The Ultimate Adventure Through Wild Cambodia

Cambodia is full of gentle people and this trip went beyond the tourist trails to the heart of the country . The real Cambodia . Trekking . tractor trailers. Kayaking. Rafting and biking . Staying in home stays was the highlight for many of us on our tour. Our guide Mr Young our knowledgeable guide and our driver Mr SIm went out of their way to accommodate the group. We had a trip of a lifetime. Thank you much better adventure s.

Had an amazing time in Cambodia with Much Better Adventures - was jam packed and a really varied, authentic trip where we got the full experience of Cambodia. A big part of this was down to our tour guide, Mr Young, who was AMAZING - he went above and beyond, was full of knowledge, and looked after us so well. Would highly recommend!

I went with a group of friends & we had the most fabulous time! The tour was well organised & took us to wild, remote parts of Cambodia. So much of it is unspoilt & the people are friendly & welcoming. There was such a variety of activities & beautiful places to see. Our tour guide, Mr Mean Young was very knowledgeable about all things Cambodian & full of energy & enthusiasm. His passion for his country & his people is evident as he showcases both in a very authentic way. He has a gift of reading the group accurately & tweaking the schedule to personalise the tour for us. This included little extra stops to show us things that we’d discussed on the bus, like lotus farms & insect markets. He was also great at choosing restaurants & delicious food as we went along, which we all enjoyed. We had a large & comfortable coach for most of the tour. This was one thing that had had mixed reviews previously, but MBA have responded to these, so the hours on the road were a real opportunity to relax in comfort & renew our energy for the next adventure. The adventures were much better than I imagined! Canoeing with rare dolfins, swimming in rivers, feeding elephants, riding tractors & rafts to mention a few! The home stays were highlights, as they allowed us to participate in authentic Cambodian life, rather than giving us a westernised version. The food was all excellent & delicious, & no-one got ill. At one of the homestays 2 of our party had bad coughs & they were allowed to stay for the day to recover & were very kindly looked after by our hosts. It was evident that MBA really supported our guide, & this is very reassuring when travelling to remote & potentially risky places. I have had the most wonderful adventure & will recommend MBA to others. I think this particular holiday would be worth reinstating as it lets people really thoroughly experience Cambodia.

I loved the trip around Cambodia. We had an amazing guide with us all the way, who was attentive, kind and felt like part of the family by the end of the trip. There was an amazing itinerary of daily wow moments. We really felt like we were off the beaten track into unknown Cambodia. I loved the Kayaking with Mekong dolphins, the home stays gave us a real insight into local life and the jungle/forest treks were an amazing experience. I love the way MBA uses local tours so that money can go back into the local economy. The bus journeys between destinations were enhanced by having a very comfortable air-conditioned bus. Thank you MBA

Amazing variety of kayaking, hiking, rafting, nature, home stays, cycling and beautiful food across Cambodia. Close up with the river dolphins in the Mekong was a highlight. Best ever adventure holiday with expert local tour guide and comfortable transfers.

An adventure from start to finish with 'wow' moments every day, this trip provided a unique and enchanting insight into the wonderful kingdom of Cambodia. Truly 'off the beaten track', the itinerary showcased beautiful scenery, remarkable cultural sights and delicious Khmer food. This was my first MBA trip and I joined as a solo traveller - the group dynamic was fantastic and we just had so much fun every day! Highlights included: homestay cuisine (delicious, plentiful meals), bamboo river rafting (see video), kayaking with Irrawaddy dolphins and mystical jungle entwined Khmer temples, culminating in a magical visit to Angkor Wat. Previous reviews have mentioned extended road travel - that's true but it was not excessive given the ground covered to visit large swathes of the country. Our excellent guide always accurately managed expectations on journey times and to be honest, taking in the views of the countryside was often mesmerizing. And the logistics and organisation were impeccable. If you can - go! Cambodia will not disappoint, nor will this trip!

