CAMBODIA ROUND TRIP
12 NIGHTS - 13 DAYS
Key Attractions: Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham Kratie, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat , Beng Mealea, Banteay Srei, Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, Oudong,
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How to Reach :
- By Air: Phnom Penh International Airport and Siem Reap International Airport are the major airports of Cambodia which connected all major airports around the globe
- By Road: You can drive to Cambodia from Bangkok to Siem Reap and Saigon to Phnom Penh. You can arrive from Vietnam.
- By Train: You can arrive in Siem Reap by train from Bangkok or other nearby cities. The Trans-Siberian railway also gets you to Cambodia from Europe.
- By Water : Sihanouk International Seaport and Phnom Penh International Port.
Where to Stay: You will get budget hotel to stay in Bodhgaya, you can also opt to stay in guest-houses or Dharamshala, well-maintained Bhutanese monastery.
What to Shop: Textiles and Batiks, Woven mats, Soaps and Candles, Silverware & silver jewelry, Betel nut boxes, Mekong Quilts, Sculpture reproductions.
Must-Try Delicacies: Fish Amok, Kampot Pepper Crab, Loc Lac, Beef Saraman Curry, Prahok Ktis, Lort Cha, Grilled Meats and Fish
Best Time to Visit: November to March is best season to visit Cambodia
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Day 01 Arrival – Phnom Penh
Upon arrival in phnom penh, transfer to your hotel. Lunch not included . In the afternoon, we begin to explore the rich history in the inland waterways of the capital. Visit the royal palace, residence of the royal family of cambodia, and the national museum with its superb collection of khmer art. At the end of the day, welcome dinner at a restaurant of charity where former children of street are taught the principle hospitality. Night in phnom penh
Day 02 Phnom Penh – City Tours
Breakfast at hotel. Cyclo tour to the major attractions of phnom penh city; firstly, visit wat phnom which is a good example of khmer architecture and statues. We continue along the river to the royal palace. In the afternoon, we learn more about the recent history of cambodia, visit the tuol sleng genocide museum, located in a former school that was taken over by the khmer rouge and used as the main center fordetentionandtorture"s-21". If you want, you can visit the russian market later. In the late afternoon, we take a ride along the river in phnom penh and see how the local people live. Night in phnom penh.
Day 03 Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham – Kratie
Breakfast at hotel. Departure to kampong cham; a former port of town of french trade. Immerse in a rural landscape of cambodia when we drive through the plantations of cashew, rice fields and traditional villages. Tours to the city center before visiting wat nokor, a buddhist shrine of sandstone dating back to the 'eleventh century. Spend the afternoon freely in the town of kratie, enjoy the spectacular beauty of the mekong sunset with a cold drink. Kratie is especially well known for its amazing sunsets. Overnight in kratie.
Day 04 Kratie – City Tour
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, we head to the northern of city, visiting the local market where they sell everything from fresh fruit and fleshes of tires of scooters and helmets. A tour in the country and then in the afternoon, boarding to learn more about the life of irrawaddy dolphins – a species of fresh water dolphin end angered. We continue towards the village sambo for a visit of the pagoda wat sorsor mouy roy, lunch sambo and then we visit the island koh trong to experience the way of life in a village typical cambodian. Upon arrival on the island, if you want, also take a ride in carriage or take a bike ride around the island. Visit wat island where you can participate in a project of re-cultivation forests started by a local farmer. We continue with a visit to a vietnamese floating village on the southern of the island. Return to kratie by boat in the late afternoon. Overnight in kratie.
Day 05 Kratie – Kampong Thom
Breakfast at hotel. Departure to kampong thom, we pass through the lush grasslands-the home of local waterfowl. Although there are almost 1000 steps, climb the mountain phnom santuk it offers the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. After admiring the breathtaking view from the small pagoda on top of mountain, we go down and continue the path to kampong thom. In the afternoon, spend time freely. Overnight in kampong thom
Day 06 Kampong Thom – Siem Reap.
