The blood-red sun setting over the illuminated silhouette of Angkor Wat. Cambodia is a country with a disturbing past, but this is a nation that has risen from the ashes and now shines once again.
There's magic and mystery around charming yet confounding kingdom that casts a spell over visitors. Cambodia is both an ancient and a modern worlds which collide to create an incredible adventure. The fresh flavours of street food dancing on your tongue. Cambodia holidays are a sensory eruption. The atmospheric murmurings of Buddhist monks at devotion. A holiday to Cambodia is characterised by its kindness and welcoming air, and the people here are known to be some of the friendliest in the world. A wealth of historic and architectural wonders are waiting to be discovered on a Cambodia holidays, from the splendour of Phnom Penh's Royal Palace to the glittering floor of the Silver Pagoda, there is enough opulence for anyone’s taste. Meanwhile, iconic Angkor will leave you awestruck. The world's largest religious construction in stone is a testament to the former power of the Khmer empire, but the best way to explore is by bike, a peaceful and unobtrusive way to escape the crowds and see the surrounding jungle encroaching on the ancient stone foundations and intricately carved statues.
Upon arriving in Phnom Penh, you are warmly welcomed by our friendly tour guide who will take you to your hotel for check in. Remain of the day is free and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2: Phnom Penh – Takeo – Phnom Da (B)
08:30m, you’ll taken by Remorque “Tuk Tuk” with our professional English speaking tour guide, then start your visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Head to the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings although it is generally understood to be the royal abode of the King of Cambodia. Continue to Wat Phnom, the most significant of all the temples in Phnom Penh. This effect is a sanctuary founded by Daun Penh (Grandma Penh), a wealthy window who in 1372. The 27 meters high man-made hill became as Wat Phnom Daun Penh. Then you’ll drop off at the pier for you share cruise to Silk Island.
12:00pm – Embark on Cambo Cruise and sailing.
12:30pm – Serving Fresh BBQ lunch.
13:30pm – Docking at Silk Island for visiting Silk Farms.
15:30pm – Ride back to Phnom cool off with a cocktail & Snacks will be provided.
16:30pm – Disembark and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 3: Phnom Penh – City (B)
After breakfast – spend morning to the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum and Cheung Ek, better known as the Killing Fields, where large numbers of people were killed and buried in mass graves.
Afternoon, continue to visit Independence Monument commemorates the end of Cambodia's ruled by France in 1953. Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda stand up on the hill, marks the legendary founding place of the capital city Phnom Penh And then continue to National Museum built in 1917-18 is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. The Royal Palace built in 1866 and Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound. The Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. Evening (05:30pm – 06:30pm) enjoy 1 sunset cruise along the 4 face rivers for cruising to view Phnom Penh city. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Situated at the confluence of three great rivers - known as the 'Chaktomuk' (four faces) or 'Quatre Bras' (four arms) of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers, a mixture of Cambodian hospitality, Asian exotica and Indochinese charm await the visitor to Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is a city of more than 2 million people, the capital of Cambodia and the country's commercial, economic and political hub. It is also comparatively new travel destination. An adventure destination just a decade ago, the city is now a center of diverse economic and urban development and is quickly morphing an air of edgy chic with bistros and boutique hotels lining the riverfront, smart little silk boutiques and galleries dotting the side streets, a budding arts scene and a heady dusk-to-dawn nightlife. Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
As the capital city Phnom Penh is fairly young, only rising to the role in 1866, but is still steeped in history and offers several cultural and historical sites. The city was under French colonial control from 1863-1953, flourished in independence in the 1960s, besieged and then evacuated under the Khmer Rouge in the late 70s, repopulated in the 80s, revitalized in the 90s and now undergoing rapid change and development.
Day 4: Phnom Penh – Kampong Thom (B)
After breakfast depart for Kampong Thom (165 km – 4 hrs drives). Upon arrival in Kampong Thom check-in hotel before leaving for Sambor Prei Kuk, the capital of the once powerful Empire of Chenla which predates the Khmer Angkor period. Stop en route for sightseeing and intermingle with the local people. Visit Sambor Prei Kuk. According to inscriptions found in the area, Sambor Prei Kuk was the capital of Icanavarman (616AD - 635 AD) and residence of the King who had conquered the Empire of Funan. Return to hotel and spend restful night.
Day 5: Kampong Thom – Beng Mealea – Siem Reap (B)
After breakfast, checked out form hotel and we departure to Siem Reap. On the way we will visit to the remote and less touristic area of Beng Mealea temple (65km at northeast of Siem Reap), the temple built By Jayarvaman VII; in the style of Angkor Wat; its scale is huge; being well over one square Kilometre within its moat. Approached by a four causeways; Beng Mealea appears to be a huge pile of rubble partially hidden in the trees. Once you get closer the high walls, the ancient Khmer Architecture reveals itself. Cloaked in vegetation and with few concessions to tourism; the Capital of the Khmer Empire for a very brief period between 928 and 944AD. After the Khmer empire had been established in the Angkor area (Roluos), Jayavarman IV moved the capital almost 100km northeast to Koh Ker. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
About Siem Reap
Nestled between rice paddies and stretched along the Siem Reap River, the small provincial capital of Siem Reap Town serves as the gateway to the millennium-old temple ruins of the Khmer Empire. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srey and the legendary Angkor Wat whose artistic and archaeological significance and visual impact put it in a class with the Pyramids, Machu Pichu and the Taj Mahal. Unlike many other world class monuments, the ruins of Angkor are as yet unspoiled by over-development. This will not be true in a couple of years. Though the major temples are relatively well touristed these days, it is still possible get away from the crowds, to explore the area and discover Angkor. Their are many opportunities to experience traditional Cambodia: ‘Apsara’ dance performances, craft shops and silk farms, road tours through rice-paddy countryside, boat trips on the great Tonle Sap Lake to fishing villages and bird sanctuary, and much more.
Day 6: Angkor Temples (B)
08:30am our guide will pick you up and drive to visit the jungle Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. The temple of Ta Prohm was once used as a location to film the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider. Begin tour to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, start from the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to explore Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Last but not least, view a wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 7: Preah Khan – Banteay Srei – Tonle Sap Lake (B)
Continue your visit to Preah Kahn and then drive about 35Km to the famous Banteay Srei (Citadel of Women). On the way back stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, handicraft for selling to tourist. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living at the country side with their struggling for daily life. Afternoon, Afternoon, your own time to relax. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Optional tour:
Visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body and, one of the largest in Asia. The experience is wonderful as we pass by floating village, friendly children in small boats and fishermen.
Day 8: Siem Reap – Departure (B)
Transfer to airport for onward flight to next destination.
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