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Uncover Cambodias Soul

Angkor Wat
Koh Ker temple
Mekong River
Reisduur: 10 dagen
Central Mekong
Kampong Chhnang
Kampong Thom
Northwest Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Tour code: CTP 008
    • Uncover Cambodias Soul. 10 days Self Drive Jeep Adventure

      Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Cambodia with our unforgettable self-drive jeep adventure. Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in a world of discovery as you explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks alike. Traverse a diverse landscape of winding dirt roads and smooth highways, venturing beyond the well-trodden tourist paths. From the majestic Angkor Wat to the mystical Koh Ker temples, your adventure unfolds at your own pace. Encounter the enchanting floating village of Kampong Khleang, where life unfolds on the water, and seek out the elusive Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River.

      Experience the thrill of exploring the countryside in a vintage jeep, connecting with local communities, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is your chance to uncover the true spirit of Cambodia.


    • Dag 1
      Siem Reap (SAI) - Siem Reap

      Unleash your Cambodian adventure!

      The moment you touch down in Cambodia, we willl whisk you away to your hotel. There, a refreshing welcome drink awaits you, along with a friendly member of our operations team. They will be your personal Cambodia guru, providing a captivating introduction to the country and the extraordinary journey you are about to embark on. The rest of the day is yours to design. Unwind by the pool with a tropical cocktail, letting the Cambodian sunshine melt away any travel fatigue. Or, if you're eager to explore, delve into the vibrant heart of Siem Reap.

      Accommodatie

      Metta Residence and Spa Premier Deluxe Pool View https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/metta-residence-and-spa/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      Transfer airport to hotel

      Dag 2
      Siem Reap

      An unforgettable sunset

      This morning, we prioritize relaxation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a refreshing dip in the hotels beautiful swimming pool, the perfect antidote to jetlag. Feeling recharged? Take a stroll through Siem Reaps vibrant city center, soaking up the local atmosphere. After lunch (not included), your friendly guide will bring your jeep to your hotel where your jeep adventure will start. You will drive along the small red dirt roads through local villages and skirt lotus fields, giving you a truly authentic experience. We will also pass a temple from the Angkor era. The surrounding lotus fields are so important to Cambodians as the lotus flower acts as a symbol of purity, the ability to overcome adversity and challenges, and rebirth. Your guide will explain this, and many other things, to you in detail. We also drive through vast rice fields and by the time the sun goes down, we will pick a nice spot with the jeep somewhere among the paddies. Here we will open a bottle of sparkling wine and toast to a beautiful sunset.

      Accommodatie

      Metta Residence and Spa Premier Deluxe Pool View https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/metta-residence-and-spa/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtVintage jeep (Selfdrive, incl. petrol)English speaking guideLotus farm + lotus fields boat tourSunset packageAngkor 3 days pass

      Dag 3
      Siem Reap

      Explore mystery temples

      This morning, you will depart by jeep to the magnificent World Heritage Site UNESCO, the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. We have scouted out some back roads to the temples that still exist so you can get away from the tuk-tuks and busses for a much nicer and more relaxing drive to the temples. With a little imagination, todays trip will give you a picture of the lost temples as they have lain for thousands of years. An English-speaking guide will lead you through the historic park, where you can see majestic structures and admire the splendor of the ancient kingdom. Most of the temples date back to the 12th century and house some of the most anticipated bas-reliefs and beautiful sculptures such as Garudas and Apsara dancers. First, visit the temple of Angkor Wat, the largest of all temples that has survived the sands of time and is in excellent condition. Here you can admire its dominating towers and sheer presence while taking the time to walk around inside. Continue on to Angkor Thom with its spectacular Bayon Temple. Here, a tour of the superbly preserved temple will allow you to admire 54 intricate and visually stunning four headed Buddha statues truly one of the most impressive sights of the temple complex.

      Lunch will be taken near the man-made lake of East Baray, which was created to supply water to the temple complex. After lunch and a short rest, you will visit Ta Phrom Temple. Made famous by the hit movie Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie, the temples iconic trees with their gigantic roots hugging the walls have slowly taken over, creating a visually stunning and unique backdrop that makes a breathtaking end to your templing day.

      Accommodatie

      Metta Residence and Spa Premier Deluxe Pool View https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/metta-residence-and-spa/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtLunchVintage jeep (Selfdrive, incl petrol)English speaking guideLunch

      Dag 4
      Siem Reap - Ko Ker

      Hidden gems of Cambodia

      After a good breakfast we leave Siem Reap and drive into the Cambodian outback to the mysterious 12th century temple of Beng Melea, one of Cambodias true hidden gems. Heavily overrun by trees, vines and moss, Beng Melea gives you a truly evocative insight into the majesty of the ancient temples. After lunch you will drive Koh Ker. It is a stunning and unique pyramidal temple built in 931AD. Walking in you could almost feel you were approaching a Central American Mayan sight such as Chichen Itza. Koh Ker also has a unique political history having been set up as a new capital away from the Angkor area by Jayavarman IV. However, its importance was short lived, after the Kings death power was returned to the Angkor area around 944 AD. A tiring climb up wooden steps to the top of the Pyramid will soon be forgotten when you take into account the breath-taking views afforded from the summit.

