Cambodia
is not a simple extension from neighboring countries! In addition to Angkor,
the country offers many other attractions: palaces and pagodas, rural
landscapes, villages and markets, not to mention the people of Cambodia.
15N16D
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL SIEM
REAP
Arriving early
afternoon in Siem Reap International Airport. Welcome by our local guide and
transfer to your hotel. Free time and overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 2: ANGKOR THOM -
ANGKOR WAT
After breakfast, depart
for the site of Angkor, you will begin by the south gate of Angkor Thom with a
ride elephant to Bayon temple. In continuation you will visit temples: Baphuon,
Phimeanakas and the Terrace of Elephants and Leper King. In the afternoon, you
will continue the tour with the majestic Angkor Wat and admire its unique
architecture and its splendid reliefs. Then visit the beautiful Ta Prohm temple
enclosed by tree roots. You will end the day with the sunset on the hill Phnom
Bakheng. Return to Siem Reap and night at your hotel.
DAY 3: KBAL SPEAN -
BANTEAY SREI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure by private car to the sacred mountain, Kbal Spean. you will see a
large number of sculptures carved on the stone, Hindu deities and thousands of
Lingas resting on the bed of the river, hence the name "River Thousand
Lingas" . You will make a trek of about 3 hours on a path through the
forest. You will continue the tour with the discovery of Banteay Srei (Citadel
of Women). This temple carved from pink sandstone and entirely decorated with
reliefs close to perfection is certainly one of the most beautiful temples of
Cambodia. On way back visit Banteay Samre temple, an elegant XII century.
Return to Siem Reap and night at your hotel.
DAY 4: ROLOUS GROUP - KAMPONG PLUCK
DAY 4: ROLOUS GROUP - KAMPONG PLUCK
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to visit the Roluos group 15 km, the east of Siem Reap. This name
refers to several temples in the late 9th century, Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong.
You will also take an oxcart ride through the village and enjoy the beautiful
countryside views. In the afternoon, you will discover the picturesque floating
village of Kampong Pluk, most houses are built on stilts 6 to 7m height, and
enjoy a hiking boat navigating through the flooded forest. Return to Siem Reap
in the late afternoon and overnight at your hotel.
DAY 5: SIEM REAP –
BATTAMBANG
Morning departure by
private car to get to Battambang, the second largest city of Cambodia. Battambang
is located at the intersection of major arteries that go to Thailand. Upon
arrival in Battambang, transfer to hotel. After short rest, we visit the
provincial museum. You will also enjoy a guided walk in the center of the city.
Then we continue our drive along the Sangke River through beautiful landscapes
before reaching the pagoda of Wat Slaket. This is the residence of the Buddhist
Patriarch. We then visit the temple of Wat Ek Phnom (XI century). Back in town
and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6: BATTAMBANG
After breakfast, depart
for the visit of Phnom Sampov, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view
of the surrounding countryside. The afternoon, you will leave to visit Kamping
Puoy, huge water reserve located between two hills (Phnom Kol and Kamping
Puoy). The site is one of the most important achievements of the Khmer Rouge
regime, namely a dam 3km hand built between the hills of Phnom Kul and Phnom
Kam Pinh Pouy. During the reign of Pol Poth, the construction of this work has
caused the death of tens of thousands of people due to malnutrition, disease,
overwork and abuse. Today is a lake of 1 900 meters wide and 19 kilometers
long, holding some 110 million cubic meters of water. You will go for a ride in
one hour boat and can observe birds amounts accruing on the lake at sunset.
Back in Battambang, and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 7: BATTAMBANG -
PHNOM PENH
After breakfast we
return to Phnom Penh by National Highway 7 across 3 provinces: Pusat, Kandal
and Kampong Chhnang. In each region, we will arrange to make short visits.
Arrival in Pursat, orientation tour of the city and discover some interesting
colonial architecture and floating village of Kampong Loung. Arriving in the
town of Kampong Chhnang, we visit the pottery village. Evening arrival in Phnom
Penh, check in and overnight at your hotel.
DAY 8: CITY TOURS
After breakfast, depart
for a tour of the capital, you will start with a sacred site called Wat Phnom
on the only hill of the city, and go see the monument of independence. In the
afternoon, you will go to the National Museum, admirable collections (bronze,
bas-reliefs from the temples of Angkor, jewelry, weapons, Palanquins, various
currencies and ceramics). Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 9: PHNOM PENH -
Udong - KOH DACH
After breakfast you
will go with your guide by private vehicle to the Udong mountain of the
national road No5, 45 km north of Phnom Penh. Udong was the capital of Cambodia
from the early 17th century. Udong is not only a fantastic cultural site, it is
also a lovely place. Back to Phnom Penh, stop at Prek Kdam to visit the village
of silversmiths. Afternoon boat trip on the Tonle Sap River to visit the island
of Koh Dach located 30 kilometers along the Mekong River, about 15 kilometers
northeast of Phnom Penh. Koh Dach is known for its silk weaving villages as
well as for the production of traditional crafts. Back to Phnom Penh and night
at the hotel.
DAY 10: PHOM PENH -
Kirirum – Chambak
Breakfast at the hotel
and departure towards the Kirirum National Park via the national road number 4
(about 180 km). Arrived at the park and lunch at the community of Chambak. After
lunch, you will go trekking, crossing wild bamboo forests, and tropical forests
or you may be able to see some rare birds. First you will visit the Bat cave,
inhabited for many years by thousands of bats. You then continue to the
waterfalls of Chra and if you wish, you
can bathe or take pictures of the beautiful natural and wild setting. Go back
to the community where you will take the car to go to the guest house. Dinner
at the community restaurant and overnight at the home stay.
DAY 11: Kirirum – Tatai
After breakfast, the
car will take you to the foot of the Kirirum hill and start walking up and down
a line of pine trees to reach the top of the hill where you can admire the
magnificent beauty of the surrounding landscape. In continuation we travel towards
Tatai. Arrived at Tatai, you will board a river boat for a short ride (30
minutes) to the waterfalls located in the middle of a dense jungle or you can
swim in the clear water. This river has its source in the mountains of
Cardamom. In continuation, you will go towards eco Floating Lodge and free time
with kayaking or fishing. Dinner and overnight at the Eco Lodge
DAY 12: Tatai – TREK
After breakfast, you
depart for 20kms hike (2-3 hours with a variety of difficulty levels.) In the
jungle upstream of the Tatai River, you will discover large waterfalls.
Throughout the trekking you will have the opportunity to relax in a beautiful
natural surroundings along the way. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle
show. picnic lunch. Back at the Eco Lodge .in late afternoon. Dinner and
overnight at homestay.
DAY 13: Tatai –
Sihanouk
After breakfast, depart
for the city of Sihanoukville. Along the way you will make a short stop to
visit the Ream National Park and continue your journey. Arrived in
Sihanoukville and check in your hotel. Free time and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 14: Sihanouk- KOH RONG
Breakfast at the hotel
and transfer to the port of Sihanoukville to take the boat to the island of Koh
Rong. Arriving on the island, transfer to hotel and end of the day free.
Overnight at hotel on the island.
DAY 15: KOH RONG -
Sihanouk CITY
Free day on the island
and return to Sihanoukville .Transfer at the hotel and overnight at hotel
DAY 16: CITY Sihanouk - PHNOM PENH – DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time until your departure to Phnom Penh airport for your return flight
(230km = 4 hours).
