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Relaxed Family Cambodia Loop: Siem Reap → Koh Rong → Siem Reap (18–25 Dec 2025) — Low‑Walk Angkor & Bioluminescence

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Day 1: Arrival & rest

Siem Reap, Cambodia on December 18, 2025

6:20am

Arrive Siem Reap International Airport — immigration & baggage

Allow 60–90 minutes for immigration, customs and baggage. Request wheelchair/assistance from the airline to help your 70+ father and your pregnant wife; move slowly and sit when possible.
USD0, 1h30m.

8:30am

Private airport transfer to Grand Venus La Residence

Pre‑book a low‑step private car/van (air‑con) so the family can sit and rest on the short transfer; driver assists with luggage.
USD30, 30m.

9:00am

Early check‑in / rest at hotel

Ask the hotel for early check‑in or a day room; request a ground‑floor/near lift room for your father and a quiet room for easy rest.
USD0, 2h0m.

11:00am

Angkor National Museum (08:30–17:30)

Air‑conditioned, wheelchair‑friendly museum that provides a concise seated introduction to Angkor’s history — a gentle first activity instead of long temple walking.
USD48, 1h0m.

1:00pm

Lunch — Banana Blossom (11:00–15:00)

Comfortable Khmer/vegetarian options with mild spice choice; good for pregnancy and elderly dietary needs.
USD40, 1h0m.

2:30pm

Short Old Market / Pub Street stroll & rest

Short, flat stroll near the Old Market to stretch legs, browse and sit — avoid long walks and return to the hotel for a long rest.
USD0, 1h0m.

6:00pm

Dinner — Taste of India (18:00–22:30)

Familiar Indian food (mild on request), comfortable seating and easy access — request mild spices for pregnancy and a chair near the entrance for your father.
USD48, 1h0m.

Day 2: Early Angkor visit

Siem Reap, Cambodia on December 19, 2025

4:00am

Private pickup for Angkor sunrise (Angkor Park open 05:00–17:30)

Private car + English guide to reach Angkor Wat for sunrise with minimal walking; guide will plan short, level walks and provide shaded/seated breaks for your father and wife.
USD95, 4h30m.

4:00am

Angkor 1‑day pass

Buy the Angkor 1‑day pass at the ticket centre (you need it for sunrise entry and short visits to Bayon/Angkor Thom).
USD148, —

8:30am

Return to hotel for rest

After the early morning at Angkor Wat and a short stop at Angkor Thom, return to the hotel to rest and avoid daytime heat.
USD0, 1h30m.

12:30pm

Lunch — Chanrey Tree (11:30–14:30)

Riverside Khmer restaurant with comfortable seating and accessible entry. Ask for mild dishes suitable for pregnancy and elderly appetite.
USD48, 1h0m.

2:00pm

Pregnancy‑safe short spa (optional)

Book a 60–75 minute gentle neck/shoulder or foot massage for your wife (confirm pregnancy‑safe); avoid deep pressure. This is optional and designed to relax after early rise.
USD25, 1h15m.

6:30pm

Dinner — Viroth's or Mango Vegetarian (18:30–22:00)

Viroth’s for a comfortable sit‑down experience or Mango Vegetarian for fresh plant‑based options — both suitable for mild diets and older guests.
USD60, 1h0m.

Day 3: Transfer to Koh Rong

Siem Reap → Sihanoukville → Koh Rong, Cambodia on December 20, 2025

8:00am

Leisurely breakfast & pack (hotel breakfast hours vary)

Rest, pack medications and confirm late check‑out or luggage hold; keep movement minimal for your father and wife.
USD0, 2h0m.

12:00pm

Check‑out & private transfer to Siem Reap Airport

Book a private low‑step transfer allowing 90–120 minutes before the 16:00 flight. Assistance for boarding/luggage can be requested.
USD25, 1h30m.

4:00pm

Flight Siem Reap → Sihanoukville (booked) — lands 5:10pm

Domestic flight; airline assistance recommended. On arrival proceed to taxi for the pier transfer to Koh Rong.
USD0, 1h10m.

5:30pm

Taxi to pier + speedboat Sihanoukville → Koh Rong

Taxi to the pier (≈20–30 minutes) then speedboat (≈45–60 minutes). Onederz usually coordinates pier pickups; request assistance for boarding for your father.
USD108, 2h0m.

8:00pm

Check‑in Onederz Koh Rong & dinner at the hotel restaurant (18:00–21:30)

Onederz serves beachside meals with vegetarian options; request mild dishes for pregnancy and easy‑to‑eat choices for your father.
USD60, 1h0m.

Day 4: Koh Rong: gentle beach day

Koh Rong, Cambodia on December 21, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Onederz

Relaxed seaside breakfast — request boiled eggs, fruit, toast or plain rice; staff can accommodate mild vegetarian dishes.
USD0, 1h0m.

