DAY 1: Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville
We leave Phnom Penh and travel south on National Highway 4 towards the south coast. As we leave behind the suburbs of Phnom Penh, the scenery gets more interesting. We pause to pay our respects to Yeay Peau, a protective spirit who looks after travellers on the road. The Pich Nil Pass is where the road cuts through Bokor and Kirirom National Parks to the east and west and is lined with shrines and incense. We continue south to the popular resort of Sihanoukville, home to Cambodia's finest beaches. We check into our hotel and leave the rest of the day free to enjoy the beautiful beaches and warm waters.
DAY 2: In Sihanoukville at leisure
Today is free once more to relax around Sihanoukville. Experienced divers may like to dive Cambodia’s offshore waters. For those interested in Cambodian cuisine, there is the possibility of a cooking class to discover the secrets of the Khmer kitchen. There are also catamarans available for hire on Otres Beach for sailing enthusiasts, plus plenty more water-based activities. Overnight in Sihanoukville.
DAY 3: Beach Safari on the island of Koh Rong
We leave Sihanoukville and board our boat to experience Cambodia's undiscovered islands. We travel out to Koh Rong, stopping along the way for the chance to snorkel around some of the smaller islands. We reach Koh Rong and anchor off the west coast, where there is an incredible white sand beach stretching for almost 10km. We leave some time free to swim or relax in this lovely spot, while our team prepares a fresh seafood barbecue for lunch. This is our idyllic camp for the night, so we encourage guests to make themselves at home, beachcombing under the swaying palms or just snoozing in the shade.
DAY 4: Onward travel to the next destination
After a private breakfast on the island, we board our boat to return to the mainland. Once in Sihanoukville, there are several options for guests depending on the full itinerary. One option is to board a flight to Siem Reap to visit the temples of Angkor, thus avoiding the long road journeys between Sihanoukville and Siem Reap. Another option is to travel to Kampot or Kep by road to experience the sleepy colonial-era beach resorts of Cambodia. Finally, it is possible to return by road to the capital of Phnom Penh, gateway to upcountry Cambodia.
Hanuman is a member of the Cambodian Association of Travel Agents and the Cambodian Community-based Ecotourism Network. Hanuman was cited in ‘The Guide to Responsible Tourism in Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam'.
