Essential Cambodia in 8 days and 7 nights.

Day 1 : Arrival – Phnom Penh (Flight.)

Arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, where you will be greeted by our French-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel. Free time for rest and personal discovery of the city. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 2 : Phnom Penh City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum (rich in statues from Angkor), and Apsara Dance School (closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays). Lunch at your own expense.
In the afternoon, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), stroll through the Central Market (Art Deco style), and Wat Phnom Hill. Walk along the Mekong River at sunset. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 3 : Phnom Penh – Battambang (Breakfast, Lunch.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive (290 km) to Battambang province through the countryside. Visit to Phnom Oudong, one of Cambodia’s former capitals after Angkor, and stop at the goldsmith village near Tonlé Sap. Then, explore Kampong Chhnang and its pottery village. Private boat transfer to Phat Sanday village where you will have lunch with a local family. Along the way, experience daily Cambodian life, including a local market near the lake, rice fields, and more.
In Pursat, visit marble sculptures and workshops. Arrival in Battambang in the late afternoon and check-in at your hotel. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Battambang.

Day 4 : Battambang City Tour (Breakfast.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Battambang, a charming city with elegant French colonial houses along the river. Visit a lovely wooden pagoda. On the way, visit Wat Ek Phnom Temple, learn about rice cake making from a local family, and visit the Prahok Market. Lunch at your own expense.
In the afternoon, visit Prasat Banon for a stunning panoramic view. Experience the "Bamboo Train" for a 20-minute ride through the countryside on a picturesque railway built during the colonial era. Afterward, walk through the countryside to explore local life. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Battambang.

Day 5 : Battambang – Siem Reap (Breakfast, 210 km.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Siem Reap with a stop at Banteay Chhmar Temple, a rarely visited temple near the Thai border. This hidden treasure has beautifully preserved bas-reliefs. Lunch at your own expense.
Visit a silk farm founded by an NGO in Puok to revitalize traditional Cambodian silk production. Check-in at your Siem Reap hotel. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 6 : Siem Reap – Temples Tour (Breakfast.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Banteay Srei, the "Citadel of Women," a pink sandstone temple dedicated to Shiva and built in the 10th century. Visit the Prasat Kravan temple from 921 AD. Lunch at your own expense.
Continue to visit Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, and Thommanon, temples embedded in lush greenery. Enjoy the sunset at Preah Rup Temple. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 7 : Siem Reap – Angkor Thom & Angkor Wat (Breakfast, Dinner with Apsara Show.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Guided visit to Angkor, starting with Angkor Thom: the Bayon Temple, Baphuon, Baksei Chamkrong, the Terrace of the Leper Kings, and the Elephant Terrace. Lunch at your own expense.
In the afternoon, explore Angkor Wat, the largest and most impressive of all temples and the 7th wonder of the world. Return to the hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant with an Apsara dance show. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 8 : Siem Reap – Tonlé Sap Lake (Kampong Khleang) – Departure (Breakfast.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Kampong Khleang, a stilted village about 50 km from Siem Reap. Discover rural Cambodian life and immerse yourself in the local culture through meetings with villagers and a boat trip on Tonlé Sap. Lunch at your own expense.
Return to Siem Reap, with an option to visit Phsar Leu Market and the Artisans Angkor School, dedicated to preserving traditional Khmer arts. Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your international departure flight.
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Price Includes :

• Private vehicle transfer as per the program.
• English-speaking guide.
• Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the program.
• Private boat excursion on Tonlé Sap Lake – Kampong Khleang stilt village.
• Accommodation in double/twin rooms in the mentioned hotels (check-in time: 2:00 PM, check-out time: 12:00 PM).
• Meals: daily breakfast at the hotel, 1 lunch with a local family, and 1 dinner with Apsara show.
• Mineral water during visits (3 bottles/pax/day).
• Services as mentioned in the itinerary.
   

Price Excludes :

• Cambodia entry visa (30 USD/pax with 2 photos of 4x6 cm).
• International flights.
• Travel insurance.
• Other meals and personal expenses.
• Anything not mentioned in the "Price Includes" section.