Breakfast at hotel. This morning we visit to sambor prei kuk, 30 km north of the city, is a closed complex of temples in the jungle which attracts very few tourists due to its remote location. However, do not miss a visit to the sequins pre-angkor lane. During the bike ride and walk through the ruins, you are impressed by the combination of architecture and nature, in fact its brick structures are perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. We have the opportunity to visit and contribute to sustainable development of the local community. A simple but tasty lunch is served near the temples. We continue the journey to siem reap, at about 3:00 pm. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is available. Overnight in siem reap
Day 07 Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Tours
Get up early to admire the sunrise at angkor wat, then breakfast at the hotel. We continue to campaign around the western baray area, where you can observe the local daily life, then we transfer to the silk farm of angkor(15 km from siem reap) to learn more about the production of silk and also the life cycle of silkworms. Return to siem reap for a noon rest. In the afternoon visit to the temple of ta prohm, built by the middle of the twelfth century to the beginning of the next century. Overnight in siem reap
Day 08 Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Tours
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the ancient city of angkor thom. Angkor thom, surrounded by a high wall of 8 meters, was the last capital of the great khmer empire under the reign of jayavarman vii. We continue the tour to the bayon temple in the city center. This grand masterpiece of the twelfth century has the superb bas-reliefs on the walls of the outer galleries, in particular the eastern and western. In the afternoon we head to the largest freshwater lake in southeast asia, tonle sap, where we have the opportunity to learn about the lifestyle on this river. A boat trip to the local village of kompong phluk. Along the way, we pass floating houses and impressive flooded forests. The rest of the day is at your disposal. (note: due to low water levels during the dry season, you can make the boat trip only from june to march. However, a visit to a floating village chong kneas alternative would be organized instead). Overnight in siem reap
Day 09 Siem Reap – Beng Mealea – Banteay Srey
After breakfast, transfer to beng mealea (one hour drive). We make a short walk through the jungle, discovering the wonders of the temple beng mealea, which was unknown forages. From here we proceed to the “gem" of the angkor area, the beautiful temple of banteay srey. The so-called “citadel of women" is one of the best examples of classical khmer art. In the afternoon, we stopwatches local communities where they produce rice paper. We have the opportunity to taste a bit of palm wine and palm sugar-local products that play a role part of the flavor of cambodia. Overnight in siem reap.
Day 10 Siem Reap –Battambang
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer from siem reap to battambang in a joined boat (note: from january to june, he moved on the road). During the cruise on the tonle sap lake, do not miss the opportunity to explore the rich ecosystem and experience the rhythm of local life. In the afternoon, arrive in battambang. Possessing the french colonial buildings which is the best preserved of the country, the second largest city in cambodia was off limits(is forbidden to enter) for tourists. Check into the hotel, free time. Overnight in battambang
Day 11 Battambang – City Tours
After breakfast, we proceed to phnom sampeau where are the caves of the massacre and a small temple; that is, the serenity and the inhumanity exist together in a single place. Continue your tour with a ride on a bamboo train (note: the train tracks from battambang to phnom penh are currently reconstructed. The long-term future of the bamboo train cannot be guaranteed. So, if this service is not available, we organize the other sightseeing options). Disembark for a visit to wat banan, a temple of 'xi century on top of a mountain located between the lush rice fields and lotus ponds beautiful. From the top of the mountain, we have a good view of the beautiful countryside, we can also visit the ancient temple surrounded by trees flowered fragrant. In the afternoon visit some cultural villages around battambang where we can learn about the production of rice paper, prahok (the cambodian fermented fish sauce), grolan (glutinous rice roasted in bamboo joints) and other cambodian specialties. An optional visit to the school of music, visual & performing phare ponleu selpak could be organized, otherwise you can also visit a weaving center handcrafts. Overnight in battambang
Day 12 Battambang – Kampong Chhnang – Oudong – Phnom Penh
From battambang to kampong chhnang, known for its traditional pottery. We proceed to oudong, the former royal capital of cambodia, take a ride on wagon pulled by oxen around the city. Then we climb to the summit of the mountain oudong enjoy in magnificent views of the valley below while the guide explains the history of the land and its buildings as well as the religious culture of the cambodians. In the afternoon, the road to phnom penh, let us pause to koh chen, an island in the tonle sap river, known as the "village of silver" because of its production of silver handicrafts. We reach phnom penh in mid-afternoon. For your last evening in cambodia, an authentic khmer farewell dinner is prepared for you. Overnight in phnom penh
Day 13 Phnom Penh – Departure
Free time until transfer to phnom penh international airport for your flight
Approx Costing For Tour : USD 1500 /- Per Person Onwards / Including : Stay , Meal as Per Plan, Two Way Transfers from Nearest Airport or Railway Station by AC vehicle , All sightseeing by AC Vehicle
