- Visit temples in Siem Reap: Preah Khan, Ta Som and Banteay Samre, Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang and more
- Visit the ornate Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda with a floor that is laid with more than 5,000 silver tiles
- Explore the most famous temple on the plain of Angkor Wat - the man-made world's wonder Angkor Wat
- Visit the notorious Killing Fields ” ChoeungEk” 15km southwest of Phnom Penh.
Introduction
Starting from Phnom Penh sightseeing includes the Royal Grand Palace, the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Tuol Sleng, and other city’s highlights. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to Siem Reap and visit a number of Angkor-related sites such as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Wat Banteay Kdei, Prasat Kravan and more.! With the in-depth cultural tour Cambodia Discovery, you have a 7 day tour package taking you from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and through Phnom Penh.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tours(B,L)
Day 3: Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham(B,L)
Day 4: Kamphong Cham - Kampong Thom - Siem Reap(B,L)
Day 5: Angkor Tour - Siem Reap(B,L)
Day 6: Angkor Tour - Siem Reap(B,L)
Day 7: Siem Reap Departure(B)
Day 1: Arrival in Phnom Penh
Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the Vietnam Exploration Booking Tours's Logo & your name. During the drive your guide will provide an introduction to Phnom Penh.
In the afternoon, we will start visiting the capital city of Phnom Penh: Visit the Independent Monument, the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Silver Pagoda has a special name because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. We will end the day with Wat Phnom. Back to the hotel for rest and overnight.
The riverside capital of Phnom Penh, once known as “The Pearl of Asia” and long considered the most beautiful French-built city of the Orient, is a charming and captivating city. The old French ochre-coloured colonial buildings are now being filled with trendy cafes, boutiques and art galleries and many traditional ornate temples still remain. The bustling squares and frangipani-lined boulevards create an atmosphere that is unlike any other city in South East Asia. Rich in history, Phnom Penh has a number of cultural and historical sites including the National Museum, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, and offers an insight into its darker past with the haunting Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Museum.
Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tours(B,L)
After breakfast, drive to visit the notorious Killing Fields ” ChoeungEk” 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in ToulSleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (from 1975–1979). Then return to city center to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
This afternoon, continue to visit TuolSleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge.You’ll have a chance to meet with one of the few survivors kept there by the Khmer Rouge with interaction about his time of imprisonment.
Then we will visit and have a chance to shop at one of the city’s lively open markets, PsarToul Tom Pong; all called the “Russian Market” where anything and everything is for sales. Late afternoon, enjoy a significant sunset cruise on the mystic Mekong River with an ice-chest of red/white wine, snacks and fruits to be served. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 3: Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham(B,L)
Have breakfast at hotel. Depart to Kompong Cham by National Road NO. 6, on the way take break at Spider market. Continue to Kompong Cham to view examples of colonial architecture. Afternoon visit Wat Nokhor Bachey with its ancient temple, then continue visit Han Chey Mountain for watching view of Tonle Mekong from the hill and surrounding landscape till sunset. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 4: Kamphong Cham - Kampong Thom - Siem Reap(B,L)
Have breakfast at hotel. This morning, highlight with Phnom Pros & Phnom Srei, the former and well known of Kampong Cham province. Then continue to Kompong Thom. En route, visit Wat Kohear Norkor (11th century). Continue to Phum Prasat with its single ancient temple. Arrive in Kompong Thom. Afternoon, then continue to visit Sambo Prei Kuk temple, the Khmer Chenla city in last pre-Angkorian period. We then continue trip to Siem Reap. Arrive Siem Reap in the evening, and then transfer to check in at hotel and Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Angkor Tour - Siem Reap(B,L)
This morning, after breakfast, we going to visit Rolous group, the first city of Angkorian including of: Preah Koh temple, Bakong Temple and Lo Lei temple. Afternoon, Visit to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), the pink sandstone temple regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Then continue your visit to Banteay Samre in the afternoon. Spend the second night in Siem Reap
Day 6: Angkor Tour - Siem Reap(B,L)
This morning, we are getting up in the early morning for sunrise at Angkor wat temple. Then transfer back to hotel. Have breakfast at the hotel. Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12th century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to visit Ta Prohm temple, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Afternoon visit to the most famous temples of Angkor: Angkor Wat.
