Cambodia's Must See 15 Days / 14 Nights

There’s a magic about Cambodia that casts a spell on many who visit this charming yet confounding kingdom. Ascend to the realm of the gods at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat, a spectacular fusion of symbolism, symmetry and spirituality. Descend into the hell of Tuol Sleng and come face to face with the Khmer Rouge and its killing machine. Welcome to the conundrum that is Cambodia: a country with a history both inspiring and depressing, an intoxicating place where the future is waiting to be shaped.

Day 1:  Phnom Penh  – Arrival ( D )

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, welcomed great by Our friendly & experience tour guides and transfer to the hotel. Check-in to the hotel. In the afternoon, you are free on you own leisure. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meals : Dinner
 
Day 2: Phnom Penh  ( B, L, D )
 
Today after breakfast at hotel, we will go to visit the Royal Palace one of the most beautiful samples of Khmer palace, with the purest Cambodian architecture, then the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum which is housed in a graceful terracotta structure of traditional design (built 1917-20) displayed almost thousands of the Hindu statues that were made earlier century and have Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, start cyclo-tour (cyclo, the Cambodian traditional transportation means) along the Mekong River to visit Wat Phnom where first pagoda was erected in the year of 1373, where the one of the most respected areas that people like to come and pray for luckiness. Afterwards visit the Central market. Dinner at the local restaurant. Over Night at Phnom Penh 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
 
Day 3: Phnom Penh  –  KomPong Cham ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Visit the notorious Tuol Sleng Museum which is an unforgettable to all Cambodians and stopover the bustling Russian Market in the morning. Lunch at hotel. Drive to Kompong Cham on National Road No 6. (124 Km). Brief tour of Kompong Cham to view examples of colonial architecture. Visit Wat Nokhor with its ancient temple and modern style pagoda (12th C.). Check-in at hotel. Have dinner at the hotel. Over Night in Kompong Cham .

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
 
Day 4: KomPong Cham – Mondulkiri – Sen Monorom ( B, L, D )
 
Breakfast at hotel. In the early morning, we start departing from Kompong Cham and crossing the Japanese built bridge towards Mondolkiri province. The route to Mondolkiri follows by the Sam Leng Logging road and gradually rise from Tonle Sap bassin into the hill country. Stop to visit of Chhup, a rubber plantation in the region established by the French tyre maker Michelin, on the way. Lunch at local restaurant in Snoul. Mondulkiri is an isolated forested province south of Ratanakiri, nestled against Cambodia’s eastern border with Vietnam. After dinner, go back to the hotel. Over night in Mondulkiri. 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

Day 5: Sen Monorom ( B, L, D )

After breakfast at hotel. We will travel 7 Km north of Sen Monorom (some dreamers call it as ”Switzerland of Cambodia”) to visit the village of Kutang, where elephant treks are organized (The elephant are not kept in the village, so it is necessary to ask the local people to arrange the animal one day in advance). Full exploration of the forest on Elephant. Lunch on site. Return to Sen Monorom for dinner at local restaurant. Over Night In Mondulkiri. 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
 
Day 6: Sen Monorom – Busra – Sen Monorom ( B, L, D )

 After breakfast at hotel, we will drive for 37 Km on the bumpy road along two rivers to Bu Sra, by passing through several ethnic Phnong villages (the minority ethnic in Cambodia). The road leads past a beautiful water fall, one of the largest in Cambodia.We will explore the countryside surrounding the town, and enjoy the beautiful scenery with its rice fields and plantations. Lunch at Guesthouse. Visit traditional ethnic villages, a coffee and pepper plantation. In the afternoon drive back to Sen Monorom. Dinner and accommodation at guesthouse. Over Night at Mondulkiri.

 Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

Day 7: Sen Monorom – Prey Veng  – Phom Penh ( B, L, D )
 
 Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will travel from SEN MONOROM to PHNOM PENH. Lunch at the local restaurant on the way. Cross the Mekong River by ferry near Prey Veang and drive to Phnom Penh. Arrive in Phnom Penh and direct to transfer to your hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Over Night in Phnom Penh.

