Majestic temples, stilted villages and bamboo trains provide great adventure on your Cambodia family holiday

Nestled between Vietnam, Laos and Thailand with mountains on two sides, Cambodia, boasts some of the best-preserved rain forest in Asia. With 277 miles of exquisite un-spoilt coastline to the West and the mighty Mekong river and central Tonle Sap lake, this wildlife rich country is green and fertile.

The capital Phnom Penh was once hailed as the Pearl of the Orient. Its shuttered houses, bustling street markets and gallic food still exude French colonial charm. Siem Reap is a short plane hop from the Capital or Ho Chi Minh City in neighbouring Vietnam. This charming and vibrant riverside town is the best location from which to visit the splendor of the Angkor Wat temple complex and nearby Tonle Sap lake. 

The mighty temples of Angkor Wat offer a glimpse of the majesty of Cambodia’s greatest period. Without doubt this is one of the most magnificent wonders of the world. The awe inspiring main temple is the world’s largest religious complex and is best viewed at both sunrise and sunset. Whilst you won’t want to miss the splendour of the main temple it is the smaller ones in the complex that give the best experience for little ones as they are allowed to explore them more freely. In our view a tuk tuk is by far the most exciting way to see them, but an air-conditioned car is equally possible.

Tonle Sap lake feeds and nourishes the region but is also a great visit for those wanting to see authentic fishing village life at Kompong Khleang and the famous Prek Toal bird sanctuary.  After all that temple visiting and jungle adventure, the turquoise bays of Southern Cambodia are the perfect way to unwind on pristine beaches flanked by coastal forest. Well worth a few days of luxury at the end of your Cambodia trip.