Day 1 Phnom Penh Sightseeing City Tour Highlights
7.45 Am Meet you at our meeting point
- Our well English spoken tour guide and a private driver is going to bring you to visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda where the Cambodia Royal families had settled for more than 100 years ago. The most interested thing in the palace is Silver Pagoda After that, tour is walking straight to the nearby thing to see, National Museum where you can see a large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture.
Around 12 to 12.30 pm lunch break
- In the afternoon, head straight to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum where is the site to learn about the dark history of Khmer Rough from 1975 to 1979, the site was used to detain and to torturing thousands of people, mostly it was those of the human who . Accompanied by the knowledgeable guide, you will see the exhibitions in the museum and then pay a visit to Choueng Ek Memorial, a pagoda constructed out of over 8000 human skulls excavated from the Killing Fields.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2 Phnom Penh to Kampot
8.45 am meeting you at the same site
- Leaving capital of Phnom Penh for Kampot town, the town of French former county with it’s beauty nature. From Phnom Penh city to Kampot is approximately spent 3 and a half hours, in your private car within well English spoken tour guide. Once we arrived in Kampot town and go straight for checking in your hotel room. After checking in the hotel we will be traveling to visit to La Plantation that is famous for pepper growing.
Lunch break, flexibility
- The Cambodian Kampot Pepper is worldwide recognized as the best quality across the county.
Overnight in Kampot.
Day 3 Bokor Hill Station, Kampot River Cruise
Meals: B
- After breakfast we are going to straight to visit Bokor Mountain, the hill is a home to a collection of abandoned French colonial buildings including the Bokor Palace Hotel, a catholic church, a post office, etc. The station is built in the 1920s by the colonial French settlers as a resort. Today, the station is in a state of decay, seem to be quite eerie in the fog during rainy season.
After that, head down the mountains and drive back to Kampot. Have a lunch break and get some rest in the hotel. Then head to the pier for the Kampot River cruise to enjoy the stunning sunset view and river scenery.
Overnight in Kampot.
Day 4 Kampot Salt Fields, Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple
Meals: B
- Get up in a little morning then move to see sunrise then we make your way to the Salt Fields of Kampot and then we are able to see sun reflexion from the salted rice fields
After that, drive to visit Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple, the only Buddhist cave temple in Cambodia. If you don’t want to go far from town, you can try water activities in the river, enjoy a relaxing spa experience or sun bath in Arcadia Waterpark.
Overnight in Kampot.
Day 5 Kampot to Sihanoukville
Meals: B
- After breakfast, drive towards Sihanoukville. Upon Arrival, check in the hotel. Stay in the lobby to get lunch the visit the local market of Loue market afterthat spend the last evening along white beaches of Otres (relax)or Ochheuteal Beach (good at seafoods and enjoy sunset)
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Day 6 Cruise to Koh Rong Samloem Island
Meals: B / L
- Leaving the mainland of Sihanoukville for Koh Rong Saloem island by speedy boat or slow boat, after reaching the island, checking your hotel room then we are leaving the hotel to enjoy island tour by cruising. On the cruise, equipment is provided for snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, etc., to promise you the best experience.
- swimming, snorkeling and upon arrival at the island, you can enjoy a sunbath on the white sandy beach, or go for an exploration of mangroves and bird sanctuaries.
Overnight at a hotel in Koh Rong Saloem.
Day 7 Koh Rong Saloem Beach Koh Rong Beack
Meals: B
- After the wonderful break then we are leaving the Koh Rong Saloem to the nearby island which it’s called Koh Rong (the brother island), when a taxi boat dock at it’s pair we are walking to booked hotel for checking in
Overnight in Koh Rong Hotel
Day 8 Sihanoukville to Siem Reap, 10 hours+ drive
Meals: B
- Around 8.30am we are traveling from Koh Rong for mainland of Sihanoukville then get in your private car to straight to Siem Reap’s Angkor Wat Ancient temples, located at northwestern of Cambodia
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 9 Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat
Meals: B
- Meeting you at your designed hotel lobby at your convenient times then we are going straight to see Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia. Angkor served as the seat of the empire.
- Firstly, for the ancient temple tour is Ta Prohm then, visit Banteay Kdei, a kind of smaller version of Ta Prohm. Continue to Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple and Bayon Temple. Bayon sets itself apart with its 200 smiling faces, sure to make you feel welcomed. With winding tunnels, chambers, and climbs, Bayon offers many exciting moments to keep your camera busy.
Around 1 to 1.30 pm lunch break
- After lunch, we are heading to visit Angkor Wat, the world largest religious monument. Angkor Wat possesses some of the longest and most intricate stone carvings. Spend the afternoon fully exploring the passages, levels, and chambers that once housed many treasures of the flourishing kingdom.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 10 Phnom Kulen National Park
Meals: B
- 8:45 am, leaving the hotel to pass tranquil countryside, and finally arrived at Phnom Kulen, beautiful national park that provides a great place to cool off and the stunning nature to see.
Phnom Kulen used to be the ancient capital city in 802AD after King Jayavarman II was initiated as the royal “God of the King”. Walk to visit Preah Ang Thom, a reclining giant Buddha statue. Continue to witness the historical site of 1000 linga carvings under the riverbed.
Also, head to see the secret pool where the white clear water come out of the ground all year round. Then go to the cool waterfall where you can refresh, bath and swim. Near the waterfall, there are some local huts where you can stop to enjoy local lunch and have fresh coconut.
In the late afternoon, you will be transferred back to hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 11 Koh Ker Temples, Prasat Beng Mealea
Meals: B
Today, drive to the northern area of Siem Reap to visit the group of Koh Ker temples. Koh Ker was the capital of the Angkorian Empire from 928 to 944 CE. The main attractions you can expect here include Prasat Thom, a seven-tiered pyramid structure, Prasat Krahom, Prasat Bram, etc.
In the afternoon, visit Prasat Beng Mealea built in the 12th century. Although invaded by jungle, you can see the traces of Khmer Empire.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 12 Preah Vihear Temple
Meal: B
Today’s trip will take you to the Cambodia-Thai border to visit Preah Vihear Temple, an outstanding masterpiece of Khmer architecture, featured with four courtyards, each containing five entrance pavilions. After that, drive back to Siem Reap.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 13 Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk
Meals: B
In the morning, head towards the deep jungle to visit Banteay Srei. The temple is carved from red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to elaborate wall carvings, which are well preserved to this day.
After lunch, take a half day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake – Tonle Sap Lake. You’ll take a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake views and mangrove forests. Then, tour Kompong Phluk, the largest village on the lake, to discover the fascinating daily lifestyle of the local people who live on the water.
Then, the guide will transfer you to the airport, hotel and say goodbye. Have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!
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