Highlights

The Best of Cambodia

07 Nights & 08 Days

ASD 3 A

 

Destination

Cambodia

Continent

Asia Continent

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.

Capital City

Phnom Penh

Language

Khmer (official), French, English

Currency

Riel (KHR)

Season

May to early Oct & Nov to March

Airport

Ratanakiri Airport | Batdambang Airport | Pailin Airport | Phnom Penh Airport | Siem Reap Airport | Krong Preah Seihanu Airport

Time Zone

GMT +7

Dial Code

+855

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.