Tour Overview
Cambodia with its landscapes, its people and its culture, and its historical relics is magic, at the same time charming and confusing. This country weakened by three decades of war, is again a splendid country where Cambodians legendary smile reopen their arms to the outside world.
And Angkor whose stones woke up after a long sleep of oblivion, is again the symbol of the entire nation and attracts visitors from around the world. However, many other treasures await the curious traveler during this tour in Cambodia: Phnom Penh, the bustling capital city, provincial cities with languid charm, superbly authentic landscapes and atmospheres generators. Regular stretches out of sight, carpet silky rice fields and reflecting in the sun, alignments with coconut and palm sugar, are dominated by a few hills away lonely.
Cambodia has a tremendous hypnotic power! It is a journey in the Khmer kingdom, as well as an adventure holiday!
Highlights of the tour
- Discover all the Temples of Angkor,from most to leastknownof themore imposingthemost mysterious, inside and out side of the Circuits.
- Explore the recent tragic highlights of Cambodia’s capital, giving you a closer insight to the modern day country.
- Extend your Angkorexperience by a circuitto the west of the country, discovering every day Khmer
Itinerary
Day
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Itinerary
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Meal
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Accompaniment
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Day 1
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Phnom Penh - Arrival
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Guide & Driver
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Day 2
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Phnom Penh - Tonle Bati - Phnom Chisor - Phnom Penh
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 3
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Phnom Penh - Kampong Thom
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 4
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Kampong Thom - Siem Reap
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B,D
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Guide & Driver
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Day 5
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Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 6
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Siem Reap - Small Circuit - Grand Circuit - Siem Reap
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 7
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Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Siem Reap
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 8
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Siem Reap - Tonle Sap - Battambang
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 9
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Battambang
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 10
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Battambang - Phnom Penh
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 11
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Phnom Penh visit
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 12
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Phnom Penh - Departure
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B
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Driver
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Day 1
Phnom Penh Arrival
Arrive in Phnom Penh. You are welcome by the guide and driver. Transfer to city center. You will discover Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital by your own. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2
Phnom Penh - Tonle Bati – Phnom Chisor - Phnom Penh
Excursion to the south to discover the lake Tonle Bati, the Angkorian temple of Ta Prohm (twelfth century) and that of the Black Virgin, whose idol is now in the National Museum of Fine Arts. Then climb to the top of the hill of Phnom Chisor, Brahman santuaire dedicated at Suryagiri period (eleventh century) which opens a panoramic view over the rice fields. Back to Phnom Penh and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Phnom Penh- Kampong Thom
Transfer: 168km – 4.5 hours
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure 168km to wards Kompong Thom, one of the five provinces bordering the Tonle Sap.Visiting on the way the Skunmarket known as the market of tarantulas (big spiders). Visit the Temple of Kuhak Nokor. Arrival at Kampong Thom, accommodation at the hotel.
After a shortrest, you transfer to Sambor Prei Kuk, built in the early seventh century, which was the ancient capital of Chenla. Wereturned to the center of KampongThom after visits. Over night in Kampong Thom.
Day 4
Kampong Thom- Siem Reap
Transfer: 12okm – 2.5 hours
After break fast, 2h30 drive before arriving in Siem Reap. Stop on the way to visit the old bridge in Kampong Kdei. Arrive at Siem Reap, time for your relaxation and personal discovery. Apsara dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in SiemReap.
Day 5
Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap
In the morning, visit Angkor Thom (Great City) beginning with the South portal, the famous Bayon the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Baphuon (XI c.) dedicated to Brahmanism (Hinduism old), the Terrace of Elephants, the Terrace Leper King, Phimeanakas (Heavenly Palace).
Afternoon: discover the wonderful temple of Angkor Wat, World Heritage and Phnom Bakheng (mountain temple). Overnight at hotel.
Day 6
Siem Reap -Small Circuit- Grand Circuit - Siem Reap
Break fast, visit temples in the group "Small circuit": Ta Prohm, where gigantic trees dominate the monastery, trapping the ruins of the irimpressive roots as would gian to ctopus with tentaclesto keep their prey. Continuation of the visit Thomman on, Chau SayTeveda, Ta Keo, Banteay Kdei and Srah Srangterrace.
In the afternoon, visit of Baray Oriental sites "Grand Circuit" PreRup, Mebon, Tasom, NeakPean, PreahKhan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7
SiemReap -Beng Mealea- SiemReap
Transfer: 60km – 2 hours
After break fast at the hotel, you visit the temple of BengMelea, located 60km east of the city (2 hours by road). It was builtin the early 11th century, according to the model of Angkor Wat by JayavarmanVII. This area is only a ccessible to the public since 2010! Rough roadallows you to see beautiful countryside. Few tourists go to the temple, which provides an instant adventure. Picnic lunch. Afternoon: transfer to Koh Keh visits. Over night in Siem Reap.
Day 8
Siem Reap - Tonle Sap - Battambang
Transfer: 170 km – 4 hours
The morning is entirely reserved for the trip on the TonleSap, which is connected to the Mekong by a channel 100 km long. We leave by boat on the lake, tomeet the fish ermen and lake side village on stilts Chongneas.
Afternoon:4 hours drive to wards Battambang. Arrival in Battambang, transfer to hotel and overnight in Battambang.
Day 9
Battambang
After breakfast, visit the traditional house of Phum WatKor Wat Ek Phnom (eleventh century). On the way back, visit the pagoda of Wat Slaket residence of a Buddhist patriarch and prahoc market, the fermented fish pasteand used in Cambodian cuisine.
In the afternoon, you board a bamboo train and do a 20 minute ride through the country side on this picturesque means of transport via the rail roads built long ago by the French. Upon arrival, walking through the country side and discover the local life. Overnight in Battambang.
Day 10
Battambang - Phnom Penh
Transfer: 290km – 7 hours
After breakfast, return to Phnom Penh.Pause in the area of Pusat where you can admire the colonial architecture and visit a floating village.
In Kampong Chhnang, you will visit the pottery village before arriving at Kandal where you will discover the royal city aban doned Udong, you will discover beautiful temples and statues. Direct transfer to Phnom Penh where you spend the night.
Day 11
Visit Phnom Penh
Breakfast at the hotel. You start by visiting the National Museum which contains the finest collection of Khmersculptures, the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda which is most sacred in Cambodia and Wat Phnom Pagoda which is perched on the only wooded terrain of the top of 27m where you canmake prayer for good things city. Then, Toul Sleng Museum visits and Charniers Choeung Ek, the largest center of detention and torture in the country. Walk in the Ruisse market where you canbuy antiques, souvenirs...Over night in Phnom Penh.
Day 12
Phnom Penh departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for your own activities then transfer to Phnom Penh airport for your departure flight.
Accommodation:
Sites
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Accommodation
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Night
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Siem Reap
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Royal Empire hotel ***
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4
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Phnom Penh
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Cardamom hotel ***
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4
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Kampong Thom
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Sambo Village ***
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1
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Battambang
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Battambang Resort ***
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2
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Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our services include:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Our services do not include:
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
- Visa fee to Cambodia
- International Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance