Highlights
The Best of Cambodia |
07 Nights & 08 Days |
ASD 3 A |
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Destination |
Cambodia |
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Continent |
Asia Continent |
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Location |
Cambodia is located in both the eastern and northern hemispheres, and is positioned in Southeast Asia. Cambodia is bordered by the Gulf of Thailand, and the countries of Laos, Thailand & Vietnam. |
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Capital City |
Phnom Penh |
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Language |
Khmer (official), French, English |
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Currency |
Riel (KHR) |
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Season |
May to early Oct & Nov to March |
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Airport |
Ratanakiri Airport | Batdambang Airport | Pailin Airport | Phnom Penh Airport | Siem Reap Airport | Krong Preah Seihanu Airport |
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Time Zone |
GMT +7 |
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Dial Code |
+855 |
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Tour Type |
Cultural Tour | Heritage Tour | Adventure Tour | Leisure Tour |
Package Itinerary
Day 01Arrival Siem Reap
Upon arrival at Siem
Reap Airport, transfer to your hotel. The day is at leisure, so you can stroll
around the town or relax at the hotel. Over Night stay in Siem Reap.
Day 02Siem Reap – Angkor Complex
After B/F, spend a
full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins within 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 temple of Angkor Wat. Stroll
around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries, with ornate columns,
libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds reflecting the towering
temple. Next, walk up Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular
sunset overlooking sandstone monuments. Over Night stay at Siam Reap.
Day 03Siem Reap – Angkor Ruins
After B/F, the jungle
covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees
and gigantic creepers which have entwined themselves in the stone foundations
of the structure, giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by
the powerful forces of nature. Explore this masterpiece, as well as some
of the surrounding temples, including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo,
Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit through Preah Khan, Kravan,
Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup Temples will also be on your
journey. Over Night stay at Siam Reap.
Day 04Siem Reap – Thousand Lingams – Tonle Sap Lake
After B/F, drive down
to visit Kbal Spean. The original "River of a Thousand Lingams" (Kbal
Spean) is an intricately carved riverbed deep in the foothills of the Cambodian
jungle. Visit to Banteay Srei Temple, which is regarded as the crown Jewel of
classical Khmer Art. Return to your hotel and later board a boat on Tonle Sap
Lake. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages, complete with schools,
restaurants, hospitals, and Les Artisan D'angkor or “rolling local market” for
shopping. Over Night stay at Siam Reap.
Day 05Siem Reap – Battambang
After B/F, check-out
from Siem Reap and depart to Battambang. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a Battambang city tour, visiting the colonial
buildings, local villages, and the local fish market before taking a bamboo
train to Wat Phnom Sampov. Once in Wat Phnom Sampov, witness the daily
life of people along the Sangke River. Over Night stay at Battambang.
Day 06Battambang – Phnom Penh
After B/F, check out
from Battambang Hotel and depart for Phnom Penh, along the National Road No.5,
through some beautiful countryside, you’ll reach the Floating Village and
Oudong Mountain, before arriving in Phnom Penh. The rest of the day is free for
you to relax or explore the surroundings. Over Night stay at Phonm Penh.
Day 07Phnom Penh – City Tours
After B/F, discover
the city of Phnom Penh. Visit Wat Phnom – an ancient pagoda standing on a
hill and the Independence Monument which commemorates the end of Cambodia's
rule by France in 1953. There is also Wat Unalom – the oldest Buddhist
foundation in the city, which is believed to predate the abandonment of the
capital at Angkor in the 15th Century. The National Museum built in 1917-18 is
exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. The Royal Palace built in 1866 and the
Silver Pagoda, located within the Royal Palace compound, will also be on the
tour. Then, continue to the famous Tuol Sleng Museum and Cheung Ek – better
known as the “killing fields”, which is a testament to the atrocities of war
and which is the site of numerous mass graves. Return back to your hotel. Over
Night stay at Phonm Penh.
Day 08Phnom Penh – Air – Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, you are
free to explore or relax at your leisure. Check out from the hotel and transfer
to Phnom Penh Airport to board a flight departing for onward destination
journey.