Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival (D)
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel check in. The same afternoon, 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. From there we will take the cylo ride to visit Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh’s name sake. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning explore the National Museum’s collection of Khmer art, which displays over 5,000 objects including statues and other artifacts from Angkor Wat. Then we discover Phnom Penh’s Psar Toul Tom Pong, known as the Russian Market, a great place to hunt for souvenirs, curios, and silks. After lunch at a local restaurant, we visit the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot. It is almost inconceivable to confront the nature of true evil here in this gentle land, but the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek, commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the 1975-79 Pol Pot regime. This excursion may prove distressing for some. It is, however, an important piece of this country’s historical and cultural puzzle. This evening, we will enjoy 1 hour cruise on the Mekong river before sunset. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day 3: Phnom Penh - Siem reap (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel – transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel check in (the room might be ready). The same morning, we will continue your visit 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. 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 (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. The same afternoon, we will take Tuk Tuk ride (the common taxi in Cambodia) to cruise around the suburb of Siem Reap, then to visit Artisan D’angkor workshop and local old market “ Psar Chas”. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 5: Siem Reap Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel – Free at own leisure until the time and transfer to the airport for a flight departure.
Trip Included
- Private tours with English speaking guide for the entire trip except leisure time
- Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
- Cold water and towel during the trip
- Meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Boat cruise as mentioned
- Domestic flight ticket PNP – REP
- Tuk Tuk Ride
- Cyclo Ride
- Government tax
- Service charge
- Accommodation at the hotel
- A/C private transportation & All transfers
Trip excluded
- Visa stamps upon arrival of $20.00 / pax
- Meals not indicated
- Tips & gratuities
- personal expenses
- Laundry
- Other not stated above
- Travel insurance