Explore our carefully selected highlights of Cambodia on this short but compelling tour of the Khmer Kingdom. Begin in capital Phnom Penh travel overland to Battambang and journey to Siem Reap-Angkor
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- Duration 8 days
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- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- On arrival into Phnom Penh, you will be greeted by your private guide and transferred directly to your hotel for check in.
- Private group
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Phnom Penh International Airport
Phnom Penh
Guided tour (2 hours)
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh
Guided tour (73 minutes)
Silver Pagoda
Guided tour (1 hour)
National Museum of Cambodia
Guided tour (1 hour)
Wat Phnom
Guided tour (1 hour)
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Guided tour (1 hour)
Choeung Ek
Guided tour (1 hour)
Battambang
Guided tour (8 hours)
Siem Reap
Guided tour (8 hours)
Angkor Wat
Guided tour (4 hours)
Angkor Thom
Guided tour (2 hours)
Bayon Temple
Guided tour (2 hours)
Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Wat
Guided tour (2 hours)
Banteay Kdei
Guided tour (2 hours)
Banteay Srei
Guided tour (3 hours)
Beng Mealea
Guided tour (4 hours)
Tonlé Sap
Guided tour (3 hours)
Finish at:
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Begin in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh
- Get off the beaten track and explore the best of Cambodia
- Overland to the provincial town of Battambang to see local lifestyles
- Continue your journey to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor
Full description
DAY 1: ARRIVE PHNOM PENH
On arrival into Phnom Penh, you will be greeted by your private guide and transferred directly to your hotel for check in.
Stay 2 nights at the White Mansions Boutique Hotel (Deluxe Room)
DAY 2: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR & KILLING FIELDS
This morning, exploring the highlights of this truly fascinating city, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and the Wat Phnom temple. After lunch, head to the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum where our guide will explain the history of the Khmer Rouge. We then continue on to the Choeung Ek Memorial, the site of one of the country’s many killing fields.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: PHNOM PENH TO BATTAMBANG
This morning, travel by road from Phnom Penh to Battambang. En-route visit Udong, capital of the Khmer kingdom between 1618 and 1866. Journey continues to the busy riverside town of Kompong Chhnang where you stop to see the silversmith village and the pottery village.
There will be a stop for a local lunch at the port town of Pursat. Arrive in Battambang late this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay 2 nights at the Maisons Wat Kor (Lotus Room)
DAY 4: BATTAMBANG
Morning, visit Wat Slaket Pagoda. Visit Khmer Ancient House. Visit Wat Ek Phnom. Visit the Provincial Museum. You’ll also visit Wat Banan temple. Next, you’ll drive a short distance out of town to the Bamboo Train "station".
This afternoon continues to Phnom Sampeau, a sacred mountain dotted with interesting pagodas and stupas. Finish the tour with the dramatic spectacle of thousands of bats leaving one of the caves in streaming dark clouds as dusk descends.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: TO SIEM REAP VIA BANTEAY CHHMAR
This morning, venture beyond Angkor, the incredible jungle temple of Banteay Chhmar, famous for its signature faces of Jayavarman VII, see the magnificent carvings of Lokesvara with 32 arms. There’ll be plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere of this enchanting place, after which we’ll then enjoy lunch with a local family. This afternoon we drive the scenic route on to Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Stay 3 nights at the Golden Temple Hotel (Deluxe Room)
DAY 6: THE WONDERS OF ANGKOR TEMPLES SUNRISE TO SUNSET
Wake up early and head to Angkor Wat for sunrise and a morning tour of the temple before the crowds arrive. Mid-morning head back to your hotel for breakfast before relaxing. In the early afternoon head back out to the temples and see the marvelous city of Angkor Thom and Bayon. Explore Banteay Kdei and Ta Prohm.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: BENG MEALEA & BANTEAY SREI
Leaving the crowds behind you will head to Beng Mealea, one of Angkor's more mysterious temples located 40km outside of the main temple complex. From here continue on to Banteay Srei, an intricately carved temple known as the Lady Temple, and have lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8: DEPART SIEM REAP
You will be transferred to the airport in time for your onward flight to next destination.
Meals: B
Includes
- Professional Licensed English Speaking guide
- Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with experiences safe driver
- All entrance fees at places listed above
- Stay 2 nights at the White Mansions Boutique Hotel (Deluxe Room) or similar
- Stay 2 nights at the Maisons Wat Kor (Lotus Room) or similar
- Stay 3 nights at the Golden Temple Hotel (Deluxe Room) or similar
- 11 Meals as noted in the itinerary (7 breakfast & 4 lunches)
- 03-05 bottles of mineral water per person per day
- VAT and all taxes and service charge
- Meals other than specified as included
- Drinks other personal expenses or travel and health insurance
- Tips or gratuities to guide, driver and others are not included in price
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
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What to bring
- Hat
- Camera
Not allowed
- Alcohol and drugs