Cambodia Adventure Tour with 33 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

13 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Ends

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Highlights

Visit the Kampot pepper plantations

Relax and unwind on tropical Koh Rong island

Board a bicycle rickshaw for a tour through Phnom Penh and along the banks of the Mekong River

Visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Prison

Cycle through the countryside of Battambang

Spend two full days exploring the temples of Angkor including Ta Prohm

Itinerary

Picture yourself journeying through Cambodia’s vibrant tapestry—where ancient temples, colonial towns, and tranquil islands await. This 13-day Cambodia Adventure tour, designed with seniors in mind, seamlessly blends moderate activity with comfort for an immersive yet relaxed experience. Beginning in the energetic capital of Phnom Penh, you’re whisked away to the charming countryside of Kampot, famed for its lush paddy fields and renowned pepper plantations. The adventure continues with a scenic lunch stop at Kep Bay, offering sweeping views over the Gulf of Thailand, before a ferry ride to the pristine sands of Koh Rong island—a true tropical escape.

Returning to Phnom Penh, history comes alive as you explore the opulent Royal Palace and reflect at the poignant Killing Fields, all guided by insightful local experts. Next, the tour leads to Battambang, a beautifully preserved colonial town where French architecture and local culture intertwine. The journey culminates in Siem Reap, home to the legendary Angkor temple complex. Here, you’ll witness a mesmerizing sunset over Angkor Wat and enjoy a leisurely bicycle tour to hidden, less-traveled temples—an opportunity for authentic discovery away from the crowds.

Throughout this trip, you’ll benefit from comfortable accommodations, reliable transport, and thoughtfully included meals, ensuring a worry-free exploration. The unique selling point? This tour offers a rare blend of cultural depth and gentle adventure, perfect for travelers seeking meaningful connection with Cambodia’s past and present, all at a measured pace.

If you value enriching experiences without the rush, this guided tour package promises both ease and unforgettable moments—ideal for seniors and those who appreciate a balance of activity, comfort, and cultural immersion.

day 1 - Adventure starts in Phnom Penh

Our adventure begins in Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh.

Around 6pm, say sousadei to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging an optional group dinner at a nearby restaurant (which is included for all in 2026).

Want more time in Phnom Penh? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Accommodation:Ohana Hotel (or similar)

day 2 - Transfer to Kampot; sunset river cruise

Leaving Phnom Penh, we travel into rural Cambodia to Kampot, which sits on a picturesque river. On the way, we stop at the 11th-century Phnom Chisor mountain temple, which is set on a hill with a magnificent view.

Upon arrival, we check into our centrally located hotel, our base for the next two nights, before boarding a local boat for a sunset trip on the Kampot River. The waterway runs through the town centre and can flow in both directions as it is closely connected to the sea.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:The Columns Hotel (or similar)

day 3 - Explore fruit and pepper plantations; visit Kep

Today, we venture into the countryside to discover the highlights of the Kampot province including salt fields, rice fields, fruit and pepper plantations, and the Phnom Chhnork caves. Kampot is also one of the largest producers of durian fruit; the durian, once opened, has a smell so pungent it is illegal to take it indoors in some Southeast Asian countries.

After exploring the countryside, we visit Kep ghost town. Once a popular seaside resort, Kep now houses old resort buildings marked with bullet holes from the Khmer Rouge period, a reminder of the not-so-distant past. It is regaining popularity with local tourists and you might like to join them in having lunch in the simple crab shacks that line the beach (the crab in Kampot pepper sauce is a must).

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:The Columns Hotel (or similar)

day 4 - Journey to Sihanoukville for speed boat transfer to Koh Rong

After breakfast, we drive (approximately 2hr 30min to three hours) from Kampot to Sihanoukville, before taking a speed boat ferry transfer (approximately 45 minutes to one hour) across to beautiful Koh Rong island, our home for the next two nights. Upon arrival, we have free time to relax, refresh with a sea swim, or sip cocktails as the sun sets.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Long Set Resort (or similar)

day 5 - Free day on Koh Rong

Our resort is on one of the most mesmerising and secluded white-sand beaches on the island. Today, you have free time to relax on the beach and enjoy the crystal-clear ocean waters, try various optional activities such as kayaking and other watersports, or just soak up the exotic surroundings. Your tour leader can advise of all options available.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Long Set Resort (or similar)

day 6 - Transfer back to the mainland and onto Phnom Penh

This morning, we transfer back to the mainland by speed boat (45 minutes to one hour) and drive on to Phnom Penh (approximate transfer time: five to six hours) with a stop for lunch.

Phnom Penh, on the banks of the Tonle Sap and the Mekong River, is home to 2.2m people. It's the capital city, but retains a laid-back, typically Cambodian feel where the pace is slower than one might expect.

