'The Curious' Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand Suggested Itinerary

Siem Reap 3-day Discovery

Over this two-night trip, you'll explore magnificent Khmer art and architecture, heritage structures and hydrological engineering systems from a base in Siem Reap. You’ll visit many of the area’s highlights, including one of the world’s most famous temples - the vast Angkor Wat - alongside the Bayon and Ta Prohm, learning how they present the culture, religion, and values of the time. The final day includes visiting an enormous freshwater lake to see how local communities live and work in floating villages.

A 3-night Siem Reap Soujourn

Glorious, remarkable Angkor Wat – a vast and ancient temple that’s the crowning glory of Cambodia – is just one fascinating moment on your temple tour around Angkor. Over two full days, you’ll have the chance to better understand the Khmer Empire and religion, with plenty of time to admire some of the finest art and architecture. A dawn visit to Prasat Kravan and an evening visit to Phnom Bakheng to watch the sun melt away behind Angkor Wat are two particularly atmospheric and memorable moments.

Cambodia Highlights

Watch view sunsets over crumbling temples, wander through ancient wonders reclaimed by nature, ride on a bamboo train and visit an incredible project that aims to combat poverty in rural communities. We’ll take you to three captivating cities and the Der Touristik Foundation-supported Smiling Gecko Farmhouse for some rural r ‘n’ r.

Siem Reap Suggested Itinerary

If you've got the time when visiting this part of the world, this short itinerary to Siem Reap is an absolute must. We've included a private tour around the incredible temples of Angkor Wat. There's a lot to see in a day so having your own guide, we think, is the best way to make the most of your time here. We suggest you add a sunset Champagne cruise or even a balloon flight to make this part of your holiday a stand-out highlight.

Treasures of Cambodia

Explore Cambodia's ancient and recent history, stepping back in time as you tour the temples of Angkor and take a two-day look at the magnificence that remains of the Khmer Empire. Fast forward in time to better understand the atrocities that unfolded in the 1970s in the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Historic insights are balanced with a present-day look into the lives of Cambodia’s people. In Phnom Penh, you’ll enter a world of splendour in the Royal Palace, the current residence of the king. You’ll barter in local markets and tour Smiling Gecko Farmhouse supported by Kuoni’s parent company, DER Touristik, which funds the training of ten workers to give them the skills they need to earn a living over the long term.