Asia Travel Specialist’s honeymoon suggestion features an intoxicating blend of Asia’s finest experiences within a relaxing two week itinerary. Our Cambodia and Thailand honeymoon itinerary will also work for those looking for an easy going first time trip to Asia.  Mountain bike around the temples of Angkor before exploring nearby villages by quad bike. Explore vibrant Bangkok at night by tuk-tuk and visit some of the best street-food spots the city has to offer. Finally spend a week relaxing at Anantara Rasananda, located front and centre on one of the best beaches in all of Thailand, Thong Nai Pan Noi beach.

Cambodia and Thailand Honeymoon – Tour highlights

Siem Reap – Bangkok – Koh Phangnan

• Mountain bike tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park

• Zip line above the Cambodian jungle canopy

• Explore Bangkok at night by iconic tuk tuk

• Spend a week relaxing at Anantara Rasananda and Thong Nai Pan Noi beach

Suggested itinerary – we will customise this for you

Day 1 – Siem Reap arrival

Upon arrival you are met by your local guide and driver and then transferred to your hotel.

This afternoon visit Banteay Srei, a petite pink temple and the jewel in the crown of Angkor-era sculpture. Because of the dense pink sandstone used, the elaborate carvings here are the finest found in Cambodia. Banteay Srei translates as ‘Fortress of the Women’, because of to the intricate carvings which are considered too fine for the hands of a man.

Lastly visit the 12th century temple of Banteay Samre. Because of over-quarrying of sandstone, this temple is unique as it uses laterite for the roofed corridors. In addition, the pediments above the inner doors include some of the most accomplished carving from the Angkor period.

In order to inject some adrenaline into your honeymoon in Cambodia, we take quad bikes along the less-travelled tracks and paths that weave through the rural villages and communities surrounding Siem Reap. Stop and interact along the way with villagers and children. Visit an ancient temple off the ‘beaten track’ and enjoy a cool drink.  This afternoon’s ride will include a sunset view as it dips below the rice fields. This is an opportunity to see the ‘real’ Cambodia that very few on their holidays in Cambodia ever experience.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Shinta Mani Angkor (Superior Room)

Day 2 – Siem Reap – Hidden Trails of Angkor by Mountain Bikes

In order to take advantage of the back roads and jungle paths to get off the beaten track and experience Angkor without the crowds, we explore Angkor by mountain bike. Leaving Siem Reap early, use a forest path to avoid the traffic and wind your way past the walls of Banteay Kdei to the North Gate of Ta Prohm.

The ‘jungle temple’ Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhot in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy. Ta Prohm is very atmospheric and often a highlight for many on their holidays in Cambodia.

Ta Nei is a small temple that has been forgotten in the jungle and sees few visitors and so this is your next stop. Carry the bikes across an old French dam to cross the Siem Reap River. Enter the immense walled city of Angkor Thom, through the Victory Gate and continue to East Gate. Later, ascend the walls of Angkor Thom and ride around the southeast quadrant. Stop at atmospheric Prasat Chrung, a seldom-visited temple overlooking the vast moat of Angkor Thom.

Cycle from South Gate to the Bayon and explore the main temples of Angkor Thom, including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Preah Palilay, Terrace of the Leper King and Preah Pithu. Bayon temple is famous for its enigmatic faces of Lokesvara, the Buddha of Compassion. Baphuon is nicknamed the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle as the French took it apart stone by stone in the 1960s for restoration, only for all records to be destroyed by the Khmer Rouge. Cycling along the back paths to the lesser known temples of Angkor Thom such as Preah Palilay and Preah Pithu is a rewarding experience. Later we head back to town.

Enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch menu at Sala Kdei, an intimate location to eat and rest in the middle of the day while exploring the temples. Breakfast, sunset cocktails or a Khmer cooking class are also available at this gorgeous traditional wooden home on the banks of the Royal bathing pool at Sra Srang.

The Apsara performance is Cambodia’s elegant, intricate and enchanting traditional dance and so is a must for any first time visitor to Cambodia. The Apsara Terrace at the iconic Raffles Grand d’Angkor remains Siem Reap’s leading venue and so here you enjoy a majestic performance with Cambodian dances and Khmer martial arts demonstrations accompanied by a delightful selection of pan-Asian barbecue cuisine.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Shinta Mani Angkor (Superior Room)

Ta Prohm

Day 3 – Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Sunrise, Zipline tour, floating villages of Tonle Sap.

