In this 10-day action packed Cambodia Family holiday you will traverse the Kingdoms  highlights with visits to magnificent Angkorian temples, areas of amazing natural beauty and quaint cultural villages. Begin your journey in Battambang with a guided tour of the riverside town that is home to some of the best preserved French colonial architecture in Southeast Asia.

Explore the surrounding villages and discover how locals make a range of Cambodian treats , visiting a crocodile farm en-route. Both a significant and memorable part of this day is the excursion to Phnom Sampeau, home to the notorious killing caves - cruel reminders of Cambodia's troubled past. Finish the day with a ride on the famous Bamboo train, a chance to experience rural and authentic lifestyles while meeting the friendly Khmer people.

Leave Battambang for Phnom Penh, where the colonial architecture is well appreciated on a traditional cyclo ride. During this Cambodian tour you will take to the waters of the Tonle Sap lake and discover the tranquil rythms of river life as you crusie along observing the temples, pagodas and villages. Stay overnight at our jungle camp in Phnom Kulen and eat dinner near a mysterious temple - in true Indiana Jones style!

Visit the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat and learn about how and when these majestic structures where built, discover them by foot, tuk tuk and from the unique perspective of a hot-air balloon. Travel by original M151 MUTT Jeeps to the "gem" of the Angkor area, the temple of Banteay Srey. Visit the tranquil Beng Mealea and feel like an explorer when you discover the completely overgrown temple. Undiscovered for centuries, Beng Mealea has only recently been made accessible and remains un-restored.

This Cambodian family tour package has been designed to reward both parents and kids with eye opening experiences and encounters. Our 10-day itinerary offers the perfect way to experience this majestic Kingdom comprising both educational experiences and upbeat adventures.

Welcome to Cambodia! Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, meet your local English speaking guide. A private vehicle will take you on a ride through the beautiful Cambodian countryside towards Battambang (transfer time 3 hours).You will discover the charms of this relaxed river town full of fine examples of French-colonial architecture, surrounded by stunning village life.

Dinner will be served at Smoking Pot Restaurant, where you can taste original Khmer cuisine at its finest.

Overnight in Battambang.

Today, you will be taken to some of the many cultural villages around Battambang, where you will learn how the locals produce rice paper, prahoc (typical Cambodian fish paste), grolan (sticky rice stuffed in bamboo), and other Cambodian treats. On the way, visit a small crocodile farm that will certainly interest the kids!

Head towards Phnom Sampeau, meaning "Ship Hill" in Khmer, due to its distinctive shape, and one of the few hills standing out in this otherwise pancake-flat plain. From the small temple on the top, you will have a fantastic view over the typical landscape of paddy fields and sugar palm trees. Phnom Sampeau is home to the notorious killing caves, which are cruel reminders of Cambodia's troubled past. Serenity and inhumanity represented in one place make this an interesting visit. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the hilltop.

Then, one of the highlights and a unique experience for your family: A fun ride on the famous Bamboo Train, an original means of transportation on the old train tracks. A true rollercoaster ride without loops!

Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Overnight in Battambang.

This morning, continue to Phnom Penh (transfer time 4 hours).

After a relaxing break, you are ready to visit the most remarkable sights Phnom Penh has to offer in a Cyclo, an original means of transportation and a fun way to explore this lively city.

First of all, you will be taken for lunch at Le Wok Restaurant with a great view of the Royal Palace. The restaurant serves an exciting mixture of Asian and Western cuisine and is a relaxed place for families.

From here, the Royal Palace is just a short hop away. This palace dates back to 1866 and was the last palace built during the French colonial period. The same complex houses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5000 heavy silver tiles that cover its floors. Its original name is Wat Prakeo, meaning Temple of the Emerald Buddha. In this temple you will view a collection of Buddha's in gold, silver, crystal, and bronze.

The Cyclo will then take you up the popular Riverfront along Tonlé Sap River. Stop at the ice-cream parlour or a cookie shop on the way. Continue through the French Quarter, full of beautiful examples of French-colonial buildings, and head to Wat Phnom, the birthplace of Phnom Penh on the only hill in the city. See the entire fun fair of street vendors, playing kids and monkeys surrounding this place.

Tonight, you will be treated to a delicious Khmer dinner at at Le Lotus Blanc, a lovely charity restaurant where former street children are taught the principles of hospitality. The restaurant is located in a restored colonial building with an atmospheric garden right in the city centre.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Early this morning, embark on a short 'holiday from your holiday' - a truly relaxing tour on the Regina, a beautiful wooden private riverboat that will take you up on Cambodia's lifeline, the Tonlé Sap River. The boat has got a large sundeck for perfect relaxation and everything is there for entertainment - musical instruments, games etc. It is equipped with all amenities for an overnight stay and the facilities are up to Western standard. Your own exclusive cook will prepare wonderful Cambodian meals for you! The places you will visit are rarely experienced by other travelers, due to their difficult accessibility. Discover Cambodia as only few people have seen it before you!

Spot pagodas, mosques and Chinese temples and visit villages during your stops. The people of Koh Chen, so-called 'Silver Island', specialize in silver and copper smiting. They make ornamental items, including delicately engraved tropical fruits, used in traditional ceremonies at the pagoda or for marriages.

Visit the beautiful old pagoda at Kampong Tralach which dates back to the early last century and is home to some outstanding mural paintings. They remain one of the last survivors of cultural destruction that continues unabated due to widespread indifference.

