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Cambodia Holiday-Experience the best of Cambodia on a comprehensive journey to the heart of the country. Start in Siem Reap which is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor It is a ruined capital of a historic Khmer empire. It is one of the ancient wonders of the world. Explore the lands surrounding Angkor Wat, and gain insight into the Cambodian way of life.
Visit Phnom Penh, the ever-evolving capital where tradition and modernity collide. Explore the city’s oldest market, and marvel at the colonial architecture of the French Quarter. You can also visit the enormous Wat Phnom pagoda. Venture deep into the dynamic cities and gorgeous countryside of this elusive Southeast Asian country to learn its stories, from the dawn of time through its troubling recent past to today.
On arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, We will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. After check-in, we will take you by Tuk Tuk, a small open-sided taxi common in Cambodia. We will conduct the pre-orientation of Siem Reap at Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chom. It is the holy place for worship on every religious day that Cambodians consider an important part of their lives and continues to Wat Bo, a large, highly respected pagoda, founded in the 18th Century. Like the Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, the vihear of Wat Bo contains unique wall paintings of the Reamker that are said to be late 19th Century.
In the evening, Look for the daily-life market scenes, attend a traditional dance performance, etc. Also of interest is the large collection of Buddha statues located behind the main Buddha and cruise around the suburb of Siem Reap town.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Breakfast at the hotel: We start the sightseeing tour of the Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom. It is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. It is the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares.
We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water. It reflects the towering temple and the jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure. It gives the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Breakfast at the hotel: This morning you will visit a silk farm, and drive to the Pouk district which is about 15 Km in the West of Siem Reap town. It’s a fascinating farm/workshop where you can see the entire silk creation process. It includes growing the food for the silk worms, breeding the worms, silk extraction, and refinement, traditional kit dying pattern creation, and looming.
You will also experience an oxcart ride through the small villages on the dirt road. On the way back, visit the Western Baray (Baray Occidental) measuring 8 km by 2.3 km. It provides water for the intensive cultivation of lands around Angkor. Afternoon, visit Cambodian Cultural Villages, including Wax Museum, Miniatures, the former capital Ou Dong, and the Royal palace. We will also visit National Museum, Wat Phnom, Phsar Thmey, 12th century Kompong Key Bridge, 16th century reclining Buddha, and the Independent Monument. Also includes Carving, Traditional Dances Show, and Villages.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Breakfast at the hotel. After that transfer to the airport for a short flight to Phnom Penh. After check-in, we visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles.
We will also visit Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast at the hotel. We enjoy cycle rides to visit National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art – notably sculptures – throughout the ages. The afternoon continues to a private vehicle, enjoy one hour cruise on the Mekong River. We spend the rest of the time at Phnom Penh’s Psar Toul Tom Pong, known as the Russian Market, a great place to hunt for souvenirs, curios, and silks.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Note: In the event of any unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. We can replace or cancel the activities without prior notice for safety reasons. Alternative sightseeing or activities will be subject to on-site situations.
