Wendy Wu Angkor & Mekong Uncovered

Angkor Thom
Discover ancient Khmer history at Angkor Thom

Phnom Penh
Explore Cambodia’s vibrant capital and marvel at the Royal Palace.

Mekong
Experience the sights and sounds of the ‘Mighty Mekong’

Battambang
Admire Banan Temple and take in hilltop views of rural Cambodia

Days 1-2: Fly to Phnom Penh
Fly overnight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city. On arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure to spend as you wish.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Explore Phnom Penh
Enjoy a guided tour of the city, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Finish the tour with a visit to the temple of Wat Phnom before having the afternoon to explore independently.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Tuol Sleng Museum
This morning, learn about the Khmer Rouge regime during visits to the Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields. Return to Phnom Penh.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Travel to Battambang
Journey to the lesser known city of Battambang, home of Cambodia’s grandest colonial architecture.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Historic Battambang
Explore a traditional house to get a glimpse of rural life before heading to the Banan Temple, admiring the hilltop views. You might get the chance to watch as hundreds of bats emerge from the hillside as dusks falls.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Siem Reap & Circus
Travel west to Siem Reap where you’ll arrive in the afternoon. Enjoy some time at leisure before dinner. Following this, enjoy a performance by the Phare Cambodian Circus.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Explore Angkor
Spend the day exploring the Angkor Archaeological Park, which contains over 1,000 temples and the remains of capitals of the Khmer Empire. Begin a tuk-tuk tour at the city of Angkor Thom, passing through the South Gate. See the Bayon temple at the centre as well as the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm before heading to Angkor Wat. Later in the day, take a boat ride on the moat.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Cooking Class
Join a traditional Cambodian cooking class at an organic farm. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of some of Cambodia’s social enterprises, learning about their impact on local communities.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Countryside Experience
Head out of Siem Reap to enjoy an immersive countryside experience. Visit a number of farms and local villages in the Trei Nhoar Community. Learn about the daily life of the rural Khmer population and enjoy a home-coooked meal before returning to Siem Reap after dinner.

Day 11: Victoria Mekong
This morning, transfer to Kampong Cham to embark on a three-night cruise on the Victoria Mekong. Begin your cruise with a complimentary cocktail on deck.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Angkor Ban
Explore the village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses. Then in the afternoon, take a tuk-tuk to Silk Island to learn about silk weaving.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Oudong
Take a walking tour of Koh Chen Village. While here, meet a local copper and silversmith before traveling to Oudong. Arrive in Phnom Penh and end the afternoon with a cocktail at Raffles Hotel Le Royal before returning to the ship.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Return to Phnom Penh
Return to the city and enjoy time at leisure in the afternoon. In the evening, admire the city as you enjoy a cocktail at a local sky bar.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 15-16: Fly to the UK
Board your flight home, arriving the same or the following day.
(Breakfast)

• Return flights and transfers
• 13nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• All meals; 13 breakfats, 12 lunches and 13 dinners
• Domestic transport
• Touring with guides and entrance fees.

Classic
See the classic sites in the company of an expert guide so that you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On Classic tours everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. These tours are fully inclusive of all meals and a comprehensive touring programme including authentic cultural experiences.

This tour has a maximum group size of 24 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You’ll be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks.