Cambodia Family Adventure
7 Days
from
$1375 per person*
Highlights:
Cambodia
(Siem Reap, Phnom Penh)
Trip Start/End:
Siem Reap
/
Phnom Penh
Trek through the jungle on an elephant, fly above Angkor Wat in a air balloon, cruise through a floating village, horseback ride along rice paddies & visit a local school on this exotic family tour. A kaleidoscope of adventures, this kid friendly private guided journey through Siem Reap & Phnom Penh will immerse your children in a whole new world. - This is for families that look to go beyond the beach.
Book by June 15th and save $100 per person or $400 for a family of four. Travel by September 1, 2013
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Siem Reap
| - Transfer - Airport - Hotel - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
| Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*)
Colonial Heritage (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Siem Reap
| - Private - Angkor Wat Temples with Elephant Ride & Sunset with Lunch - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Hot Air Balloon Over Angkor - Balloon
- Lunch (included)
| Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*)
Colonial Heritage (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Siem Reap
| - Private - Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Landmine Museum & School Visit - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
- Lunch (included)
- Aspara Dance Show & Dinner - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
| Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*)
Colonial Heritage (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Siem Reap
| - Private - 1/2 Day Tonle Sap Tour - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Shared - Countryside Horseback Riding - 4hr) Transfer/Horse Tour1
| Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*)
Colonial Heritage (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
| - Transfer - Phnom Penh by Road (5 hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Private - 1/2 Day City Tour Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda & National Museum (4 hrs) - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
| Anise Hotel (3*)
Deluxe Twin (Balcony) (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Phnom Penh
| - Private - 1/2 Day City Tour: Wat Phnom & Mekong River - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (included)
| Anise Hotel (3*)
Deluxe Twin (Balcony) (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Phnom Penh
| - Transfer - Airport - Hotel - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Siem Reap
Karavansara Retreat
Day 1: Siem Reap
Transfer between the airport and your hotel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
Accommodation: Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*) The main building of the Karavansara Retreat is a Cambodian Heritage Colonial Villa. The Hotel has taken this piece of history and renovated it so that each guest can spend a night with all the comforts they expect. In addition, the whole retreat is set in lush garden enclosures and features a traditional wooden Khmer house which has been transported from deep in the Cambodian jungle to be the communal focus of the retreat. The Karavansara Retreat and Residences is unparalleled — a world cultural heritage site, a beautiful natural environment, award-winning architectural design, exceptional service and a small number of rooms to ensure exclusivity and privacy. The ethos of Karavansara is founded in the sophisticated luxury that is afforded by attention to the smallest details to ensure guests have a lasting experience.
Bayon Temple
A Hot Air Balloon
Day 2: Siem Reap
Meet your private guide at your hotel and set off for a day of memorable Cambodian sightseeing. Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon temple complex, as well as Takeo and Ta Prohm temples. Travel from the South Gate of Angkor Thom to Bayon temple by elephant.The walled and moated city of Angkor Thom was the last capital of the Angkorian empire. It was built to protect against invaders in the 12th century. The Bayon is a state temple, erected in the center of the city. In the afternoon enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue with a visit to Angkor Wat temple complex and watch the sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Enjoy a 10 minute ride in a shared, tethered hot air balloon to admire the stunning view of the hidden temples. On your day of temple touring you may choose the morning 6AM time slot or go between 3PM and 4PM.
Accommodation: Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*) 
Landmine Museum
Day 3: Siem Reap
Today, you will get up at 4 AM to head to the temples and enjoy Sunrise at Angkor Wat, then return back to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast you will transfer about half an hour outside the city to visit one of the more remote temples, Banteay Srei. After touring around this temple with your guide, you will head back towards Siem Reap, and en route you will stop for a quick visit to the Landmine Museum. This museum was opened in 1997 by Aki Ra, a former child soldier, and proceeds go toward clearing landmines across Cambodia. It is a safe and educational place to learn about the impact that these devices have had on Cambodia, and what is being done to rid the country of their threat. Transfer back to the city for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, head to one of Siem Reap's lively local markets where you can buy small gifts to bring along on your next visit, to one of the schools for local orphaned children near Wat Bo. Play with the children, tour the facilities, sit in on a lesson, and interact with the local community here along with your guide, in an experience that is sure to offer some inspiring insight into the Khmer people. In the later afternoon transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap. ***A portion of the tour cost will be donated to both the Landmine Museum and Orphanage, of course, further donations are welcome!
Tonight you will enjoy a traditional Khmer dance show and dinner.
Accommodation: Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*) 
Tonle Sap Lake
Horse Riding
Day 4: Siem Reap
Today, you will travel on a private cruise of Cambodias largest lake: Tonle Sap. You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred along with your guide to Phnom Krom to begin your cruise. Along the way you will stop at Chong Khneas, one of the floating villages at the edge of the lake. Your guide will point out the differing Khmer and Vietnamese floating households, clinics and schools and you will stop at the floating markets where you can view and purchase some local produce. After the tour is over you will be transferred back to your hotel.
You will be picked up by a private vehicle and driven to a local horse ranch. A guide will take you on a horseback journey to places that are otherwise unreachable, through local countryside villages, scenic rice fields and tourist-free temple ruins. An authentic taste of the real Khmer lifestyle viewed from horseback, and a welcome break from other tourists. This tour is suitable for both beginners and advanced riders.
Accommodation: Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*) 
Phnom Penh
Anise Hotel
Day 5: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
Transfer by road to Siem Reap with private car and an English speaking guide (approximately 5 hours).
Start with a visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, two of the most striking buildings in the capital and considered as some of the finest examples of Khmer architecture. They were initially constructed in 1866 by the French. The Royal Palace is home to the current King Sihamoni. The neighbouring Silver Pagoda stands out in its own distinctive way. Also visit the impressive National Museum, and the tallest religious structure in the city, Wat Phnom.
Accommodation: Anise Hotel (3*) Anise Hotel is located in the city centre, only a few minutes to the most exciting attraction in Phnom Penh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum, Pagodas, Wat Phnom, Riverside Park, Government, UN and NGO’s Offices, shopping centre, markets and restaurants. The hotel provides personalized accommodation and restaurant services to all travelers for comfort, privacy and relaxation. Their rooms are with window and balcony sunset view and their restaurant with terrace cafe, bar, indoor dinning & private dining which provides breakfast, lunch and dinner - a la carte and set menu with refined Southeast Asian cuisine. They also provide information and services to bring you to the wealth of beauty, tradition, culture and adventure in the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Phnom Penh, the Capital City of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
Undong
Day 6: Phnom Penh
You will be picked up from your hotel by an English speaking guide by private vehicle and transferred to visit Wat Phnom (Mountain in the middle of the City). Next, you will continue on to the river bank for an excursion onboard a boat on the Mekong River. Enjoy the beauty of these majestic rivers and experience the charm of local villages. Stop in at the island and visit a traditional Silk Weaving Village while enjoying the sunset.
Accommodation: Anise Hotel (3*) Day 7: Phnom Penh
You will be picked up by a private car with an English speaking guide and transferred between the airport and your hotel.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Karavansara Retreat
Colonial Heritage Room
Karavansara Retreat & Residences (3*) - Siem Reap
The main building of the Karavansara Retreat is a Cambodian Heritage Colonial Villa. The Hotel has taken this piece of history and renovated it so that each guest can spend a night with all the comforts they expect. In addition, the whole retreat is set in lush garden enclosures and features a traditional wooden Khmer house which has been transported from deep in the Cambodian jungle to be the communal focus of the retreat. The Karavansara Retreat and Residences is unparalleled — a world cultural heritage site, a beautiful natural environment, award-winning architectural design, exceptional service and a small number of rooms to ensure exclusivity and privacy. The ethos of Karavansara is founded in the sophisticated luxury that is afforded by attention to the smallest details to ensure guests have a lasting experience.
Deluxe Twin (Balcony)- Anise Hotel
Anise Hotel (3*) - Phnom Penh
Anise Hotel is located in the city centre, only a few minutes to the most exciting attraction in Phnom Penh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum, Pagodas, Wat Phnom, Riverside Park, Government, UN and NGO’s Offices, shopping centre, markets and restaurants. The hotel provides personalized accommodation and restaurant services to all travelers for comfort, privacy and relaxation. Their rooms are with window and balcony sunset view and their restaurant with terrace cafe, bar, indoor dinning & private dining which provides breakfast, lunch and dinner - a la carte and set menu with refined Southeast Asian cuisine. They also provide information and services to bring you to the wealth of beauty, tradition, culture and adventure in the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Phnom Penh, the Capital City of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Cambodia
VISA/PASSPORT
A valid passport and a Cambodian visa are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Tourist and business visas are valid for one month beginning with the date of entry into Cambodia. Processing generally takes 7 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately US$20. Tourists and business travelers may also obtain a Cambodian visa at the airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and at all major border crossings. Any method of obtaining a Cambodian visa requires a passport-sized photograph and a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry into Cambodia. A departure tax is charged on all domestic and international flights. This tax must be paid in U.S. dollars. Cambodia offers on-line visa processing at http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh. You may also apply in person at the Cambodian Embassy.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Cambodia for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are not widespread and poor quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/cambodia.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Phnom Penh.
Government: Constitutional monarchy since 1993.
Language: Khmer is the official language and spoken by 95% of the population. Chinese and Vietnamese are also spoken. French was widely spoken until the arrival of the Pol Pot regime and is still taught in schools, but English is now a more popular language to learn among the younger generation.
Religion: 95% Buddhist (Theravada), the remainder Muslim and Christian. Buddhism was reinstated as the national religion in 1989 after a ban on religious activity in 1975.
Time: GMT + 7.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are in use. Power cuts are frequent.
Telephone: Country code +855. Prepaid telephone cards are available in post offices, hotels and shops for public phones around Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good in major towns and cities and patchy elsewhere.
Internet: Available in some areas. Internet cafes are available in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and other major towns.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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