Day 1: Welcome to Siem Reap (D) Warm welcome by your local guide for transfer to hotel. Free time to relax, then your guide will see you again for a Tuk Tuik ride around the suburb of Siem Reap city followed by a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety. Tonight you […]
Warm welcome by your local guide for transfer to hotel. Free time to relax, then your guide will see you again for a Tuk Tuik ride around the suburb of Siem Reap city followed by a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety. Tonight you enjoy dinner with Apsara Dance show at the local restaurant.
Stay overnight: Siem Reap | Meals: Dinner
Early wake up in the morning for a transfer to enjoy the sunrise over the Angkor Temple then you discover the Angkor Wat, a temple complex built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. After breakfast at hotel you continue to explore the ruins including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Preah Khan temple. In the afternoon you explore the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which embraced by fig and silk-cotton trees puncture the roofs of Ta Prohm’s towers. End of the day you will enjoy the sunset at the Preah Rup temple.
Stay overnight: Siem Reap | Meals: Breakfast |Lunch
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Banteay Srei, constructed at the late 10th century by a Brahmin counselor under a powerking Rajendarvarman. It was loosely translated to citadel of the woman, but it is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the carvings. En-route stop at Pre Rub (turn the body), was constructed in late 10th century dedicated to Hindu gods. This reflects the common belief among Cambodians that funerals were conducted at the temple.
Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. Continue to Neak Pean, a small island temple located in the middle of the last Baray, constructed by a Khmer king in the Angkor area.
Stay overnight: Siem Reap | Meals: Breakfast |Lunch
Breakfast at hotel. 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. Afternoon, drive to Chong Kneas to visit the fishing village by a private boat. Cruise through the fishing villages of the Tonle Sap Lake to discover the natural splendor and old lifestyle of the country and followed by the local market and Artisan Dangkor workshop.
Stay overnight: Siem Reap | Meals: Breakfast |Lunch
Today, you leave Siem Reap for the Preah Vihear province. On the way stop to Discover the long abandoned temples of Koh Ker in the forests of northern Cambodia. Also known as Chok Gargyar, it served as the capital of Jayavarman IV (reigned 928-42). A trip to Koh Ker brings you deep into the Cambodian countryside and way back in time, Then proceed your way to Preah Vihear, where you will stay overnight at Saem district.
Stay overnight: Saem District | Meals: Breakfast | Lunch
Early wake-up for a transfer by local pickup truck to the temple to visit the Preah Vihear temple located at the top of the Damrek Mountains. Return to the hotel for a freshen up and lunch then you drive to Kampong Thom. Some stops along the way to enjoy the scenery and visit local houses. Hotel check-in and time to relax.
Stay overnight: Kompung Thom | Meals: Breakfast | Lunch
After breakfast you visit the Sambor Prei Kuk complex temples dated from the 6th-7th century and considered the oldest temples in Cambodia. On arrival you have a bike cycling to discover the three main temples. Picnic lunch served by the local family then you drive back Kampong Thom for a short break before continue travelling to Kampong Cham.
Stay overnight: Kampong Cham | Meals: Breakfast |Lunch
In the morning you discover some islands by horse-cart and get in touch with the local people. Continue driving along the Mekong River to Phnom Penh. Stop at some a local markets on the way to sample regional delicacies. late afternoon arrival Phnom Penh. Time to relax, then your guide see you again for a dinner at a local restaurant.
Stay overnight: Phnom Penh | Meals: Breakfast | Lunch
After breakfast you visit Royal Palace where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. Continue to visit the Silver Pagoda and the Wat Phnom Temple, built in 1373and one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh.
Afternoon you have a drive to visit the historical crimes of the Khmer Rouge including the Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison) and the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek. Enjoy Sunset Cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers
Stay overnight: Phnom Penh | Meals: Breakfast |Lunch
Today is the last day in Cambodia. Enjoy your free time at your hotel or you can do your last minute souvenir shopping before transfer to airport for your flight home. Have a good journey and thanks for joining us.
Meals: Breakfast
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Hotel Class | Hotel Name | Website |
Room Type |
Location |
3* |
Central Boutique | www.centralboutiqueangkorhotel.com | Boutique | Siem Reap |
PreahVihearBoutique | www.preahvihearhotels.com | Deluxe | Preah Vihear | |
Glorious hotel | www.glorioushotel.asia | Deluxe | KompungThom | |
LBN hotel | www.lbnasian.com | Superior | Kompungcham | |
King Grand Boutique | www.kinggrandboutiquehotel.com | Deluxe | Phnom Pemh | |
4* |
Saem Siem Reap | www.saemsiemreaphotel.com | Deluxe | Siem Reap |
PreahVihearBoutique | www.preahvihearhotels.com | Deluxe | Preah Vihear | |
Glorious hotel | www.glorioushotel.asia | Deluxe | KompungThom | |
LBN hotel | www.lbnasian.com | Superior | Kompungcham | |
Sun and Moon | www.sunandmoonhotel.com | Deluxe | Phnom Pemh | |
5* |
Somadevi Boutique | www.somadeviangkorboutique.com | Executive Deluxe | Siem Reap |
PreahVihearBoutique | www.preahvihearhotels.com | Deluxe | Preah Vihear | |
Glorious hotel | www.glorioushotel.asia | Deluxe | KompungThom | |
LBN hotel | www.lbnasian.com | Superior | Kompungcham | |
Sokha Phnom Penh | www.sokhahotels.com | Deluxe | Phnom Penh | |
5+* |
Victoria Angkor | www.victoriaangkorhotel.com | Superior | Siem Reap |
PreahVihearBoutique | www.preahvihearhotels.com | Deluxe | Preah Vihear | |
Glorious hotel | www.glorioushotel.asia | Deluxe | KompungThom | |
LBN hotel | www.lbnasian.com | Superior | Kompungcham | |
Palace Gate | www.palacegatepp.com | ApsaraDeluxe | Phnom Penh |