PHNOM PENH SIEM REAP
ANGKOR KEP SIHANOUKVILLE PHNOM PENH
(Ref: KC12-uk)
Ideas for tours for your car rental. Some options that
you can include in the program.
You can give instructions to the driver or guide
A complete file will be provided on arrival in
Cambodia for complete information on typical restaurants and some practical
info & off-the-beaten-track tours in order to preserve the originality of
our tours.
Day 1: PHNOM PENH
Welcome at the airport.
Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2: PHNOM PENH
(B - L)
Photos: The Silver Pagoda
At
noon: authentic meal will be offered to you in a restaurant at the edge of the
Mekong. The atmosphere is very local and off-the-beaten-track. One or several representatives
of the agency will lunch with you. They will share with you their loves of the Cambodia.
Around
you the Khmers sell: crickets, fruits of the village (longan, jackfruit, apple
studs, and mango). Here few tourists but the Khmer life in nature.
In
the afternoon, visit the National Museum formerly called the Albert Sarraut museum where
the objects, statues and parts of arts come from all the Cambodian provinces.
You will continue by visiting the Ounalom Pagoda built in 1443, which is
the most important pagoda in Phnom Penh.
Colonial
District (Option,if
time permits and if you wish): the Grand Hotel, the Post office, the Bank of
Indochina, the Police station, the Superior Residence, the Treasury Bridge, the
Chamber of Commerce, the Library and the Railway Station.
Visit
the Wat Phnom (Pagoda on the hill) renovated in
1926. At the foot of the hill is a bas-relief sculptured by Th odore Rivi re to
honor the Siam-French treaty.
In
the evening, take a small cruise along the river bank
towards Chroy Changvar peninsula (according to weather and time, sunset on the
Royal Palace).
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 3: PHNOM PENH
SIEM REAP (B)
By Road (Approximately 314km, 6h00 drive) or speedboat
on the Tonle Sap river surcharge (between 5 and 6 hour
in air-conditioned boat but rather uncomfortable). We asked if you want this
second solution, no catering on board,no
guide during transfer.Welcome by the guide upon
arrival in Siem Reap.
Note: there are also weekly flights.
On the way:
Optional stop at Skun :a
transit point where you will meet any sort of travelers. Enjoy insects
(grasshoppers, locusts, scorpion, fermented ants - taste likea
crunchy hazelnut) and local fruits (fresh or dried) green mangos, pineapples,
bananas, etc... Adventurers will play with tarantulas in full hands or crunch
its legs.
Pass by a stonemason village, the Buddha statues are
carved on the roadside.
Stop at Kampong Thom: discover the capital of King I anavarman I dating from the VIIth century. Visit the site of Sambor Prei
Kuk which is the largest complex pre Angkorian
Cambodia.
Stop in a village to observe the preparation of
KROLANN (glutinous rice cake in bamboo)
Visit the famous bridge SPEAN PRAP TOS located in
Kampong Kdei village (60 km from Siem Reap). Built fromsandstone
and laterite by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th and early 13th
century.
During the harvest, prepare the Khmer Ambok (pounded rice) we will take a break at one of these
places where you can enjoy.
Afternoon: Excursion with guide and private boat on the Tonle Sap. Visit the
fishing village and the flooded forest Chong Khneas.(You can also do this
excursion from 2:00pmon next day)
Option on the day or next day: unlike other agencies that provide you visits "CLOSED TO CROCODILES"
we'll take you on a farm owned by a local family. The more adventurous tour you
can shake babies (crocodiles!) in their arms. It is downtown, and it takes up
to 30 minutes. If you do not want to visit, you can inform the guide.
Later ... You will go to discover Siem Reap: The shipyard Schools (Angkor
Artisan) www.artisansdangkor.com In
addition, "Psa Chas"(the old market), city tour of the lively
area located behind the Ta Prohm Hotel where you can walk in the evening to see
(restaurants, massages, shops, crafts ... night market).
Day 4: SIEM REAP
Angkor Temples (B - L)
Kravan, Ta Nei, Bat Chum, Srah Srang.
Ta
Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Pre Roup, Tasom, Neak Pean, Krol Kor, Prasat Pithu, Preah
Khan, Preah Palilay and Bakheng for
the sunset.
Night in Siem Reap.
Photo: TA PROHM temple
In Siem Reap, there is a quality show organized
by the circus school of Battambang. (Strongly recommended but with additional
charge, ask your guide to reserve at your convenient date. Phone: 015499480).