Tonight, as your boat is anchoring near Kampong Chhnang, a cosy dinner will be prepared for you on deck.

Overnight on the Regina boat.

Enjoy a morning tour of Kampong Chnang: This town is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonlé Sap and fish farming is widely practiced in the area. The region is also famous for its pottery ware, unchanged in style for centuries, which is produced in sufficient quantities to supply the entire country.

The destination of your boat trip, Chhnok True, is the most picturesque city along the Tonlé Sap: Floating factories to make ice for fish preservation, church, pagoda, service stations, pigsty, stores, boat or television repair shops, video club, karaoke bar, police station...everything is on the water. All trades are represented and everybody from children to grandparents goes by boat through the network of canals that cross this little town.

Late afternoon, it is time for you to disembark from the Regina and transfer back to Phnom Penh by private vehicle (Transfer time 2 ½ hours).

Tonight, dine in style at Topaz, one of the top addresses for fine French cuisine in Phnom Penh.

Overnight in Phnom Penh

This morning, you will be transferred to Siem Reap (Transfer time 5 hours). Upon arrival, your local English speaking guide will be waiting for you to accompany you to the hotel for check in. Enjoy lunch at the hotel.

This afternoon, get a first idea of the fabled temples of Angkor: Enjoy the spectacular view of the Angkor Temples from above as you depart on a ride in a tethered helium balloon that takes you 120m up in the air!

Now see the highlight of your tour through Cambodia: Visit the famous Angkor Wat by local tuk tuk. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat is constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing the Mount Meru, home of the gods. The divine residence of Vishnu, the King himself was to reside here after his death. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and the wars Suryavarman II fought during his reign. Moreover, Angkor Wat is well known for the more than 2,000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple. Construction is thought to have taken around thirty years of intensive labor. Today, Angkor Wat is figured on Cambodia's national flag as the temple symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people. Return to Siem Reap.

Dinner will be served tonight at Nest Angkor in a trendy and relaxed atmosphere.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast early this morning, start your visits to some other Angkor sites. First, head to the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8 m high wall, drawing a perfect square. You will enter the city from the ancient South Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with Elephants and four giant faces. On each side of the entrance path, a row of 54 gods or demons is holding the sacred Naga snake.

From here, continue to Bayon Temple in the exact center of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur. The exterior gallery walls have extensive, superb bas-reliefs, particularly the East and South Galleries. The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate bas-reliefs. Now you are ready for a very special encounter: Get up close with an Elephant as you will ride on its back around Bayon temple - a truly unforgettable moment.

Return to Siem Reap for lunch at FCC Angkor and to enjoy some time at leisure at your hotel.

Later today, you will visit Ta Prohm temple, that children will probably enjoy the most. The 'Tomb Raider' movie was movie was set and filmed here. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohm one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples.

But this temple visit will not be a usual one...think Tomb Raider! You will be given a map and a roadbook and it is your task as a family to unravel a mystery inside Ta Prohm that will lead you to the final clue...

Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning, set out on an adventure for the entire family: Travel by original M151 MUTT Jeeps from the 1970s to the "gem" of the Angkor area, the pretty temple of Banteay Srey, which is best viewed in the warm morning light.

Stop at the Landmine Museum which promotes mine awareness and education. Mr. Aki Ra, the museum founder, was a child soldier during the Khmer Rouge regime and is working today as a de-miner.

Continue through seemingly endless rice fields and friendly villages to Phnom Kulen, an impressive sandstone plateau in this otherwise flat area. The mountain is considered the birthplace of the Khmer empire and a sacred place. Here, in a clean and safe place in the jungle, you will find your home for tonight: A comfortable tented jungle camp.

At the top of Phnom Kulen, you will discover stone carvings in a riverbed, a large reclining Buddha from the 16^th century and visit several hidden pagodas. One of the main attractions is a waterfall where you can take a refreshing bath. A short trek will lead you to a cave with a Buddhist temple inside that is being supported by hermit monks. From the cave's roof you will have an amazing view of the plains, before you continue on small paths that lead through the jungle to see the large animals engraved into the rocks. Enjoy the evening in your comfortable jungle camp and take an exquisite dinner near a mysterious temple - in true Indiana Jones style.

Overnight in a tented camp on Phnom Kulen.

This morning, you will be taken on a journey from your camp to quiet Beng Mealea. Undiscovered for centuries, Beng Mealea has only recently been made accessible and remains un-restored.

From here, drive towards Tonlé Sap Lake, visit a school in a rural village community. If you wish, you can hold a lesson for the school children and teach an English children's song to them? Head to the village pagoda, where a monk blessing ceremony will await you to wish you luck and a good onward journey.

From here, continue to Kampong Phluck on the shores of the mighty Tonlé Sap Lake. This village is completely built on stilts, as it is submerged during the raining season. Board a local boat and visit Kampong Phluck and its enigmatic flooded forests. On the way, you will pass floating villages, complete with floating hospital, schools and even a floating basketball court!

Return to Siem Reap in the afternoon and enjoy your last evening in Cambodia with a special dinner

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Optional: Helicopter over Angkor

As a farewell this morning, discover the temples of Angkor from bird's eye view on a helicopter. A 20-minute scenic flight will take you over Angkor Wat and several other temples scattered in the jungle, before taking a turn towards the mighty Tonlé Sap Lake. Seeing the temples and the floating villages from above will certainly be an intriguing way to say Goodbye to Cambodia!

Enjoy the rest of your time at leisure until it is time for your transfer to the airport for your departure flight.