Touching down into Cambodia, you will be transferred (50km, approx. 1 - 1.5hrs) to the first night hotel (TBC). You should aim to arrive by 3pm for registration. You can check into the hotel and freshen up before a welcome dinner, after which you will receive a full trip briefing and have the opportunity to ask any questions about the challenge ahead. Meals: D. Accommodation: 5 Star Hotel in Siem Reap
Today your challenge begins! 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. Meals: B, L, D. Accommodation: Camping
Wake at sunrise to witness the daily life of the monks, then leave the Pagoda behind after breakfast with a short transfer. You will head out across the paddy fields where you will be treated to fabulous views of Mount Kulen in the distance. Following the tracks, you'll wind your way towards the mysterious ruins of the Beng Mealea Temple. Here, you can venture into the thick jungle and hanging vines to explore the remains of the temple complex. Next, you will have a short transfer to the evening's campsite. Meals: B, L, D. Accommodation: Camping
After an energising breakfast and another early start, you will have a short challenging climb from camp to the top of Cambodia's sacred Mount Kulen (250m height gain). 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. You will finish today's trek at your riverside campground for a night under the stars. Meals: B, L, D. Accommodation: Camping
Today will start with a short trek to the impressive 'Big Buddha', a spectacular monument carved directly out of the mountain top. Continuing on, you'll arrive at the famous Kulen Mountain Waterfall and the 'River of 1000 Lingas (phalluses).' Here you can see the riverbed covered with hundreds of Lingas, along with the depictions of Hindu deities which have been carved into the rocks along the river. Finally, you'll travel through villages and past local schools and pagodas before reaching the campsite for the night. Meals: B, L, D. 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 temple 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 celebration 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. Meals: B, L, D. Accommodation: 5 star Hotel in Siem Reap
Today is time to say goodbye to Cambodia (unless you choose to extend your stay)! The flight home is the perfect opportunity to reflect on all you have achieved, before sharing your fantastic journey with friends, family and supporters. Meals: B. No accommodation.
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