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Abercrombie & Kent (01242 547760; abercrombiekent.co.uk) offers a nine-night Classic Cambodia trip exploring Angkor; Phnom Penh, where guests see how the country has marked its harrowing Khmer Rouge history at the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng; and the rainforest and coastal mangroves of Koh Kong province. From £2,570 per person based on two sharing, including flights, B&B accommodation, transfers and guiding. The trip falls under A&K’s flexible booking policy.
ABOUTAsia (00 55 97 899 2221; aboutasiatravel.com), headquartered a few miles from Angkor, is armed with in-depth local knowledge and has a six-night Best of Cambodia trip which takes in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, including special experiences such as breakfasts and sunset drinks at temples, an al-fresco Khmer dinner in the rural area of Chandara, and specialist guiding. From £1,852 per person based on two sharing, staying at Phum Baitang in Siem Reap and Raffles hotel in Phnom Penh. Add on four days at the coast at Song Saa private island (an extra £1,621 per person) or a one-night, one-way cruise between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap aboard the classic wooden boat Samsara, including a private chef and masseuse (an extra £876 per person, full board).
Intrepid Travel (0808 274 5111; intrepidtravel.com) offers a six-day Classic Cambodia trip including two days in Phnom Penh to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda; followed by four days in Siem Reap exploring Angkor archaeological complex and local villages. From £855 per person, including accommodation, transfers, activities and some meals.
hScott Dunn (020 8682 5060; scottdunn.com) offers a nine-night Epic Cambodia trip including three nights in Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, two nights in Phnom Penh, and four nights on Krabey Island from £3,600 per person based on two sharing, including accommodation with breakfast, private transfers and selected tours.
Selective Asia (01273 670001; selectiveasia.com) has a 13-day Cambodia in Style trip, from £1,682 including accommodation with breakfast, private transfers and guides. The journey takes in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Angkor, as well as lesserknown temples such as Koh Ker and Beng Mealea. The journey continues to Koh Kong with a stay at Tatai River Floating Lodge (full board), before heading to the coast and Koh Rong island. International flights cost extra, from £600.