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
 
Day 8: Sen Phom Penh -  Batambang ( B, L, D )
 
 Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Phnom Penh to Battambang (291 Kms) by National road No. 5. Stop at Udong to visit the various temples and the three large stupas where the ashes of three former kings are preserved. Then visit the most impressive structure of the site, the “Vihara of the 18-Cubit Buddha”. Continue towards Kompong Chnang province(It's about 90 Kms from Phnom Penh) to reach Chnouk Trou by boat (Kompong Luong), the largest floating village on the Tonle Sap. Lunch at Chnouk Trou village. Arrive in Battambang and check in at hotel. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Over Night at Battambang 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

 Day 9: Batambang ( B, L, D )

 Breakfast at hotel. Pick up at your hotel and transfer by car to the Bamboo Train station. The Bamboo train has been set up by the villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and persons. The train is very basic. One platform on 4 wheels activated by a small motor. Sitting on the platform (Bayon Tours will provide some cushions for your comfort) you will travel the 8 km to the next station through beautiful landscape and rice paddies. On arrival, visit the village and discover the daily life of the Cambodian countryside. Visit of a workshop specialized in wooden sculpture. Continue the visit to a local NGO (non governmental organization) “La Maison de Coco” Transfer by tuk-tuk from "La Maison de Coco" to visit the City Center with its beautiful houses dating from the Colonial time. Lunch at hotel. After lunch, drive to visit the Phnom Bannon Hill. Climb the 337 steps (80 m high) to reach the temple. Visit the Prasat Bannon temple (XII c.) and enjoy the breathtaking view over the surrounding plains. Return to Battambang Dinner and accommodation at hotel. 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

Day 10: Batambang –  Siem Reap ( B, L, D )

 Breakfast at hotel. Departure by private Bayon Tours boat from Battambang at 7:00 a.m. Cruise on the Sangker river and cross the Tonle Sap lake. Enjoy the wonderful landscape and explore the daily life along the river. We will have Lunch on boat. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, check-in at hotel. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

Day 11: Siem Reap ( B, L, D )
 
Breakfast at the hotel. Start a cycling tour in the morning (Riding range from 10 to 20 Km, depending on time available). Ride from Siem Reap town to Angkor Wat, following countryside and then the paved road of the Small Circuit. Stop and visit Angkor Wat. Back to hotel for lunch. In the afternoon visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King by car. Dinner at a local restaurant. Over night in Siem Reap. 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

 Day 12: Siem Reap ( B, L, D )

 Breakfast at the hotel. Cycling tour: After visit Neak Pean, ride to Banteay Kdei and back to town along the Small circuit road and countryside trails. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon visit by car of Ta Prohm, Takeo and Preah Khan temples and view the sunset from the Takeo temple. Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at hotel. Over night in Siem Reap. 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

 Day 13: Siem Reap ( B, L, D )

 Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to the secluded Beng Malea, a huge 12th century temple complex, 40 km east of Bayon, which was completely ruined even though it was built at about the sametime as Angkor. Picnic lunch on site. On your way back to Siem Reap stop to visit the Banteay Srei Temple. Dinner with Apsara dance performance at a local restaurant. Over Night in Siem Reap.

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner
 
 Day 14: Siem Reap ( B, L, D )

 Breakfast at hotel. Visit Silk farm of Pouk where we can see the whole process of the production, and visit the "Les Artisans d'Angkor", which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Lunch at hotel. Free leisure and the car standby to transfer. Overnight in Siem Reap. 

Meals : Breakfast, Luch, Dinner

Day 15: Siem Reap - Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure flight. End of service
 

Trip Included :

 

  • All sightseeing tour and transfer services as detailed in the above itinerary

  • English speaking local guides

  • All accommodation based on 2 sharing a room

  • Standard accommodation.

  • All entrance fees for attractions included in the above itinerary

  • Private air conditioned vehicles

  • Domestic flights

  • All boat trips

  • All meals as detailed in the above itinerary

Trip Excluded :

 

  • Services not detailed in the above itinerary

  • International flights to Phnom Penh and from Siem Reap

  • Cambodian Visa fees (currently $20 per person)

  • International airport departure tax (currently $25 per person)

  • Domestic airport departure tax (currently $6 per person)

  • Expenditure of a personal nature

  • Travel insurance

  • Any payment / money transfer charges

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