3 fantastic weeks in Cambodia
Cambodia | Mar 7 - Mar 26, 2024

Ann
Ann D.
Waterford, MI | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024

We were very impressed with the ease of working with Steve and his quick response to our needs as he put together a 3 week trip through Cambodia. Our guide in Siem Reap Sokin was great. She was knowledgeable, energetic and flexible to our needs. The temples of Angkor of course are amazing!
The next section of our trip took us to Koh Ker which was beyond words. We progressed east to Stung Treng and the Mekong River activities to the most memorable morning. We had breakfast floating down the river on a bamboo raft. Definitely a surprise and delight event!!!
The next stop was treking to see gibbons and walking with an elephant in the jungle, also fantastic although a very hot hikes. Our guide from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh was Mr Tea who was willing to adapt to our changing needs due to the heat. Our final leg was from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Van Sreylen was our guide for this final portion. She was fun, informative and flexible with the itinerary as we toured Phnom Penh and Battambang. A final highlight was the bamboo train!
Our lodging varied from beautiful Farmhouse Resort to a minimalistic Bambu hotel. We loved the Aviary Hotel in Siem Reap with its location, facilities and wonderful staff.
And a final word about our driver Mr. Ya who went above and beyond to make our trip as safe and comfortable as possible and always did it with a great big smile. We can't say enough good things about him! He's a gem!

Hotel Reviews
The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap

Great facilities and a wonderful, attentive staff

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Soriyabori Resort
Koh Trong
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Nature Lodge
Sen Monorom
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Phnom Penh Katari Hotel
Phnom Penh
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Farmhouse Resort & Spa
Sameakki Mean Chey
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Bambu Hotel
Battambang
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Beds were hard and had loud music next door in the evening
Koh Ker Temples Garden Hotel
Srayang
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Mekong Bird Resort
Stung Treng
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Activity Reviews
The Artisans of Satcha
The Artisans of Satcha
Siem Reap
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Traditional dance performance and dinner
Traditional dance performance and dinner
Siem Reap
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Angkor Balloon (morning)
Angkor Balloon (morning)
Siem Reap
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Full day temple exploration by remork (with lunch) (Angkor Wat a.m/Angkor Thom p.m)
Full day temple exploration by remork (with lunch) (Angkor Wat a.m/Angkor Thom p.m)
Siem Reap
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Siem Reap to Srayang via Beng Mealea & Koh Ker
Siem Reap to Srayang via Beng Mealea & Koh Ker
Cambodia
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Kayaking late afternoon on the Mekong
Kayaking late afternoon on the Mekong
Stung Treng
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Koh Trong to Sen Monorom with dolphin spotting and local lunch
Koh Trong to Sen Monorom with dolphin spotting and local lunch
Cambodia
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Sunset at the Sea Forest
Sunset at the Sea Forest
Sen Monorom
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A full day at Elephant Valley Project (ELIE)
A full day at Elephant Valley Project (ELIE)
Sen Monorom
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Ta Phrom, Banteay Samre, Noodle Village, Banteay Srei,
Ta Phrom, Banteay Samre, Noodle Village, Banteay Srei,
Siem Reap
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Grand Circuit morning tour
Grand Circuit morning tour
Siem Reap
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Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat B - open seating in the rear half of the middle seating area)
Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat B - open seating in the rear half of the middle seating area)
Siem Reap
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Sandbank breakfast
Sandbank breakfast
Stung Treng
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Full day visit to Jahoo with zoologist
Full day visit to Jahoo with zoologist
Sen Monorom
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Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Phnom Penh
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Dinner at Farmhouse Resort
Dinner at Farmhouse Resort
Kampong Chhnang
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Hill temple visit
Hill temple visit
Kampong Chhnang
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Bamboo train ride
Bamboo train ride
Battambang
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Half day countryside local industries cycling
Half day countryside local industries cycling
Battambang
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Dinner at Jaan Bai
Dinner at Jaan Bai
Battambang
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Champey Academy of Arts
Champey Academy of Arts
Phnom Penh
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Short cyclo tour to Wat Phnom
Short cyclo tour to Wat Phnom
Phnom Penh
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Central Market
Central Market
Phnom Penh
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Phnom Penh to Farmhouse Resort via Udong
Phnom Penh to Farmhouse Resort via Udong
Cambodia
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Sunset cruise, Phnom Penh
Sunset cruise, Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
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Tour of Farmhouse Resort & Spa
Tour of Farmhouse Resort & Spa
Kampong Chhnang
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Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Apr 01, 2024
Dear Ann,
Thank you so much for travelling and seeing 'Cambodia in-depth' with a full on three week tour. It's wonderful you could discover more of the country than many visitors who just come for Angkor. Of course, Cambodia has a lot more to offer. However, it's almost unknown outside the country.
Also, appreciate sharing comments about the three guides. All very different characters but excellent at their jobs. And great to hear the driver, Mr Ya took excellent care of you throughout. We...
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Dear Ann,
Thank you so much for travelling and seeing 'Cambodia in-depth' with a full on three week tour. It's wonderful you could discover more of the country than many visitors who just come for Angkor. Of course, Cambodia has a lot more to offer. However, it's almost unknown outside the country.
Also, appreciate sharing comments about the three guides. All very different characters but excellent at their jobs. And great to hear the driver, Mr Ya took excellent care of you throughout. We will let them all know about your kind words.
It was a pleasure working with you to plan the tour and I know your travelling companion, Debra enjoyed the visit as well.
Please do tell as many people as possible about the magic of Cambodia.
Best regards from an even hotter Siem Reap. We might hit 40c in a few days!
Steve.