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Tour Highlights
- Explore Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, Wat Phnom & National Museum
- Sunset cruise on the Mekong River
- Experience local flavors & nightlife at Walk Street & Pub Street
- Taste exotic spiders in Skun Spider Village
- Discover Angkor’s iconic temples: Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm
- Sunset from Phnom Bakheng hilltop temple
- Boat trip to Kampong Phluk’s floating village & mangrove forest
- Visit Artisans Angkor to learn traditional crafts
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Phnom Penh
- Arrival at Phnom Penh, Techo International Airport
- Meet and greeting 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 Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Phnom Penh – City Tour – Siem Reap
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Start to visit Wat Phnom Daun Penh where it is a Buddhist temple pagoda that symbolizes 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, a complex of buildings that serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia, The Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda are the most must see parts of its complex. It features a royal temple officially called Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot but is commonly referred to as Wat Preah Keo Morakot or temple of the Emerald Crystal Buddha. This pagoda, which houses a collection of priceless Buddha and historical objects, including the “Emerald Buddha” and the floor covered by more than 5,000 silver tiles.
- Visit the National Museum, Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history and the country’s leading historical and archaeological museum. It has the world’s largest collection of Khmer art, sculptures, ceramics, bronzes, and ethnographic objects dating from prehistoric times to periods before, during and after the Khmer Empire.
- Visit Independence Monument, which was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. The monument was designed by the renowned Cambodian architect “Vann Molyvann” in the shape of a lotus bud adorned with Naga heads to resemble the great Khmer temples at the Angkor historical sites. Behind the Independence Monument 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 constructed in 1937. Inside, you’ll find a vast array of goods sold at bargain prices, from fresh produce to jewelry and souvenirs. As an alternative, you can explore Tuol Tum Poung Market, also known as the Russian Market due to its popularity with Russian expats in the 1980s. This bustling market is ideal for tourists looking for local handicrafts, clothing, antiques, and art.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Depart for Siem Reap province with a stop at Skun, known as the “Spider Village.” This small market is famous for its unique insect delicacies, including fried tarantulas and crunchy scorpions. Trying these snacks offers a fascinating glimpse into local food culture and adventurous eating traditions.
- Upon arrival Siem Reap, have dinner at local restaurant and transfer to the hotel for check in
- Enjoying nightlife at Pub Street is the hub of activity when night falls in Siem Reap city
- 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: Ox Cart Ride – Take a 30-minute ox cart ride through Bakong village. See rice paddies, rural scenery, and traditional Khmer lifestyles. Ox carts have been used in Cambodia since ancient times.
Hotel in Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Small Circuit
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Go to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, or Tonle Om Gate is one of the five ancient gate and is a very famous spot within Angkor Archaeological Park. Angkor Thom is the last capital of the Khmer Empire was fortified city built by king Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. Next, visit Bayon temple is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism, built in the late 12th or early 13th century as a state temple of the king Jayavarman VII.
- The northwest of Bayon is called Baphuon which is a Hindu temple built before Angkor Wat in the mid-11th century.
- Visit Phimeanakas is a Pyramid Hindu temple built at the end of 10th century and located inside the enclosure of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom.
- Visit the Terrace of the Elephants is a part of the walled city of Angkor Thom. It was used by Angkor’s king Jayavarman VII as a platform to view his victorious returning army. And then visit the terrace of the Leper King is just the north of the Terrace of the Elephants. It was built in the Bayon style under Jayavaraman VII.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Continue to visit the magnificent Angkor Wat temple is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world, which built in the early 12th century by king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire and it gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple.
- Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple, which embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees. It is more famous for being the location in the film Lora Croft: Tomb Raider, played by Angelina Jolie. Bayon was built similar in style to the Bayon during the late 12th century.
- Afterward continue to Phnom Bakheng, climb up the hill for waiting to see a stunning sunset view. Phnom Bakheng is the most popular tourist spot for sunset views of the Angkor Wat temple, which lies amidst the jungle about 1.5km to the southeast.
- Enjoy dinner and then transfer back to the hotel
- Note: Due to the limited number of tourists allowed at Phnom Bakheng during peak times, we require you to start climbing a bit earlier. Please be prepared for a longer wait to watch the sunset, which can take around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
- Optional:
- Phare Circus: Visit Phare Circus it is more than just a circus, the Cambodian circus performers use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories, historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent, making you have an unforgettable experience. Showtime is at 8:00pm
- Shadow Puppet Performance: Experience the magic of Khmer storytelling through shadow puppetry, using light and leather. It is an ancient art in Cambodia. After the show, you can try your hand at traditional string puppets. Showtime is at 7:00pm
Hotel in Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Siem Reap – Kampong Phluk – Phnom Penh
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Artisans Angkor in Siem Reap, a center dedicated to preserving traditional Khmer craftsmanship. Here, skilled artisans create beautiful products through stone and wood carving, lacquering, gilding, and traditional silk processing, offering a unique insight into Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
- Continue to visit Kampong Phluk is a floating village and flooded mangrove forest on the Tonle Sap Lake. Many houses and buildings are constructed on the long stilts ranging from 6m to 9m to accommodate the changes in water level between wet and dry seasons. Our boat will go slowly through forest canals, allowing you to catch glimpses of flora and fauna, and see a truly beautiful ecosystem.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Transfer back to Phnom Penh by road about 6 hours
- Upon arrival Phnom Penh, transfer to the hotel for check-in
- Overnight in Phnom Penh city
- Optional: Ox Cart: Experience an Ox Cart ride at Bakong (30mn) in the villages to see the daily activities of local people, along the way discovering a scenic of rice paddy field, seasonal farming methods and the beauty of the Cambodian countryside. The Ox Cart has been an important feature in Cambodian culture and it has been a transport mode of Khmer people since ancient times.
Departure Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5
Hotel – Airport
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport and wait for your flight back home
- Note: Please dress appropriately when visiting our temples. Your pants or skirt should cover your knees, and your shirt must cover your shoulders – no sleeveless tops or singlets allowed. Authorities may deny entry or climbing access to those dressed inappropriately.
Departure Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included
- Accommodation (3-star and standard hotel), Double/Twin sharing for 2 adults
- A/C car/van/bus with driver
- Sunset cruise in Phnom Penh
- All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Angkor Wat Pass
- Floating village at Tonle Sap
- Water and cold towel
- English Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Any airfares, International and Domestic flights
- Visa arrangement
- Meals (B/LD)
- Travel insurance
- Angkor Sunrise
- Any services other than mentioned and not stated in the itinerary
- Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages, airport tax, etc.
- Compulsory charge for room single supplement (USD 75)
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