Ride Cambodia

Welcome to Cambodia! Say hello to your crew and Trip Manager, then jump straight into your iconic Cambodian tuk-tuks (AKA Remorques) for the very first ride of the trip. We’ll roll past rice fields to a local Khmer home for tonight’s dinner. Think BBQ eats, easy chats, and cracking open a cold one, and a front-row seat to rural sunset. Then we’ll head back to Siem Reap for the night, on your tuk-tuk. Of course.

• Tuk-Tuk Ride to a Local Khmer Dinner
• Share a Sunset BBQ at a Khmer Family Home

Wakey wakey. Up early and back in our tuk-tuks, we’ll head to Angkor Wat just in time for a stunning sunrise, where you'll watch the first light reflect across the water and temples. After eating our packed breakfast, we'll jump back in the Tuk Tuk's and head to Ta Phrom to take in the peaceful jungle sights and sounds. You’ll have the rest of the day free back in Siem Reap — so, grab lunch at a local café or relax in the rooftop pool of your hostel.

• Catch the Sunrise at Angkor Wat & Explore Ta Prohm

Imagine wooden houses rising high on stilts above the floodplains — that’s what you’ll see as we ride the tuk-tuks across back country roads from Siem Reap to Kampong Khleang this morning. Off the tuk-tuk and into village life. With a Local Guide, you'll explore Kampong Khleang, where towering stilt houses rise high above the floodplains and daily life revolves around the water. Along the way, you'll meet locals, learn about the community's deep connection to Tonlé Sap Lake, and get a closer look at the traditions that keep village life moving. In the afternoon, it's time for a boat ride across Tonlé Sap Lake, cruising past the floating village as the sun begins to set. Then it's back to our homestay for dinner and a relaxed evening by the water.

• Explore Kampong Khleang Floating Village
• Cruise Tonlé Sap Lake at Sunset

Up for a 4am wake-up call? Come visit the local fish market where the freshest catch of the day is already being bought, sold and whisked away before sunrise. After brekkie at the homestay, we’ll hop into our tuk-tuks and hit the road, covering around 80 km today — with more big-road cruising than yesterday’s off-road feel. First up: Kampong Kdei Bridge (Spean Praptos), one of the last surviving bridges from the Khmer Empire. Then it's on to Sambor Prei Kuk, where ancient pre-Angkorian temples sit among the trees and village life moves at its own pace. Later, we'll visit a noodle-making village to see how traditional Khmer noodles are made (and sample some too), with stops at local markets and, if time allows, a school or pagoda along the way. Back at the homestay, you can help prepare dinner before a relaxed evening around the bonfire, swapping stories with the locals and your travel crew.

• Explore Kampong Khleang’s Fish Market
• Visit a Tonlé Sap Buddha Temple
• Walk Across Spean Praptos (Kampong Kdei Bridge)
• Learn Khmer Noodle Making in a Local Village

After breakfast, we’ll head to Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former capital of the Chenla Kingdom, for a morning of jungle walking and temple exploring. We’ll stretch our legs along forest paths as we discover ancient ruins tucked away from the crowds. Lunch at Santuk Silk Farm gives us a look at how locals weave silk. Time to cool off with a swim before exploring the forest-hidden Preah Theat Teuk Chha temple. Tonight, we'll settle into our guesthouse for dinner, then wrap things up with a tuk-tuk party and a cold beer or two.

• Discover Sambor Prei Kuk
• Dine at Santuk Silk Farm
• Cool Off with a Swim at Teuk Chha Resort
• Discover Preah Theat Teuk Chha Temple

Rise and shine at 7:00 AM for a light but energising breakfast before we hit the road to Phnom Penh. On the way, we’ll detour to Skuon (aka Spider Village), where you’ll have the chance to check out exotic fruits, local snacks, and the famous crispy deep-fried tarantulas — if you dare! In the evening, we’ll roll into Phnom Penh and get you dropped at your accommodation, ready for whatever the city throws at you next.

• Try Local Specialties in Skuon

Grand old buildings. Street food sizzling. Markets buzzing. Monks moving quietly through the streets. We'll explore it all, starting at Wat Phnom, the spiritual heart of the city. Then we'll make our way to Tuol Sleng Prison, a former school that tells a powerful story of Cambodia's recent past. It's confronting, but it matters. Next, we'll head just outside the city to Choeng Ek, the Killing Fields, taking a moment to pause, reflect, and better understand Cambodia's journey before heading back into the rhythm of the capital. Tonight is your final night on trip, so make the most of it with the crew, whether that's a farewell dinner, a wander through the city or one last toast to an unforgettable adventure.

• Visit Wat Phnom
• Learn Cambodia’s Recent History at Tuol Sleng Prison
• Reflect at Choeng Ek (The Killing Fields)

And just like that, our breezy tuk-tuk adventure comes to an end. Grab one last breakfast, swap goodbyes with the crew, and roll out with epic memories of local villages, warm welcomes and a side of Cambodia that most travellers miss.