CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh → Koh Sdach · 14 days · from $650 · $99 deposit holds your spot
Ready for the ultimate 14-day Cambodian journey? Dive straight into Phnom Penh's rich history and nightlife before exploring the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. Next, head south to the paradise island of Koh Rong for epic beach parties and sunrise raves, before wrapping up on the hidden oasis of Koh Sdach with island loops, sunset cruises, and pure island chill.
Welcome to Cambodia! Arrive in the capital city of Phnom Penh and make your way to Mad Monkey. Settle in before meeting up with your crew for a Welcome Khmer Family Dinner (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM) to toast to the trip ahead and get to know the team.
Meals: Welcome Khmer family dinner (plus free-flow drinks)
Dive deep into Cambodian history with a morning guided cultural tour of the S21 Prison and the Killing Fields (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Afterward, refresh at the hostel before heading out at 4:30 PM for a relaxing sunset boat cruise along the river.
Activities: S21 & Killing Fields cultural tour, sunset boat cruise
Spend the day exploring Phnom Penh at your own pace. Check out local markets, wander through the historic streets, or kick back by the pool. In the evening, regroup with the squad for a hostel BBQ and pool party (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
Activities: Hostel BBQ & pool party
Board a morning bus at 10:00 AM for a scenic drive north across the Cambodian countryside to Siem Reap, arriving around 6:00 PM. Check into Mad Monkey Siem Reap and roll up your sleeves for a make-your-own pizza night (7:30 PM – 8:30 PM).
Activities: Make your own pizza night
Transport: Bus transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Enjoy a relaxed daytime schedule to explore Siem Reap or recharge by the pool. Once night falls, get ready to turn up the energy as the group hits the town for a legendary messy pub crawl starting at 8:00 PM.
Activities: Nightly messy pub crawl
Head out at 2:00 PM for a floating village tour to experience local life along the waters of Tonle Sap lake. Return to the hostel in the evening for dinner with the group, followed by a lively music quiz and bingo night.
Activities: Tonle Sap floating village tour, hostel music quiz & bingo for a cause
Meals: Lunch & drink on tour
Set an early alarm for the iconic Angkor Wat sunrise tour (4:30 AM – 12:30 PM). Marvel at the ancient temple complex with a guide before heading back for lunch. Later tonight, board an overnight sleeper bus at 7:30 PM bound for Sihanoukville. Note that the Angkor Wat entry pass is purchased in person with ID.
Activities: Angkor Wat sunrise tour
Transport: Overnight VIP sleeper bus to Sihanoukville
Meals: Tour lunch & drink
Arrive in Sihanoukville at 7:00 AM and board the 8:30 AM fast ferry to Koh Rong Longset Pier. Walk to Mad Monkey, check into your beach dorm, and jump straight into beach olympics (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM). Cool down with a free-flow drink session, then wrap up the night with a beach fireshow at 8:30 PM.
Activities: Beach olympics, beach fireshow
Transport: Fast ferry to Koh Rong
Meals: Free-flow drinks session
Spend the day soaking up the tropical island life on Koh Rong. Join in on the afternoon volleyball tournament (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM), then regroup in the evening for an island Caribbean dinner feast (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM).
Activities: Hostel volleyball tournament
Meals: Caribbean dinner
Warm up for the biggest night of the trip with a bottomless brunch featuring a live DJ set. Spend the afternoon relaxing before heading out to Nestival at 7:00 PM, the ultimate beach and jungle rave that keeps pounding until sunrise.
Activities: Bottomless brunch with live DJ, Nestival beach & jungle rave ticket
Meals: Bottomless brunch (light bite + free-flow drinks)
Recovery day! Take it easy on the beach with complimentary kayak and paddleboard rentals (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). In the evening, dig into a Sunday roast accompanied by a beer tower, then cap off the night with another beach fireshow at 8:30 PM.
Activities: Kayak & paddleboard rental, beach fireshow
Meals: Sunday roast dinner & beer tower
Take a 1-hour ferry over to the hidden gem island of Koh Sdach. Settle into Mad Monkey Koh Sdach, check out the spa amenities, and join the afternoon wellness challenge. At 4:00 PM, hop on e-bikes for the Koh Sdach Loop to explore the island, enjoy local beers, and watch the sunset.
Activities: Hostel wellness challenge, Koh Sdach e-bike loop
Transport: Ferry transfer to Koh Sdach
Enjoy a relaxed morning on the island before jumping into an afternoon waterpolo challenge at 2:00 PM. Set sail at 4:00 PM for an island hopping sunset cruise, then wrap up the night back at the hostel with a pub quiz.
Activities: Waterpolo challenge, island hopping sunset cruise, hostel pub quiz
Spend a chill morning fishing off the beach with hostel gear. Jump on another relaxing sunset cruise (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM) before heading back to the hostel for a final make-your-own pizza night with your crew.
Activities: Beach fishing gear rental, sunset cruise, make your own pizza night
Say farewell to your squad! Catch the 9:00 AM transfer bus back to Phnom Penh, arriving around 1:00 PM, to connect with your onward travel.
Transport: Transfer bus back to Phnom Penh
Not at all. 82% of our guests come solo, and the trip is built for solo travellers.
Most guests are 23 to 31. Trips are 18+ and nobody over 39 joins.
No. No 60-person coach tours: groups are capped at 20, you stay in Mad Monkey backpacker hostels, and free time is built in.
No problem. The crew plans non-drinking options every night.
You can swap your dates, gift the trip to someone else, or save it for later with the Lifetime Deposit Guarantee.
You get a booking reference by email straight away. There's no minimum group size, so the trip always runs. If fewer than 5 travellers are booked 10 days before departure, we'll give you a heads-up and you can cancel if you'd rather travel with a bigger group.
7 days before departure. It's charged automatically to the card you paid the deposit with, and we email you a reminder beforehand.
Yes, from the moment you book.
You're entered into a prize draw for a 7-Day Indonesia ALL IN trip, and 2 free nights are added to your Mad Monkey loyalty account, valid for 3 months from your booking date.
The $99 deposit is non-refundable. The balance is fully refundable up to 60 days before departure, 50% refundable up to 30 days before, and non-refundable after that. If we cancel a departure, you get a full refund automatically.
Yes, it's required. SafetyWing and World Nomads are good options.