Cambodia Highlight 5 Days/ 4 Nights

Cambodia and once known as the Khmer Empire, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia, visiting two big cities Siem Reap & Phnom Penh. Especially Angkor wat in Siem reap can't miss, exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom. The Silver pagoda in Phnom Penh with is one of the city's most visited sites and offers a display of priceless Buddhist and historical objects

Destinations

• Angkor Wat , Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap
• Silver pagoda, Killing Fields in Phnom Penh

Highlights

• Tours to the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight
• Exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom
• Excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake
• The Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morokat) is display of priceless Buddhist and historical objects

 Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (D)

Day 2: Siem Reap (B,L,D)

Day 3: Siem Reap (B,L,D)

Day 4: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh (B,L,D)

Day 5: Phnom Penh (B,L)

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (D)

Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Free. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap. Dinner at local restaurant & accommodation at hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Siem Reap (B,L,D)

The sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with colums, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap (B,L,D)

Breakfast at hotel. The jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.  We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. Afternoon, drive to Choueng Kneas village, where you will take the boat to visit the way of life Cambodian poor people along with schools, restaurants, hospitals and much more floating on the great lake of Tonle sap. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

Day 4: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh (B,L,D)

Breakfast at hotel, Heading out of town we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. This afternoon, you will be transfer to Phnom Penh via a short flight. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel check in. The same afternoon in Phnom Penh, we will visit Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh’s name sake and we will take one hour cruise before the sunset. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnom Penh (B,L)

Breakfast at the hotel – we will start our visit to the Royal Palace. The Palace was opened in 1870 under King Norodom, and now contains the Royal Residence, the Throne Hall, the Silver Pagoda, and other buildings. The Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morokat) is one of the city's most visited sites and offers a display of priceless Buddhist and historical objects. The Pagoda draws its name with more than 5,000 silver tiles, which cover a floor in the temple. The building serves less as a functioning shrine, no monks currently reside here, than a repository of cultural treasures such as the famous Emerald Buddha and many other valuable statues. We will then visit to Toul Sleng museum (S-21) and the killing field of Choueng Ek, which is about 35kim away from the city.  Transfer out to the airport for the flight the next destination.

Trip Included:

• Private tours with English speaking guide for the entire trip except leisure time
• A/C private transportation & All transfers
• Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
• Cold water and towel during the trip
• Meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Tuk Tuk Ride
• Boat cruise as mentioned
• Domestic flight ticket with airport tax (PNH – REP)
• Government tax
• Service charge
• Accommodation at the hotel

Trip Excluded:

• Visa stamps upon arrival of $20.00 / pax
• Meals not indicated
• Tips & gratuities
• personal expenses
• Laundry
• Other not stated above
• Travel insurance