We set out on a sunset cyclo (bicycle rickshaw) lap of the town giving us a unique view of this bustling city and providing us with an easy orientation. Stopping to see street food served by the waterfront, we have the chance to try local specialities. We finish at a restaurant serving tasty Khmer cuisine. There are also many waterfront bars worth a visit; the Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) overlooking the Tonle Sap river is recommended.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Ohana Hotel (or similar)

day 7 - Sightseeing including Royal Palace, Killing Fields and Russian Market

This morning, we first visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S21), which graphically displays the horrors of the four years when Pol Pot ordered the murder of between 2m and 3m Cambodians. It was originally a school but was used as a torture and interrogation centre between 1975 and 1979. It is a sobering but enlightening place to visit. After, we visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, a football field-sized area surrounded by farmland, which contains mass graves for perhaps 20,000 Cambodians, many of whom were tortured before being killed.

We complete our day with an afternoon visit to the Royal Palace complex, which has the Silver Pagoda inside, so named for the solid-silver tiles that make up the floor. Similar in style and scale to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the Royal Palace has significantly fewer visitors and there is plenty of time to wander among the traditional buildings. There may also be time today to shop at either the impressive Central Market or the sprawling Russian Market, a souvenir hunter’s paradise.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Ohana Hotel (or similar)

day 8 - Journey to colonial city of Battambang

Our destination today is Battambang (pronounced Battambong). The second-largest city in Cambodia, it is centred around an attractive riverside hub with traces of French elegance, friendly Khmer people and well-preserved colonial architecture. There are also striking examples of art deco architecture: central market, the Victory swimming pool and the train station to name a few. En route to Battambang, we can stop at a pottery village, a silversmith village and a marble handicraft workshop for an insight into local handcrafts and industry. In the evening, we enjoy an orientation walk alongside the Sangke River and observe daily life of the local people.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Classy Hotel (or similar)

day 9 - Leisurely cycle ride through rural Battambang (otherwise explore on foot)

Today, we cycle through countryside to explore the local rural life. Stopping at villages to see cottage industries, traditional scarf weaving and farming, there will be countless opportunities to interact with the villagers who may be surprised to see us travelling, as they do, on a bicycle. We reward our morning’s efforts with fruit and a refreshing coconut. The cycle is easy riding on flat terrain with lots of stops along the way. If you would like to opt out of the cycling and hop on a tuk-tuk instead, let the leader know at the beginning of the trip so alternative arrangements can be made.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Classy Hotel (or similar)

day 10 - Transfer to Siem Reap

After breakfast, we head to the town of Siem Reap with stops at the local market at Pouk. Cambodian markets tend to be fragrant affairs – on offer here is Cambodian ‘cheese’; one of the strongest smelling cheeses around, perhaps because it is made entirely of fish. The local market is nonetheless a great insight into the daily life of the Cambodian people. We also make a brief stop at the Angkor Silk Farm for an introduction into the life of a silkworm and the production process of this fine textile. This afternoon, we walk past the Royal Gardens and along the Siem Reap River to the Old Market, helping us get our bearings in this small town. You may like to finish with a visit to the Artisans DÁngkor workshop – a not-for-profit organisation that provides vocational training for young people in traditional Cambodian arts.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Baitong Heritage Hotel (or similar)

day 11 - Full day at Angkor temple complex; sunset visit

Our first full day of temple touring is by private bus so we can visit some of the outlying temples such as Banteay Srei. Known as the Women’s Citadel, this small temple complex with intricate carvings is devoted to Brahma. Particularly impressive are Banteay Kdei and Ta Prohm, still covered in jungle, similar to how it was when it first came to light.

Described as being 'grander than anything of Greece or Rome' by French explorer Henri Mouhot, this World Heritage site stands alongside the Pyramids and Machu Picchu as one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the world.

Tonight is free to enjoy one of the many restaurants on the 'Bar Street' boulevard in central Siem Reap. You may also wish to marvel at the skills of the Phare Cambodian Circus troop or chose to watch traditional Apsara dancing.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Baitong Heritage Hotel (or similar)

day 12 - Leisurely bicycle tour of temples

This morning, we get set up on mountain bikes for an easy but active ride around the Angkorian ruins that are closer to town. On the bicycle, we can avoid some of the crowds and get a unique perspective on this amazing site. If you want to rise early, you can arrange with your leader to take in Angkor at sunrise prior to the day’s cycling.

We visit the incredible Angkor Wat, the many temples inside the Royal City of Angkor Thom, including the magnificent Bayon, which is comprised of 54 intricately carved towers in one single temple. The Bayon certainly left an impression on an early traveller in 1925 who stated 'we stand before it stunned. It is like nothing else in the land.'

Angkor is a truly magical experience and a photographer's paradise, one of the real highlights of our trip. The ride will be approximately 15.5mi (25km) with plenty of opportunities for refreshment stops and to take photos. If you would like to opt out of cycling and instead cool down in the support vehicle, please let your leader know who can arrange the logistics of this and the rest of the group.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Baitong Heritage Hotel (or similar)

day 13 - Adventure ends in Siem Reap

The tour ends this morning in Siem Reap after breakfast. If you’ve still a few pages left in your travel diary, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

Meals:Breakfast

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