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Trip Code
CC02
Cambodia Highlights
Duration: 07 Days
From: US$ pp
Brief Description
The below itinerary is just our suggested travel idea for you to consider while planning your Vietnam trip. If you wish to make any adjustments, or changes to it, please do not hesitate to contact us and have it tailor made to suit your expectation.
Having a short time to visit Cambodia, this short trip is the one for you! The trip covers the most popular that Cambodia has to offer. Start the trip from the capital city, Phnom Penh, you will see splendid buildings such as the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom Temple, and the National Museum. Thence followed by the spectacular and mysterious temples of Angkor, the world’s largest monument. The last destination is the lost city of Koh Ker. Here, you will admire the ancient temples which have become a part of nature and covered by moss and trees.
Travel Route:
Arrival in Phnom Penh → Kampong Cham → Siem Reap (Discover Angkor Wat Temples) → Departure from Siem Reap.
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Phnom Penh
Day 02: Phnom Penh City Tour
Day 03: Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham
Day 04: Kampong Cham - Kompong Thom - Siem Reap
Day 05: Siem Reap (Rolous Group & Banteay Samre Temple)
Day 06: Siem Reap (Angkor Wat Discovery)
Day 07: Departure from Siem Reap
Detailed Itinerary
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN PHNOM PENH
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you will be welcomed and picked up by our tour guide and driver, then transferred to the hotel for check in. After that, we will move out for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will start visiting the capital city of Phnom Penh: Visit the Independent Monument, the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Silver Pagoda has a special name because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. We will end the day with Wat Phnom. Back to the hotel for rest and overnight.
DAY 2: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
After breakfast, drive to visit the notorious Killing Fields ” ChoeungEk” 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during the Pol Pot regime (from 1975–1979). Then return to the city center to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
This afternoon, continue to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. You’ll have a chance to meet with one of the few survivors kept there by the Khmer Rouge with interaction about his time of imprisonment.
Then we will visit and have a chance to shop at one of the city’s lively open markets, PsarToul Tom Pong; all called the “Russian Market” where anything and everything is for sales. Late afternoon, enjoy a significant sunset cruise on the mystic Mekong River with an ice-chest of red/white wine, snacks, and fruits to be served.
DAY 3: PHNOM PENH - KAMPONG CHAM
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Kompong Cham
Have breakfast at the hotel. Depart to Kompong Cham by National Road NO. 6, on the way, take a break at Spider Market. Continue to Kompong Cham to view examples of colonial architecture. Afternoon visit Wat Nokhor Bachey with its ancient temple, then continue to visit Han Chey Mountain for watching the view of Tonle Mekong from the hill and surrounding landscape till sunset. Overnight stay at hotel
DAY 4: KAMPONG CHAM - KOMPONG THOM - SIEM REAP
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Have breakfast at the hotel. This morning, highlight with Phnom Pros & Phnom Srei, the former and well known of Kampong Cham province. Then continue to Kompong Thom. En route, visit Wat Kohear Norkor (11th century). Continue to Phum Prasat with its single ancient temple. Arrive in Kompong Thom. Afternoon, then continue to visit Sambo Prei Kuk temple, the Khmer Chenla city in the last pre-Angkorian period. We then continue the trip to Siem Reap. Arrive Siem Reap in the evening, and then transfer to check-in at the hotel
DAY 5: SIEM REAP (VISITS OF ROLOUS GROUP & BANTEAY SAMRE TEMPLE)
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
This morning, after breakfast, we going to visit Rolous group, the first city of Angkorian including of Preah Koh temple, Bakong Temple and Lo Lei temple. Afternoon, Visit to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), the pink sandstone temple regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Then continue your visit to Banteay Samre in the afternoon. Spend the second night in Siem Reap.
DAY 6: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR WAT DISCOVERY)
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
This morning, we are getting up in the early morning for sunrise at Angkor wat temple. Then transfer back to the hotel. Have breakfast at the hotel. Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12th century): 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 visit Ta Prohm temple, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Afternoon visit to the most famous temples of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The world wonders build in the 12th century. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosing wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Enjoy the sunset at Bakheng Mountain with 65 m high with the view from the hilltop and Transfer back to the hotel. Take free time for night city tour at night market for any souvenir or pub street
Included Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 7: DEPARTURE FROM SIEM REAP
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Not available
Have breakfast at the hotel. Morning, we will visit the floating village of Chong Khneas by boat trip with a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake. The "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the wonders of South East Asia. Experience with ox-cart riding throughout the local village on the way back to downtown. Afternoon, visit “Le Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles” the art & caving school. Take Time leisure at the local market (If time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination.
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INCLUSIONS
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Accommodation with daily breakfasts
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Private Vehicles and Drivers
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Private English Speaking Guides
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Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
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Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
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Bottled water in the vehicles
EXCLUSIONS
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Travel insurance (Compulsory)
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Drinks and other meals
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Cambodia entry visa fees
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Tips for guides and drivers
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Any banking fees (if any)
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Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion list