5 Days Leisure Phnom Penh & Siem Reap

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

Stop At: Central Market, Calmette St. 53, Phnom Penh 55555 Cambodia
In the afternoon, we start your tour to visit the Central Market, built in 1937 during the French colonial period. Selling gold and silver jewelry, electronic equipment, clothing, fake watches and bags, suitcases, dried and fresh food and lots of souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wat Langka, Sihanouk Boulevard, Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
Next is Wat Lanka, one of the oldest pagodas in Phnom Penh. It was established as a sanctuary for the Holy Writings and a meeting place for Cambodian and Sri Lankan monks.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Independence Monument, City Centre, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Then go to see Independence Monument, modelled on the central tower of Angkor Wat, Independence Monument was built in 1958 to commemorate the country’s independence from France in 1953. It also serves as a memorial to Cambodia’s war dead. Wreaths are laid here on national holidays.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aeon Mall, #132, Street Samdach Sothearos, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Last stop is the 68,000-square-metre Aeon Mall which houses brand stores such as Sheridan, Mango, Levi’s and Adidas… There is an extensive food court on the top floor, along with a modern entertainment complex, including a cinema, karaoke lounge, bowling, arcades and even ice skating!
Duration: 1 hour

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

Day 2: Phnom Penh 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: 30 minutes

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 Siem Reap

Stop At: Phnom Penh International Airport, 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី, រាជធានី​ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia
In the morning, you will transfer to the bus station or airport for departing to Siem Reap City. By bus takes approximately 6 hours and by flight takes 1 hour.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Siem Reap International Airport, NR6, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Upon arrival at Siem Reap city, meet up with our guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Artisans Angkor, Chantiers-Ecoles Stung Thmey, Street, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
In the afternoon, proceed to Half-Day City Tour. First stop is Artisans D’ Angkor, a local artisan boutique which was established to support Cambodian arts and crafts. Discover how wood and stone carvings, lacquering, gilding, and silk paintings are created.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Thmey (Killing Fields), Siem Reap Cambodia
Next you will visit Wat Thmei, one of the killing field memorials, a small memorial stupa which contains the skulls and bones of victims killed during the regime of the Khmer Rouge during 1975 – 1979.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Psar Chaa - Old Market, Psar Chaa Road, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
The last stop of the day is The Old Market, it is the oldest Khmer market in Siem Reap. See vendors selling souvenirs such as clothes, jewelry, and more. Enjoy dinner at local restaurant before return back to hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

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

Day 4: 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 5: 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.