Explore the Best of Ancient Temples, Local Culture, and Natural Wonders in 6 Days

Phnom Penh, Siem Reap

Duration

6 days

From

$650

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This 6-day itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of Cambodia, combining its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural landscapes. Discover the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, delve into the country’s tragic past, and experience the unique beauty of Tonle Sap Lake.

Tour Highlights:

  • Witness the architectural marvels of Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm.
  • Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and explore the vibrant markets of Phnom Penh.
  • Learn about Cambodia’s history through visits to the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.
  • Experience the tranquility of Tonle Sap Lake and the lush countryside.

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Pick up from the airport or Port and transfer to the hotel check in. In the afternoon, visit Royal Palace is a royal residence now where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. it is like a small town of royal dynasties. Continue to Silver Pagoda, serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds and followed by visit Wat Phnom Temple is one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh. Built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to visit the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek (15 km south of Phnom Penh). Between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners) were detained and tortured at the S-21 prison and transported to extermination camp of Choeng Ek and followed by visiting to Independence monument for photo shooting and Central market of Psa Thmey market.  In the afternoon, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces. More than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeng Ek to be executed. Then Visit Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market), the Market has gained reputation for cheap clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, silver jewelry, and classic music instrument. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Breakfast at the hotel – Transfer to the bus station to embark on your 5 hours journey to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, get picked up and transfer to the hotel check in.. Upon arrival, get picked up and transfer to the hotel check in the hotel. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century, contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be from late 19th century. Continue to visit the "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. End our visits at one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, visit to The South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant and Leper King Terrace. Continue visit to Ta Promh (the jungle temple. In the afternoon, visit to Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, Ta Keo: small, attractive temple in very good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. Continue to Angkor Wat: The “7th Wonders’of the World”. World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Continue visit to Bakheng Hill: Sunset viewing on the top of the hill. Bakheng is the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area; this temple-mountain offers extraordinary views. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel, head 35km north to visit the captivating and beautiful temple of Banteay Srei or ‘Fortress of the Women’ (~ 40 min drive). The journey allows you to experience the beautiful Cambodian countryside as you pass through small typical villages. Banteay Srei is the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture. One of the smallest temples in the region, Banteay Srey is also one of the most beautiful, showcasing the most exquisite, deep and complex carvings in all Khmer architecture. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends.  Afternoon, Visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Rolous, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Back in town, visit APOPO Visitor Center is a global non-profit organization that trains African giant pouched rats (fondly nicknamed ‘Hero RATs’) to save lives by detecting landmines. Here, you will have chance to discover the history of conflict in Cambodia, the impact of landmines on local communities. Overnight in Siem Reap

Breakfast at the hotel – visit the Tonle sap where we will enjoy a boat ride (private boat and guide) on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and curant. Transfer to the airport for flight departure

Inclusion

  • Private tours with Local English speaking guide
  • A/C transport throughout the tours and all Transfers
  • Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
  • Meals as indicated (B=breakfast)
  • Bus ticket from Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
  • Boat cruise as mentioned
  • Cold water and towel during the trip
  • Government tax & Service charge
  • Other tours related service stated in the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodation (Twin/Double Sharing Room)

Exclusion

  • All International flight & Domestic Flight tickets
  • Visa stamps upon arrival of $30.00 / Person
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec & 31 Dec
  • Other meals not mentioned
  • Tips f& personal expenses
  • Laundry
  • Travel insurance

Hotel List

Hotel*Hotel NameWebsiteRoom Type
3*LCS Hotelwww.lcshotel.comDeluxe
Royal Crownwww.royalcrownhotelspa.comDeluxe
4*Ohana Hotelwww.ohanahotelpp.comDeluxe
Somadevi Angkorwww.somadeviangkor.comSuperior
5*Sokha Phnom Penhwww.sokhahotels.com.kh/phnompenhDeluxe
Borei Angkorwww.boreiangkor.comDeluxe

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