Day 5: SIEM REAP
Angkor Temples (B)
Photo : Bayon temple
Then
the temples in the ancient capital of Angkor Thom: Bayon, Baphuon, Terrace
of the Elephants, the Royal Palace, Terrace of the Leper King, Phimeanakas,
Chau Say Tevada, Thommanon, Tanei and Takeo
Option
without supplement: at 18 km from Siem Reap, the silk farm center, the
breeding of the silkworms in the traditional weaving, the craftsman treats the whole
process and makes beautiful parts in the old motives.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6: SIEM REAP Banteay Srei (B)
Discover
the archaeological park of the Khmer empire. Adjust the visit onspot with the guide according to your desire and
curiosity (You can also follow the chronological order of the temple
constructions).
Visit
the temples of the group Roluos marked by the beginning of the Khmer
civilization. The royal temple of King Indravarman I, Bakong is one of
first stone constructed temples, an architectural revolution of the period
illustrating the cult Devaraja which gave legitimacy to the royal power.
Continue
towards the other temples of the group.
"Tribhuvanamahesvara". It is located 25km north Siem
Reap, built in pink sandstone which make this motifs
carved like the gem of Khmer art and which attracted the attention of Andr
Malraux in 1923.It is situated in 25Km North of Siem Reap.
Photo: Banteay Srei
Option
and if you are passionate, on the direction of
Banteay Srei possibility to visit:
A butterfly farm (no extra charge). http://www.angkorbutterfly.com
The Mine museum
(With additional charge, you pay at the door).www.cambodialandminemuseum.org
On
the way back, visit small temples (Banteay Samr , Prasat Prei, Prasat Tor ).
6:30 p.m. Diner offered with "Apsara"
show at Amazon: huge buffet of all kinds of Cambodian specialties with
Apsara show (20 male and female dancers).
Depending
on your aspirations and the time available, we can also visit (No additional
cost):
- The group of Roluos :Bakong, Prah
Ko and Lolei .
- Sites of the Eastern
Baray built by Rajendravarman:
Banteay Kdey, Pre Rup, Preasat Khleang, Mebon
Oriental.
Optional without additional charge: At 18 Km from Siem
Reap visit arm silk center, breeding silkworms in traditional weaving
artisans treats the whole process and crafts beautiful pieces to old patterns.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 7: SIEM REAP
PHNOM-PENH (B)
7:00 departure to Phnom Penh by road (314 Km and 6h00
drive) or speedboat on the Tonle Sap river
(same timing in air-conditioned boat but rather uncomfortable). We ask if you
want this second solution, no catering on board. No guide during transfer.
Welcome by the guide upon arrival in Phnom Penh.
Note: The road is long and not always in good
condition, possibility to take a flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.
Visit the famous bridge SPEAN PRAP TOS located
in the village Kampong Kdei (60 km from Siem Reap). Built in counter and
laterite by King Jayavarman VII, in the late 12th and early 13th
century.
During the harvest, prepare the Khmer Ambok (pounded rice) we will take a break at one of these
places you can enjoy.
Passage by a village stonemason, the Buddha statues
are carved roadside.
Option: stop at Skun, a transit point where you
will meet any sort of travelers. Enjoy insects (grasshoppers, locusts,
scorpion, fermented ants - taste like a crunchy hazelnut) and local fruits
(fresh or dried) green mangos, pineapples, bananas, etc... Adventurers will
play with tarantulas in full hands or crunch its legs.
Afternoon: Reception upon arrival by the Phnom Penh
guide.
If you want to aerial photographs of the city and the
Central Market: go to Sorya Shopping Center (next to the central market) one of
the largest shopping centers in Cambodia, which mixes tradition and modernity.
Restaurants specialty shops of all kinds ... For photos;climb the 6thfloor (with elevator).
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 8: PHNOM PENH - KEP
8h00:
Departure to Kep on sea, passing by Takeo (Tramkak, Prey Kabas, Samrong and
Kirivong districts)
On
the road: visit the Phnom Chisor temple situated on a hill which has a
beautiful view on the region. (The 11th century templewas
in good condition until the American bombing in 1970)
At
the foot of the Hill you will discover a famous
village for its weaving "Hol", a piece of cloth with designs costing
over $ 50 per meter.
Arrival
in Kep in the afternoon.Check-in
at your hotel on the edge of sea.
Night
in Kep.
Note:In Kep,you need go to KIM LY (the crab market
restaurant). A comprehensive document concerning all the news on the typical
and other restaurants will be given upon your arrival in Cambodia, this to
preserve the originality of our tours.
