Here is a lovely two week trip to Cambodia. Prices include flights, accommodations, bus and ferry tickets. You will need to sort some airport transportation but this is cheap and easily done. This is based on a similar itinerary I did myself last Christmas.
There are some cheaper places with hostel and backpackers from £7 a night upwards but I've picked good rated places and those I'm confident to recommend.
5th November Leave London on 5/11 and arrive into Phnom Penh on 6/11.
6-8 November You will spend 2 nights in Phnom Penh. You must visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Once a high school, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum was used as a prison camp during the Khmer Rouge era and you may even get to meet the survivors and buy their books.b 30 minutes from Phnom Penh, the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek are a worthwhile visit of the horror of the Khmer Rouge.a The Royal Palace is a large complex of buildings near Sisowath Quay that is also worth a visit. For food and drink near the Quay there is a cafe, shop and beauty salon called 'Daughter' of Cambodia' ran by victims of the sex trade. I'd definitely recommend this.
In Phnom Penh you'll stay at the One Up Banana Hotel. I've stayed here myself and got an upgraded room and the staff were so lovely and friendly. There is also a hostel next door which has a rooftop with bar and cheap foods and markets around the corner.
8-12 November You will take the bus from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville. There are a couple of different buses such as Giant Ibis and the VIP post vans. I've picked the VIP post vans as they are smaller buses and get there far quicker. In essence, you are travelling with the mail but it's cheaper and quicker than the large buses. In Sihanoukville you will take the ferry at 3pm and stay for 4 nights at the amazing Coconut Bungalows where you will stay on the beach in a tent for 4 nights. The place has amazing reviews https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g1808558-d8553862-Reviews-Coconutbeach_Bungalows-Koh_Rong_Koh_Kong_Province.html
12-15 November You'll catch the ferry back to Sihanoukville where you can explore the city before your flight to Siem Reap. You will stay for 3 nights at Dream Butterfly Garden, free airport pickup is also provided as well as breakfast. Of course Angkor Wat and the temples is a must see for sunrise and sunset but I also enjoyed cycling around Siem Reap, through dusty fields and enjoying the hospitality of the Cambodian people. I wasn't fussed on pub street but if you enjoy cheap drinks, food and massages you may enjoy it.
15-18 November You will take the boat to Battambang. It's a long journey but scenic and you will pass many villages and floating markets (you could take the bus both ways if travel by boat isn't one that appeals). Emerald B&B is an ideal place to stay to enjoy the colonial buildings, the different temples and also the bamboo railway.
18-20 November You will take the bus back to Siem Reap where you will stay for your final 2 nights. I've picked a nice homestay Sakura Home Stay which is popular for cycling and relaxing which is a nice end to your trip.
On 20 November you leave for your flight back to the UK. You have a very long stop in China but you do get free transit hotel due to the long flight times.
I loved Cambodia. Out of all the countries I've been fortunate enough to visit, Cambodia stands out as being the country most worlds apart from any other. A real experience. Eat fish amok.
Muir to qwerta369
29 May 17#5
Eat everything. I remember being in one of the top restaurants in Siem Reap, eating a French dinner comparable to anything in London, for less than USD 10 per person.
On that note, in addition to the very good value budget options provided here, Cambodia is also a great place to experience the 'high life' at no more than a Premier Inn costs here. You can stay at some fantastic places for USD 100.
rachelandgromit
29 May 171#4
I loved it too! I liked Vietnam but Cambodia was my favourite. Thailand my least favourite but each to their own.
toiletseatlicker
29 May 17#6
Bangkok-London return flights for less than £450 then BKK-PP (or SR) for under £100 rtn (inc luggage) or catch the free bus from Suvi' to Don Muang airport and save a few pounds more in flights to PP. No long stop over in China.
A120068020
29 May 17#7
Awesome deal. Shame I can't get away just now :disappointed:
us_agent2012 to A120068020
29 May 17#14
It's in 6 months
rachelandgromit
29 May 17#8
I guess that's a good option if you want to see Thailand too but it is more expensive than the flights to Cambodia and the long stop in China is on the way back, may be a good option to see another country and you could even extend the stopover if you wanted to have longer. Another option is to go to Vietnam and take the boat to Phnom Penh (or vice versa) to/from Chau Doc. This is what I did on my trip (Vietnam and Cambodia). It depends on time constraints.
