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10th Oct 2026 - 18th Oct 2026
9 days/Cambodia /Moderate to Challenging
Join St Catherine’s on this spectacular 5-day trek is a wonderful way to experience Cambodia. Spend five days trekking throug
This spectacular 5-day trek is a wonderful way to experience Cambodia. Spend five days trekking through rice paddies, jungles and traditional villages, encountering local people, ancient temples and monasteries along the way. With mountains, rivers, Buddhist sites, waterfalls and farmland, this jungle adventure offers a unique glimpse into Cambodian life and culminates in an arrival at the magnificent temple complex at Angkor.
This trek is graded as moderate to challenging for someone of a good level of fitness. You will trek along established routes through villages, farmland and jungle with some short sections of road, some steep sections and a few hills. You can expect rocky and uneven terrain underfoot and possibly slippery and muddy ground, especially after the rain. Regular breaks are taken but long days are inevitable. It is essential that you are fit enough to trek for at least 8 hours at a time for consecutive days; don’t expect it to be easy.
The trek is accompanied by local professional English-speaking guides who have excellent knowledge of the region. You will also be supported by a team of local support staff and drivers and a UK Different Travel Company tour manager.
You will trek along established routes through villages, farmland and jungle with some short sections of road, some steep sections and a few hills. You can expect rocky and uneven terrain underfoot and possibly slippery and muddy ground, especially after the rain. Regular breaks are taken but long days are inevitable. It is essential that you are fit enough to trek for at least 8 hours at a time for consecutive days; don’t expect it to be easy.
You are required and expected to train in preparation for this and your training should include hill walking and trekking up and down gradients. The Different Travel Company has the right to refuse anyone who they feel is not fit enough for the challenge for the health and safety of the individual, and the group.
You can expect highs of 31°C during the day and lows of around 25°C at night. Weather conditions will vary but in general you will experience hot but cloudy days with occasional short rain downpours and high humidity. It’s important to be prepared for all weather conditions and temperatures.
Please note: the temperatures and conditions above are historically accurate however, climate change impacts the seasons so you may experience uncharacteristic conditions which are out of our control. Should this happen the guide will assess the situation and make decisions to ensure the best enjoyment and ultimate safety of the group.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, is provided throughout the trek as specified on the itinerary. Tables, chairs, plates, mugs and cutlery are all provided, and you may be able to purchase drinks at the homestay depending on availability (payable locally).
You will stay in a hotel in Siem Reap for one night at the start of the trip and one night at the end. During the trek, there will be a mixture of camping and staying in traditional stilt house homestays with the local community and a night at a Buddhist temple.
You must be aged 18 or above to join this trip. It may be possible for you to participate if you are 16 or 17 years old but you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. There is no upper age limit.
An ideal candidate for the trek would be someone who enjoys being out of their comfort zone and trying something new. Adventure travel involves an element of the unexpected so do not expect standards to be the same as you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable (be it because of group pace, weather conditions, local bureaucracy, or other factors) and itineraries may be altered to allow for this. For you to get the most out of your challenge it is important that you are flexible, positive, and eager to take on all the challenges that arise. Suitable fitness preparation before departure forms part of this.
You should have a good level of fitness to ensure fast recovery from each day of trekking.
You must engage in training (including plenty of walking up and down hills) before departure to ensure your best chance of enjoyment on the trip. This could include hill walking, running, cycling, gym workouts, boot camps, etc. You can download a number of free apps to help you train and track your progress, e.g. MapMyWalk, C25K, MyFitnessPal, etc. Attempting to complete the trek without training will make it more challenging than necessary and will be detrimental to your experience, and the experience of your teammates.
London to Siem Reap
Depart London on an indirect overnight flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, we transfer to our hotel to freshen up before a group dinner and a briefing on the week ahead.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Siem Reap – Tapang – Knapor
After a hearty breakfast, we commence our trek from the edge of Siem Reap, passing through local villages and rice paddies. Around halfway, we will stop to visit Prasat Banteay Ampil, a hidden Angkorian temple which has largely been reclaimed by the jungle. After a picnic lunch, we continue by a lake to reach our village homestay accommodation.
