A plain course soaked culture, the history of Cambodia in its
essential, Sambor Preikuk Angkor, Tonle Sap and meditate in the transparency of
its azure waters of islands with white sandy beaches.
16DAYS/15NINGHTS
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN SIEM
REAP - ANGKOR WAT
Arriving early
afternoon in Siem Reap International Airport, welcomed by our local guide and
transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will take the tour with the
majestic Angkor Wat and admire its unique architecture and its splendid
reliefs. You will end the day with the sunset on the Phnom Bakheng Hill. Return
to Siem Reap and night at your hotel.
DAY 2: ANGKOR THOM -
GRAND CIRCUIT
After breakfast departture
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 Baphuon,
Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants and the Leper King. In the afternoon you
will go for the big circuit: Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Pre Rup, and the
discovery of the magnificent temple of Ta Prohm gripped by tree roots. In
continuation you enjoy Banteay Kdei and Srah Srang. Return to Siem Reap and
night at your hotel.
DAY 3: KBAL SPEAN - BANTEAY SREI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart by private car to the sacred mountain, Kbal Spean and 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 named "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. Return to Siem Reap and night at your hotel.
DAY 4: TYROLIENNE -
KAMPONG PLUK
After breakfast you
will be transferred to the forest of the Tanei temple where you can enjoy
amazing zip line descents. As a suspension bridge, platforms attached to large
trees and connected by a cable and pulley system which let you down zipline and
explore several kilometers of rainforest in different directions and under
unusual angles, giving you fun and a unique feeling. Never nature discovery was
as exciting! This unique system with safely extreme gibbon allows you to see
the jungle life from a perspective previously reserved for a select group.
Lunch at the restaurant on the site. In the afternoon, you will continue to
explore the picturesque floating village of Kampong Pluk, where 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 -
KAMPONG THOM
After breakfast you
will depart by private car to Kampong Thom (around 174 km, 3 hours drive).
Along the way, you will make a short stop in Stoung to visit some colonial
houses and red houses and the bridge of Kampong Khdey (built in the period of
the Khmer Empire). Arrival at Kampong Thom, you will visit the temples of
Sambor Prei Kuk, located 30 km from the city, Angkor pre-Angkorian dating from
the 7th century, presents the most ancient examples of Khmer architecture.
Overnight in Kampong Thom.
DAY 6: KAMPONG THOM - KAMPONG CHAM - PHNOM PENH
After breakfast, you
depart for the town of Kampong Cham and visit the ruins of the temple of Wat
Nokor, built between the 10th and 11th century by King Suryavarman I. Next, see
two hills, Phnom Srey and Phnom of Proh where you will enjoy a magnificent
panoramic 360 degrees throughout the Kampong Cham area. In the afternoon, you
will go to Phnom Penh where you will spend the night. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 7: 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 8: PHNOM PENH -
UDONG - KOH DACH
After breakfast you
will go with your guide by private vehicle to the Udong mountain on 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 9: PHNOM PENH - TEMPLE OF ANGKOR BOREI
DAY 9: PHNOM PENH - TEMPLE OF ANGKOR BOREI
After breakfast, depart
for Tonle Bati and visit the temple of Ta Prohm built by King Jayavarman VII
(1181-1201). Then, visit the temple Yeay Skin located 150m north of Ta Prohm. In
continuation, visit Prasat Neang Khmao, the Temple of the Black Madonna (10th
century) . Afternoon, you will visit Angkor Borei, ruined and archaeological
digs. Back in Phnom Penh and night at the hotel.
DAY 10: PHNOM PENH -
SIHANOU CITY - CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure by car to Sihanouk Ville (about 4 hours). Arriving in Sihanouk Ville,
transfer to hotel. After a short rest, depart by private vehicle to visit the
port and Tumnup Rolok fishing village. In continuation, visit Kbal Chhay
Waterfalls. Back in town to visit the Independence Square and Market (Phsar
Leu). Late in the afternoon, visit the white sand beach of Ochherteal beach
most popular one in Sihanoukville. Free until sunset and return to the hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
DAY 11: REAM NATIONAL
PARK
After breakfast you
will leave with your guide by private vehicle towards the Ream National Park
(about 30 minutes by car on the highway # 4.) Arriving at the park, you take a
boat on the river and browsed channel through mangroves (the boat made a hiking
in a small lake filled with mangrove whenever the water level is high. from
November to May, you will have the opportunity to see dolphins. the boat then
drops you in a small village of fisherman, then continue hiking through the
mountain canal to the beautiful beach of Koh Sam Pouch.
Return to the hotel in late afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Return to the hotel in late afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 12: SHIHANUK CITY –
KOH RONG SANLOEUM
After breakfast you
will be transferred to the Ochheueteal pier where you will take a big boat to
the island of Koh Rong Samloeun. Free time on the island (you can enjoy
activities such as snorkeling, fishing, hiking, swimming and relaxing on the
white sand beach). Lunch on the boat. Free dinner on the island and night on Rong
Sanloeum Island.
DAY 13: KOH RONG SALOEUM ISLAND
Free day to enjoy this beautiful beach and night on the island (free meals).
DAY 14: KOH RONG SALOEUM ISLAND
Free day to enjoy this beautiful beach and night on the island (free meals).
DAY 15: KOH RONG SANLEUM - SHIHANUK CITY
Free time until your return in boat to Sihanoukville. Arrival in Sihanoukville, transfer to hotel.
DAY 16: SHIHANUK CITY - PHNOM PENH – DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Back to Phnom Penh (without guide) and transfer to the airport for the return flight.