      Accommodatie

      Koh Ker Temple Garden Deluxe Double Room https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/koh-ker-temple-garden/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtLunchVintage jeep ( Self drive, incl. petrol)Support Car with mechanicLunchEntrance Fee Koh Ker templeEnglish speaking guide

      Dag 5
      Ko Ker - Preah Dak

      Phnom Kulen - The sacred mountain.
      We continue our way to Phnom Koulen. This mountain is one of the most scenic and historically significant locations in the area. Phnom Koulen is considered a sacred mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage. Your visit will conclude with one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Cambodia. At the base of the falls is a large pool where we can go for a refreshing swim. We continue our way and drive downhill and later we will pass small villages. Tonight we stay at Bong Thom Forest lodge.

      Accommodatie

      Bong Thom Forest Lodge Premier Room - Forest View https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/bong-thom-forest-lodge/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtLunchVintage jeep ( Self drive, incl. petrol)Support Car with mechanicLunchEntrance Fee Phnom KulenEnglish speaking guide

      Dag 6
      Preah Dak - Kampong Thom

      The floating village of Kampong Kleang

      We leave our accommodation again with our vintage jeep and set out to the beautiful countryside. We will stop by the local fish market on the way where you can observe traditional Khmer fish trade, a daily event.  We then resume our journey with the visit of one of the most impressive floating villages in Cambodia, Kampong Kleang. When we arrive at the village, we will board a boat and head out in exploration of the floating village. At lunch time, we will take you to a stilt house in the village to share a typical Khmer lunch with very friendly locals. Next, we proceed to the Vietnamese floating village. This village is unlike the rest of Kampong Kleang. The Vietnamese Village is not composed of stilt houses. The houses there are built on floating objects that keeps them afloat on the Tonlé Sap. Your host family will provide a local meal and you will have the chance to experience more of this exceptional village on stilts. In the afternoon we continue our way to Kampong Thom. We will have a stop in Kampong Kdei and you visit an ancient Angkor bridge. In the late afternoon you will check in your hotel.

      Accommodatie

      Sambor Village hotel Suite https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/sambor-village-hotel/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtLunchSupport Car with mechanicLunchBoat Kampong Khleang + entrance feeEnglish speaking guideVintage jeep ( Self drive, incl. petrol)

      Dag 7
      Kampong Thom - Chloung

      The Mighty Mekong River

      After a delicious breakfast, we will drive our jeeps through the beautiful Cambodian countryside to our first stop of the day. We will stop to see some truly impressive carvings. From huge blocks of stone, sometimes up to 8 meters tall, the stonemason chisels and carves some extremely impressive sculptures. The sheer amount of detail that goes into some of his work is extraordinary and you will have plenty of time to admire his work. We continue our scenic drive to our second stop for the day and visit a local rubber plantation. Here you will learn more about the workings of the local rubber industry, how the latex is collected, cleaned and dried before being shipped to an outside rubber factory. After this excursion, we will take a ferry north of Stung Trong and cross the mighty Mekong River. It is the twelfth longest river in the world and flows from the heights of the Tibetan Plateau to the South China Sea, some 4,500 km from its source. It is the lifeblood of many people, and its impressive size and power can only be experienced firsthand. On the east side of the Mekong is the old French colonial town of Chloung. In this peaceful and traditional town, we will spend the night in the former governors mansion built in 1916, where we can experience Cambodias colonial past first hand.

      Accommodatie

      Le Relais du Chhlong Mekong Signature Suite https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/le-relais-du-chhloung/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtLunchDinerSupport Car with mechanicLunchEnglish speaking guideVintage jeep ( Self drive, incl. petrol)Ferry boatmonks blessingDinner

      Dag 8
      Chloung

      Spot the dolphins

      We drive our jeeps along the banks of the Mekong River and pass some of the Muslim Cham villages. These were formed when the Cham fled the Vietnamese conquest and stayed in their new homeland, adding a new dimension to the area. At Kampi, 12 km north of Kratie, we board the boat to try to spot the Irrawaddy Dolphins. These rare, endangered freshwater dolphins live in a beautiful section of the Mekong River near a small rapids. The chance of seeing them playing in the rapids is very high, so have your camera ready. After Kampi, we will head back to Kratie where we will take a ferry to Koh Trong Island. With a local guide, you will explore this island paradise by bike and get explanations about the way of life of the inhabitants and the products that are grown there. Back on the mainland we drive back to Chloung with our jeeps.

