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• Arrival – Siem Reap, Cambodia

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  ASSALAMUALIAKUM! Welcome to Cambodia. 

  Siem Reap is the gateway to the world’s most spectacular ancient temples, dating from 8th-13th centuries with their countless sculptured decorations and former Khmer capitals. Beyond, it has more fun activities to do outside of the temples. 

  Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport by flight, you will be welcomed by local English-speaking guide who will escort you directly to hotel for relaxing.   Note: Official check-in time at 2:00pm, early check-in subjects to room available. 

  Afternoon, you take a short transfer for a boat excursion on Tonle Sap lake at Chong Kneas floating village. En-route, you stop at Masjid Ar-Rafee'ah for the Asr prayer, and you can also have opportunity to in the locals Muslim people. 

  Upon arrival, take a private wooden boat from pier to visit the floating village on Tonle Sap lake.  It is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, connects to the Mekong river. Tonlé Sap Lake plays as of central importance role for Cambodia's food provision.

  Cruising through Chong Knea village where you will see: houses, schools, restaurants, stores, church and crocodile farm and some voracious fish in a wooden tank, all is floating. The tour is described as a relaxing boat ride through the waterscape on the great lake.

  Head back hotel for refreshment and Maghrib & Isha prayer.

  Dinner will be served at local restaurant (Halal food).

• Siem Reap

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Get up early for an eye-catching sunrise at Angkor Wat, you might be lucky to see the sunlight rays clear for a dawn display of color over the towers, making the view towards the temple stunning. 

  You are ready for Sunrise prayer nearby the temple site. Then you will have a refreshment breakfast box from hotel and coffee before jumping into the discover the temple during less visitors.

  Angkor Wat built in 1113-1150. The structure is said to be one of the world’s largest religious monuments. It appears to have been both the state temple and mausoleum, dedicating to the god Vishnu, then for Buddhists. The temple is famous for bas-reliefs encircling the temple wall depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of the King. The central tower reaches a height of 65 meters where you may also climb up and enjoy a breathtaking view. Angkor Wat symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people and graces every Cambodia's flag.

  You take a shady walk along the tall tree-lined avenues and explore the beautiful Ta Prohm temple. The huge roots of giant trees and vines make this temple unique and famous. The temple is so peaceful and restored to nature that it was even used as a filming location for Angelina Jolie's film ``Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.''

  Stop at local restaurant nearby the temple for Dhuhr prayer, then you will have lunch. 

  You will access the temple through a footbridge during your visit Neak Pean, means "The entwined serpents" and a very great snake-Naga encircled the temple. The tiny artificial island sits in the center of a reservoir measuring 3,500 meters by 900 meters, making the site flood during the rainy season. 

  Continue on a short drive to visit Preah Khan, meaning "Royal Sword" which was the central Buddhist temple, and it was more than just a monastery yet also an entire city enclosing a town. The temple serves today as an outstanding example of a large linear temple complex in a jungle setting where you can enjoy a fascinating view.

  Time for Asr prayer nearby the temple site with special experience. 

  You will visit the last capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom is literally "Great City" which was established in the early 12th century.

  Enter the capital through South Gate with its impressive sandstone carving, then continue to Bayon Temple sits at the heart of the capital. Its masterpiece consists of 54 standing towers with four huge smiling faces, and its outer gallery contains about 11000 bas-reliefs depicting heroic historical tales as well as scenes of Khmer daily life in that civilization.

  Optional for climbing up at Bakheng Temple which is situated on a hill and provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex where you will enjoy sunset views with the fresh air of nature. (Note: Upper levels of the temple may be restricted during certain times because of the limited number of travelers).

  Head back hotel for refreshment and Maghrib & Isha prayer.

  Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

  • Optional Ticket Phare Ponleu Selpak Show:
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• Siem Reap – Battambang

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, you visit Artisan d'Angkor, a complete site of the arts and crafts school will take you through the various training and production workshops. Discover the traditional techniques used for wood sculpting, stone carving, lacquer work, polychrome and stone patina work, with the explanations of a dedicated guide. 

  Enjoy some free time to visit the Old Market is the most tourist-oriented. The riverside market has more souvenir stalls offering a fairly wide range of souvenirs. Next to the side carries items of interest primarily to locals, and also harbors dozens of small food stalls servings various inexpensive local foods that hygienically and gastronomically adventurous visitors may find inviting.

