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The Secret Temples of Cambodia

The Secret Temples of Cambodia

USD4900 USD3500 per person
11 Days 10 Nights
16+ Age
Cambodia
Photography Expedition
  • Dates Tour 24/2/2022 – 8/3/2022  – ↑↑↑↑ CLICK ON THE TABS ABOVE TO SEE TOUR PLAN, GALLERIES ETC  ↑↑↑↑
  • PRICE: EUR2940  per person or USD3500

Cambodia has recently gotten into every photographer’s most wanted destinations list, mainly because of the amazing Angkor Wat temples, which we cover in this trip. Our photography trip starts in the capital city where we have some amazing new viewpoints in store for you and enjoy the laidback atmosphere of this city, we proceed to Battambang to capture local life and end with an extensive study in Photography of the temples of Angkor Wat and surrounding areas.

Photographic Highlights

Phnom Penh -The Killing fields – The Royal Palace – The S-21 Prison – Riverboat Photography – The Riverside

Battambang – Angkor Temple – The Railroad of Battambang

Siem Riep – Local entertainment and nightlife

Angkor Wat – 2 full days of Exploring – Angkor Tom, West Gate, Ba Yon Temple, Ta Prohm Temple, Ba Phuon Temple, Preah Khan

Koh Ker Temple Complex  with the iconic and undiscovered Prasart Pram

Photographing the local people, monks, farmers, kids playing etc

 

EXPERIENCE :

Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and pro photographers.Travel by private a/c car or minibus Moderate elevation changes and some walking. (*non-photographers also welcome)

 

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  • Departure/Return Location
    Cambodia
  • Departure Time
    Please arrive in Cambodia on the 24th of february 2022
  • Dress Code
    Adventure wear, easy walking shoes, long sleeved pants and shirt for jungle walks.
  • Included
    Accommodation
    Guide
    Meals
    Photography Guidance
    Transport
  • Not Included
    Breakfast
    Domestic Flights
    Flights
    Insurance

From our gallery

You can see the photos we took on our last trips here.

Tour Plan

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Day 01: 24th of February 2022: PHNOM PENH ARRIVAL
Arrive in Phnom Penh en transfer to your hotel downtown. Evening scene at the Phnom Penh Skyline (if the flight does not arrive late)
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Day 02: 25th of February 2022: FULL DAY PHNOM PENH
This morning we visit and photograph the infamous S-21 Prison, Toeul Sleng, and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Evening photography possible of the Phnom Penh night Skyline at the Blue hour. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 03: 26th of February 2022: FULL DAY PHNOM PENH
We rise early to capture images of Phnom Penh waking up. We visit the royal palace of Cambodia and visit a local market. In the afternoon we have a rest and in the late afternoon, we explore the riverside of PP and take a boat ride to photograph the city from the river angle. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 04: 27th of February 2022: PHNOM PENH-BATTAMBANG
After breakfast head to Cambodia’s second largest city, Battambang, a French Colonial town more sleepy and charming than Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. We make some photo stops on the road from local life and village culture. Overnight in Battambang.
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Day 05: 28th of February 2022: FULL DAY BATTAMBANG
Early photoshoot of Battambang’s largest market, with many scenes to shoot. Then back to the hotel for breakfast. Free time at the hotel and Lunch. In the afternoon we photograph monks, locals, and activities along Battambang’s riverfront park, Stung Sangke. After Dinner overnight in our Battambang Hotel.
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Day 06: 1st of March 2022: BAMBOO TRAIN - TEMPLE VISIT -SIEM REAP
This morning we board the sensational and rudimentary “Bamboo Train,” and spend a few hours exploring small villages, and rice fields. In the afternoon, depending on time and our energy levels, we visit and photograph a brick factory, ice factory and/or a community living along the abandoned  train tracks. Transfer from Battambang to Siem riep. Overnight in Siem Riep.
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Day 07: 2nd of March 2022: ANGKOR WAT AND SURROUNDINGS
We start the day with an amazing sunrise over Angkor Wat. Then we proceed to visit this main temples and shoot the details and some scenes with monks. Later in the day we visit Angkor Thom – the ancient city capital of Angkor. Then we head to Bayon. This temple, originally constructed about the early 13th Century, shows over a hundred serenely smiling Buddha faces which will keep any photographer happy for hours of shooting. We proceed to visit some more small temples if time allows. Back to the hotel and visit the evening market in Siem Riep for dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Riep.
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Day 08: 3rd of March 2022: FULL DAY KOH KER AND BENG MELEA TEMPLE
Koh Ker is a whole temple town, the second largest of the ancient Khmer civilization. Due to its remote location, Koh Ker can still be called a “lost city in the jungle”. It remains to be an off the beaten track destination, though it’s indeed one of the most amazing excavation sites you can imagine. We also visit the Beng Mealea temples. This is a full day of visiting. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Riep.
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Day 09: 4th of March 2022: TONLE SAP
We travel by bus to the floating villages on Cambodia’s largest lake, the Tonle Sap. We walk around to inpect the area and then use small boats to better observe and photograph a floating market. Have a lunch at our boatman’s house, then we proceed to more remote villages for our afternoon shoot. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 10: 5th of March 2022: KHMER ART - EDITING LESSONS
Free morning to relax at the hotel, afternoon visit to Les Artisans D’Angkor, where we can photograph the local people working on Khmer Art. Late afternoon we have a lesson of Photo Editing in Lightroom and Photoshop at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Siem Riep.
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Day 11: 6th of March 2022: ANGKOR WAT
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Day 12: 7th of March 2022: ANGKOR WAT
Angkor Wat
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Day 13: 8th of March 2022: Siem Reap - Home
After breakfast, we head to the airport for our flight to your end destination.
Place - The Secret Temples of Cambodia
  • Dates Tour : 24/2/2022 - 8/3/2022 
  • Photography Type -Landscape, Buddism, Temples & Culture Photography
  • Leader: David Van Driessche and local area guides.
  • Group Size: Max. 14
  • Level - All Photography Levels
  • VISA needed for Cambodia + passport valid for 6 months
  • Covid 19 vaccination certificate may be applied
Including:
  • All teaching is done by professional photographers and guides that know the locations very well.
  • Accommodations based on shared double room
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Photography guidance
  • Transport (A/C car, minibus or tuk tuk)
  • All entrance fees except the Angkor Wat entrance and Koh Ker
  • Model fees, guides setup, assistants, and special entree fees for specific locations
Excluding:
  • International travel to this destination and domestic flights if applicable. Any kind of insurance
  • Other personal expenses, e.g. laundry, phone calls, gifts etc.
  • Tips for local guide and staff
  • Entree fees Angkor Wat and Koh Ker