10:00am

Glass‑bottom boat / short snorkel (optional)

Gentle glass‑bottom boat trip to view marine life with minimal physical strain; operators will assist boarding. Good for photos without strenuous swimming.
USD100, 1h30m.

1:00pm

Lunch — beachside cafe (11:00–15:00)

Choose mild vegetable dishes, salads and steamed rice — avoid heavy fried or very spicy food for pregnancy and elderly digestion.
USD48, 1h0m.

3:00pm

Pool / shady beach rest

Relax at the pool or shaded beach seating to avoid heat and long walking; hydrate and use sun protection.
USD0, 2h0m.

6:30pm

Early dinner — beach cafe

Early dinner with easy access and early seating to avoid late night transfers; request plain, mild dishes.
USD60, 1h0m.

8:30pm

Bioluminescent plankton night boat (approx 20:30–22:00)

Short night boat to see bioluminescence — visibility depends on moon and sea; book a small private boat with lifejackets and assistance for boarding.
USD80, 1h30m.

Day 5: Koh Rong: easy island time

Koh Rong, Cambodia on December 22, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast & gentle beach morning

A later breakfast and a short, flat beach stroll and pool time — no hikes or long walks due to father’s leg pain.
USD0, 2h0m.

10:30am

Short island boat tour / shoreline photo stops

A relaxed 2–3 hour boat tour focusing on calm bays and easy on/off points — good for photos and minimal walking.
USD80, 3h0m.

1:30pm

Lunch — hotel or nearby cafe

Order plain rice, vegetable curry or noodle soups that are pregnancy‑friendly and easy for elderly digestion.
USD48, 1h0m.

5:30pm

Sunset & dinner at beach cafe

Watch sunset from an easily accessible spot and have an early dinner — keep the evening calm with mild foods.
USD60, 1h30m.

Day 6: Return & Apsara show

Koh Rong → Sihanoukville → Siem Reap, Cambodia on December 23, 2025

6:00am

Early speedboat Koh Rong → Sihanoukville

Early boat to Sihanoukville to allow time for the 13:00 flight; request hotel pickup to pier and assistance with boarding and luggage for your father.
USD88, 2h0m.

9:00am

Taxi to Sihanoukville airport & check‑in

Short taxi to Sihanoukville Airport; allow time for domestic check‑in. Taxi assists with luggage.
USD20, 1h0m.

1:00pm

Flight Sihanoukville → Siem Reap (booked) — lands 2:10pm

Arrive Siem Reap and proceed to the terminal; arrange airport assistance for luggage if needed.
USD0, 1h10m.

2:10pm

Transfer — Siem Reap Airport → Villa Indochine De Angkor (for the three who stay)

Private short transfer; request a low‑step vehicle for easy exit and luggage assistance for your parents.
USD15, 30m.

2:30pm

Wife: onward flight Siem Reap → Hanoi (book separately)

Wife will check immediate onward flight at Siem Reap airport after domestic arrival. Estimate a mid‑range price for a same‑day international flight — book early; allow time for immigration/baggage.
USD150, Varies.

3:30pm

Check‑in Villa Indochine De Angkor & rest (3 adults)

Request accessible room(s) for your parents and a quiet room; rest after travel and let your father sit and elevate his leg if needed.
USD0, 1h0m.

6:30pm

Apsara dance & buffet dinner (book 18:30–20:30)

Pre‑book accessible seating and inform the restaurant of dietary needs (vegetarian/low‑spice). Seated performance is calm and appropriate for older guests.
USD105, 2h0m.

Day 7: Calm morning — you depart

Siem Reap, Cambodia on December 24, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Villa Indochine (hotel breakfast hours)

Relaxed breakfast in the hotel garden/pool area; parents can take it slowly and avoid any rush.
USD0, 1h0m.

9:30am

You: short visit to Artisans d'Angkor (08:00–17:00)

Air‑conditioned craft workshop with short demonstrations and light shopping — minimal walking and seated viewing options.
USD10, 2h0m.

9:30am

Parents: in‑hotel gentle massage & optional short temple drive

Parents can have a 60–90 minute gentle in‑hotel treatment and/or a private car that drives between Angkor viewpoints with short, optional flat walks (driver waits).
USD30, 3h0m.

1:00pm

Lunch — Indian House or local vegetarian café (11:00–15:00)

Hygienic, familiar dishes suitable for pregnancy and elderly digestion; keep portions moderate and low spice.
USD36, 1h0m.

3:00pm

You: private transfer to onward destination

You depart Siem Reap at 15:00 — pre‑book a private car for comfort and prompt departure; hotel can store parents' luggage if needed.
USD25, Varies.

6:30pm

Parents: early dinner at hotel & pack

Early hotel dinner with vegetarian/Indian options and relaxed packing for the very early morning transfer.
USD24, 1h30m.

