Cambodia : temples and beaches (13 Days.)
Tour Code: CAM05Duration: 13
Level: Easy
Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap by plane.
Arrival at Siem Reap Airport, greeting by our English-speaking guide, and transfer to the hotel. Free time to rest in the afternoon.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Siem Reap City Tour (Breakfast included.)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning: Excursion to Banteay Srei Temple, also known as the "Citadel of Women," a pink sandstone jewel dedicated to Shiva, built in the 10th century by King Jayavarman V. Also visit Prasat Kravan Temple.
Lunch on your own. Afternoon: Visit iconic temples of the Angkor site, including Ta Prohm and Ta Keo, nestled in lush vegetation, as well as Neak Pean, Preah Khan, and Thommanon.
Sunset at Preah Rup Temple.
Dinner on your own and overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat (Breakfast and dinner included.)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Angkor Thom sites: Bayon mountain temple, Baphuon, Baksei Chamkrong, the Leper King Terrace, the ancient Royal Palace, and the Terrace of Elephants.
Lunch on your own. Afternoon: Explore the majestic Angkor Wat, an architectural masterpiece built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant with an Apsara dance performance.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (Kampong Kleang) (Breakfast included.)
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Kampong Khleang, a stilted village located 50 km from Siem Reap. A walk through the village to discover local life and traditions. Boat trip through the canals to explore the floating houses and life on Tonle Sap Lake.
Lunch on your own. Visit the local Phsar Leu market and the Artisans of Angkor School, dedicated to preserving Khmer art.
Dinner on your own and overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 5: Siem Reap – Phnom Kulen Sacred Mountain (Breakfast included.)
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Phnom Kulen, a sacred mountain located 50 km from Siem Reap. Visit waterfalls, river-carved lingas, the reclining Buddha, and the ancient Khmer temples.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6 : Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (Breakfast included.)
Breakfast at the hotel. Private vehicle transfer to Phnom Penh (314 km).
On the way:
- Visit the ancient "Naga" bridge.
- Discover the pre-Angkorian archaeological site of Sambor Prei Kuk.
- Stop at Skun village, famous for its culinary specialties, including fried spiders.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 7: Phnom Penh City Tour (Breakfast included.)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, and Apsara Dance School.
Lunch on your own. Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the Central Market (Art Deco style), and Wat Phnom Hill.
Stroll along the Mekong River at sunset.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 8: Phnom Penh – Silk Island (Koh Dach) (Breakfast and lunch included.)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore Koh Dach (Silk Island) by bike or tuk-tuk. Discover traditional weaving, temples, schools, and tropical plantations.
Lunch with locals.
Return by private boat in the late afternoon, with a view of the Royal Palace at sunset.
Dinner on your own and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 9: Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville – Koh Rong Island (Breakfast included.)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Private vehicle transfer (without guide) to Sihanoukville (approximately 5-6 hours).
Fast boat ride (1 hour) to Koh Rong Island.
Meals on your own.
Overnight on Koh Rong Island.
Days 10, 11, and 12: Koh Rong Island – Free Days (Breakfast included.)
Enjoy free days to relax on the beach or explore the island at your own pace.
Meals on your own.
Overnight on Koh Rong Island.
Day 13: Koh Rong Island – Sihanoukville – Departure from Phnom Penh (Breakfast included.)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Return by speedboat to Sihanoukville, then transfer by private vehicle to Phnom Penh International Airport for your departure flight.
End of our services.
Price Includes:
- Private vehicle transfers as per the program.
- Fast boat tickets between Sihanoukville and Koh Rong Island (round trip).
- English-speaking guide services.
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned.
- Private local boat excursion on Tonle Sap Lake – Kampong Kleang stilted village visit.
- Accommodation in a double or twin room at the specified hotels (Check-in: 14:00, Check-out: 12:00).
- Meals: breakfasts at the hotel, 1 lunch with locals, and 1 dinner with Apsara show.
- Mineral water during visits: 3 bottles per person per day.
- All services mentioned in the itinerary.
Price Does Not Include:
- Cambodia entry visa (30 USD per person, with 2 photos 4x6 cm).
- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.