Phnom Penh - Battambang - Siem Reap - Kampong Thom - Kampong Cham - Takeo - Kampot - Sihanukville - Phnom Penh
Like a bottle of premium wine, the beauty of Cambodia improves with age. And like the drinking of any good wine, our trip lets you savour the individual ingredients that make up the beauty of Cambodia. From the French-colonial elegance of Battambang and time-worn beauty of Angkor to the natural beauty of the remote south, discover the magical country of the Khmers. Along the way, we spice up our adventure with crunchy spiders, brutal histories and Russian Markets, giving it an added flavour of authenticity. So raise your glasses and join us as we indulge in the delicious heritage and culture of this fascinating country.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Welcome to Phnompenh
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh international Airport, you will be met by our local tour guide and welcome to Phnom Penh city and transfer to hotel. Check in your hotels.
Today is arrival day free at leisure.
This evening, meeting your local guide with a brief of activity of your 15 days trip.Welcome dinner at Khmer Sourin Restaurant.
Note: All clients can get a visa at airport; the visa fee is 20 USD in cash.Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond the end of your visit and two passport photos are needed.
Accommotion. Hotel in Phnompenh
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Phnompenh
This morning we take Phnom Penh sightseeing city tour to learn about the city and the people with a visit of Wat Phnom, the hill that initiate the now a day Capital city of Cambodia, then the National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace.
Afternoon, visit Toul Sleng - the Genocide Museum (S21) and Killing Field to witness the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 - 1979.
Lunch at local restaurant, Dinner on boat cruise in Tonle Sap & Mekong River.
Accommotion. Hotel in Phnompenh
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Phnompenh – Battam Bang
We start head out from Phnom Penh City to Battambang. Enroute we stop at Udong, the ancient capital, and visit the three large stupas where the ashes of the former kings are preserved. Enjoy the amazing countryside view from the top of the hill.
Lunch at local restaurant
Continue towards Battambang and stop at the small rural village of Ban Chkol, famous for its pottery.
Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Accommotion. Hotel in Battam Bang
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Battam Bang
Transfer by Remork to the Bamboo Train station. The Bamboo train has been set up by the villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and persons. The train itself is very basic. One platform on 4 wheels activated by a small motor. Sitting on the platform, you will travel the 8 km to the next station through beautiful landscape and rice paddies. On arrival, visit the village and discover the daily life of the Cambodian countryside. Stop at a workshop specialized in wooden sculpture. Continue to the local NGO (non governmental organization) “La Maison de Coco” and to the city center with its beautiful houses dating from the colonial time.
Afternoon is free at leisure.
Optional activities: depend on your time we can drive to Phnom Bannon Hill. Climb the 337 steps to reach Prasat Bannon temple dating from 12th century and relish the breathtaking view over the surrounding plains.
Meals: LunchDinner at local restaurant
Overnight: Golden Palace Hotel
Accommotion. Hotel in Battam Bang
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5: Battam bang – Siem Reap
We take a private wooden boat (Local boat). Cruise across Sangker River and Tonle Sap River, with a picturesque landscape and floating village as we getting closer to Siem Reap. The trip takes 5 to 6 hours.
Picnic lunch on board / Dinner at local restaurant in Siem Reap
Overnight: Options
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommotion. Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 6: Siem Reap
Today we start our exploring the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 Ad. The visit included the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Baphoun Temple, Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King – Afternoon carry on to visit the great and most complete structure of Angkor Wat Temple, strolling around this magnificent monument to explore the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple.
In the late afternoon, we claim up Phnom Bakheng to view the sunset and Angkor from above.
Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant with “Apsara” traditional dance performance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommotion. Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 7: Siem Reap
Today you will take an excursion tour to the famous Banteay Srey Temple (citadel of the women) and Banteay Samre temple, which are about 30 km away from Siem Reap. Including a visit to an ethnic local village.
Afternoon, we visit of Preah Khan temple, and Neak Poan temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommotion. Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 8: Siem Reap
This morning, we take a tour to pre Angkorian temple the Rolous Group of Temple, the first major capital of the Angkorian era during Khmer Empire including a visit to Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei Temples.
Afternoon, free at leisure day, and time to explore yourself with a visit " Les Artisans d' Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Evening, explore local souvenirs product at “Nigh Market”
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommotion. Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 9: Siem Reap - Kampong Thom
We depart by private transport to Kg. Thom, accompany by local guide, driving through Cambodia country-sides then a short stop at Kampong Khdey Bridge (built during Khmer Empire period), and a short stop at Stoung to visit some colonial houses and Khmer houses. On arrival in Kampong Thom, we check in our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommotion. Hotel in Kampong Thom
Day 10: Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham
Afternoon, tour to Sambor Prei Kuk located 30 Km from Kampong Thom town, a pre Angkorian site dating from the 7th century which presents among the most ancient surviving examples of Khmer architecture. Overnight in Kamong Cham.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommotion. Hotel in Kampong Cham
Day 11: Kampong Cham - Phnompenh
Visit of the Han Chey temple on the banks of the Mekong River. Stop at Wat Phnum Srei and Wat Phnum Proh, two hilltop pagodas guarded by a colony of monkeys.
Arrive Phnom Penh around noon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommotion. Hotel in Phnompenh
Day 12: Phnompenh - Takeo – Kampot
We start at 08:00 a.m., travel by private transport to Takeo province, 87 km south of Phnom Penh along the national Road No.2 passing Tonle Bati, a favorite picnic spot for local located on a small lake. We visit the ruin Ta Phrom Temple (Mini Angkor), a uniquely temple constructed since 12th century then continue to Takeo province town for lunch and taking a boat trip to Angkor Borei & Phnom Da Temple (constructed in the mid of 6th century). On the way back, we visit a small museum with sculptures from the time of the Funan era of early Khmer civilization (1st-5th century)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommotion. Hotel in Kampot
Day 13: Kampot – Bokor – Sihanouk Ville
We continue the trip to Kampot province, after check in our hotel we take a tour to top Bokor Hill station (Bokor National Park) lie on southern tip of the Elephant Mountain near Cambodia and Vietnam border. This hill station has been abandoned twice in its history. Picnic lunch, and we enjoy the untouched jungle, waterfall, rivers, ruins building such as a French Church, Casino & former King Sihanouk Villa. We continue journey from Kampot to Sihanouk Ville in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommotion. Hotel in Kampot
Day 14: Sihanouk Ville
Sihanouk Ville is knows as (Beach Town). This town history goes back as far as 1955 when it’s known as Kampong Som, when the International port was built.
Optional activities:
This morning tour to Ream National Park, jungle walk, and a boat trip along the National Park, Prek Teuk Sap River.
Or
Island Boat Trip from Ochheuteal Beach at (See Dragon Restaurant), meeting at 9am. and departure 9 .30 am to Koh Preus where to stop for snorkeling and fishing (about 1 hour), 11:30am. arrives at Koh Takiev, and take a few hours relax on nice, quiet and white sandy beach. BBQ lunch serve on the beach, late afternoon 16:30, trip return to Sihanouk Ville.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommotion. Hotel in Sihanouk Ville
Day 15: Sihanouk Ville – Phnompenh
Free at leisure day in the morning before we departure to Phnom Penh after your lunch at Star Fish Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommotion. Hotel in Phnompenh
* Tour price is based on 2 persons in shared double- or twin-room accommodation.
* Tour validity: Price valid for travel before 30 September 2009
Includes:
- Tours and transfers by private A/C mini bus with Local English speaking guide & on site guide.
- Accommodations at hotels mentioned.
- Meals as indicated in the program (B, Breakfast. L, Lunch. D, Dinner)
- All entrance fees as mentioned in program
- Angkor ticket pass, max 3 days
- Water and fresh towel during tour
Excludes:
- Optional activities trips
- Visa fee for Cambodia
- Personal Expenses like drinks and Laundry
- Guide gratitude tips.
- Travel insurance (it’s to be arranged at your own)
- International airport departure tax (25 USD per person), Domestic departure tax (US$6 per person).
