong villagers are extremely hospitable and welcoming of outsiders. Continue to Bou Sraa to explore the falls. It is possible to access both drops and there are swimming opportunities for those who want to take the plunge.

 Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Mayura Hill Hotel & Resort (Family Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Shared visit to the Elephant Valley Project: Early this morning, you will gather at a cafe in Sen Monorom and travel to the nearby Elephant Valley Project in a vehicle shared with other visitors. With the support of the Pnong villagers, the project rescues and treats domestic elephants who have suffered illness or injury. Hike out to the forest to meet the elephants and walk beside them in their natural forest habitat. You can watch them interact with each other in their newly bonded family groups, where they  are relearning and showing real elephant behaviour again. Learn about the elephant’s histories, the local people and the unique role they play in protecting these unique animals. Enjoy a deliciously prepared lunch and unwind with a cold drink from the welcoming lounge overlooking the forested valley. Later this afternoon return to Sen Monorom in a shared vehicle. Please be aware that this experience is only operated on a shared basis with other visitors to the Elephant Valley Project. Group sizes tend to be 10 people or less.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Mayura Hill Hotel & Resort (Family Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Jahoo Gibbon Camp Adventure: After breakfast this morning, set off by road to the Seima Protected Forest, which covers 2,000 square kilometres, winding your way through mixed evergreen forest and passing waterfalls. The tented Jahoo Gibbon Camp at the Andong Kraloeng community site will be your base for the next two days. In the afternoon head out for a short trek into the forest and around several Bunong farms to spot birds and wildlife, which may include rare peacock pheasants and giant hornbills. The forest is also home to elephants, wild cats and other large mammals. There is an enormous diversity of wildlife which you can identify with the expert help of experienced local guides. Return to camp and enjoy a home cooked dinner before retiring to your tented rooms this evening.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Jahoo Gibbon Camp Adventure (Basic Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Jahoo Gibbon Camp Adventure: Rise before dawn and head out to the key gibbon area with one of the WCS Bunong Gibbon Researchers in pursuit of these elusive, critically-endangered primates and other rare wildlife. This is a relatively short trek, close to the camp, but you will need to move quickly and quietly. Your aim is to see black-shanked doucs and yellow-cheeked crested gibbons - the world's largest known populations of both species are found in these forests - as well as macaques and langurs. You will have breakfast in the forest, and return to the Camp in time for lunch. Pack up for your onward journey, then it is time to say farewell to your hosts.

Road journey from Mondulkiri to Kompong Thom: After lunch, set off for Kompong Thom, a journey of around 6 hours. There will be the opportunity for stops en route.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Sambor Village (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Road journey to Siem Reap, via Sambor Prei Kuk: At your preferred time this morning, you will be met by your guide for the 200km drive to Siem Reap, with sightseeing en route, a journey of approximately 4 hours. En route, there will be a stop at the impressive pre-Angkorian capital of Isanapura, known today as Sambor Prei Kuk. The first major temple city in South-East Asia, the brick temples of Sambor Prei Kuk are a peaceful contrast to their more illustrious relatives at Angkor. Explore the main temples here, including Prasat Tao with its elaborately coiffured lions and Prasat Sambor, with its crumbling sanctuaries. A picnic lunch will be taken in a scenic spot before you continue the drive to Siem Reap.

Welcome Dinner: This evening, you will be taken for dinner at Haven, a restaurant helping disadvantaged youngsters to get training and employment. This hugely popular restaurant in the centre of town serves Asian and Western food, and some Swiss specialties. A set menu is included this evening, but drinks will need to be paid for locally.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Montra Nivesha (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Angkor Zip-Lining Adventure: The newest and most exciting attraction in Siem Reap is also arguably the most memorable way to experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site ever conceived. Opened by the team behind the hugely successful Flight of the Gibbon zip line canopy tours in Chiang Mai and Pattaya, this thrilling experience takes you flying through the treetops above the Angkor archaeological site. 10 thrilling zip lines connect 21 platforms high above the forest floor, culminating in a 50ft abseil finish. The site covers 6 hectares, all of which teems with exotic wildlife. Professionally-trained guides will provide a safety briefing before you start.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Montra Nivesha (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Angkor Thom Scavenger Hunt: See Angkor in a different way to everyone else, by becoming an explorer for the day, searching for the answers to clues within the temples of the great ancient city of Angkor Thom. The object of this original photographic scavenger hunt is to explore the immense walled city of Angkor Thom and find some little gems along the way. Some of the challenges will require a photograph of a specific statue or carving and others will require some interactivity on the part of you or your group. The hunt begins at the South Gate of Angkor Thom before finishing at the Preah Pithu Temple. Along the way you'll be taken to the glorious giant faces of The Bayon, as well as some smaller off-the-beaten-track ruins where you’ll be the only visitor. At the finale, jump back into your vehicle and drive down to the atmospheric East Gate for a commemorative group photo. These activities are ideal for families with children who are seeking an alternative temple tour, which will shed a new light on the amazing story of Angkor at the same time. Transport will be by remork with some walking involved.

Phare - the Cambodian Circus: Tonight, you will be taken to Siem Reap's big top to watch Phare, the Cambodian Circus. Be astounded at the mix of traditional Cambodian dance and modern entertainment.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Montra Nivesha (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Private transfer: At the appropriate time today, you will be collected from the Montra Nivesha and transferred to Siem Reap for your flight to Sihanoukville.

Flight: K6131 Siem Reap - Sihanoukville 09.55 - 11.00 

Road & boat transfer To Koh Rong Samloem: On arrival in Sihanoukville airport, you will be met and transfered to the jetty for the boat journey to Koh Rong Samloem.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The One Resort (Premier Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Days at leisure: Free days to relax at your hotel, or explore more of the local area independently.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at The One Resort (Premier Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Shared boat & private road transfer to Kampot: At the appropriate time, you will take the public speedboat back to the jetty at Sihanoukville. Here you will meet your guide & driver and you will start on the journey to Kampot. The whole journey will take around 4-5 hours.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Kampot River Residence (Riverside Khmer House)

Meals: Breakfast

Kayaking on the Kampot River: This morning, you will be driven a short distance from town to the starting point of the kayaking trip upstream. Start with a gentle paddle through a canal and then start paddling downriver all the time seeing local children at play and fishermen at work. The Kampot river descends from the imposing Bokor Mountain overlooking the area, and becomes a slow moving, meandering body of water with mangroves and traditional villages dotted along its banks. As you reach the outskirts of Kampot paddle past colonial riverfront houses, and then emerge into the estuary where local Cham live on the islands as they have for centuries.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Kampot River Residence (Riverside Khmer House)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey from Kampot to Phnom Penh airport: At the appropriate time today, depart Kampot and travel north to Phnom Penh airport, a journey of approximately 3 hours.

Flight: TG585 Phnom Penh - Bangkok 20.55 - 22.00 

Meals: Breakfast