Tour overview
Discover the most beautiful temples of Angkor, grouped in two names "Small Circuit" and "Grand Circuit". The program is extended by an excursion to the north of the Site Angkor, toward the famous temple Banteay Srei or Citadel of the women and the River of thousand lingams and a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake. The traveller will explore, through this program, the angkoriens monuments the most characteristics
Extend your Angkorian experience by a circuit to the west of the country, to the discovery of the daily life of the Khmer and by a exceptional beach break in the gulf of Siam. Fishermen's Villages, craft activities, mangroves, white sand beaches and virgin tropical forest are the appointments to ensure that your trip will be unforgettable.
Highlighst of the tour
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Visit the Angkor Wat complex
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Enjoy the fascinating scenery of Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.
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Highlights of Cambodian capital
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Visit the heart of Cambodia's 'rice bowl', and the country's largest towns: colonial-era with traditional shop houses
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Beach break in shihanoukville
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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Siem Reap arrival – visit of the Angkor Museum
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B,D
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Guide & Driver
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Day 2
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Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Angkor Thom
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 3
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Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - PreahKhan - Meak Pean
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 4
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Siem Reap – Battambang
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 5
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Battambang
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 6
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Battambang - Phnom Penh
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 7
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Phnom Penh - Ta Keo - Kam Pot
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 8
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Kam Pot – Sihanoukville
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 9
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Sihanoukville - excursion in the iles
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 10
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Sihanoukville - excursion to the national park of Ream
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 11
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Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh - end of program
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B
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Driver
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Day 1
Arrival in Siem Reap - visit the Museum of Angkor
Arrival in Siem Reap airport, you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel. Free time for your leaisure or personal visit
According to the time of your arrival, we will arrange a visit to the museum of Angkor to give you a general view on the civilization and the Khmer art. Buffet Dinner at the local restaurant accompanied by a traditional dancing show of the Khmer: The Apsara dance. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom
Departure in the morning for the visit of the wonderful temple of Angkor Wat, inscribed on the world heritage of humanity by UNESCO. With its soaring towers and its bas-reliefs unique, it is one of the monuments the most extraordinary ever conceived by the human mind, erected in the 12th century in honor of Vishnu. Compared to all the other temples, Angkor Wat is the most famous and the most majestic.
After lunch in town, visit of Angkor Thom starting by the terrace of the Leper King, platform which presents several admirable carved figures of Apsaras emerging out. Your tour continues along the terrace of the Elephants who hosted the pomp of the royal hearings and public ceremonies. Continuation to the south portal with the famous Bayon Temple, the enigmatic and enchanting temple composed of 54 gigantic towers decorated by 216 faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of compassion). On the return path, you will also visit the With Ta Prohm, temple invaded by the jungle and discovered in 1860 by the French explorer Henri Mouhout.Return to your hotel. Free time.
Day 3
Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - PreahKhan - Meak Péan
Transfer: 49km – 1 hour
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for the excursion to Kbal Spean (the river of thousand lingams) 49 km to the north of Angkor. It is of carrres of stone which were used to bless the waters before they arrive at the royal city. The peaceful environment of the place allows you a beautiful promenade
Continuation of visits with the mythical temple of Banteay Srei whose name means: "The citadel of women". This gem of pink sandstone contains remarkable lintels carved in incredible state of conservation.
In the late afternoon, on the way back to Siem Reap, visit the romantic temple Bantey Samre, nicknamed "Angkor Wat thumbnail", of the ancient city of Preah Khan (city of the royal fortune victorious) and Neak Pean, a surprising site built in the 12th century.Return to Siem Reap, overnight in the hotel.
Day 4
Siem Reap – Battambang
Transfer: 173km – 4 hours
You will leave Siem Reap after breakfast and depart in the direction of the shopping town of Svay Sisophon. Then you drve to the province of Bantey Meanchey to discover the incredible temple-jungle Bantey Chhmar (Citadel of the cats), famous for its performances of the face of Jayavarman VII. You'll embark on a detailed exploration of the temple and can then enjoy the fine sculptures of Lokesvara, with its 32 arm, whose nickname khmer Lok Sam Pi means "Mr. 32 ". These sculptures are similar to the marvels of the room of dancers in the temple Preah Khan. You splashes this sleeping giant, then visit the outdoor complex, with the door of Ta Prohm, a replica of the massive doors of the citadel of Angkor Thom and crimped a moat.
