The Great Tour of Cambodia in 15 days.

Tour Code: CAM08
Duration: 15
Level: Easy

 

Day 1: Arrival by plane 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 at your own discretion. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 2: Visit Phnom Penh (breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel. 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). Lunch at your charge. 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.
Dinner not included. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 3: Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham (breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Kampong Cham. On the way, visit Skun, a small village known for a culinary specialty (fried spiders…), and the Chup rubber plantation (recommended by the Michelin Green Guide). The region is favorable for rubber cultivation, which has been practiced since the 1920s. Discover the weaving village of Cheung Kok, the island of Koh Paen by bike, and the Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei hills.
Meals not included. Overnight in Kampong Cham.

Day 4: Kampong Cham – Kratie (breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Kratie, a small town that still follows colonial rhythms. Depending on the season, you may spot the Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River. On the way, visit Phnom Sambok for a panoramic view. Visit the Mekong Turtle Conservation Station. At Kampi, enjoy a private local boat ride to observe the freshwater dolphins. Meals at your charge. Overnight in Kratie (simple hotel).

Day 5: Kratie – Koh Trong Island – Kampong Thom (breakfast and lunch included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to Koh Trong Island, opposite Kratie, to explore Khmer rural life. Visit the island by bike (or motor-taxi if you prefer not to pedal), the Vietnamese floating village to the north of the island, which gives the illusion of a remote world. You will discover the beauty of the rice fields and farms where farmers use horse carts and ox-drawn carts. Enjoy coconut water and have lunch with a local family. Transfer to Kampong Thom.
Free time to rest. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Kampong Thom.

Day 6: Kampong Thom – Preah Vihear (breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site (7th century), the most important from the pre-Angkorian period. The ruins of this ancient Chenla capital are scattered in the forest and include over a hundred brick temples. Transfer to Preah Vihear.
Meals not included and overnight in Preah Vihear.

Day 7: Preah Vihear – Siem Reap (breakfast and lunch included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Preah Vihear temple by 4x4. The Preah Vihear Temple dates from the first half of the 11th century, though its history dates back to the 9th century, when an hermitage was founded. This site, particularly well-preserved due to its remote location, is a remarkable masterpiece of Khmer architecture, with a series of sanctuaries connected by causeways and stairs. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Siem Reap.
Dinner at your own charge. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 8: Visit Siem Reap (breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Banteay Srei Temple, the "Citadel of Women," a pink sandstone gem dedicated to Shiva, built in the 10th century. Visit the Prasat Kravan temple. Lunch at your own expense. In the afternoon, discover some of the most stunning temples of Angkor, such as Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, hidden in lush vegetation, and the temples of Neak Pean, Preah Khan, and Thommanon. Sunset at Preah Rup temple.
Dinner not included. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 9: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat (breakfast and dinner with Apsara show included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Angkor Thom: Bayon Mountain 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, explore Angkor Wat, the "mountain temple" built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II. This sanctuary, marking the peak of the Khmer kingdom, is one of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. Return to your hotel. Dinner with Apsara dance performance at a local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 10: Siem Reap – Méchrey Floating Village and lunch with locals (breakfast and lunch included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the Méchrey floating village, located about 20 kilometers from Siem Reap on Tonle Sap Lake. Discover rural Cambodian life with a walk through the village and interactions with villagers. Return to Madame Thavy's home to learn how to cook a typical Khmer meal, then have lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in local life by bike or on foot, through pagodas, markets, and meeting villagers. Return to your hotel.
Dinner at your charge. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 11: Siem Reap – Kulen Sacred Mountain (breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the Kulen Sacred Mountain, located 50 km from Siem Reap. This site, the birthplace of the Khmer kingdom, houses a reclining Buddha and ancient Khmer temples. You will also find linga carvings in the river. This place, still little frequented by tourists, is an important pilgrimage site for Cambodians. Return to your hotel.
Meals not included. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12: Siem Reap – Battambang (breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Battambang. Visit the Puok silk farm, founded by an NGO to revive Cambodian silk production. Visit the Banteay Chmar temple, an "forgotten" temple that contains almost intact bas-reliefs. Check-in at your hotel in Battambang.
Meals are on your own. Overnight in Battambang.

Day 13: Battambang – Visit (breakfast included)

Breakfast at the hotel, then discover Battambang, a charming town with colonial houses. Visit the wooden pagoda, Wat Ek Phnom, and a local market. In the afternoon, visit the Prasat Banon for panoramic views and enjoy a ride on the Bamboo Train. Meals on your own. Overnight in Battambang.

Day 14: Battambang – Phnom Penh (breakfast and lunch with locals included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Phnom Penh with a visit to marble sculpture workshops in Pursat. Private local boat transfer to Phat Sanday village for lunch with locals. Explore Kampong Chhnang and visit the pottery village. Stop at Phnom Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia. Arrive in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon and check-in at the hotel. Dinner not included. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 15: Phnom Penh – Departure (breakfast included, no guide.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Transfer to Phnom Penh Airport 3 hours before your international flight.

End of our services.

The price includes :

• Private vehicle transfers as per the program.
• English-speaking guide.
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
• Bicycle excursions.
• Private local boat rides on the Mekong River to discover freshwater dolphins.
• Private local boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake – Méchrey Floating Village.
• Bamboo Train ride in Battambang.
• Accommodation: double or twin rooms at the specified hotel (check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 12:00 PM).
• Meals: breakfast at the hotel + 3 lunches + 1 dinner with Apsara show.
• Bottled water during the tour (3 bottles per person per day).
• Services mentioned in the itinerary.
   

The price does not include :

• Visa entry to Cambodia ($30 per person, with 2 passport photos, 4x6 cm).
• International flights.
• Travel insurance.
• Other meals and personal expenses.