Arrival Day

Independence Monument - At 6pm, gather with your group to navigate the bustling Cambodian traffic in a traditional cyclo, heading to your welcome dinner along the city’s most stunning boulevard. This is a wonderful opportunity to leisurely absorb your new surroundings. The cyclo ride lasts about 45 minutes, offering a charming introduction to the Phnom Penh landscape.

Bear Care Tour: Free the Bears

Phnom Penh - Begin your ethical animal adventures in Cambodia by becoming a bear keeper for the day, collaborating with the amazing team at Free the Bears.

This morning, a tuk tuk will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the meeting point for group transport to the sanctuary, located within Phnom Tamao Wildlife Park.

Today, enjoy an engaging behind-the-scenes tour, learning about the Sun and Moon Bears in the Cambodian sanctuary and discovering what it takes to care for them. Hear the touching stories of the rescued bears, meet them, and assist the Bear Care Team in preparing food and enrichment treats. You’ll be thrilled watching the bears search for and devour the treats you’ve hidden.

After this exciting and unique experience, you’ll be transported back to Phnom Penh to your hotel for the evening.

Silk Island Experience & Sunset River Cruise

Phnom Penh’s Night Market - After the cruise, your tour leader will accompany you to the Phnom Penh night market, where you can enjoy dinner, shop for souvenirs, or simply soak up the atmosphere along the beautiful riverside area.

Sunset Kayaking with Irrawaddy Dolphins

Kratie - This morning, after breakfast, depart from Phnom Penh by private van to Kratie. Enjoy the stunning countryside during this 5-hour journey. Arrive in Kratie around lunchtime and settle into your accommodation before joining the group in the nearby cafe for a tour briefing and safety talk.

Set out with your professional kayaking guide to the river and paddle along as the dolphins come to find you!

Koh Trong Ox Cart Tour

Kratie - Enjoy a free afternoon in Kratie, where you can walk or rent bicycles to further explore the town.

Kampong Cham Homestay

Kampong Cham - After breakfast, journey to Kampong Cham, the third-largest city in Cambodia, located along the Mekong River. The trip takes approximately 4.5 hours through the beautiful Cambodian countryside. Make a quick stop at the iconic bamboo bridge, rebuilt each year after the rainy season, on your way to Cheung Kok village.

Siem Reap City Walking Tour

Siem Reap - Enjoy an early-morning home-cooked traditional breakfast before grabbing some snacks from the market and embarking on the 4.5-hour journey to Siem Reap through some of the country’s most picturesque countryside.

Siem Reap - Upon arrival, check into your accommodation and relax before joining your group on a 1.5-hour walking tour of Siem Reap. Stroll along the scenic riverside to visit the Made in Cambodia market for sustainable souvenir shopping. Continue to Wat Preah Prom Rat, the city’s largest pagoda and reclining Buddha, where your guide will introduce you to how pagodas and Buddhism are integral to daily Cambodian life. Then, move on to Psar Chas (Old Market), a hub for everything from clothing and souvenirs to fresh produce and food stalls. This tour is a fantastic way to explore Siem Reap and gain insights into the town.

Kulen Elephant Sanctuary & Apopo Hero Rats

APOPO Visitor Center - After breakfast, a tuk tuk will take you to the Apopo Visitor Centre for a 1-hour demonstration of how these remarkable African Pouch Rats are used as the fastest method of clearing landmines from the Cambodian countryside.

Phnom Kulen National Park - Enjoy a leisurely 1-hour drive to the Kulen Elephant Forest, where you will be welcomed with tea and coffee before meeting the elephants and heading into the forest for your half-day experience.

The Kulen Elephant Forest is a sanctuary where these retired elephants can interact freely and are treated with the utmost care and attention. At the reserve, there are no tricks, no riding, and the elephants are free to roam and socialize as they please. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the jungle, letting the elephants lead you where they want to go, before returning to the sala by the elephant pool, where you have the best vantage point to watch the elephants enjoy some playtime. While the elephants frolic and bathe in the purpose-built pool, assist the team in preparing healthy elephant snacks for them to enjoy later, and enjoy an afternoon picnic yourself.

Return to your hotel for a free evening.

Angkor Wat Sunrise Temple Experience

Angkor Wat - Start early this morning, as you will be collected at 4:30am to head to the world-famous Angkor Wat to witness a spectacular sunrise over this ancient wonder. Arrive in time to position yourself for the sunrise; your guide knows all the best spots. Watch as the sun rises behind the spires of this magical site and continue with a tour inside the temple. After your first temple of the day, find a nice spot outside the temple to relax on the lawn and enjoy your packed breakfast together.

Ta Prohm - After breakfast, move on to the Hollywood portion of your tour with a visit to Ta Prohm, the temple featured in Angelina Jolie’s Tomb Raider movies. Wander through these spectacular grounds before the crowds arrive for the day. Our guide will not only tell you the history of this impressive structure but will also present some mystery when you visit the famed dinosaur carving.

Angkor Thom - From here, it’s an easy transition to the next UNESCO World Heritage Listed temple, Bayon, famous for its many carved faces looking out over the ancient city of Angkor Thom.

After your tour is complete, return to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon to enjoy some time in the swimming pool or take a nap before your evening activities.

Phare, The Cambodian Circus - This evening, you will be collected from your hotel at 6:15pm to head to Phare Circus, where you can enjoy a leisurely dinner of Cambodian street food options (own expense). After dinner, enter the big top for the show. The circus in Siem Reap is a social enterprise supporting Phare Ponleu Selapak, an art school in nearby Battambang that educates over 1200 children in the arts every year, for free! Your night out will not only provide a thrilling display of Cambodian artistry but also support an organization created by Cambodians to educate Cambodians. At the conclusion of the show, your transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel for the evening or to drop you in town to explore a little more of Siem Reap’s nightlife.

Sambour Prei Kuk

Sambor Prei Kuk - After breakfast, depart from your accommodation, heading for Phnom Penh. About halfway through this 6-hour journey, stop at a small local temple called Sambour Prei Kuk, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch and some free time to explore the ruins at your leisure.

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, check into your accommodation to freshen up before joining the group for a farewell dinner at Kravanh Restaurant.

• 10 nights of accommodations
• Daily lunch included
• Dinner provided every evening
• Breakfast served each morning

• International flights
• Visas
• Travel Insurance

Discover the natural habitats of Cambodia’s wildlife during our escorted tour of this enchanting land. Sign up individually to connect with fellow wildlife enthusiasts or register as a group for a shared adventure. With flexible departure dates, you can plan your venture at a time that suits you to explore the rich biodiversity of Cambodia.

As part of your itinerary, you’ll visit Sun and Moon Bears, observe the threatened Irrawaddy Dolphins in the Mekong River, meet the rehabilitated Asian Elephants of Angkor, and learn about the extraordinary African Pouch Rats at Apopo Humanitarian Demining. This guided tour promises an enlightening glimpse into Cambodian fauna and the importance of ethical wildlife practices and conservation to the local communities.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.