      Accommodatie

      Le Relais du Chhlong Mekong Signature Suite https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/le-relais-du-chhloung/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtLunchSupport Car with mechanicLunchEnglish speaking guideVintage jeep ( Self drive, incl. petrol)Boat tour to the dolpinsFerry Boat to Koh Penh island v.vBicycle tour Koh Penh island

      Dag 9
      Chloung - Kampong Chhnang

      Farmhouse

      Leaving Chloung after breakfast, you will follow the path of the mighty Mekong towards the city of Kampong Cham. During the dry season when the water level in the Mekong River is low enough, a bamboo bridge is constructed to connect to Koh Pen Island. In the past, we were able to drive our jeeps across this bridge, but unfortunately this is no longer possible. However, you can still walk across it. We continue our way along the Mekong and drive through small quaint villages. We will cruise down Highway 6 and hop across the Tonle Sap River. The last bit to Farmhouse is through cute little villages. This is a unique project that provides training and work for hundreds of Cambodians. They are self supporting and try to be as sustainable as possible.

      Accommodatie

      Farmhouse Smiling Gecko Deluxe Khmer Bungalow https://welkomincambodja.nl/accommodations/farmhouse-smiling-gecko/ More info

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtLunchSupport Car with mechanicLunchEnglish speaking guideVintage jeep ( Self drive, incl. petrol)Bamboo bridge

      Dag 10
      Kampong Chhnang - Phnom Penh

      Make your own clay pot

      Today, let us take it easy. Start the day with a massage or use the pool. Afterwards we will explore the countrysite of this region. Kampong Chhnang is known for its many potteries. The word Chhnang also means pot in Khmer. We will visit three different places. Each place tells about a different way of making pots. Location 1. Here the pots are made entirely by hand. This is the oldest form of pot making. Location 2. The pots are made and shaped with the help of a wheel. Both locations are under the house of a family. So no stores with tourists or a tourist trap to buy souvenirs. Site 3. At this site there is a small factory behind a families house where clay baking ovens are made. Both at the second and third location you have the opportunity to show your own pottery skills if you want. In the afternoon we will drive to the capital city od Cambodia, Phnom Penh

      Vandaag inbegrepen

      OntbijtLunchVintage jeep ( Self drive, incl. petrol)Support Car with mechanicLunchEnglish speaking guidePottery village

    • Metta Residence and Spa

      Siem Reap

      Nestled within private gardens, Metta Residence & Spa offers accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar. An intimate experience in a peaceful oasis, Metta Residence embodies inspiring design and elegant style offering modern luxurious accommodation, dining and spa. Lively markets, busy nightlife, the beautiful Cambodian countryside and the wonders of the Angkor temples are all just a short ride away. We offer you the tranquility of a secluded retreat whilst ensuring you are provided with the personal touch of real Khmer hospitality and every possible convenience.


      Koh Ker Temple Garden

      Ko Ker

      We have an exceptional location, in Preah Vihear Province – north of Cambodia. We are approximately 100 km from Siem Reap (Angkor), 120 km from Preah Vihear Temple and only 3 km from the archaeological area of Koh Ker, famous for its forgotten temples.. We wanted to combine a rural setting with an upscale stay. Our hotel is thus endowed with a comfort corresponding to a western 4 star. The modern Khmer-style bungalows have spacious air-conditioned rooms with bay windows overlooking the garden and pool. Well furnished with king size beds or twin beds, some can communicate for families. Sanitary facilities with private  bathroom, shower, hot water, separate toilet. Each room is extended by a terrace to rest and admire the magnificent sunsets or sunrises.

       


      Bong Thom Forest Lodge

      Preah Dak

      The uniquely designed Eco Forest Lodge at Bantey Srei District, Siem Reap Province, which are made of natural materials, Each lodge has a balcony & a dining set. Your private balcony is where you can freely appreciate the spectacular view of the surrounding area.  The lodge total area is 79sqm; bedroom is 64sqm including air-con and fan, en suite toilet with shower is 15sqm. Lodges are furnished with hotel quality matress, linens, pillows, towels & toiletries for the convenience of your jungle stay. The Bong Thom Forest Lodge aims to gather the participation of neighboring locals and community organizations as well. We only hire local people and use only local organic produce.


      Sambor Village hotel

      Kampong Thom

      Hidden in a fragrant garden surrounding a shady pool, Sambor Village is ideally located on the quiet river bank of the Stung Seng river, and only 600 meters from the center of Kompong Thom. Sambor Village offers 19 rooms mixing Cambodian traditions and European comfort. Escape from the heat and bustle of the city, relax and lose yourself in secluded tranquility.


      Le Relais du Chhlong

      Chloung

      Beautifully restored & expanded, a precious mansion dating from 1916 right on the Mekong River shore. Located in Chhloung, about 30 min downriver from Kratié. Set amongst lush tropical gardens, the hotel features 10 spacious suites with balconies or terraces. Aquamarine swimming pool. Private jetty for exclusive cruises. 


      Farmhouse Smiling Gecko

      Kampong Chhnang

      Located in the countryside about 65 km north of Phnom Penh, the Farmhouse Smiling Gecko is surrounded by paddy fields and rolling hills. Our boutique bungalow resort is a training hotel and part of the holistic social organization Smiling Gecko. The resort is located in the very heart of the agricultural area of the project. By staying at the Farmhouse Smiling Gecko, you support the sustainable Smiling Gecko cluster project and contribute to its success.


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      Preah Dak103.9395350013.45241700jeep106Kampong Thom104.8887000012.71110000
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