No matter where you travel in Cambodia, the past is always present. History, both ancient and modern, is everywhere here; whether you’re cycling in the shadows of the mighty Angkor Wat, wandering the streets of cosmopolitan Phnom Penh, or exploring the Irrawaddy in search of river dolphins, you can’t escape the pull of time that shaped – and continues to shape – this arresting land.

Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Bangkok/Battambang
Journey from Thailand to colonial Battambang. Opt to explore the countryside or learn some Cambodian cooking.

Day 3 Battambang/Siem Reap
Journey to the seat of the Khmer Empire and prepare to explore the fantastic Angkor Wat complex.

Day 4 Siem Reap
Enjoy a guided tour of the massive Angkor temple complex.

Day 5 Siem Reap
Spend a free day exploring more of Angkor Wat or further afield around Siem Reap. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project.

Day 6 Siem Reap/Kampong Cham
Travel to Kampong Cham and visit the Bridge of Jayavarman VII, a silk farm, and rubber tree plantations before an included local dinner experience. Opt to bike through villages along the Mekong or visit some rustic temples.

Day 7 Kampong Cham/Kratié
Travel to the home of the rare Irrawaddy dolphins. View the endangered dolphins on an included boat trip on the Mekong.

Day 8 Kratié/Phnom Penh
Travel to Phnom Penh and hop on a city cyclo tour. Use some free time to explore.

Day 9 Phnom Penh
Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, National Museum, and Central Market.

Day 10 Phnom Penh/Koh Rong
Transfer to Sihanoukville then take a boat ride to your own private beach on Koh Rong. Check in and go for a swim in the warm waves before relaxing with a drink on the beach.

Day 11 Koh Rong
Swim, relax by the beach or opt to go snorkelling, fishing, hiking or kayaking. On nights without a large moon opt to swim in a sea of blue sparkles caused by phosphorescent plankton.

Day 12 Koh Rong/Kampot
Travel to Kampot, home of Bokor National Park. Visit Rabbit Island, sample the famous Kampot peppers or enjoy a seafood feast in Kep.

Day 13 Kampot/Bangkok
Return to Phnom Penh then fly back to bustling Bangkok.

Day 14 Bangkok
Depart at any time.