Overnight: Homestay
Trek:Â 25 kms/8hrs (mainly flat and gentle)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Knapor – Kulen Mountain – Phum Sangke Lak
First of all, we will drive approx. 35 kms to Svay Leu, from where we start our trek up Phnom Kulen (Kulen Mountain), one of the most sacred mountains in Cambodia and said to be the birthplace of the Khmer Empire. It was originally called Mahendraparvata and was where Jayavarman II (a 9th-century king) declared himself King of Kings, unifying local overlords after many years of fighting. Stops today include Wat Chas Buddhist Temple and Sangke Lak, where we stop for lunch.
Overnight: Camping
Trek: 13kms/6hrs (steep uphill in sections)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Sangke Lak – Ankong Choeung Chab
Today we continue trekking through the dense jungle, passing by a couple of interesting and little-visited sites, Srah Damrei (Elephant Pond), and Wat Preah Krai. We take a short transfer to our campsite at Anlong Choeung Chab later this afternoon.
Overnight: Camping
Trek: 15kms/7hrs (mixed terrain)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Anlong Choeung Chab – Preah Angthom – Wat Preah Ang Chub – Temple
Setting off this morning, our trek takes us through the forest to the River of 1000 Lingas. After marvelling at this ancient site we then head to the 16th century Preah Ang Thom Monastery, renowned for its giant reclining Buddha. We stop for lunch at a stunning waterfall where there is a chance for a dip before continuing our trek to Preah Ang Chub. From here we will transfer to a local Buddhist Temple for our overnight stay (Approx 1 hour drive). This evening we will learn more about the country’s troubled past and hear from a landmine victim.
Overnight: Temple
Trek: 18kms/6 hrs (Slightly downhill, undulating mixed terrain)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Temple – Phnom Bok Mountain – Preah Dak – Siem Reap
We rise early for a blessing from the monks before breakfast and then head up Phnom Bok Mountain. It takes around an hour and 633 steps to reach the top where you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. There will be a chance to explore the ruins of the ancient temple before we decend. This afternoon we complet our trek through villages with the chance to witness local crafts such as noodle, sugar palm making and traditional handicrafts. We transfer back to Siem Reap (approx. 30 mins)
Overnight: Hotel
Trek: 20kms/6 hrs (mixed terrain, uneven and steep with many steps)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Angkor Wat
Our final day is spent exploring the Angkor Wat complex, the world’s largest religious monument! There is ample time to explore and enjoy this amazing spectacle with a guided tour of its many and varied temples.
Overnight: Hotel
Trek: 12kms/4 hours + time spent visiting temples
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, farewell dinner
Siem Reap to London
Depending on flight times there may be time for some further sightseeing in Siem Reap.
Transfer to the airport for the return flight to London, which may arrive on Monday 19 October 2026 depending on flight schedules.
Meals: Breakfast
Siem Reap
A free day to further explore Siem Reap and the impressive temples, or perhaps just relax and soak up the atmosphere in town!
Meals: Breakfast
Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
After breakfast depart for the journey by to Siem Reap bedore checking into your central hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Phnom Penh
Set off for a day of sightseeing, including guided visits to the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Cheung Ek. We will have lunch together at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Phnom Penh
We start off this morning with a walk along the river front, stopping to visit Wat Ounalom and receive a blessing from the monks. We will then be transported by cyclo to the National Museum before a visit to the art-deco inspired Central Market. You will have the afternoon free to explore independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Phnom Penh – London (possibly via Siem Reap)
Depending on flight times you may have some more free time this morning. The return flights may be from Phnom Penh or we may need to return to Siem Reap.
Free time until departing for the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
N.B. While we do not anticipate changes, this itinerary may be subject to alteration due to flight schedules, hotel availability and other factors outside our control. During the trip itself, the itinerary will depend on the group’s ability, weather and daily circumstances. Any changes in the itinerary will be made in the interest of group safety and enjoyment. In-country, your guide and tour manager will have the final say in the interest of the health and safety of the group.
Registration fee: £425
and then either…
Sponsorship: £4,000
or
Flexi: £2,000* trip costs and £2,000 sponsorship for St Catherine’s.
This option is for those who wish to raise sponsorship to cover both the costs of the trip (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) and a donation to St Catherine’s.
This option is for those who choose to pay the trip costs* (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) themselves while still raising some funds for the charity.
*Trip costs are based on overall group size and are subject to change.
Extension Price:
Minimum of 2 participants:                     £750pp
Minimum of 5 participants:                     £570pp
Minimum of 10 participants:                    £550pp
Single supplement:                   £150pp
This is based on a twin share basis. Single supplement is subject to availability.
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