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Tour Highlights
- Explore Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm & Angkor Thom
- Sunset at Phnom Bakheng overlooking the jungle temples
- Bamboo train ride through Battambang’s countryside
- Visit Phnom Sampov’s caves, temples & bat exodus
- Traditional Khmer silk weaving at Angkor Silk Farm
- Private guide, A/C vehicle & comfortable 3-star hotels
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Phnom Penh
- Arrival at Phnom Penh, Techo International Airport
- Meet and greeted by our English-speaking tour guide and transfer to the hotel in Phnom Penh city
- Enjoy the nightlife at Walk Street in your own style, a food paradise where you can taste a variety of Khmer dishes and eat like a local. At the same time, enjoy cultural activities and traditional Khmer performances.
Hotel in Phnom Penh -
Day 2
Phnom Penh City Tour
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Start to visit Wat Phnom Daun Penh, a Buddhist temple pagoda symbolizing the name of Phnom Penh. Standing 27 meters high on a man-made hill, Wat Phnom is the most significant temple in Phnom Penh
- Visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Must-see parts include the Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda, housing priceless Buddha and historical objects including the “Emerald Buddha” and a floor covered by more than 5,000 silver tiles.
- Visit the National Museum, Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history and leading historical and archaeological museum, with the world’s largest collection of Khmer art, sculptures, ceramics, bronzes, and ethnographic objects.
- Visit Independence Monument, built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. Designed by architect Vann Molyvann, shaped like a lotus bud adorned with Naga heads, resembling Khmer temples at Angkor. Behind it is a statue of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdach Preah Norodom Sihanouk, the father king of Cambodia.
- Visit Central Market (Psar Thmey), a unique Art Deco building from 1937 with a vast array of goods. Alternatively, explore Tuol Tum Poung Market (Russian Market) known for handicrafts, clothing, antiques, and art.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former secondary school used as Security Prison 21 (S21) by the Khmer Rouge, where inmates were tortured and later executed.
- Visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, 15km from Phnom Penh, a memorial site with a Buddhist stupa containing over 5,000 human skulls, marking mass graves of Khmer Rouge victims.
- Enjoy dinner and then transfer to the hotel
- Note: You must dress appropriately when visiting the Royal Palace. Pants or skirts should cover your knees, and shirts must cover your shoulders – no sleeveless tops or singlets are allowed.
- Optional:
- Enjoy a sunset cruise at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers in front of the Royal Palace for a breathtaking view of Phnom Penh’s skyline.
Hotel in Phnom Penh Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Phnom Penh – Pottery Village – Phnom Sampov – Battambang
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Begin your journey to Battambang province
- Stop to visit a pottery workshop in Kampong Chhnang Province, known for its centuries-old pottery tradition. Watch artisans shape clay and learn traditional pottery techniques.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue your journey to Battambang Province
- The name “Battambang” means “lost staff,” from a Khmer legend of King Dambang Kranhoung. A large statue commemorates this in the center of town.
- Upon arrival, visit Phnom Sampov: killing field cave with Khmer Rouge history, temples, monastery, statues, and panoramic views from the summit.
- At Sampov foothill, watch millions of bats fly out from Bats Cave at sunset.
- Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and transfer to the hotel for check-in
- Overnight in Battambang
- Optional: Phare Ponleu Selpak circus experience in Battambang
Hotel in Battambang Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Battambang – Bamboo Train – Phnom Penh
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Start the city tour: learn about Battambang’s culture, religion, agriculture, and folk tales, exploring historic buildings
- Visit local families selling dried bananas and rice paper. Watch banana slicing and drying, and see how rice paper is made for spring rolls.
- Visit the Battambang symbol statue, Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung
- Visit Khmer Ancient House, a wooden hip-roof house over 100 years old showcasing traditional architecture
- Visit villages surrounded by rice fields at Ou Srauo Laou, then board the bamboo train for a unique countryside ride
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Depart for Phnom Penh city
- Upon arrival, enjoy dinner and transfer to the hotel for check-in
- Enjoy the nightlife of Phnom Penh
Nagaworld Hotel, Phnom Penh Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Hotel – Airport
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport and wait for your flight back home
Breakfast
What's Included
- Accommodation (3-star and standard hotel), double/twin sharing for 2 adults
- A/C car/van/bus with driver
- All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Car at Phnom Sampov
- Bamboo train
- Water and cold towel
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
- Any airfares, international and domestic flights
- Visa arrangement
- Meals (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
- Travel insurance
- Sunset cruise in Phnom Penh
- Any services other than mentioned and not stated in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages, airport tax, etc.)
- Compulsory charge for single room supplement (USD 75)
Package options
Choose Group Size
2-3 person
From USD498.00/person
At least 2 adults in this tour4-6 person
From USD324.00/person
At least 4 adults in this tour7-9 person
From USD275.00/person
At least 7 adults in this tour10-14 person
From USD238.00/person
At least 10 adults in this tour15-19 person
From USD209.00/person
At least 15 adults in this tourAdults
At least required based on group size
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Children (12+)
Charged as adult
100%
0
Children (5–11) with bed
75% of adult price
75%
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Children (5–11) no bed
50% of adult price
50%
0
Children (under 5)
Free
Free
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