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Chilling in CambodiaAfter travelling through Cambodia, how about a nice relaxing Cambodia beach getaway without long complicated extra travel to get there. Although Cambodia isn't known for its beautiful beaches, you'll find delightful sandy beaches and bays in Sihanoukville. If you would prefer to visit a deserted beach, eat fresh crabs and watch spectacular sunsets.... Kep is 'the-place-to-be'.You'll spend the night in a quaint bungalow on a green hill that offers a great view of the sunset or in a bungalow near the beach where you can dream away in a hammock. This module is ideal to end an impressive Cambodia trip with or perhaps even to start your Cambodia journey in a relaxing way. |
Duration | 5 days / 4 nights | Accommodation | 4 nights in cosy bungalows on a hillside and near the beach. |
Price | £249 per person - based on 2 people | Includes | Transportation, accommodation, English speaking guide and entrance fees for Phnom Chisor and Angkor Borei |
Private car and public bus | Excludes | Meals and drinks, transfers back to Phnom Penh |
Day 1: Phnom Penh - KepAfter breakfast this morning our driver will be waiting to take you to Kep, which should take about 4 hours. Along the way you'll visit Phnom Chisor (Phnom = mountain), an ancient Khmer temple on a hill top. It's quite a climb to reach the top, but it will all be worth it when you see the view. Below there are two impressive entrance temples at the foot of the mountain. You'll find yourself in quite a rural area with farmers and grazing cows all around. Next you'll continue on towards Angkor Borei, a town that was once the site of an archaeological excavation of which the findings are displayed in a small museum.Sometime in the afternoon you'll arrive in the seaside town of Kep, with its fish restaurants and a fine beach. On weekends, this fisherman's town is a favourite among the inhabitants of Phnom Penh. This gives you the opportunity to meet more locals, less tourists. You'll spend the night in a bungalow built against a hill. From here, you'll have a wide open view of the sea straight ahead, to the right Bokor Mountain and to the left the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc. Kep is a great base for visits to the deserted islands off the coast and for bike and hiking trips through the forested hills. |
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Day 2: Kep - No activities plannedSpend your second day in Kep as you wish. Either lounge in a hammock with a good book and go for an occasional dip in the sea or look for more adventurous ways to spend your day; whatever you choose, there's plenty to do here. Just beyond the bungalows where you will be staying there is a trail over Kep's exotic mountain. There are mountain bikes, scooters and jeeps that you can rent to explore the area or you could simply go for a walk through the woods, all the while enjoying the sea view. The hotel reception area has more information available. If you want to see most beautiful Cambodia beaches, don't miss the islands Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) or Koh Poh (Coral Island). Koh Tonsay has three stunning white beaches and Koh Poh is somehow even more beautiful. The coral surrounding this island makes for fascinating underwater explorations. The hotel can arrange your transfer to the pier, a half-hour boat trip and a picnic basket for your pick nick on the white, deserted beach. |
Day 3 and 4: Kep - Sihanoukville, no activities plannedAfter breakfast you'll be picked up by your driver and you'll say goodbye to Kep. You'll drive for about 2.5 hours along the southern coast until you reach Sihanoukville. This tropical Cambodia beach town with four long stretches of beaches and crystal blue seas is still relatively underdeveloped. This area is more developed than the Cambodian beaches at Kep and Kampot, yet it still remains pristine and peaceful. You'll spend two nights at Ochheuteal beach in cosy bungalows only a one minute walk (seriously) from the beach. Around sunset the Cambodian peddlers sell fresh jumbo shrimp, lobster and ink fish which they can grill for you on the BBQ. While in Sihanoukville you can also visit islands or go on snorkelling tours. Not far from your resort you'll find the Ream National Park, known for its untainted nature, tropical beaches, mangrove forests and dense jungle. This is definitely a great place to spend your day off. |
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Day 5: Sihanoukville - end of moduleAfter this completely different Cambodia beach experience, hopefully you'll end up refreshed, relaxed and ready to continue on your journeys. There are several options for continuing your travels. We can arrange a comfortable bus to Phnom Penh; an excellent location for visits to other areas or countries. You could then travel on to Laos with the Boloven plateau module or continue your travels through the exotic waterways of the Mekong Delta to Vietnam. You could also take a private transfer to the Thai border, to the town of Trat and then continue on with a bus to Bangkok. If you started your Cambodia adventure at the Cambodian beaches, you may want to continue with the module Passage through Cambodia. All the Cambodian highlights are included in this travel module, such as the Killing Fields and one of the world wonders, Angkor Wat. |
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