Day 8: Very early departure

Siem Reap → Home on December 25, 2025

3:00am

Private transfer (Villa Indochine → Siem Reap International Airport)

Pre‑book a private low‑step car/van to collect parents at 03:00 for international check‑in; request porter assistance for luggage.
USD20, 45m.

4:30am

Airport check‑in & rest

Allow time for international check‑in, security and boarding; parents should use airport assistance as needed and keep medication/snacks handy.
USD0, 2h50m.

7:20am

International flight departs Siem Reap → India

Complete departure formalities and board. Wishing you safe travels home.
USD0, —

Day 9: Budget & totals

Estimated totals for the trip (USD) on December 25, 2025

Hotels (booked by you — costs estimated)

Grand Venus La Residence (18–20 Dec): 2 rooms × 2 nights × USD50 = USD200. Onederz Koh Rong (20–23 Dec): 2 rooms × 3 nights × USD60 = USD360. Villa Indochine De Angkor (23–25 Dec): 2 rooms × 2 nights × USD70 = USD280. Hotels are assumed booked; prices shown for clarity.
USD840, —

Airport & private transfers (total for all adults combined)

Arrival SRP→hotel: USD30. Hotel→Siem Reap airport (20 Dec): USD25. Taxi Sihanoukville airport→pier (20 Dec): included inside speedboat line = USD20. Taxi pier→Sihanoukville airport (23 Dec): USD20. Siem Reap airport→Villa Indochine (23 Dec): USD15. You depart transfer (24 Dec): USD25. Early hotel→airport (25 Dec for parents): USD20. These transfers are private where stated for comfort and minimal walking.
USD155, —

Speedboats & pier handling (total for all adults combined)

Sihanoukville→Koh Rong (20 Dec): USD22pp × 4 = USD88. Koh Rong→Sihanoukville (23 Dec): USD22pp × 4 = USD88. Taxi legs associated with the pier are already included above. Assistance/porters/tips at piers allocated in general tips.
USD176, —

Angkor pass & private guide/car (total)

Angkor 1‑day pass (19 Dec): USD37pp × 4 = USD148. Private early morning car + English guide for a minimal‑walking sunrise visit: USD95 flat.
USD243, —

Koh Rong activities (total for all adults combined)

Glass‑bottom/snorkel trip: USD25pp × 4 = USD100. Short island boat tour: USD20pp × 4 = USD80. Bioluminescence night boat: USD20pp × 4 = USD80.
USD260, —

Apsara dance & buffet (evening 23 Dec — for 3 adults)

Pre‑book accessible seating and dietary notes. Cost estimated at USD35pp × 3 (you + parents in Siem Reap that evening) = USD105.
USD105, —

Meals (estimated total for all adults across trip)

Estimated average meal costs used in the daily plan: breakfasts (mostly included), lunches and dinners (mix of mid‑range restaurants and hotel dining). Calculated as 26 person‑meals × typical prices = USD624 total for the group during the trip (lunches/dinners/breakfast extras).
USD624, —

Museum, Artisans, Spa & small activities

Angkor National Museum: USD12pp × 4 = USD48. Artisans d'Angkor visit (you): USD10. Spa sessions: pregnancy‑safe treatment (wife) USD25 and parents’ gentle in‑hotel treatment USD30; small artisan purchases USD20.
USD133, —

Wife's onward flight Siem Reap → Hanoi (23 Dec)

Estimate for a mid‑range last‑minute international ticket booked close to travel date. Please book immediately for the best price; estimate used here: USD150.
USD150, —

Tips, porterage & minor extras

Tips for drivers, guides, boat crew and hotel porters and small incidentals estimated for the trip (December peak): USD30.
USD30, —

Subtotal (estimated)

Sum of all the line items shown above (hotels + transfers + speedboats + Angkor + Koh Rong activities + Apsara + meals + museum/spa/artisans + wife's flight + tips).
USD2,686, —

Contingency (recommended 10%)

10% buffer for December high season, last‑minute changes, medical supplies or minor emergencies: 10% of subtotal ≈ USD269.
USD269, —

Grand total (estimated)

Subtotal USD2,686 + Contingency USD269 ≈ Grand total for the trip (all adults and the wife's onward flight included) =
USD2,955, —

Notes & assumptions

1) Flights and hotels are assumed already booked by you; hotel prices above are included for clarity (shown as estimates). 2) USD estimates rounded. 3) Participant counts: 4 adults 18–23 Dec (you, wife, father, mother). Wife departs Siem Reap on 23 Dec directly from the airport to Hanoi. From 23–25 Dec there are 3 adults in Siem Reap (you + parents). If room counts or passenger numbers change, totals will change accordingly. 4) Book domestic speedboats, Angkor passes and Apsara show now — December is high season. 5) For Angkor with limited walking, keep to the main causeway and short flat views; hire a driver to wait rather than long treks.
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