Family Holiday in Cambodia: Temples, Beaches, and Cultural Delights

Morning

After breakfast, take a Cyclo (a three-wheeled bicycle taxi) to explore Phnom Penh and visit its top attractions.

Check out Pshar Kandal, the oldest market in Phnom Penh, for delicious local fare. Then, take a stroll around the French Quarter to see colonial-era buildings and visit Wat Phnom, the city’s tallest religious building.

After visiting the Royal Palace Compound constructed in 1866, check out the Silver Pagoda, also known as the Emerald Buddha temple. Inside, you’ll find several Buddha statues adorned with diamonds, emeralds, gold, and silver.

Explore the National Museum, a striking red structure with exquisite Khmer architecture, and home to over 5,000 artifacts. Don’t miss the picturesque River Front Park, perfect for photos. After lunch, head back to the hotel to escape the heat.

Afternoon

Explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, also known as Prison S21, to learn about Cambodia’s recent grim past and visit exhibits in the four jail buildings. Many people you encounter during your tour have lost family members during this time and want you to know about it to prevent it from happening again.

After spending 1 hour and 15 minutes at the museum, watch a video on the Khmer Rouge rule before traveling 40 minutes to the Killing Fields. More than two million people died as a result of Pol Pot’s dictatorship. You will have around 1 hour and 15 minutes to tour the location, with a map and a 15-language audio tour available.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Today, you and your family will spend the day at the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center with your personal guide and driver. You’ll get up close and personal with rescued and endangered animals at one of Asia’s top rescue centers.

Morning

You and your family will meet your guide and driver after breakfast. You’ll visit a nearby market to buy fruit for the animals, then head to Phnom Tamao, Cambodia’s premier rescue facility and home to a large population of pileated gibbons and Malaysian sun bears.

When you arrive, the local caretaker will give you a tour of the park and explain the center’s operations. Explore the spacious grounds and hand-feed the female elephants. Watch the team use gentle, reward-based positive reinforcement to teach them to replace Chhouk’s prosthetic foot. The park’s elephants are friendly with kids.

Savor a mouthwatering lunch prepared in the Cambodian style, sip on chilled coconut water, and unwind in our comfy hammocks.

Afternoon

Visit the nursery in the rehabilitation area to see adorable baby animals up close. You may have the opportunity to feed and interact with infant macaque monkeys. After the visit, return to your Phnom Penh hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

After breakfast, your family will be driven for four hours to Sihanoukville, Cambodia’s most popular beach destination, where they will spend three days at a beach resort, home to several beautiful beaches and the epicenter of Cambodia’s beach culture.

Upon arriving at your resort, you can unwind for the rest of the day. Despite the increasing number of tourists, Sihanouk Ville’s beaches are pristine. You’ll have a free day to enjoy the sun, sea, and about 10 km of beach that runs the entire length of the town. There are also small islands just a short boat ride away, perfect for a tropical getaway.

Overnight in Sihanoukville.

After breakfast, take a boat to Koh Russei, also known as Bamboo Island. Enjoy a short trek to the pristine beach in the north surrounded by casuarina trees. Relax, swim, snorkel, or sunbathe.

Overnight in Sihanoukville.

You can spend the free day swimming, relaxing on the beach, or taking in sunset views from the mountaintop at Wat Leu. Water sports activities are also available for the kids.

Overnight in Sihanoukville.

Morning

After breakfast and a late checkout, your family will be picked up and driven to Sihanoukville Airport. You’ll then take a quick flight to Siem Reap, the entry point to the Angkor Archeological Park. Upon arrival, a new private guide and driver will take you to your downtown hotel where you can settle into your family room and enjoy the rest of the morning as you like.

Afternoon

You’ll visit a UNESCO-funded school focused on preserving Khmer culture and arts. Established in 2012, the institution supports Cambodian students in traditional art.

Upon arrival, you’ll meet the kids, enjoy a Khmer dance performance, receive in-class instruction, and have one-on-one training in “Kbach” methods, a well-known classical dance in Cambodia. After the visit, you can head back to your hotel to relax.

Evening

Your family will have a fantastic evening at Phare, the Cambodian Circus, with your private driver at Angkor Theater. The artists of Phare, Cambodia’s equivalent of Cirque du Soleil, present historical, traditional, and contemporary Cambodian stories through a blend of dance, music, theater, and modern circus acts.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Morning

After an early breakfast, your personal guide and driver will take you to Ta Prohm Temple. This ancient city is known for its enormous vine-covered walls and unique atmosphere. As you explore the site, your guide will share fascinating oral tradition history and folklore with you.

After Ta Prohm, bike through jungle paths to reach Angkor Thom via the South Gate. Explore the last capital of the Khmer Empire, featuring The Bayon’s mysterious faces and the views from Baphuon. Admire the bas-reliefs at the Terrace of the Leper King and Elephant Terrace.

You’ll visit Sala Bai Hotel School, where underprivileged youth receive training for profitable jobs in the hospitality sector.

Afternoon

Get ready to experience Angkor Wat, one of the wonders of the ancient world. It’s time to satisfy your growing interest over the last several days.

During your guided tour, you’ll explore Angkor Wat and learn about its fascinating stories, breathtaking architecture, and intricate stone sculptures. It’s the world’s largest religious site, four times larger than Vatican City.

After the tour, return to your hotel and relax by the pool.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Morning

After breakfast, your guide and driver will take you to Kompong Khleang, a village of 10,000 people who rely on fishing for a living. You will stop for sticky rice and see locals tending to rice paddies during the rainy season.

Upon arrival, take a private motorized boat to visit the Great Lake, other floating villages, and Kompong Khleang. Explore the town’s streets and canals during both the wet and dry seasons. During the rainy season, the water gives the buildings the appearance of floating, while the exposed stilts in the dry season make the dwellings resemble wooden skyscrapers.

During the boat tour, you’ll see where Bridge of Life operates, a pagoda in Cambodia, and a stilted house in a local hamlet. Learn about the natural flood barrier and see a floating hamlet on the lake. After the tour, board a boat back to the harbor, where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation.

Afternoon

Relax at the resort, then take a 20-minute gondola boat trip to Prasat Chrung Temple. Enjoy champagne and canapés while watching the sunset at this lesser-known temple with breathtaking views.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, you and your family will be taken to Operation Orchid House, where the Zipline Team will help you gear up for a treetop adventure in the wildlife-rich jungle of Angkor Wat Park.

Enjoying the view from nine platforms, six single ziplines, two super ziplines, one double zipline, one spiderman bridge, and three sky bridges will take up a few hours of your time.

Your family will be brought back to your hotel to unwind and escape the noon heat after consuming a typical Khmer lunch.

Afternoon

Your family will be picked up from your hotel by the Quad Bike Team around 16.00. After a brief explanation, you’ll begin the Quad Bike Adventure, exploring the quiet, less-traveled roads of Siem Reap and passing through the untouched countryside.

Let’s explore nearby communities, educational institutions, and visit ancient Angkorian temples and Buddhist monasteries. Experience the finest Cambodian service and hospitality during your one- or two-hour excursion.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, your private shuttle will meet you at the hotel and take your family to Siem Reap International Airport. From there, you can catch a flight back home or continue your journey, and we’ll assist you with the arrangements.