Trek Angkor Wat

It's time to put all your hard work and training to the test as you make your way to the airport to begin your Cambodian trekking challenge.

Today your challenge begins! 
An early start today. After breakfast, you will take a short transfer out of town to the Chao Srei Vibol temple to start your trek. Today's route will take you through dazzling green rice-paddies and small villages, where you will receive friendly waves from the locals as you pass. There will be plenty of time to stop and take a closer look at some of the beautiful temples and pagodas as you pass them. The route is exposed so be prepared to protect yourself from the sun. After lunch in one of the villages, the path will continue on towards Wat Preah Bat Bunthan, a beautiful pagoda and its grounds, which will serve as your campsite for the evening. 

Accommodation: Camping

After an energising breakfast and another early start, you will have a short 250m challenging climb from camp to the top of Cambodia's sacred Mount Kulen. The top of the plateau will provide fabulous views across the forests and fields below. Next, you'll take an undulating track through the forest before stopping for lunch at Anlong Thom, a small village of stilted houses. Finish todays trek at your riverside campground for a night under the stars. 

Accommodation: Camping

After your camp breakfast, you will set off on the final 6km of your trek towards Phnom Bok. From there, you will finish your journey in style as you arrive into the Angkor Wat complex in a colourful procession of tuk tuks. Before lunch, you will be able to climb the steep stairs of the central spire of Angkor Wat for unparalleled views over the whole site. The afternoon will be spent at Ta Prohm, a temple widely recognised as the iconic setting of the 2001 Tomb Raider film. Over the years, the carvings and pillars have intertwined with jungle vines and tree roots to create one of the most picturesque and memorable temples in the Angkor complex.

At sunset, you transfer to the hotel where a long shower and a farewell dinner will be waiting for you. With a belly full of traditional Khmer food, you can celebrate the completion of your Cambodian challenge with your new friends.  

Accommodation: Hotel

Arrive early morning into London.

After waving farewell to your fellow trekkers, it will be time to head back to Angkor Wat for further exploration. You will arrive at the gates of Angkor Thom, the original capital of the Khmer Empire. Upon arrival, there will be bikes waiting for you so you can hop on and pedal your way around the temple walls before heading to the centre to marvel at the Bayon Temple. 

You will then head off the normal tourist trail and onto a 3km trek behind the Elephant Terrace. Finally, you can walk along the path where mighty Kings once oversaw fighting elephants and other ceremonial activities. After lunch, you will have the option to spend more time at the temples or head back to the hotel to relax. 

In the evening, you will have dinner at the Phare Cafe before attending a performance of 'Phare, the Cambodian Circus.' This troupe of professional acrobats and artists have played an influential role in promoting and developing Khmer culture following the Khmer Rouge genocide. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Hotel 

After breakfast in your hotel, it will be time to head back to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight back to the UK. If you have a day departure you will arrive the UK the same day, evening departure you will arrive the UK early the following day. (B)