8 Days Cambodia 3 Cities

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Phnom Penh!

Stop At: Phnom Penh International Airport, 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី, រាជធានី​ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia
Welcome to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport by your guide and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Phnom Penh City Highlights

Stop At: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Corner of Street 113 & St 350 History Museum, Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
A discovery tour of Phnom Penh. At 8:00am you will be met by your driver and guide. Gain insight into the recent dark history of Cambodia at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – a former school converted to a detention center during the Khmer Rouge.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Roluos Village, Sangkat Cheung Aek, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Equally as harrowing are the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. These are tough visits but important for learning about the country’s history.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Russian Market, Corner of Street 163 and Street 444, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The rest of the day is much lighter, visiting the Russian Market, the largest in Cambodia, where everything is sold from carvings to jewelry, clothes and souvenirs. We then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant for Khmer delicacies.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wat Phnom, Street 96 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh Cambodia
In the afternoon, we visit Wat Phnom, a beautiful hilltop temple with manicured gardens.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal Palace, Sothearos between Street 240 & 184, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Followed by the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, name for the 5,000 silver tiles that cover the pagoda’s floor, known for its collection of gold, silver, crystal and bronze Buddha statues.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mekong River, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The day winds down with a sunset cruise on the Mekong River before returning to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

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

Day 3: Phnom Penh to Battambang

Stop At: Kampong Chhnang Pottery, Khum Srae Thmei, Cambodia
This morning you will take a private transfer to Battambang city. The journey will take approximately 5 hours, depending on the traffic. Along the way you will stop by Kampong Chhnang Pottery Making. Most families here produce the pottery in their houses and any will be happy for you to stop by. Also we go to see the best organized co-operative workshop at the foot of the hill, called Phnom Meas.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Phnom Sampov Eco-tour, Battambang 02000 Cambodia
In the afternoon, visit Phnom Sampov which means 'Ship Mountain' because its peculiar shape reminds people of a ship. This legendary 100-meter-high mountain, topped by Wat Sampeou, contains 3 natural caves lined with Buddhist shrines and statues: Pkasla, Lakhaon and Aksopheak. Pkasla cave is full of uprooted stones and is considered important because Sampeou inhabitants go there to celebrate after a marriage. Some caves were used by the Khmer Rouges as killing caves. Refreshments with fresh coconut, and snacks are provided and around 18:00pm a million bats evacuate the caves at the bottom of the hill, creating a dark, fluid ribbon through the sky. Dinner at local restaurant before back to hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

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

Day 4: Battambang Unique Experience

Stop At: New Bamboo Train, Phnom Banan Cambodia
This morning we do Remork tour (TukTuk) around the village from one place to other to explore local products such as; rice paper—a fundamental ingredient in Asian cuisine, dried bananas and Rice wine a sweet and smooth homemade liquor. Experience a norry or nori ride which is an improvised rail vehicle from Cambodia. You are on a fun and adventurous Bamboo Train ride along a newly created railway track where you will see very nice rice fields, local villages…… Lunch at local restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Wat Banan Temple, Banan Hill Address: 118 Street 3, Battambang 02360, Cambodia, Battambang 02000 Cambodia
Then last stop at Banan temple where the architecture of mid-11th century and the end of 12th century merge. The temple was first built by king, Ut Tak Yea Tit Tya Varman II (1050-1066) and then completed by the king, Jarvarman VII (1181-1219). The temple is located on the top of an approximately 400-meter high mountain. You will then return to your hotel for an evening of leisure.
Duration: 1 hour

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

Day 5: Battambang to Siem Reap by Road

Stop At: Siem Reap Province, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
In the morning, you will move into Siem Reap City by private transfer. It takes approximately 3 hours.

Upon arrival at Siem Reap city, directly go for check-in.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Angkor Highlights & Phare Circus

Stop At: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
At 8:00am, pick you from your hotel for the day’s tour. Your first visit is the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk and see the ancient capital of Angkor Thom built in the late 12th century before we head onwards to Bayon temple which is unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara. Baphuon is like an artificial mountain that recently re-opened after years of restoration. Following, you may visit the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ta Prohm, National Road #6, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Then continue to the popular temple of Ta Prohm which is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries. However, probably more famous for being the location where they filmed the Tomb Raider movie.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Angkor Wat, Siem Reap 17254 Cambodia
Lunch is a Khmer feast served at a local restaurant. After lunch we continue to the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, Angkor park’s most revered temple and the largest religious monument in the world. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas‐reliefs which are absolutely breathtaking. Your guide will explain the stories from the exquisite details and provide you with ample time to explore the inner and outer grounds of the temple.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Phare, The Cambodian Circus, Phare Circus Ring Road, south of the Intersection, Sok San Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
As a special final evening in Siem Reap, we will go to see a show of Cambodian Traditional Circus. More than just a circus, Phare performers use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent.
Duration: 1 hour

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

Day 7: Cooking Class & Tonle Sap

Stop At: Siem Reap Province, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
This morning, you will experience the art of Khmer cuisine with a hands-on Cooking Class. Start the day with a guided tour through the local food market where your chef will explain the Cambodian fruits, vegetables and spices. Back at the cooking school and with the guidance of your chef, you will observe. Then practice Khmer cuisine techniques creating your own dishes for lunch!
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Chong Kneas Floating Village, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap Cambodia
This afternoon, we set off to Tonle Sap Lake where you will discover different aspects of the floating village activities from crocodile farming to fishing farms, traditional medicine shops, boat shops, spirit houses, floating schools, and more.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Wat Preah Prom Rath, Pokambor Ave, Siem Reap Cambodia
Afterward, you will be transfer to the 500 year old Wat Preah Prom Rath which is a modern-looking temple and monastery located in the heart of Siem Reap.
Duration: 30 minutes

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

Day 8: Siem Reap Departure

Stop At: Siem Reap International Airport, NR6, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Your driver will meet you to assist with luggage and take you to the airport for your departure flight.
Duration: 25 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.