Overview
Discover the best of Cambodia in this elegant 5-day journey through Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Begin in Phnom Penh, the charming capital where history meets culture. Visit the majestic Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, explore Wat Phnom, and gain meaningful insight at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Enjoy a relaxed cyclo ride along the riverside before continuing to Siem Reap. In Siem Reap, discover the grandeur of Angkor Wat, the jungle beauty of Ta Prohm, and the ancient city of Angkor Thom with the iconic faces of Bayon. Complete your journey with a boat excursion to Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap and visits to local artisan workshops. A perfect balance of heritage, culture, and comfort — thoughtfully designed for a smooth and memorable Cambodian escape.
About this tour: Phnom Penh & Angkor Discover
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Arrival - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Sua s'dei! Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (IATA airport code: KTI)
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport by flight in morning? 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.
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.
On the way, if time permits, would you like to visit Killing Fields? (Entrance fee is on your account)
Lunch is on your own account.
Afternoon, you will visit Royal Palace built in 1866, being as the official residence of the King. It is an excellent example of Khmer architecture with an element of French influence. Inside, you visit Throne Hall is where the king's general and official ceremonies and Silver Pagoda houses many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues and inlaid with more than 5,000 silver tiles covering its floors.
Optional tour for visiting National Museum is one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art, including sculptural, ceramics, bronzes and wooden objects (entrance is on customer account).
Late afternoon, you will be greeted by a driver who will take you by Cyclo for a fun tour of the most significant sights of the city. Three-wheeler cyclos were introduced to Phnom Penh streets in 1936. Its drivers are happy to bring you around for a new experience.
Ride along the river line towards former French Quarter which evident in the colonial shop-house, Belle Époque and Art Deco houses, public building animating the cityscape. The Quarter lies near Wat Phnom-the birthplace of Phnom Penh on the hill of the city where you will also visit.
Dinner is on your own account.
Tonight, you may walk through Bassac Lane, a welcoming ambiance for visitors, live music, and bands that feature a collection of small, stylish bars, restaurants street food vendors of pizza and other foods that you should not miss out? (Any consumption is on your own account.)
Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
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Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
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. A grim visit, but it is important to gain insight into Cambodia history.Go browsing through the colorful Russian Market, it is the place to shop for discounted brand-name clothing, also the best place in the city for wooden and stoned carvings, jewellery and silk souvenirs.Would you like to visit SOSORO? the official Museum of Economy and Money offer a unique and engaging tour through nearly 2,000 years of Cambodian history, viewed through the lens of its economic and monetary evolution. (Note: the museum closes on Mondays & Public Holidays). Entrance fee & audio are on your own account.Lunch is on your own account.You will be transferred to the station for sharing bus or Ford Transit to Siem Reap (5:30-6:00 hour with 2 stops. Upon arrival, meet your driver then transfer to check-in.Tonight, you may explore the night market. There will be one for the stomach too if you try some of the cheap, delicious street food. You will experience having dinner along the roadside just like the locals (On your own account).Dinner is on your own account.Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap. -
Siem Reap
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Early breakfast at hotel, to escape from some crowds, you will visit Angkor Wat that built in 1113-1150. The structure is said to be one of the world’s largest religious monuments. 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.
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 a local restaurant near the temple on your own account.
If you are interested, option to visit Neak Pean Temple, means "The entwined serpents" and Preah Khan Temple, meaning "Royal Sword" which was the central Buddhist temple (no extra charge).
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.
If you are interested, it is an optional for climbing up at Bakheng Temple which is situated on a hill and provides panoramic views & sunset views with the fresh air of nature (no extra charge).
Dinner is on your own account.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
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Siem Reap
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, drive passing along the local village where you can see how rural life is. Upon arrival at the lake inlet, get on a private wooden boat from Kampong Phluk’s pier to visit the floating village on Tonle Sap lake. On board a cruise slowly through the canal of the village, you will be thrilled at the scenic beauty of a unique and authentic Cambodian village on the lake. Note: Kampong Phluk may fully flood between Sep-Nov alternative floating village at Chong Kneas can be arranged instead during low water level.
Lunch is on your own account.
Afternoon, 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.
Continue 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.
Stop to visit a historical significance of Wat Bo pagoda is among the oldest Buddhist temples in Siem Reap. It played an essential role in Cambodia’s spiritual and cultural preservation. If you are lucky to see 19th-century frescoes depicting the Reamker (Khmer version of the Ramayana).
Head back to hotel for relaxing.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
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Siem Reap - Departure
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After breakfast at hotel, the day is free at leisure until appointed time with driver transfer to airport for departure flight. (Note: Official check-out time at 12:00 mid-day, late check-out subject to room availability)
Experience
- Accommodation in a shared twin/double room in selected hotels
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner as mentioned on daily program
- English speaking local guides
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle unless stated otherwise
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Daily drinking water on touring
- Visa for Cambodia (Visa issued on arrival for most nationalities, USD30/pax)
- Fulfill Cambodia e-Arrival form within 7 days prior to arrival through the link www.arrival.gov.kh then keep or print v-Pass along with you, you can also apply e-Visa through this link
- Any extra fees are imposed by the Authorities which are subject to change without prior notice
- Other meals that were not mentioned
- International and domestic flights (quoted separately)
- Camera/video entrance fees if applicable
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips etc)
- Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above