  Head back to hotel for Dhuhr prayer and ready to check-out, then you will lunch at local restaurant (Halal food).

  Now, you are ready overland drive through the countryside to Battambang (164 Km, approx. 2:30 hour drive).

  En-route, stop to visit Angkor Silk Farm center of Puok where you will discover the various stages involved in Silk production, from mulberry tree orchards to silkworm breeding, the spinning mill and the weaving process.

  On the journey, you stop at mosque or local mart for Asr prayer.  

  Battambang is the second-largest city, a tranquil riverside town and a small body of water. It is home to some of the best preserved French colonial architecture in the country.  

  Upon arrival, drive directly to hotel for relaxing and ready for Maghrib prayer,

  This early evening, orientation walk tour along the lovely riverbank where you can enjoy with beautiful atmosphere for some street tour for tasting local dishes such as Khmer curry with noodles, fried or grilled spicy chicken.  

  Time for Isha prayer where you will stop at Nopvara Botum Bon Chantrea is an antique mosque aging over 100 years, situated nearby the river. Going to pray at the worship place also gives you the opportunity to interact with the local Muslim community and you can also experience Halal food at the local vendors. 

  Tonight, dinner will be served at local restaurant. (Halal food)

  Overnight at hotel in Battambang. 

• Battambang - Phnom Penh

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Enjoy tuk tuk riding into the countryside through local villages. Along the way, stops at several family-run cottage industries who produce traditional products such as rice paper, dried bananas, and rice wine, production of the famous prahok (fish paste). A stop and enjoy with the seasonal fruit & coconut fresh juice. Finish up at the best Kralanh (sticky rice in bamboo) you can also taste.

  Spend an hour wandering around Phare Ponleu Selpak, a non-profit association started in 1994 by a young group returning from refugee camps during the Cambodian civil war. You will see students who are training in the classes on subjects like acrobatics, music and a variety of art disciplines. Don’t miss out on art galleries. (Note: The school will be closed every weekend and public holiday.)

  Head back to hotel for Dhuhr prayer and ready to check-out, then you will lunch at local restaurant (Halal food).

  Now, you are ready to overland drive to Phnom Penh (287Km, approx. 5:00 hrs drive).  On the journey, you stop at mosque or local mart for Asr prayer.   

  Upon arrival, drive directly to hotel for check-in.  And ready for Maghrib & Isha prayer at hotel.

  Phnom Penh, founded in 1372 and capital since 1434, was once the "Pearl of Asia" and a French-built city. Known for its beautiful architecture, it is located at the Mekong and Tonlé Sap Lake confluence.

  Tonight, dinner will be served at local restaurant. (Halal food)

  Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh. 

• Phnom Penh

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, you will discover Cambodia’s dark history and horror of Phnom Penh’s past of its city. First head, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime. Then drive outskirts for a visit Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, a former orchard and mass grave of victims of the dark period. After the fall of the dark regime, graves containing about 8,895 bodies were discovered.  A grim visit, but it is important site that will allow you to gain insight into Cambodia history. 

  Go browsing at Russian or Central Market for Cambodia Muslim Fashion and other souvenirs.

  Lunch at local restaurant (Halal food). Then head back hotel for relaxing during mid-head day.

  Early afternoon is free at leisure, or you have optional tour to visit Royal Palace or National Museum. 

  Late afternoon, a private wooden boat will await you in a cozy atmospheric view for sunset cruise on the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers and watch how Phnom Penh’s popular riverfront comes to life in the early evening, with a fresh coconut juice for your degustation on board, and experience to have Maghrib prayer on the river.

  Then you will be ready for Isha prayer at Al-Serkal Mosque that is in central Phnom Penh stands impassive and calm with its beautiful and biggest architectural structure and its beautiful garden. It has been a gift from United Arab Emirates’s Al Serkal family since 1968. This is the biggest spiritual place for all Muslims living in Cambodia. Almost all Muslim foreigners are attending the Friday prayer in this biggest mosque, with male and female separate sections (Opens from 4:30am-8:00pm). At the site, you can also taste local food is on your own account. 

  Tonight, dinner will be served at Namaste India Restaurant BKK.

  Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

• Phnom Penh - Departure

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, you may have a break, or you can enjoy with optional tour, until appointed time with tour guide transfer to Phnom Peh airport for your departure flight. 

  Note: Hotel official check-out time at 12:00 mid-day, late check-out subject to room availability.

  • Optional Extension to Koh Rong island