Discover Cambodia: Angkor Temples & Phnom Penh Tour with Floating Village

$1,350
Duration
6 days
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4.33 /5

About This Tour

This trip will bring you general knowledge about Cambodian history and culture through the highlights: magnificent Angkor temples, and Phnom Penh. Furthermore, we will combine it with a beach relaxation trip at the end of the trip for refreshing yourself after a long discovery.

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Inclusions

  • Accommodation in Double/Twin shared with daily breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Boat trip in Tonle Sap
  • English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
  • Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
  • Water during transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food & drinks

Exclusions

  • Any services not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
  • International / Internal flight from or to Vietnam

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 Phnom Penh arrival

Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk
Visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom
Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver
Independence Monument, or Vimean Ekareach as it is referred to in Khmer, is a majestic structure that dominates Phnom Penh city centre. Independence Monument was primarily erected to mark the liberation of the country from the French, who ruled Cambodia for almost a century from 1863 to 1953.
the National museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others
Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays
Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon
Overnight at Cardamon Hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 2 Phnom Penh Full day city tour

Choeung Ek museum, where between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants detained and tortured at S-21 were transported for the extermination
to Tuol Sleng prison now is Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It’s also called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), a Khmer Rouge's premier security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of anti-Angkor elements
Going shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals
Overnight at Cardamon Hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 3 Phnom Penh - Siemreap

Siem Reap is widely famed for its spectacular Angkor Wat temple, well recognized as World's Heritage & UNESCO site. It amazingly attracts more than two millions of international tourists to visit its incredible Angkor complex annually. Besides, Siem Reap still offers much more to be explored including charming rural villages, the natural wonder of the great lake "Tonle Sap", floating communities, the national park of Phnom Kulen waterfalls, national museum, crafted workshops, bird sanctuary, local life and its friendly people. Bike ride & walking tour activities would be an ideal to discover the authentic Siem Reap, get inspired and meaningfully leave Cambodia.
Visit West Baray Big Pond, a “baray” is a water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer people.
Welcome dinner with Apsara, the traditional Khmer dance performance, which are not merely dance but also telling a story
Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 4 Angkor Full day tour

Explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire
The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century
Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid
Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings
Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction
Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries
Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 5 Siemreap - Tonle Sap Floating Market

Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap! Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here you’ll see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap
Wat Bo founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be late 19th century
Wat Bo founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be late 19th century
Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale
Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield
the "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts
Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 6 Siemreap departure

free leisure on own arrangement until time transfer to airport for flight onwards

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on your lap
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Please Note

  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

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3 Comments

  1. 4.6

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    The floating village experience was incredibly eye-opening, revealing a unique side of Cambodian life that I hadn’t anticipated.

  2. 4.4

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    We immersed ourselves in the vibrant culture of Phnom Penh, discovering stunning temples and savoring delicious local dishes, especially the fish amok.

  3. 4

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    Exploring the ancient temples of Angkor was a highlight of our journey through Phnom Penh, where we also enjoyed a unique glimpse into local life at the floating village.

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