Take the kids somewhere they’ll be talking about for years. Spend seven unforgettable days together in Siem Reap, exploring the temples of Angkor on a family scavenger hunt, cycling through Cambodian villages, kayaking on Tonle Sap Lake, swimming beneath a jungle waterfall and learning to cook with a local family.
Along the way you’ll meet Cambodia’s famous HeroRATs, make your own pottery, experience a traditional monk blessing and finish with the spectacular Phare Circus.
With six nights in one beautiful resort, plenty of pool and downtime, and all the logistics taken care of, this is Cambodia made easy, meaningful and seriously fun for families.
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Welcome to Cambodia!
We will arrange for your airport transfer direct to our beautiful resort hotel in a quiet part of Siem Reap.
You will have time to settle in, and explore our immediate area, or maybe the pool, before we meet to head out to the APOPO Hero Rat centre and then for a welcome dinner.
We will learn about the incredible work that the APOPO centre and their HeroRATs on this engaging short tour about 45 mins tour. You learn how these intelligent and highly trained African giant pouched rats detect landmines and save lives in Cambodia and beyond.
Our welcome dinner will be served at Spoons Café which is a part of EGBOK (Everything’s Gonna Be OK), an NGO that aims to give disadvantaged Cambodian students skills that will allow them to pursue a career in the hospitality industry.
Transport: Airport transfers from Siem Reap airport (approx 45 mins)
Meals: Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Navatu Dreams Resort
After breakfast, you enjoy a short transfer to Bakong Village for an authentic countryside experience. Explore the local way of life with a relaxing bicycle ride through peaceful village roads, followed by a traditional ox cart ride offering a glimpse into Cambodia’s rural heritage. Continuing with a visit to the local market, where guests can experience the daily lifestyle of the local community, observe traditional trading activities, and discover fresh produce, local snacks, and the vibrant atmosphere of village life.
Now, you are ready to have a delightful picnic lunch in a natural setting cottage surrounded by lush greenery at Bakhong My Village. The peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for families to relax, enjoy quality time together, and let children play freely in a safe environment.
The rest of your afternoon is free to relax by the pool.
You may experience a private kids and family yoga session at Navutu Dream Resort, designed to bring families together through gentle movement, relaxation, and mindfulness in a peaceful tropical setting or massage or just chill out by the pools!
Inclusion: Cycling through the countryside, ox-cart riding, lunch
Accommodation: Navatu Dreams Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Get up early for an eye-catching sunrise around 5:30am at Angkor Wat, then you will have a refreshment fruit and coffee before jumping into the discovery of the temple before the influx of visitors.
Angkor Wat was built in 1113-1150 and is said to be one of the world’s largest religious monuments. The central tower reaches a height of 65 meters where you may also climb up and enjoy a breathtaking view.
Return to the hotel for your breakfast and relax for the rest of the morning.
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Optional Angkor Zipline: You encounter ziplining like a gibbon from the treetop. After receiving a safety briefing and fitted with your harness, you can zip over the jungle on 6 zip lines. Beginning from the easiest until the highest canopy rappelling down a 50 meters’ descent. (Note: A max group of 9 pax. Spend on the course 2:00-2:30 hour, max weight 125kg. Zipline is not allowed for anyone shorter than 1 meter, if you’re pregnant or had recent leg surgery. Confirm price for this activity on booking. |
Your afternoon begins with an exploration of a Remork Motor (TukTuk) by the lady drivers of Siem Reap. It is the easiest and fun way to look around Siem Reap and a great way of supporting local women, who don’t traditionally work in these kind of roles.
Kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt at Ta Promh and Bayon Temple, located in Angkor Thom. It is a unique and engaging way to explore the temple complex. Your friendly guide will give your kids some scavenger hunt lists and some guidelines to help your children organise the game in order to win the prize among the challengers. In this fun game, each child requires a phone or tablet for taking photos (if possible).
Optional climbing up at Bakheng Temple which is situated on a hill and provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex where you will enjoy sunset views with the fresh air of nature.
After visiting these magnificent temples, tonight you will have a well-deserved dinner at local restaurant with a traditional Apsara and the traditional dance show which you will enjoy during your dinner.
Inclusion: Full Day Temple Tour including scavenger hunt with gifts for kids, and sunrise at Angkor Wat
Transportation: Local Remork Drivers
Accommodation: Navatu Dreams Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you’ll head out from Siem Reap town for about 40 minutes, passing along local villages, rice fields scenery where you can see how rural life is. Upon arrival at the lake inlet, you’ll get on a private wooden boat from Mechrey’s pier to visit the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, connecting to the Mekong river. Tonlé Sap Lake plays as of central importance role for Cambodia’s food provision.
Then you are ready for a delightful half-day kayaking adventure. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the countryside, glide through vibrant floating villages, and explore the serene mangroves of Tonle Sap Lake. We’ll then paddle further into the tranquil mangrove forest, where you can peacefully kayak through lush surroundings. Keep an eye out for a variety of water birds. Experience the tranquility and beauty of nature on this unforgettable tour!
Note The tour operates year-round; however, between March and June, due to low water levels, we kayak only in the floating village and through the canals to the open lake, but not in the mangrove forest.
On the way back, you will visit the Sala Bai Hotel School where underprivileged local young people learn skills that enable them to find gainful employment in the hospitality industry. Here you will have tasty lunch which also helps to finance one training student day.
(Notes The Sala Bai opens from Monday-Friday and closes during public holidays or school break.
Enjoy the free time for the rest of the afternoon and evening.
