Treasure of Cambodia 8 days

Day 01: Welcome to Phnom Penh

Warm welcome upon arrival in Phnom Penh. Your guide and driver meet you at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure. This afternoon you discover the Phnom Penh City and visit the Wat Phnom, an ancient pagoda stand up on the hill. You also visit the Independence Monument and the Wat Unalom, the oldest Buddhist foundation in the city dated the 15th century then take a walk along the riverfront, the confluence of the Tonle Sap, Mekong and Bassac Rivers for taking fresh air. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Meal: None

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 02: Phnom Penh

After breakfast you visit Royal Palace where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal families live. Continue to visit the Silver Pagoda and the Wat Phnom Temple, built in 1373and one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh. Afternoon you have a drive to visit the historical crimes of the Khmer Rouge including the Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison) and the “Killing Fields” of Choeng Ek.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 03: Phnom Penh – Battambang

You drive to Battambang city located at 291km in the north-west of Phnom Penh. On the way you stop to visit the handicraft of silver at Kompong Luong, the floating villages and potter village. After relax at your hotel in Battambang city you take a fun by Tuk Tuk driving to visit the Provincial Hall (1907) and the cultural villages of Watkor with its charming ancient wooden houses and the artisan factory of rice flaky cake.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 04: Battambang

You have a whole day to discover the Battambang-the largest and charming city with the colonial style houses along the Sangke River. Visit local market, Ek Phnom temple built in the 11th century, Prasat Banon temple located on the hill and enjoy the super panoramic view, the Phnom Sampou before taking a fun Nori ride – also known as bamboo trains through countryside and villages.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 05: Battambang – Siem Reap by Shuttle Public boat

In the morning you take a traditional boat to Siem Reap cruising on the Sake River. This boat trip is about 6 hrs. On the way you can see the floating fishing villages, the crocodile farm, Wat Chheu Khmau pagoda. Upon arrival at Chong Khneas pier in Siem Reap your guide and driver will pick up and transfer you to hotel. After short break at the hotel you will enjoy dinner with Khmer Apsara Dance show.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 06: Angkor Wat Complex

Early wake up in the morning for a transfer to enjoy the sunrise over the Angkor Temple. Back to hotel for breakfast then you drive to visit the Jungle of Ta Prohm followed by the South Gate of Angkor Thom-famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone and the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Afternoon is a visit to the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat, exploring its art galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 07: Angkor Wat Complex

Your Angkor tour continue with the Banteay Srei temple dated in 10thcentury and regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer Art. You also visit the Banteay Samre and some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevada before back to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 08: Siem Reap Departure

Today is the last day in Cambodia. Enjoy your free time at your hotel or you can do your last minute souvenir shopping before transfer to airport for your flight home. Have a good journey and thanks for joining us.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: English Speaking guide