The world wonders build in 12th century. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosing wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Enjoy the sunset at Bakheng Mountain with 65 m high with the view from the hill top and Transfer back to hotel. Take free time for night city tour at night market for any souvenir or pub street etc and Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Siem Reap Departure(B)
Have breakfast at hotel. Morning, we will visit the floating village of Chong Khneas by boat trip with traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake. The “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the wonders of South East Asia. Experience with ox-cart riding throughout the local village on the way back to downtown. Afternoon, visit to “Le Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecoles” the art & caving school. Take Time leisure at local market.
Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure
Remarks:
1. All of our itineraries can be tailor-made to suit your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect holiday just for you. Please click on the “Tailor this trip" button and complete the requested information for us. Upon receipt, our travel consultant will customize the best value vacation for your kind consideration. Please note: Changes CAN be made to the itinerary after our initial quote, but may result in a price change also!
2. We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina in particular (Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos) hotel prices make up the major expense of your holiday. Therefore, we would like to clarify how we define these charges:
· Boutique & character hotels: from $50-$80 USD per room/ per night
· Comfort = 3 star hotels from US$ 40 - US$ 60 per room/ per night
· Superior = 4 star hotels from US$ 80 - US$ 110 per room/ per night
· Deluxe = 5 star hotels from US$120 - US$ 190++ per room/ per night
· High-end = Best of the best hotels fr om US$ 250++ per room/ per night
Included
- Hotel accommodation in shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.
- English speaking local guide. Other languages on request
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- All taxes & services charge
- Cold water and towel during tours
Excluded
- Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)
- Tipping/ Gratuities
- Single supplement
- Visa fee
- International air ticket
- International airport tax
- Other meal, drink, Tip to guide and driver, personal expenses
- Supplement for French, Spanish, Italian and German speaking guide
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
- For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
Service Details During The Trip
We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Cambodia by showcasing the unique local flavors. And with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and free time, you can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.
Private Local Tour Guide: You will have legally licensed local tour guide in each destination, from welcome and farewell you at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and taking care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. The good guide for you means we arrange the right guide. Vietnam Exploration Booking Tous will arrange tour guide base on the feature of the itinerary and consists of the group, to maximize your experiences in traveling.
Private Drivers & Vehicle: Safety is first priority for transportation. A well maintained good condition car with legal business licensed and an experienced driver to make sure you are in safe hands. To maximize your comfort and joyful experience with driving service, cold drinking water, cold towel are provided in the car.
Local Flavor Meals: Don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Vietnam Exploration Booking Tous will select clean and good environment restaurants for our customer. Menu is also carefully selected by us to ensure you try different food every meal.
We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while traveling. We also recommend dinners are free on your own so you can choose your favorite food by yourself under necessary assistance of your local guide.
Well-Selected Hotels: Comfort and good value is our priority for choosing hotels for our customers. Comfort of mattress and bedding, joyful decoration style, user friendly facilities, good service and good breakfast!
Thing to bring:
Comfortable clothes make you more active for walking and driving jouney, bring hat, cap, Suncream, sun glasses, umbrella, Swimming suit, insect repellent are also necessary because the weather in Cambodia can be very hot day time.
You should take cash with you because banking system sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro are accepted.
You shoule take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Cambodia in case you get sick.
Don't want the fun to end?
Why not combine this tour with a Laos tours, Vietnam tours, Myanmar tours or spend a few days in the tropical paradise that is the Viet Nam coast and island? We take care of everything from flights to transfers and accommodation so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Explore our other destinations or speak with your personal Travel Consultant for some expert advice on suitable combinations.