Note:In Kep steps from beautiful beach go to the island.
Day 9: KEP on sea (B)
Vehicle
and guide remain at your disposal for a tour in KEP, if you do not wish to go
to the island. A walk on the Hill of Kep is recommended according to your
fitness level.
Overnight
in Kep.
In
Kep on the sea, possibility to visit one of the tidal water,
harvesting salt out of the rainy season (in the direction of Kampot, the road
on the other side of Viet Nam).
With
supplement: possibility to take a horseback ride at the Ranch with a butterfly
farm visit excessive only on horseback or by bike (the ranch is held by a
French man): www.kep-plantation.com
Day 10: KEP - Kampot - SIHANOUKVILLE (B)
8h00:
Direction Sihanoukville along the Gulf of Siam. Pass through Kampot, a city
rich in remnants of French colonial architecture, place of transit for
explorers Bokor and caves (Phnom Kampong Trach, Phnom Chhngouk and Phnom
Sorsir). Possibility to visit the latter also called Cave of the white
elephant; a colorful pagoda is located at its base.
At
Kampot: Quick city tour, you walk along the Kampot River where you can stop at
one of the cafes terraces that are generally of old colonial houses.
The
Kampot region produces many tropical fruits especially the durian. We have the opportunity to go through the pepper fields; green
pepper of Kampot is well-known all over the world.
During
your trip you will have the opportunity to see a fishing village in edge of
road.
Arriving
in Sihanoukville, city tour by vehicle: the local market, the main beaches, the
port...
Check-in
at the hotel, free time.
In
the evening, if you wish, you can be accompanied by your guide and vehicle to
finish the day in good mood in a Khmer Tavern with local Orchestra or other
more 'classic' restaurant.
Overnight
in Sihanoukville.
Option
with extra charge (consult with us):
After Kampot, you will then take a road that crosses the dense jungle of the BokorNational Park (between 3 and 4 hours of
journey). In this case no activity possible.Arrive
in Sihanoukville.
Day 11: SIHANOUKVILLE -Ream (B-L)
8h00:
Ream, a beautiful site where our boat will be waiting. You will embark and 30
minutes later you will arrive on a small island little frequented by usual
tourists. (We keep this location as secret). On arrival we offer you a coconut
to drink with a straw.
Walk on the beach, visit a guesthouse where guests
sleep in hammocks and wooden houses perched in the trees...
Relaxing, resting and sunbathing on the beach...
Spend some time to admire the coral area thanks to the
masks and snorkels available in our boat.
Do a lot of fishing using equipment provided by us for
this purpose.
Back,
around noon we'll give you a typical meal: Fricassee of green pepper crab,
grilled shrimp and fish + rice soup prepared by Bopha, our chef. If her husband
is not at sea (He is military at the naval base) you'll have more of cooked
mussels, barbecued fishes in the same morning and cooked by himself.
*
If you cannot stand the boat or for bad weather conditions:
Or
Afternoon
free.
Nights
in Sihanoukville.
Day 12: SIHANOUKVILLE - PHNOM PENH (B)
On
the road: crossing oil palm plantation or Elaeis Guineensiswhich is a member of the Arecaceae
family.
Toiletbreak at Yeay Mao, which
will also allow you to learn a little more about beliefs and Khmer customs.
If
you have a flight:
Possibility
to reach directly the airport which is located 10 Km before Phnom Penh (3 hour drive)
Your
return flight must be after 13:00. If not, plan a night in Phnom Penh.
If
you extend to Cambodia, the night is not included.
Possibility
of extending your stay in Sihanoukville but the latter return to Phnom Penh
will be by bus or private with additional vehicle.