Accommodation: Navatu Dreams Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusion: Boat excursion & kayaking, lunch at school training restaurant
Today, you have the option of enjoying some free time to chill out by the pool, perhaps do some yoga or have a spa treatment.
Or you might like to take the opportunity to head out to Phnom Kulen. Phnom Kulen means mountain of lychees and it’s a symbol of Cambodia as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. The site is one of the national parks and not just the waterfalls and reclining Buddha that it is famous for, but also many obscure ruins of temples in the jungle, intertwined with nature, art and architecture dating from the early 9th century. On the mountain top where you will climb up to see the Buddha and have a panoramic view, then explore the local market and downhill hiking about 1Km to the waterfall, which offers a scenic and spiritual journey through Cambodia’s sacred landscapes. The journey ends at the stunning Kulen waterfall, where you can cool off in its refreshing waters, making it a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. The mountain has been the holiest mountain in Cambodia since ancient times and remains so today.
You will have a picnic lunch and relax at the cottage near the waterfall.
Along the way, you stop for a visit to the Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre (BBC) consists of a netted tropical garden with thousands of free-flying butterflies, all of which are native species to Cambodia. The revenue from tourist admission provides support for local poverty alleviation and conservation project
On the trip, you will stop and taste Nom Banh Chok “Cambodian noodle” is a unique Khmer dish, loved by locals and tourists alike. It consists of rice noodles topped with a green fish gravy and heaps of fresh green beans, bean sprouts, banana flower and other greens, do not forget green chilli.
The drive to Phnom Kulen is approx. 1.5 hours.
Accommodation: Navatu Dreams Resort, Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Inclusions: Butterfly Centre, Phnom Kulen ticket, local noodle snack
Today you get to experience home cooking with a family in the countryside. First, you will visit the local market to buy some ingredients and herbs and vegetables, for your cook. Next, you will join the pretty traditional wooden house of this local Cambodian family and get into the kitchen and learn to prepare typical Khmer dishes.
Then, accompanied by your hosts, you will go to the pagoda to offer part of your culinary preparations. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the life of a Monk and Theravada Buddhism and a way of life that most people incorporate into their daily life. You will get to meet the Monks, experience a sacred water blessing for good luck and prosperity – a very special experience during your travels
Then it’s back to the home and ready for your lunch that you cooked.
The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax by the pool.
Tonight, you will have dinner in the open-air seating of Phare Cafe and you will be entertained with a special performance of the circus at Phare Ponleu Selpak. It is an NGO that has improved the lives of children and young adults. Inside the campus, you will enjoy a spectacular show put on by a talented and energetic young performer.
Included activities: Home-cooking class, Dinner, Circus Performance
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Navatu Dreams Resort
Your unforgettable trip in Siem Reap, Cambodia comes to an end today as you head to the airport to travel onward. We hope your visit has been memorable–and just a taste of all that this incredible and hospitably country has to offer.
You might like to add on an extra night in Siem Reap or travel elsewhere in Cambodia. Contact us for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on another Pip & Co Travel trip soon!
Transportation: airport transfer for departure (from Siem Reap hotel to Airport)
Meals: Breakfast
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Navatu Dreams Resort is a family-owned, plastic-free resort on the outskirts of Siem Reap. The resort has 3 outdoor pools, including an 18-meter lap pool, a saltwater lounge pool, and a lagoon-style pool.
Situated on a hectare of lush tropical gardens, the resort has 28 rooms and suites, perfect for families. There’s also a spa, restaurant, and yoga studio.
Lots of different families! This trip is aimed at families with kids aged 5 – 14 years old. Any family can come – single parent with one child, two parents with three children – we can accommodate you.
Travellers who share a love of discovery, learning, adventure, fun and kindness are right for Pip & Co Travel trips!
If you have a family situation or kids with different needs, I am more than happy to chat with you and see if this is the perfect trip for you and your family.
This tour is suitable for travellers with a moderate level of fitness. Expect:
Everything is aimed at kids and parents.
If there’s something you don’t feel like doing you can opt-out. Please contact Penny if you want to ask specific health and fitness questions. No question is silly!
The weather is warm and humid in July in Cambodia and it’s green season (rainy season).
The rains continue throughout July in Cambodia, although dry days are still common. Temperatures are gradually dropping, making the days more comfortable, with average temperatures around 27°C.
Most of our activities are planned for the morning, so the afternoons are free for you to relax, or cool down in the pool or at the beach.
Carrying a mix of cash and card is a good idea. You will have good access to ATMs, and be able to use your cards in restaurants/cafes and hotels while more local and rural areas may be cash-only. Riel is the local currency and the exchange rate is approximately AUD$1 = Riel 2,900.
USD is widely used in Cambodia as well.
We usually suggest the group has a tip kitty to take the hassle and uncertainty out of tipping. This will be for specialist guides and drivers.
You need to make a AUD $1000 deposit to hold your spot for your family.
The final balance of the trip is due 90 days before the start of the trip.
You can pay with a major credit card such as Visa or Mastercard (fees apply) or with a bank deposit. Payment plans can also be arranged.
All Pip & Co Travellers will need to purchase comprehensive travel insurance prior to the trip.
If you need help with this, please contact us.
Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality but Australian passport holders do need a visa for Cambodia.
Cambodia visas can be applied online before arrival or applied for on arrival and cost USD$30. We will send out reminders to apply for your visa before the trip departure.
International flights are not included in your tour. You should aim to book flights that align with the official tour start and end dates. Where possible, arrive the morning of or the night before the start date.
For this trip your arrival and departure airport is Siem Reap.
There are no direct flights from Australia to Cambodia, but there are many Asian hubs you can choose to transit through such as Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur.
You arrival and departure airport transfers are included.
