Itinerary
- Day 1
Phnom Penh
You'll arrive in Phnom Penh and have the day to explore on your own. The riverfront is pretty walkable, and you'll find parks, restaurants, and historic spots like the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda scattered throughout. Make time for the Central Market if you want to browse. Your tour leader will meet you at 6pm in the hotel foyer to walk around the neighborhood and grab dinner together.
- Start point
- 120204, Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Tours start at Hotel Sor, Phnom Penh - Check in is from 2pm, the welcome meeting and orientation walk starts at 6pm.)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with Tour Leader
- Dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Browse Central Market
- Walk along riverfront
- Explore parks
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Central Market - Day 2
Phnom Penh to Koh Rong
Today you're heading out on a ferry to Koh Rong Island. The place has sandy coves and coral reefs, plus a lively nightlife scene if you're into that. You can walk through dense jungle with coconut palms, look for waterfalls, or check out Jewel orchids zoo and Police Beach. High Point Rope Park has suspension bridges and zip lines if you want something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Koh Rong Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Jewel Orchids zoo
- Explore Police Beach
- Experience High Point Rope Park suspension bridges and zip lines
- Snorkel coral reefs
- Swim at sandy coves
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong Island Jewel Orchids Zoo Police Beach High Point Rope Park 
- Day 3
Koh Rong
This is your day to relax and take things slow on Koh Rong Island. You'll wake up to white sandy beaches and clear warm water. Spend your time on the beach, swim, hang out in the sun, and just unwind at your own pace without any scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swim at pristine beaches
- Snorkel or dive
- Relax on sandy coves
- Water activities
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong Island - Day 4
Koh Rong
Another full day on Koh Rong where you can choose between adventure or lounging around. You could take a boat to Koh Rong Samloem for more beaches, grab food at island restaurants, try the High Point adventure park for thrills, or hike out to Sok San waterfall if the weather cooperates. Later in the evening, swim and catch the bioluminescent plankton in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Koh Rong Samloem
- Visit pristine beaches at Koh Rong Samloem
- Dine at island restaurants
- High Point adventure park activities
- Visit Sok San waterfall
- Swimming with bioluminescent plankton at night
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong Samloem Sok San Waterfall High Point Rope Park - Day 5
Koh Rong to Phnom Penh
After leaving Koh Rong, you'll take the ferry back to Phnom Penh. Then you'll visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng S21 Prison, which are heavy but important historical sites. These places offer real insight into Cambodia's recent past and what happened during the Khmer Rouge period.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Killing Fields tour
- Tuol Sleng S21 Prison tour
Landmarks/POIs Killing Fields Tuol Sleng S21 Prison - Day 6
Phnom Penh
Spend the day seeing Phnom Penh's mix of old history and newer development. Check out the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Wat Phnom temple. From there you could take a river cruise along the waterfront, browse the Russian Market for souvenirs, or catch a live performance at the National Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City exploration tour
- River cruise
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Visit Wat Phnom
- Shop at Russian Market
- Attend performance at National Museum
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Wat Phnom Russian Market National Museum - Day 7
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
You'll travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, a busy city with great markets and home to the famous Angkor Wat temple complex. The evening is yours to do what you want. If you're interested, Phare Circus is worth checking out, it's a local nonprofit where disadvantaged young people train as professional performers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap markets
- Attend Phare Circus performance
Landmarks/POIs Phare Circus 
- Day 8
Siem Reap
Today is a full day at the Angkor temple complex with a guide who'll show you the main highlights. You'll see Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm, and walk through what's considered the world's largest temple complex. The architecture is really impressive and it's central to Cambodian culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Angkor temples
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Visit Ta Prohm
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Angkor Temple Complex - Day 9
Siem Reap
Your tour wraps up today. Whether you're staying longer in Siem Reap or heading somewhere else, you've finished the Cambodia Core Adventure. You'll leave with new friends and plenty of memories from the trip.