After a picnic, you will depart in the direction of Sisophon, then of Battambang, the second largest city in the country and historical site located on the sides of the river Sangker. You will spend the night in a comfortable local hotel.
Day 5
Battambang
Visit of the 2nd city of Cambodia, located in the heart of vast plains where are cultivated the best agricultural products of the country: rice, coconut, oranges…Stop in the very colorful market, before the visit of the small museum and of the Damrei Sam pagoda which is one of the most beautiful pagoda in the country.
Excursion up to Prasat Banon in following the course of the Sangker river in the middle of a green nature. Prasat Banon or" banana hill" is a nice temple perched at the top of the hill, "368 steps to climb with ropedfans " .Overnight at hotel in Battambang.
Day 6
Battambang - Phnom Penh
Transfer: 290km – 7 hours
Departure from Battambang to the small town of Pursat located half way to Phnom Penh, we will adapt the departure time depending on what you want to do during this day.
A Pursat visit during an hour of Kompong Luong in motor boat. This amazing floating city of nearly 12000 inhabitants, mainly of Vietnamese origin, moves by following the level of the lake.
Continuation to Phnom Penh passing by the province of Kompong Chnang, famous for its pottery and its cham communities. Visit to a village of potters.
A 36 km before arriving in Phnom Penh, visit of the most beautiful pagoda of this province located at the foot of the hill of Oudon (former capital of Cambodia from the 17th to the 19th century).
Day 7
Phnom Penh - Ta Keo - Kam Pot
Transfer: 150km – 3 hours
After breakfast, we drive to the south by the National Road No3, stopping at Tonle Bati to visit the amazing temple of Taprom. Dating from the XII th century, erected by the King Jayavarman VII, this peaceful sanctuary is surrounded by gorgeous tropical plants. Then we continue our route up to Takeo, or we have lunch in local restaurant.
After lunch, you will board a boat sail along by a former canal to Phnom Da. A temple of the VIII th century perched at the top of a small mountain, appearing as an island during the rainy season, because surrounded by the waters. You will discover the authentic life of the Mekong River basin.
You return finally by the boat up to Takeo, and then will be escorted by the road up to the quiet small town of Kompot. Check in your hotel and then free time to enjoy the beach.
Options = Tracks toward the Vietnamese border. Visit of saltworks Pong Tuck, villages of fishermen established opposite the golf of Siam.
Day 8
Kam Pot – Sihanoukville
Today, before reaching Sihanoukville in the afternoon, you will navigate on the river crossing Kampot via an excursion through the countryside to the caves of Phnom Chhnork, housing a temple preangkorien, the Phnom Sorseha. You will also discover the mount Bokor, old colonial station established on a promontory south of the chain of the Elephant.
Arrival in Sihanoukville, which is located a few hundred kilometers from Kampot, at the end of the afternoon. Installation at the hotel then free time to enjoy the beach.
Day 9
Sihanoukville - excursion on Koh Ruessei island
After the breakfast, departure of Sihanoukville on a traditional boat to a virgin islands located in the gulf of Siam. Sail along wild coasts, close to several small islands, and you can enjoy the reefs in plunging with mask and snorkel, and then finally reach the paradise island of Koh Ruessei where the boat will lay the anchor.
You can relax on the beach and swim in the clear waters of this desert island while a seafood bbq is prepared. In the afternoon, you go back Sihanoukville.
Day 10
Sihanoukville - excursion to the national park of Ream
You will leave Sihanoukville for a full day excursion to National Park of Ream. You will take a boat trip, and sail on a river in the middle of mangroves and maybe catch a glimpse of the monkeys, falcons or even of porpoises.
Then you will leave progressively the river to the delta and reach the white sand beaches which surround the park. You will leave your boat on the beach and will depart to the adventure in the thick tropical forest for a few kilometers of walking. Your efforts will be rewarded by a arrival on a sumptuous range of pristine sand, and then you can dive into the transparent waters of the Gulf of Siam. Return to Sihanoukville at the end of the day. Overnight in hotel
Day 11
Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh departure
Transfer: 250km – 5 hours
Transfer the morning in Phnom Penh for your departure or for continuation of the program to other destinations
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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3
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Phnom Penh
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Cardamom hotel ***
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1
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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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Kampot
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Nataya Coral Bay Resort ***
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1
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Sihanoukville
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Independence hotel ****
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3
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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