Kingdom of Wonder Tour: Phnom Penh, Majestic Mekong & Siem Reap & Cruise Southeast Asia, 11 March 2027 (16 nights)

Home to both a fascinating modern and ancient history, remarkable landmark locations, sensational cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes, Cambodia is a bucket-list destination with something to offer every type of traveller. On this incredible tour, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in both urban and rural life in Cambodia, while enjoying a variety of fascinating experiences that explore the country’s major cities, hidden gems along the Mekong River, and unmissable locations, such as the mystical Angkor Wat temple complex. Throughout, you’ll also be invited to learn more about the horrific events that have shaped modern Cambodia, ancient traditions that have survived despite this hardship, and much more. Starting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital and somewhere where you’ll spend several nights, you’ll be invited to explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex before visiting Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the infamous Killing Fields at Choueng Ek. Then, saying goodbye to Phnom Penh, you’ll embark on a three-night river cruise along the Mekong River. During this insightful experience, you’ll enjoy cruising in complete comfort aboard Victoria Mekong, while visiting places like Koh Chen and Kampong Cham, learning more about traditional Cambodian culture through Krama demonstrations and silk weaving, and so much more. Disembarking after three nights aboard this sensational river cruise ship, you’ll travel northwest through the vibrant Cambodian countryside to Krong Siem Reap. With two nights in a hotel here, you’ll have ample opportunity to explore the city alongside visits to the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex and an organised Apsara Dance and dinner event. An insightful exploration of one of Southeast Asia’s most fascinating countries, this comprehensive tour of Cambodia promises an unforgettable adventure filled with interesting experiences, incredible food, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Cambodia’s most populous city and acting capital since 1865, Phnom Penh is a destination boasting an incredible blend of unique histories and modern delights; an important location for both the Khmer Empire and the subsequent European colonialists, you’ll find an abundance of culturally significant and politically important sites in Phnom Penh. Among the most important, and certainly some of the most impressive, are found in the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex – and you’re going to have a chance to explore this during your time in the Cambodian capital. A site established in 1866, the Royal Palace is the official residence of the King of Cambodia; featuring a defensive wall, elaborate throne room, and several towering spires, this is a fantastic example of Khmer architecture in action. The Silver Pagoda, a temple inlaid with over 5,000 silver tiles, houses some of Cambodia’s most significant national treasures – the Emerald Buddha of Cambodia and life-sized Maitreya Buddha chief among them. While exploring this incredible location, you’ll also visit the National Museum of Cambodia, a stunning sandstone museum showcasing the world’s largest collection of Khmer artwork. An experience that offers invaluable insight into how Cambodia’s rich history influences its society today, you won’t forget your time in Phnom Penh.

The significant impact of the radical Khmer Rouge regime is felt throughout Cambodia, and this part of your tour aims to highlight why that is through an exploration into some of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge under dictator Pol Pot in the late 1970s. Starting with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former schoolhouse that was transformed into one of the regime’s largest detention and torture centres, you’ll have the chance to learn more about Cambodia’s darkest years through exhibits that feature contemporary equipment, first-hand accounts, imagery pulled directly from Khmer Rouge records, and preserved rooms showcasing the conditions here during its use. A sobering sight, it’s important to be prepared; this museum does not shy away from the brutality of the past. You’ll continue on from the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to Choueng Ek, one of Cambodia’s most infamous Killing Fields, where a Buddhist stupa now stands in memorial to the millions who suffered under the Khmer Rouge. This impactful tour highlights Cambodia’s resilience and the nation’s significant journey towards healing the wounds of its past.

The Mekong River, an impressive waterway that flows from Southwest China into the Mekong River Delta in Vietnam, is a fascinating natural wonder boasting immense cultural, economic, and ecological significance to several Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia. For the next three nights of your adventure throughout Southeast Asia, you’ll be invited to embark on a thrilling river cruise along the Mekong River, enjoying daily excursions to fascinating destinations alongside sensational regional cuisines and engaging onboard entertainment. Starting your first day onboard with a walking tour of Koh Chen, a charming village known for its metalworking, you’ll travel by coach to Oudong, Cambodia’s ancient capital, to explore this intriguing city. Then, after lunch, you’ll travel by tuk-tuk to Silk Island, learning more about Cambodia’s traditional silk weaving techniques, before immersing yourself in a fascinating Krama demonstration. As evening arrives, a relaxing evening of incredible regional cuisine and entertainment awaits you onboard. Day two sees you spend some time in the morning exploring the village of Angkor Ban before sailing along the Mekong River to Kampong Cham. While here, you’ll spend some time onboard learning the delicate art of folding lotus flowers, learning more about their significance as a symbol in Southeast Asian tradition, before venturing ashore on a walking tour of Kampong Cham. You’ll then have another chance to enjoy an evening of incredible food and entertainment onboard. After breakfast on day three, you’ll disembark at Kampong Cham and travel through the luscious Cambodian countryside to reach Siem Reap, Cambodia’s second-largest city and your gateway to the remarkable Angkor Wat temple complex. Upon arrival, you’ll sit down for a final lunch at a local restaurant, a wonderful chance to indulge in regional cuisines. While this marks the end of your river cruise experience along the Mekong, your adventures through this fascinating region are far from over and more excitement awaits.

While admiring the impressive Angkor Wat Temple Complex from afar is far from a bad experience, this comprehensive full-day tour will give you the chance to explore the ancient heart of the Khmer Empire in more detail; throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to marvel at the remarkable surviving ruins of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the wider Angkor area. Starting in the centre of the complex, you’ll head east to Ta Prohm. A jungle-surrounded temple famous for featuring in 2001’s Tomb Raider, this unique ruin was originally completed in 1186 and is known for its dilapidated state due to the invasive snake-like roots of Tetrameles trees. Once you’ve spent some time here and stopped for lunch, you’ll head to the South Gate of Angkor Thom; this dramatic entrance is lined with statues depicting good and evil gods, with many of the original statues restored to give visitors a sense of what it was like in its prime. Through this gate, you will visit Bayon – an intricately-decorated temple adorned with hundreds of smiling faces – before continuing on to Phimeanakas. Climbing to the top of this pyramid-shaped temple, you’ll have the chance to admire the awe-inspiring sight of the Angkor ruins from above. You’ll end your tour of the Angkor Wat Temple Complex by taking in the impressive wall of the Terrace of the Elephants before returning to your hotel.

Tonight, alongside an exquisite dinner exploring Cambodian cuisine and regional flavours, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a traditional Apsara Dance performance: a spectacular display that brings ancient Khmer culture to life through graceful motions, intricate hand gestures, and elaborate gold costumes. A fascinating way to enjoy sensational food, this experience will offer you further insights into this nation’s folklore and mythology. Traditional Apsara Dance is one of this nation’s treasured classical art forms for a reason, and you’re in for a truly delightful experience.

Located in the charming enclave of the Novena district, Oasia Hotel Novena, Singapore is a premier business hotel that offers distinctively elegant accommodations in its 428 guestrooms. Perfect for unwinding or having high-powered business meetings, Oasia's award-winning Club Lounge - The Living Room and its private pool provide Club guests with absolute exclusivity. There is direct basement access to the Novena MRT Station which allows convenient travel to Orchard Road and the Central Business District. Each of the hotel's guestrooms is contemporary furnished with sleek, Asian-inspired designer fittings. Guests at Oasia Hotel Novena also enjoy complimentary WiFi, coffee/tea making facilities and a rain shower in the bathroom with invigorating bath amenities. Facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, pool and The Marmalade Pantry - a restaurant that is popular for its modern bistro cuisine.

Located in the charming enclave of the Novena district, Oasia Hotel Novena, Singapore is a premier business hotel that offers distinctively elegant accommodations in its 428 guestrooms. Perfect for unwinding or having high-powered business meetings, Oasia's award-winning Club Lounge - The Living Room and its private pool provide Club guests with absolute exclusivity. There is direct basement access to the Novena MRT Station which allows convenient travel to Orchard Road and the Central Business District. Each of the hotel's guestrooms is contemporary furnished with sleek, Asian-inspired designer fittings. Guests at Oasia Hotel Novena also enjoy complimentary WiFi, coffee/tea making facilities and a rain shower in the bathroom with invigorating bath amenities. Facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, pool and The Marmalade Pantry - a restaurant that is popular for its modern bistro cuisine.

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