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There are some cheaper places with hostel and backpackers from £7 a night upwards but I've picked good rated places and those I'm confident to recommend.
5th November
Leave London on 5/11 and arrive into Phnom Penh on 6/11.
6-8 November
You will spend 2 nights in Phnom Penh. You must visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Once a high school, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum was used as a prison camp during the Khmer Rouge era and you may even get to meet the survivors and buy their books.b 30 minutes from Phnom Penh, the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek are a worthwhile visit of the horror of the Khmer Rouge.a The Royal Palace is a large complex of buildings near Sisowath Quay that is also worth a visit. For food and drink near the Quay there is a cafe, shop and beauty salon called 'Daughter' of Cambodia' ran by victims of the sex trade. I'd definitely recommend this.
In Phnom Penh you'll stay at the One Up Banana Hotel. I've stayed here myself and got an upgraded room and the staff were so lovely and friendly. There is also a hostel next door which has a rooftop with bar and cheap foods and markets around the corner.
8-12 November
You will take the bus from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville. There are a couple of different buses such as Giant Ibis and the VIP post vans. I've picked the VIP post vans as they are smaller buses and get there far quicker. In essence, you are travelling with the mail but it's cheaper and quicker than the large buses.
In Sihanoukville you will take the ferry at 3pm and stay for 4 nights at the amazing Coconut Bungalows where you will stay on the beach in a tent for 4 nights. The place has amazing reviews https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g1808558-d8553862-Reviews-Coconutbeach_Bungalows-Koh_Rong_Koh_Kong_Province.html
12-15 November
You'll catch the ferry back to Sihanoukville where you can explore the city before your flight to Siem Reap. You will stay for 3 nights at Dream Butterfly Garden, free airport pickup is also provided as well as breakfast. Of course Angkor Wat and the temples is a must see for sunrise and sunset but I also enjoyed cycling around Siem Reap, through dusty fields and enjoying the hospitality of the Cambodian people. I wasn't fussed on pub street but if you enjoy cheap drinks, food and massages you may enjoy it.
15-18 November
You will take the boat to Battambang. It's a long journey but scenic and you will pass many villages and floating markets (you could take the bus both ways if travel by boat isn't one that appeals). Emerald B&B is an ideal place to stay to enjoy the colonial buildings, the different temples and also the bamboo railway.
18-20 November
You will take the bus back to Siem Reap where you will stay for your final 2 nights. I've picked a nice homestay Sakura Home Stay which is popular for cycling and relaxing which is a nice end to your trip.
On 20 November you leave for your flight back to the UK. You have a very long stop in China but you do get free transit hotel due to the long flight times.
Details found below.
https://www.csair.com/en/tourguide/transit_flow/transfers_hub/free_accommodations/
All the details:
Book flights with £771.94 http://www.travelup.co.uk
Book 2 nights in Phnom Penh £55 on http://www.booking.com
Bus from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville for two $10/£7.79 book on http://www.bookmebus.com
4 nights in Sihanoukville/Koh Rong book on http://www.booking.com £47
Book ferry tickets on http://www.speedyferrycambodia.com $40/£31.14
Book flights to Siem Reap $119.60/£93.11 book on http://www.cambodiaangkorair.com
Book 3 nights in Siep Reap £71 http://www.booking.com
$50/£38.93 boat to Battambang for two book on http://www.angkorfocus.com/cambodia-boat-ticket/angkor-express-boat.html
Book 3 nights in Battambang £42 on http://www.booking.com
Book bus back to Siem Reap http://www.bookmeabus.com $7/£5.45
Book 2 nights in Siem Reap £20 on http://www.booking.com
Total £1183.36/£591.67pp
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On that note, in addition to the very good value budget options provided here, Cambodia is also a great place to experience the 'high life' at no more than a Premier Inn costs here. You can stay at some fantastic places for USD 100.