South Coast Explorer

Phnom Penh - Kep City - Sihanouk Ville

Duration

9 days

Tour Type

Private

Price From

£1,325 pp

Overview: South Coast Explorer Tour

Discover Cambodia’s fascinating history, culture and tropical coastline on this relaxing journey from Phnom Penh to the beaches of Sihanoukville. Explore Cambodia’s royal heritage, ancient temples and tragic recent history before travelling south through picturesque countryside, limestone landscapes and coastal towns. With time to explore Kep, hike through tropical forest and unwind on golden beaches, this tour perfectly combines cultural discovery with a peaceful seaside escape.

Tour Highlights:

Explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant capital, including Wat Phnom and the Royal Palace
Visit the magnificent Silver Pagoda, home to the Cambodian royal family and a national symbol
Discover the National Museum and its exceptional collection of Angkorian sculpture
Learn about Cambodia’s traditional performing arts at the Champey Academy of Arts
Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and gain an insight into Cambodia’s tragic Khmer Rouge history
Explore the bustling Russian Market and experience local Phnom Penh life
Discover Tonle Bati and the atmospheric Angkorian-style Ta Prohm Temple
Visit the limestone caves and historic Buddhist shrines of Kampong Trach
Explore the lush tropical forests and scenic trails of Kep National Park
Enjoy time relaxing on the beach in the charming coastal town of Kep
Visit a Kampot Pepper farm and learn about one of Cambodia’s most famous agricultural products
Travel onwards to Sihanoukville and relax on its beautiful white sandy beaches
Enjoy two full days at leisure in Sihanoukville, with opportunities for optional excursions and activities
Experience a perfect balance of Cambodian culture, history, nature and beach relaxation

From the historic sights of Phnom Penh and ancient temples to lush national parks, pepper plantations and beautiful tropical beaches, the South Coast Explorer Tour offers the perfect introduction to Cambodia’s southern coastline, combining fascinating cultural experiences with plenty of time to relax and unwind.

Day 1 - UK Departure

Depart the UK with international economy flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

We can also arrange departures from your local airport at no extra cost.

Day 2 - Phnom Penh arrival

Arrive in Phnom Penh International Airport with afternoon flight. Meet and transfer to hotel.

Late afternoon, Visit to Wat Phnom, where the city was founded on a small hilltop, the city’s first pagoda was erected here in 1373 at the behest of the city’s founder, Madame Daun Penh, then enjoy one hour Sunset cruise on Mekong River before dinner.

Dinner

Day 3 - Phnom Penh

In the morning we have a city tour, beginning with a visit to The Royal Palace – Silver Pagoda, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. Seeing the Napoleon III Pavilion made from iron, a gift from the French emperor in the 19th century and continue to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor, each weighing 1kg. Then visit the National Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of sculpture from the Angkor period. Have lunch at City Restaurant

Afternoon, learn about Champey Academy of Arts, it is one of the local professional and non-profit schools in Phnom Penh working on Cambodian traditional performing art training and art instruction. Then visit the Genocide Museum “Tuol Sleng“. The site is a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979. This place provides an insight into the recent sad and shocking history of Cambodia. Finally, visit the Russian Market before returning to your hotel.

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Day 4 - Phnom Penh to Kep

After breakfast we transfer to Takeo Province south of Phnom Penh, then visit Tonle Bati (Ta Prohm temple). Tonle Bati Temple is an Angkorian-style temple and remains largely intact and the pretty garden enhances the atmosphere.

Next continue to Kep. On the way visit Kampong Trach which is set amidst beautiful limestone rock formations. Kampong Trach’s caves are housing small Buddhist shrines dating back centuries. Towards the end of the afternoon, continue your road to Kep.

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Day 5 - Kep

Day 5 - London Heathrow to Tokyo

After breakfast, spend a morning walking through the lush jungles of Cambodia, one of the most remarkable experiences. Kep National Park provides one of the best accessible and most ambivalent options to do so. Covering 50 square kilometres in the centre of Kep Province, it is classified as low land tropical forest and consists of three main Phnoms (Khmer for mountains) – Krasaing, KepToch, and Kep Thom. Offering beautiful views of the nearby sea and surrounding countryside, the park is a great place to go for a hike and enjoy this natural and currently undeveloped oasis.

Afternoon, take some time to admire the charming landscape and absolute bygone era atmosphere of this coastal city, get tanned on the beach with refreshing drinks at your fingertips, swim or sunbathe on the beach.

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Lunch

Dinner

Day 6 - Kep to Sihanoukville

After Breakfast we depart by road to Kampot province and visit Kampot Pepper farm. Kapot Pepper is one of the best peppers in the world used in many famous gastronomic restaurants in the world! Kampot Pepper comes in 3 flavours: white, black and red.

Then continue to SihanoukVille. After your installation at the hotel, you have free time to enjoy and relax on the white sandy beach of SihanoukVille.

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Days 7-9 - Sihanoukville

Two whole days to relax in this natural beauty spot or you can opt to explore more of your surroundings with an optional tour.

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Day 10 - Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for departure

After breakfast transfer by car (without guide) to Phnom Pen international airport (takes around 4:00 hours). Upon arrival check-in at airport for departure flight.

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