A fantastic way to see Cambodia! I'd never have been able to put this itinerary together for myself, with its homestays, delicious local food, adventurous experiences and completely deserted thousand year old temples. I like to be active so I was a bit nervous about some other reviews about the amount of driving but that was absolutely fine. We were active every day and the one longer drive was well worth it to get to see more of the country. Massive thanks to Vanna, our guide, who was brilliant. And, as always with MBA tours, the other participants were up for the adventure and so much fun to hang out with!

A fantastic trip exploring some of the lesser-visited areas of Cambodia, as well as iconic temple sites including Angkor Wat and Koh Ker. We went upcountry into jungle areas by all manner of local transport, including tractor and bamboo rafts! And we were lucky enough to find a pod of river dolphins as we kayaked down the Mekong River, which were so curious about us. We experienced local ways of living, in lovely welcoming home-stays, with plentiful, freshly-cooked food. With the option of trying some of the imaginative local snacks! Fantastic temples and sacred sites, with statues and shrines seemingly lost in the jungle, with an amazing insight into the history of this country and its ancient empires. Our guide and drivers were super helpful and informative, and ensured everything ran smoothly.

This trip is a really great way to see the major sights of Cambodia and also get off the tourist route too. We booked knowing there was a lot of driving, but the travel itinerary on the website is not accurate from day 5 onwards. Day 5 - 5 hours to drive to Koh Ker then a further 2 hours to Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel. This hotel was disappointing. It is clearly struggling from lack of business and is poorly maintained, only partially open and running on a skeleton staff. Day 6 - retrace most of the previous days journey to the hotel so it's a 3 hour journey to Phnom Kulen National Park. A different accommodation needs to be found for between days 5 & 6; if there isn't a suitable hotel on a direct route from Koh Ker to Phnom Kulen then a homestay would be fine. Day 7 - it's a couple of hours driving on to Siem Reap. Day 9 - it's an hour each way to the lake In total about 8 hours more travel time than listed. That becomes a bit of an issue when the van used only has 4 full adult seats, plus 2 pop up seats with no headrest or padding. Our group of 5 did rotate who was sitting in the 'jump seat' as on a 2-3 hour stint it was horribly uncomfortable. The activities are mostly as advertised and good fun. The exception was the Day 4 hike. Our main guide didn't come on that and the rangers leading us spoke no English so we basically just followed them for 2 hours with no info given. And no rice wine with lunch either :-( The day 9 kayaking was great but only 30 minutes; would have been good to get longer in the mangrove forests. I really enjoyed the homestays. Simple but had everything you needed. The food is fabulous and plentiful (they could actually provide smaller lunches as we never finished them). The Cambodian people are delightful - friendly, smiley and helpful. Summary. . . . . . great way to see a lot of the country in a short space of time and I learnt lots about the recent history and life today in the country, but there's even more driving than listed in the itinerary, some of it seems unnecessary and the van only accommodates 4 in full-sized adult seats.

For those wanting an adventure off the main tourist path then this is the trip for you. We experienced every form of local Cambodian transport from scooters, kayaks, tractors, ferries, small long boats to bamboo rafts and antique bicycles!! The mix of hotels and home stays provides a real chance to feel, smell, hear, eat and immerse yourself in a way of life away from restaurant chains and uber delivery riders. The vast and rapidly changing countryside offers so much to keep you busy on the road sections; along with the fascinating local roadside sellers and interesting abnormal local loads! The people are so happy with life everywhere you go, with a surprising sense of pride too. The historical sites are glorious to witness first hand, as you build up to the awe inspiring Angkor Wat. No book or documentary can prepare you for the detail that 1 million people took 37 years to create! The carving is mind blowing, photos don’t do it justice; it has to be seen to be appreciated fully. The food is simple and healthy with everything made fresh, not a plastic wrapper in sight. There was also time to catch up on culture too with a fabulous visit to the circus and local dancing show. An amazing trip at a relaxing pace allowing you to fully appreciate what Cambodia has to offer for those true adventures.