Start City: Phnom Penh
Departure city: Phnom Penh
Route: Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham – Kampong Thom – Siem Reap – Angkor Complex – Sihanoukville
Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights
Private Tour. Departure: Daily, upon your request.
– Extendable with optional tours
Please let us know your international arrival and departure flight time, so that we can adjust your itinerary much better.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival
Day 2: Phnom Penh city tour
Day 3: Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham – Kampong Thom
Day 4: Kampong Thom – Siem Reap
Day 5: Siem Reap – Floating Village – Phnom Krohm Mountain
Day 6: Siem Reap – Banteay Srei – Ta Prohm – Angkor Thom
Day 7: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Beng Mealea
Day 8: Siem Reap – Fly to Sihanoukville
Day 9: Sihanouk Ville
Day 10: Sihanoukville
Day 11: Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh
Day 12: Phnom Penh departure
COST: Price is quoted in US dollars per person based on double/twin room.
Group size | 2 persons | 4 pax | 6 pax | Single Supp |
Land Tour/pp | 1,033 | 836 | 685 | 292 |
4 domestic flights/pp | 145 | 145 | 145 | |
Total/pp | US $ 1,178 | 981 | 830 |
Tour Includes | Tour Excludes |
– 1 Domestic flight: Siem Reap – Sihanoukville |
– International flights |
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival
Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant and bustling capital city. Despite its recent turbulent history, Phnom Penh’s wide tree-lined boulevards and faded colonial mansions hold an undeniable charm. Upon arrival, our tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Now enjoy some free time to rest and freshen up before driving to the dock to catch an evening boat cruise along the Mekong River to watch the sunset over the shimmering city.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh city tour
Phnom Penh was founded in the 14th century and has long been a vital trading hub at the confluence of three rivers: the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac. Start the day learning about the Khmer Rouge and Cambodia’s recent history on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the notorious Choeung Ek “Killing Fields”. Our cultural tour continues as we visit the National Museum – a journey into ancient Khmer art and civilization and the Royal Palace, home to the royal family and the opulent silver pagoda.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 3: Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham – Kampong Thom
Today we leave the bustle of the big city on a drive through Cambodia’s beautiful countryside and largest rubber producing region on our way to Kampong Cham. Let’s explore this quaint colonial town and see the Wat Nokor Pagoda—an 11th century Mahayana Buddhist shrine and home to a large reclining Buddha as well as many carved Buddha’s images. Continuing on our afternoon journey to Kampong Thom, we will stop along the way at Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei. Arrive in Kampong Thom and check in at the hotel around lunchtime. Spend the late afternoon on a pleasant walking tour through some nearby villages, and climbing the 980 steps to the top of Phnom Santuk for a superb sunset view.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampong Thom.
Day 4: Kampong Thom – Siem Reap
Spend the morning exploring the ancient temples around Kampong Thom, before continuing on our way to Siem Reap. Kampong Thom is home to Cambodia’s most impressive group of pre-Angkorian monuments. Here we will visit the ancient temple complex Sambor Prei Kuk, situated just north of the town. The main temples are divided into three complexes, all dedicated to Shiva. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you wander through these 7th century brick monuments, artfully scattered around the jungle. In the afternoon we continue on our journey to Siem Reap (147km, 3hrs drive), the gateway into the legendary Angkor temples. Arrive in Siem Reap in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 5: Siem Reap – Floating Village – Phnom Krohm Mountain
Welcome to Siem Reap, the provincial capital and gateway to the ancient Angkor temples. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srei and the legendary Angkor Wat. Upon arrival, a guide of Travel Cambodia will welcome you at the airport and take you to the hotel to check in. In the afternoon, we will head out of town and embark on a short cruise along Tonle Sap Lake visiting the local floating villages. This evening, we will have a chance to watch the sunset from the foot of Phnom Krohm Mountain on the way back to your hotel in town.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 6: Siem Reap – Banteay Srei – Ta Prohm – Angkor Thom
We begin the temple exploration today at Angkor Thom near west gate. From the enigmatic faces of Bayon Temple to the intricate base reliefs of the Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom is filled with fabulous monuments. From there you will discover the jungle-covered temple of Ta Phrom. At midday have lunch at local restaurant of your choosing. After lunch we will drive to Banteay Srei, it is also one of the most beautiful temples; built in 967 AD by Jayavarman V’s guru, it showcases the most exquisite, deep and complex carvings in all Khmer architecture, and Preah Khan meaning “Holy Sword” is one of the largest temple compounds in Angkor and is defended by four concentric walls. The main shrine and its adjoining buildings are richly decorated with Buddhist motifs and scenes from Hindu epics. We will return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon so you can enjoy your free time shopping and relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 7: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Beng Mealea
Enjoy an entire day dedicated to discovering the mysterious Angkor temples. Wake before dawn and take a “tuk-tuk” ride to visit the magnificent Angkor Wat – the largest Khmer temple and finest example of Angkorian art and architecture. After that return to hotel for breakfast then set back out, drive further to Beng Mealea Temple and explore the abandoned temple (11th century), strangled by the jungle.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 8: Siem Reap – Fly to Sihanoukville
Breakfast at your hotel, free at your own leisure until get picked up and transfer to Siem Reap airport for a short flight to Sihanoukville, (Krong Preah Seihanu), formerly Kompong Som is a seaside town featuring Cambodia’s best-known beaches. Transfer from/ to included, staying at your hotel in Sihanoukville.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Sihanouk Ville
Day 9 & 10: Sihanoukville – Free and easy
Breakfast at the hotel. Today is yours! Relax and further explore the seaside town of Sihanouk Ville, including the amazing surrounding beaches.
You can arrange on your own an optional tour to Three Islands (contact us if you need our assistance).
Take a boat trip departing 9am to explore three islands giving you the chance to snorkel, fish or just rest and relax. At the first stop you will see colorful corals and fishes at the island of Koh Chaluh. At Bamboo Island enjoy swimming with in the clear waters or relax on a long yellow sandy beach with a coral reef. Have a seafood BBQ lunch with cool drinks and fruit on the beach. After an easy walk of 10 minutes to the other side of Bamboo Island before departing to either Koh Tres for some snorkeling or Koh Takiev for some more beach (please advise at the start of the tour which option you prefer). In the afternoon return to Sihanoukville to arrive 4-5pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Sihanouk Ville
Day 11: Sihanoukville – Drive to Phnom Penh
Return to Phnom Penh today, stopping along the way at Kirirom National Park to see its stunning waterfalls and wildlife. (Distance ~ 230km; 4 hours driving)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 12: Phnom Penh departure
Have breakfast at the hotel then drive to the airport to catch your departure flight home. Bon voyage!
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A.