Immersion in the Khmer country (14 days.)

Day 1: Arrival by flight in Phnom Penh

Arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, welcome by our English-speaking guide, and transfer to the hotel. Free time to rest in the afternoon. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 2: Visit of Phnom Penh (breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel. You will visit the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum (rich in statues from Angkor), and the Apsara dance school (closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays).
In the afternoon, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), stroll through the Central Market (Art Deco style), and climb Wat Phnom Hill. Walk along the Mekong River at sunset.
Meals not included and overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 3: Phnom Penh – Kratie – Koh Trong Island (breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by private car with a French-speaking guide to Kratie (317 km, about 5 hours drive). Kratie is a small town with a colonial pace. Depending on the season, you may spot the Irrawaddy dolphins of the Mekong.
On the way, visit Phnom Sambok to admire the regional panorama. Visit the Mekong Turtle Conservation project. Visit Kampi and take a private boat ride to observe the freshwater dolphins of Cambodia.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Kratie at a simple hotel.

Day 4: Kratie – Mondulkiri (breakfast and lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to Koh Trong Island, opposite Kratie, to explore the Khmer countryside. You will visit the island by bicycle (by moto-taxi if you prefer not to pedal). The Vietnamese floating village in the north of the island gives the illusion of a world apart. The sun illuminates the rice fields and the farms where horse-drawn carts and ox carts are pulled by farmers. The giant white cows with large ears are a spectacle not to miss. You will taste coconut water and have lunch with the locals.
Transfer to Sen Monorom, the capital of Mondulkiri province. This province, bordering Vietnam, is isolated, sparsely populated, and covered with forests with many waterfalls. It is one of the highest inhabited areas of Cambodia (plateau at about 1,000 m above sea level) and cooler than Phnom Penh in the summer, making it a popular holiday destination for Cambodians during the hot season.
Ethnic groups with distinct customs, such as the Phnongs, live in this region in long thatched-roof houses where several dozen people live. If the weather allows, you can watch the sunset from Mount Dos Kromom and observe the sea of forests.
Dinner not included. Overnight in Mondulkiri.

Day 5: Mondulkiri – Elephant Community (breakfast and lunch)

After breakfast, depart for the village of Phu Tain where the Mnong people still use elephants as working animals. This village will be the starting point of your 2-hour walk to search for elephants in the jungle. After meeting the Mnongs, follow a beautiful small river lined with dense tropical forest. Then, take a ride with the elephants to O Té waterfalls, a true hidden paradise in the jungle. You will have several opportunities to swim with the elephants and will enjoy a picnic lunch.
Return to Phu Tain in the late afternoon. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Mondulkiri – Ratanakiri (Breakfast included, 210 km)

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure towards Ratanakiri. Check-in at your hotel. Orientation tour of the town and visit the Yeak Lom volcanic lake, shaped like a crater, 5 km from Banlung. This circular lake is believed to be 700,000 years old, the result of a meteorite impact. It holds sacred significance for the local tribes.
You will also visit Wat Phnom Soui for a panoramic view of the plateau and the city of Banlung.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Ratanakiri.

Day 7: Visit to Ratanakiri (breakfast and lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Veune Say, one of the main villages along the Se San River. The area is difficult to access and attracts few tourists. After a short walk through the village, board a boat for a cruise on the Se San River. You will discover the villages of Tampoun, Kroeung, and Brou, minority ethnic groups that are poor but rich in fascinating culture. Picnic lunch on-site.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Ratanakiri.

Day 8: Ratanakiri – Steung Treng (Breakfast included, 135 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Banlung market, where different ethnic groups (Kroeung, Tompuon, Jaraï) gather early in the morning to sell or exchange their products: vegetables, forest crops, game, etc. These ethnic groups are easily recognizable by the round wicker baskets that women carry.
Transfer to Steung Treng. Check-in at the Mekong Bird Resort.
Departure by private boat for a 45-minute excursion. You will stop at a small island along the Mekong, where you can observe a wide variety of birds, butterflies, and marine life. A sandy beach will provide an opportunity for swimming. This trip is a true return to nature.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Steung Treng.

Day 9: Steung Treng – Preah Vihear (Breakfast included, 190 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Women's Development Center, which supports women and children in difficulty. Lunch on your own.
Continue to Preah Vihear. Free time to relax in the afternoon.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Preah Vihear.

Day 10: Preah Vihear – Siem Reap (Breakfast and lunch included, 250 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Preah Vihear Temple by 4x4.
Preah Vihear Temple, dating from the first half of the 11th century, is a masterpiece of Khmer architecture, consisting of a series of sanctuaries connected by walkways and stairs. It is remarkable for its spectacular location and decorations.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Siem Reap.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 11: Visit to Siem Reap (breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Banteay Srei Temple, the "Citadel of Women," a pink sandstone jewel dedicated to Shiva, built in the 10th century. You will also visit the Prasat Kravan Temple, dating from 921.
In the afternoon, discover the temples of the Angkor site: Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, and Thommanon, lost in the lush vegetation. Sunset from the Preah Rup temple.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat (Breakfast and dinner with Apsara show included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Angkor site. Visit Angkor Thom: Bayon Temple, Baphuon, Baksei Chamkrong, the Terrace of the Leper King, the former Royal Palace, and the Terrace of the Elephants. Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple on the site and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture.
Transfer to your hotel. Dinner with an Apsara show at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 13: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (Breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the stilt villages of Kampong Khleang, 50 km from Siem Reap. Walk through the village and take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to discover local life and floating houses. Lunch on your own.
Return to Siem Reap and visit the local market of Phsar Leu and the Angkor Artisan School.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 14: Siem Reap – Departure (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Siem Reap airport, 2 hours before your international departure flight.
 

End of our services.

 

The price includes:

• Private vehicle transfer as per the itinerary.
• English-speaking guide.
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
• Local private boat ride on the Mekong River to observe freshwater dolphins.
• Bicycle ride.
• Trekking with elephants in Mondulkiri.
• Kayaking in Steung Treng.
• Local private boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake – Kampong Khleang stilt village.
• Accommodation: double or twin room at the indicated hotel (check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 12:00 PM).
• Meals: breakfast at the hotel + 4 lunches + 1 dinner with Apsara show.
• Bottled mineral water during the tour: 3 bottles per person per day.
• Services mentioned in the itinerary.
   

The price does not include:

• Entry visa for Cambodia (30 USD per person with 2 passport photos 4x6 cm).
• International flights.
• Travel insurance.
• Other meals and personal expenses.