Rising at the crack of dawn, start your day at Angkor Wat. As the crowds return to their hotels, we venture into world’s largest religious building in order to enjoy its magnificence in peace and quiet.

Firstly your local guide will explain the mystery of the bas-reliefs that tell of tales of Hindu mythology and of the glories of the Khmer empire. Stretching for almost one kilometre, these intricate carvings are a candidate for the world’s longest unbroken piece of art. Later you continue to the upper levels of the inner sanctuary. The final steps to the upper terrace of Angkor are the steepest of all. Finally the pinnacle, the sacred heart of Angkor Wat, a blend of spirituality and symmetry so perfect that few moments will measure up.

Ziplining with Angkor Zipline is a unique way to enjoy an adrenaline adventure around Angkor and so is highly recommended. Family‐friendly, fun and safe, flying through the air above the jungle canopy is an exhilarating experience. The course includes ten ziplines, including a ‘honeymoon’ tandem line, rope bridges, tree-house and a 15m abseil descent to navigate. They also have a nature trail and a family of wild gibbons in the jungle.

In order to include some variety during your Thailand and Cambodia honeymoon, take a break from the temples and enjoy a boat journey across the Great Tonle Sap lake to the village of Kompong Pluk. Cruising down a narrow waterway, you enter this medieval floating village, where the houses stand atop stilts as much as seven metres above the water. Everything lives on the water, pigs, dogs, crocodiles and people, all jockeying for space in this incredible floating town. We explore the local Wat here, before enjoying the flooded forest and returning across the Tonle Sap Lake to Chong Kneas and the holy mountain of Phnom Krom. We climb Phnom Krom for a glorious sunset over the Tonle Sap before heading back to Siem Reap by road.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Shinta Mani Angkor (Superior Room)

Day 4 – Siem Reap ~ Bangkok

Today transfer to the airport for your short flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival you are met by your local guide and driver. Transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Riva Surya (Deluxe Riva Room)

Day 5 – Bangkok

After a hearty breakfast, your private guide will show you the more famous sites this morning.  These sites are still as impressive as ever and  include the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho where you can witness the monks chanting in the early morning. Later today we do what Thai’s love, we take lunch as locals.*Please note, appropriate dress is required today*

Because tonight will be a late night, we suggest a day at leisure this afternoon to enjoy the hotel. Early evening we take to the streets of Bangkok after dark in the most iconic of all vehicles, the Tuk-Tuk! We hit the streets and let the feast begin! First, we sample the famous Pad Thai and a number of other delightful Thai dishes. Later we wander through the largest flower market outside of Holland, and lastly we return to Wat Po. Experiencing this temple without others around gives you a real sense of how it must have been when built.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Hotel: Riva Surya (Deluxe Riva Room)

Day 6 – Bangkok

Today is free for self exploration of the vibrant city. Of course if you would like some more experiences included, speak to your specialist!

Riva Surya is located on the Chao Phraya River and close to the Phra Arthit river ferry terminal. The Phra Arthit road is home to many excellent restaurants and a short walk away is the hustle and bustle of the Khao San district.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Riva Surya (Deluxe Riva Room)

Day 7 – Bangkok – Koh Phangnan

This morning your driver will transfer you to the airport. Take the short domestic flight to Koh Samui airport. Upon arrival you are transferred a few minutes to the pier where you meet your resort speed boat. The speedboat journey with other resort guests takes 40 minutes. Arrive at Koh Phangnan and the stunning beach of Thong Nai Pan Noi. Wade ashore and check in to your stunning beachfront resort, Anantara Rasananda.

Anantara Rasananda beachfront

Hotel: Anantara Rasananda (Pool Suite)

Meals: Breakfast

Days 8 – 13 – Koh Phangnan

Free time to enjoy Anantara Rasananda’s fabulous spa, restaurant and swimming pool. A variety of excursions are offered by the resort including kayaking and snorkelling in nearby Ang Thong Marine Park, diving at world famous Sail Rock and Koh Ma. There are also a variety of restaurants close to the resort to explore.

Hotel: Anantara Rasananda (Pool Suite)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 14 – Koh Phangnan – Koh Samui departure

This morning take the resort speedboat back to the port at Koh Samui. Transfer a short distance to the airport and check into to your onward flight to Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur.

Meals: Breakfast