From cruising the Mekong to hiking to the Cardamom Mountains, here are 10 of the best adventures to be had in Cambodia.

1. Asia's last great wilderness

Explore some of Cambodia’s most vibrant wildlife sites, including Mondulkiri, one of Asia’s last great wildernesses. The area is home to elephants, leopards and the elusive, critically endangered Indochinese tiger; even rhinoceros bluster through the more remote forests.

The province is home to Pnong, Bunong and other indigenous tribes, who have maintained the same way of life for centuries.

Selective Asia (01273 670001; selectiveasia.com) offers a 14-night itinerary from £1,728 per person including all meals, domestic flights and activities. Flights not included.

Deep in the forests of eastern Cambodia, the Pnong people live hours from roads and other towns Credit: getty

2. Cambodia from above

See another side of Cambodia – from a helicopter. Departing from Siem Reap airport, you will climb high enough to see the entire Angkor Wat complex sprawling beneath you, before touching down at the less-often visited, 11th-century Preah Vihear Temple. Clinging to the clifftop like ivy, the Unesco World Heritage Site is located 1,722ft above the Thai-Cambodia border and has only been open to tourism since 2015, after a long-running border dispute.

Original Travel (020 7978 7333; originaltravel.co.uk) offers a 10-day luxury holiday to Cambodia, including a visit to Preah Vihear by helicopter from £6,200. All accommodation, flights and transfers included.

3. On the seafood trail

The market in the coastal town of Kep is saturated with oceanic delicacies. The beach-barbecued crab is wonderfully succulent, and people travel from far and wide for the local Kampot pepper. After pottering around the aisles, take a boat to the small fishing hamlet of Koh Thonsay – or “Rabbit Island” – to swim in the glittering waters before whiling away the afternoon at a local seafood shack.

Explore (01252 883101; explore.co.uk) is offering a 13-day trip from £1,845 per person B&B. The price includes flights, local guides and an Explore tour leader.

Stir-fried crab with green Kampot pepper Credit: AP

4. A luxury island escape

Up the opulence with a stay on Song Saa Private Island. This award-winning luxury resort (actually twin islands) is designed to preserve the land it is built on and the people who live there, as well as rainforests and marine life. Each of the 24 villas, which overlook jungle or the ocean, is made from reclaimed wood and decorated with repurposed items and local materials. Every one has its own pool, of course.

Audley Travel (01993 838000; audleytravel.com) offer a 13-day Luxury Tour of Cambodia, including a four-night stay at Song Saa Private Island. From £7,190 per person, including flights, transfers, accommodation and excursions.

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5. The hauntingly spectacular Angkor Wat

Of course, Cambodia’s real draw is the magnificent Angkor Wat. Built in the 12th century and encircled by a vast, mirror-like moat, it is adorned with the carvings of thousands of celestial “apsara” dancers. On this tour, you’ll sleep in a luxury, pop-up camp on the periphery of the majestic temple complex, before rising early to be one of the first through the gates. Once the sun has risen, and the stones have glowed a vibrant gold, you’ll get an exclusive up-close look at the hauntingly beautiful structures.

Black Tomato (020 7426 9888; blacktomato.com) offers a 10-night luxury holiday to Cambodia from £3,829 per person, including accommodation, transfers and experiences. Flights not included.

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6. Jungle temple trails

Deep in the Cambodian jungle are the crumbling remains of civilisations past. Take to your bike and pedal through some of the most spectacular Khmer temples around, from Bayon – which houses carvings of more than 200 gigantic faces on its walls – to the wonderfully unrestored Ta Prohm (or “jungle temple”) choked by parasitic trees, cobwebs and creeping vines that look like slithering pythons.

Butterfield & Robinson (00 1 866 551 9090; butterfield.com) has a five-day trip from £2,235 per person, including all meals and accommodation. Flights extra.

The wonderfully unrestored Ta Prohm temple choked by parasitic trees Credit: Getty

7. Cruising the Mekong

The wide forks of the mighty Mekong river are ripe for exploring. Hop aboard the Aqua Mekong, a boutique cruise ship of glass and mahogany, and you’ll wake up surrounded by tangles of water hyacinth and herons fishing from the riverbanks. Each day you’ll disembark to cycle through local villages – meandering through herds of water buffalo and paddy fields flecked with pink lotus flowers.

A four-night cruise on the Aqua Mekong from Western & Oriental (020 3733 0211; westernoriental.com) starts at £4,750 per person on an all-inclusive basis, including flights and private transfers.

8. An enchanting hike through unspoilt mountains

This cultural walking holiday takes you on foot and by boat into the unspoilt wilderness of the bewitching Cardamom Mountains. There you will discover enchanting waterfalls, eerie caves and experience village life first-hand, before paying a visit to the local wildlife release station, where researchers have successfully released thousands of animals, including pangolins, binturongs, civets, slow loris and leopard cats.

Mountain Kingdoms (01453 844400; mountainkingdoms.com) is offering a 16-day trip from £2,755 per person, including flights, meals and accommodation. Departures in January are available.

A waterfall in Phnom Kulen National Park in Siem Reap Credit: AP

9. Eat your way around Cambodia

Although not as prolific as Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, Khmer food can still hold its own against the world’s most flavoursome. Loosen your belt and get stuck into this comprehensive travelling tour, gobbling up everything from desiccated crickets in countryside villages to fragrant fish curries on deserted islands.

With stops at Cambodia’s only vineyard, adventurous social enterprises and exquisite fine dining restaurants, there’s no better way to eat your way around the country.

Inside Asia (0117 370 9758; insideasiatours.com) is offering a 12-day (11-night) culinary trip from £2,290 per person, including accommodation, daily breakfast, six lunches and five evening meals. International flights not included.

Sunset on the Mekong Credit: AP

10. Paddling through remote Cambodia

Kayak on the remote waters of central Cambodia, weaving your way through flooded forests and tranquil Mekong islands, until you reach the swirling pools at Kampi. Here, you can get up close to the rare snub-nosed, Irrawaddy dolphin, away from the whirr of motors and crowds. Look out for the silhouettes of giant catfish in the water on the way, and be sure to stop for a swim on one of the many sandy, river islands.

Bamboo Travel (020 7720 9285; bambootravel.co.uk) offers a 16-night Land of Apsaras trip, from £3,295 per person B&B, including flights, transfers, activities and guide.