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Ideas for tours
for your car rental. Some options that you can include in the program. You can give
instructions to the driver or guide |
Phnom Penh
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Detail |
Price in $us/pers |
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Cooking class in Maisons
d Amis click here ( if you sleep
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Free |
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Genocide
Museum Toul Sleng (S21) |
5 |
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Ride in cyclo 2 hours |
15 |
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Ride in
Tuk-tuk in city 3 hours |
10 |
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Bike ride in
Koh Dach |
15 |
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Ride in
Tuk-tuk in Koh Dach 2 hour s |
20 |
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Mini sunset cruise on the Mekong 1 hour |
15 |
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Sunset + Diner in boat on the Mekong: Cambocruise click here |
28 |
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Sunset + Diner in boat on the Mekong : Phocea (min 2 pax) click here |
32 |
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Mekong River Cruise, meal... in Phoc a 1day
or + click here (min 6 pax) |
55 |
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Cruise on
Mekong, Phnom-Penh, Siem-Reap, Saigon ... |
On request |
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Aperitif / sunset boat in front of the Royal Palace |
20 |
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Diner on boat on the Mekong with Kanika boat (min 2 pax) click here |
30 |
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Dinner at a restaurant of insects |
16 |
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Dancing on Sisowath Quay in the evening |
2 |
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Shadows Theatre Show Sovann Phum
(weekend) click here |
10 |
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PLEA PKAA
Spectacle click here |
15 |
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Phnom Penh FishingT our click here |
On request |
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Golf 18 holes |
On request |
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Home stay in Koh Dach |
On request |
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Battambang
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Detail |
Price in $us/pers |
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Bike ride: half day |
12 |
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Ride in Tuk-tuk : half day |
12 |
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Cooking Class cambodgienne + d jeuner Smoking pot |
20 |
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Circus Spectacle : Phare Ponleu Selpak |
12 |
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Crocodiles farm |
2 |
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Kayak11km downstream click here |
16 |
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Transfert by collective boat from
Battambang-Siem Reap |
30 |
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Transfert by private boat from Battambang-Siem Reap |
170-250 |
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Siem Reap
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Detail |
Price in $us/pers |
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Visite lotus farm |
Free |
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Visit workshops of a lacquer master, discovery of his works |
Free |
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Rosana
Broadway Cabaret Show Web Site |
40 |
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Cambodian
Cultural Village (advisable for 1 day)Web Site |
15 |
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KompongPluk Village on stilts house in the lake 10 Km from Siem Reap |
25 |
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Elephant ride in Angkor zone
20 minutes |
25 |
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Angkor
National MuseumWeb Site |
15 |
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Circus Spectacle : Phare Ponleu Selpak Web
Site |
23 |
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Dinner with Apsara dance at THE KHMER BARBE Q : instead of AMAZON |
10 |
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Dinner with Apsara danceat
Angkor
Village (VIP) instead of AMAZON |
23 |
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Dinner show with shadow theater |
28 |
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VIP tour of the temples with archaeologist expert per day |
350 |
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Pottery class (1h30) |
15 |
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Painting lessons
on ceramics (1h30) |
15 |
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Balloon ride (attached by a cable overlooking the temples) |
25 |
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Overview of Angkor Wat with hot balloon Web Site (d conseill ) |
130 |
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Spectacle of Khmer Boxing Fighting |
15 |
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Bokator Demonstration |
10 |
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Cooking Class:
PAUL DUBRULE school Web Site |
From 40 |
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Dinner at a restaurant of insects |
15 |
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Show of the transformists (Rosannah Brodway) |
20 |
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Horse
ride www.thehappyranch.com 1 hour |
30 |
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Ride the
Quad www.quad-adventure-cambodia.com 1 hour |
35 |
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Flight of the
Gibbon www.treetopasia.com |
On request |
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Moto Aventure in Siem Reap www.khmerways.com |
On request |
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Golf 18 holes |
On request |
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Retreat Meditation / Yoga |
On request
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Home stay |
On request
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Watercolor Courses taught by a Cambodian watercolors
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On request
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Introduction to food street (Cambodian specialties) |
On request |
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Cruise on Mekong,
Siem-Reap, Phnom-Penh, Saigon |
On request |
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Visit to a factory-based aperitifs rice wine tasting |
On request |
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Helicopter http://helistarcambodia.com/our-fleet/ 2 helicos : Eurocopter AS350B3+ modele 2009 and Eurocopter
AS350B2 VEMD Squirrel 2008 6 seat
and 2 rangs.
in the middle, view less |
14mn: 150 USD/pers 30mn: 300 USD/pers (min 4 pax) |
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Kep, Kampot,
Sihanoukville |
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Detail |
Price in $us/pers |
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Bike ride (rent for a
day) |
12 |
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Ride in Tuk-tuk (a
morning in and outskirts of the city) |
15 |
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Kep rabbit island click
here (code oc12345 2 times) |
8 $us/pers or 30/boat |
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Kep Eric private boat full day (other island, diving, meal) click here |
Tel: 09 64 38 64 37 |
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Sihanoukville Koh
Rong island click
here (code oc12345 2 times) |
20 |
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Excursion to the Ream park by car or by boat |
On request |
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Kampot : Kayaking on the river
'Prek Kampot' |
Between 5 and 20/pers |
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