6-Day Cambodia Highlight

Itinerary

Day 1: Phnom Penh – Arrival

Pass By: Phnom Penh International Airport, 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី, រាជធានី​ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia
Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel without guide. Overnight Phnom Penh.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 2: Phnom Penh – City Tour (BL)

Pass By: Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh Cambodia
08:00 The Royal Palace was built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town. The main building on the compound is the Throne Room. It was built in 1917 in the traditional Khmer style and has a tiered roof and a 59‐meter tower, which is influenced by Angkor Thom’s Bayon Temple. On the compounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda stands out in its own distinctive way. The Pagoda’s steps are of Italian marble. On the inside the floor is comprised of more than 5000 silver tiles, which together weigh nearly 6 tons. The pagoda houses a magnificent 17th century Emerald Buddha statue and a 90kg gold Buddha studded with 9584 diamonds. Right next to the palace, the National Museum of Phnom Penh was designed by French historian George Groslier also following traditional Khmer architecture. Finally visit the Wat Phnom located on a man‐made hill, 27m high. Then, have lunch.

Although far from pretty, learning more about Cambodia’s recent history is essential and helps to increase one’s perception of Cambodia’s development and the people’s mentality. When on 17 April 1975 Phnom Penh fell, the Khmer Rouge evacuated the city with force leaving and left the capital as a ghost city. Pol Pot turned the former High School of Chao Ponhea Yat into the S‐21 (Tuol Sleng) prison camp where “enemies of the regime” were tortured and later killed. All of its prisoners were registered and photographed and nowadays these pictures deck the narrow halls of the Genocide Museum of Tuol Sleng. It is believed that over 17.000 people were imprisoned at Tuol Sleng, all of them but seven known survivors, eventually found their death. Prisoners who did survive the torture of Tuol Sleng were brought to Choeung Ek, which is known as “The Killing Fields”. This seemingly peaceful area located 17km from Phnom Penh was for everyone entering the site the end of the line. Nowadays it is home to a memorial stupa containing over 5000 skulls, which allows the Khmer people to return and honor their ancestors who died by the Pol Pot regime. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 3: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B) - by bus 7 hours

Pass By: Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer you to the bus station to go to Siem Reap. The bus trip will pass through countryside, so you can see local house during the way. Upon arrival at the bus station pick up and transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 4: Siem Reap – Angkor Temples (Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom) (BL)

Pass By: Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17254 Cambodia
We spend a full day to visit the well-known Temples of Angkor Archeological Park.
Wake up early at 05:00 am to witness the beautiful Sunrise at Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm. Then back to hotel for breakfast

Pass By: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
continue the tour to visit:
- Southern Gate of Angkor Thom
- Bayon, late 12th century
- Baphuon, middle of 11th century
- Phimeanakas, early 11th century
- Northern & Southern Khleang, beginning 11th century
- Terrace of the Elephants, end of 12th century
- Terrace of Leper King, end of 12th century
- Angkor Wat, first half of 12th century
- Ta Prohm, early 13th century
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 5: Siem Reap – Floating Village half day (B)

Pass By: Angkor Silk Farm, Airport Road Puok District, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
This tour sometimes may be changed into the morning because of the level of water (high or low level), your guide will re-confirm the time for the tour.
In the afternoon, visit one of Siem Reap’s authentic floating villages. Located on the north-western tip of the Tonle Sap, Me Chhrey village allows for an authentic floating village experience. The small village is home to families who unlike other floating communities still live in wooden house boats. The village moves throughout the year, depending on the water levels of the lake. At the end of the dry season when the lake’s water levels are at its lowest, the villagers move closer to shore and live primarily from agricultural activities on land.

By visiting a local home you get a better understanding of life on the lake and your guide would be more than happy to translate your questions to your hosts. Return to the port and visit the Silk Farm of Artisans d’Angkor, located a 15 minute drive away. Here people with underprivileged backgrounds are given an opportunity to improve their livelihoods by reviving the ancient crafts of making art and producing silk. A local representative accompanies you and walks you through the farm and explains all the steps necessary to produce quality silk. Return to town for a free evening. Overnight in Siem Reap.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: twin/double/triple share room

Day 6: Siem Reap – Departure (B)

Pass By: Siem Reap International Airport, NR6, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Check out, then transfer to the airport for departure flight.
END SERVICE.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.