Cambodia Active Escape
Temples • Waterfalls • Beach • Kayaking • Hiking • Cycling • Culture
Join us Feb 2027 for a journey through Cambodia that blends adventure, culture, and pure natural beauty. Wander ancient temples, kayak through quiet waterways and floating communities, hike lush jungle trails, cycle past rice fields and hidden shrines, meet Buddhist monks. Then unwind on Koh Rong’s white‑sand beaches, where turquoise water and island calm complete the experience.
Angkor Wat
Day 1 — Arrive in Siem Reap
A slow wander along the Siem Reap River gives you shade, calm, and a first feel for the city. The Old Market area is lively but not overwhelming, perfect for a soft landing.
Day 2 — Angkor Wat Sunrise + Big Circuit
Temples - Angkor Wat, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som.
Day 3 — Feeding Dreams Cambodia
(Optional) This wonderful organisation educates and feeds 900 children daily. We will volunteer for 2 hours, or you can explore Siem Reap
Day 4 — Kulen Waterfalls
Scenic twin cascades located in a National Park ~50km from Siem Reap, featuring a smaller 4-5m top drop and a main 15-20m lower drop. A popular day-trip destination, it offers swimmable pools, surrounding lush jungle, a nearby reclining Buddha, and a sacred "River of a Thousand Lingas
Day 5 — Travel to Battambang
Siem Reap → Battambang (Giant Ibis bus) Time: 3.5 hours. Kayaking on the Sangkae River A peaceful paddle past stilt houses, floating communities, rice fields, and jungle. This is one of the top‑rated activities in Battambang and supports a local NGO
Day 6 — Battambang Countryside
Bamboo train, local villages, bat caves at sunset. Cycling tour, The landscape is flat, the roads are quiet, and the villages are close together, making it easy to explore without long distances
Day 7 — Travel to Phnom Penh
Battambang → Phnom Penh (minivan) Time: 5–6 hours. Massage, treatments, pool time. Evening riverside dinner.
Day 8 — Phnom Penh History
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields Sunset on the river.
Day 9 — Royal Palace + Travel to Koh Rong
The Royal Palace is the official residence of the King of Cambodia, built in the 1860s when King Norodom moved the capital back to Phnom Penh
Afternoon: Phnom Penh → Koh Rong (Bus & Ferry) 6 Hours
Day 10 — Koh Rong Beach -Kayaking
Kayak exploring mangrove forests, reaching hidden beaches, and visiting the small island off Long Set Beach for excellent snorkeling
Day 11 — Jungle Trail Hiking
Long set to Palm Beach 10-12km (3-4 Hours) Between beaches, the trail cuts inland. Passing through cashew trees, coconut groves and low forest. The water stays clear and shallow, and the views back toward Long Set are beautiful
Day 12 — Koh Rong Beach
Chill day. Free to relax and rest.
Day 13 — Koh Rong Hiking
Hike to Koh Toch (1 hour) This is a coastal–forest hybrid trail that stays close to the shoreline but dips into jungle sections for shade and variety. It’s the most walked path on the island, so it feels adventurous without being remote.
You start with a long, open stretch of sand — warm, breezy, and perfect for a barefoot beginning.You emerge right into the village: cafés, beach bars, dive shops, and a lively backpacker energy. It’s a fun contrast to the quiet of Long Set.
Day 14 — Koh Rong to Kompot
Ferry and van. Kampot is all about the river. Dropping your bags and stepping straight into that calm is part of the magic.
Day 15 — Morning Countryside
Cycling is the best way to feel Kampot’s rhythm — flat roads, rice fields, salt flats (seasonal), and small villages. It’s immersive without being strenuous.
Time: 2–3 hours
What you’ll see: rice paddies, buffalo, lotus ponds, local houses, quiet backroads
Afternoon - Kayak the Green Cathedral. This is the most peaceful part of the day — a shaded river loop through mangroves and overhanging trees.
Day 16 — Departure -
Brunch on the riverside - Drive to Phnom Penh approx 3 hours to the airport
Why this itinerary works so well
The pacing is balanced: temples → countryside → culture → island → nature → home
Transfers are efficient and avoid backtracking
You get a mix of hiking, kayaking, cycling, culture, and rest
You finish in Kampot, which gives you a calm, grounded final day before flying
Cost
Private en suite room - £1400pp
Bring a friend (shared room) £1000pp
Includes
Hotels with Breakfasts
Transfers throughout your trip
Excursions, temples, bike hire, kayaks etc
Excludes
Flights into Siem Reap and out of Phnom Penh (approx £720)
Travel insurance
If you require any vaccinations (not compulsory)