PNH-REP-BBM-HPV-STR-RTK-KRT-KCM-PNH
Tour Code : CT-004
Duration :
CAMBODIAN 15 day 14 night ITINERARY
Destination: PNH-REP-BBM-HPV-STR-RTK-KRT-KCM-PNH
Highlight: Life in City, Minority in Northwest, Historical Site and Culture.
Day 1 : Arrival Phnom Penh ( D)
On arrival at Phnom Penh airport you will be greeted by your driver and guide. They will guide you to your vehicle for transfer to the hotel where you will stay overnight. The time will be yours to do as you choose.
Dinner only included.
On arrival at Phnom Penh airport you will be greeted by your driver and guide. They will guide you to your vehicle for transfer to the hotel where you will stay overnight. The time will be yours to do as you choose.
Dinner only included.
Day 2 : Visit Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
After breakfast the city tour will begin. Your first visit will be to one of the most magnificent Khmer symbols - The Royal Palace. In the palace you will see a number of renown buildings and idols including, "Throne Hall" Prasat Khemarin, Prasat SamrnPhirum, HorPreah Khan, Chan Chhaya, and the Silver Pagoda. Your tour will then continue onto the National Museum where valuable artefacts from Khmer history are stored. You will see an admirable collection of bronzes, bas-reliefs from Angkor Temples, jewelry, coins, ceramics, weapons and palanquins. Once the museum tour has concluded you will then move onto Wat Phnom. Wat Phnom is a sacred site and the oldest shrine in the city. This will be followed by a visit to the Independence Monument. After lunch it will be time to visit Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide. Here you will learn about the extermination camps of the Khmer Rouge era. After that on a lighter note you will visit Tuol Tom Pong market. This is also known as the Russian Market. Your overnight stay will be in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
After breakfast the city tour will begin. Your first visit will be to one of the most magnificent Khmer symbols - The Royal Palace. In the palace you will see a number of renown buildings and idols including, "Throne Hall" Prasat Khemarin, Prasat SamrnPhirum, HorPreah Khan, Chan Chhaya, and the Silver Pagoda. Your tour will then continue onto the National Museum where valuable artefacts from Khmer history are stored. You will see an admirable collection of bronzes, bas-reliefs from Angkor Temples, jewelry, coins, ceramics, weapons and palanquins. Once the museum tour has concluded you will then move onto Wat Phnom. Wat Phnom is a sacred site and the oldest shrine in the city. This will be followed by a visit to the Independence Monument. After lunch it will be time to visit Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide. Here you will learn about the extermination camps of the Khmer Rouge era. After that on a lighter note you will visit Tuol Tom Pong market. This is also known as the Russian Market. Your overnight stay will be in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 3 : Phnom Penh- Battambang (B/L/D)
In the morning your tour will be setting off for Battambang Province. The tour will follow National Highway 5 across the provinces of Kandal, Pursat and KampongChhnang. Stopping to see potters in the villages around Kompong Chhnang located at the confluence of the Tonle Sap. It will then be onto the hotel for check in and a late lunch. After your meal get ready for some excitement. After taking in the magnificent panoramic view of the countryside from the Phnom Sampov, a striking limestone mountain, it will be time to take a thrilling ride on the famous bamboo trains. Hold on to your hats!! Finally visit villages that manufacture some of the rice pastes, chilli and fish pastes you will taste while in Cambodia. Overnight accommodation will be in Battambang.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
In the morning your tour will be setting off for Battambang Province. The tour will follow National Highway 5 across the provinces of Kandal, Pursat and KampongChhnang. Stopping to see potters in the villages around Kompong Chhnang located at the confluence of the Tonle Sap. It will then be onto the hotel for check in and a late lunch. After your meal get ready for some excitement. After taking in the magnificent panoramic view of the countryside from the Phnom Sampov, a striking limestone mountain, it will be time to take a thrilling ride on the famous bamboo trains. Hold on to your hats!! Finally visit villages that manufacture some of the rice pastes, chilli and fish pastes you will taste while in Cambodia. Overnight accommodation will be in Battambang.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 4 : Visit Battambang- SiemReap (B/L/D)
After breakfast it will be time to to venture to the center of the provincial city for a guided visit. You will also enjoy the museum walk. Then jump back into the vehicle for the drive along the Sangke River taking in the beautiful scenery before reaching Pagoda Wat Slaket which is the residence of the Buddhist Patriarch. Then visit the XI century temple of Wat Ek Phnom. After lunch it's back to Battambang for transfer by private vehicle to Siem Reap. the night will be spent in Siem Reap and at your leisure.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
After breakfast it will be time to to venture to the center of the provincial city for a guided visit. You will also enjoy the museum walk. Then jump back into the vehicle for the drive along the Sangke River taking in the beautiful scenery before reaching Pagoda Wat Slaket which is the residence of the Buddhist Patriarch. Then visit the XI century temple of Wat Ek Phnom. After lunch it's back to Battambang for transfer by private vehicle to Siem Reap. the night will be spent in Siem Reap and at your leisure.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 5 : Angkor Wat -Angkor Thom (B/L/D)
After your morning breakfast you will visit the sites of Angkor Thom, which includes Victory Gate, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King. In the early afternoon you will admire the majestic architecture of Angkor Wat and its' incomparable bas-reliefs. After the breathtaking Angkor Wat you will visit the temple of Ta Prohm surrounded by jungle and huge tree roots that climb the temple walls. Your day will end with sunset on Phnom Bakheng Hill. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
After your morning breakfast you will visit the sites of Angkor Thom, which includes Victory Gate, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King. In the early afternoon you will admire the majestic architecture of Angkor Wat and its' incomparable bas-reliefs. After the breathtaking Angkor Wat you will visit the temple of Ta Prohm surrounded by jungle and huge tree roots that climb the temple walls. Your day will end with sunset on Phnom Bakheng Hill. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 6: Grand Circuit (B/L/D)
Once breakfast is finished at the hotel it will be time to go back in time and visit a 10th century brick temple known as PrasatKravan, SrahSrang or Royal Bath, BanteayKdei, A Buddhist monastic complex built sometime in the 12th century. There is also Ta Keo a Temple that remains in an unfinished state for unknown reasons. Ta Keo temple was built by King Jayavarman V in dedication to the god Shiva in the early 11th century. Take in the Temple of PreRup which is a classic example of temple mountains. It is also the last without continuous galleries. East Mebon, Ta Som, NeakPean and a former single hospital built during the reign of King Jayavarman VI (1181-1220) which was seen as a representation of Anavatapta. A miraculous lake in the Himalayas that cures all diseases. Finishing the day with a visit to Preah Khan, a large temple built on the site where the battle took place in the fall of Angkor in the land of Ham. Preah Khan also acted a as a kind of university which also housed a number of students and teachers. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Once breakfast is finished at the hotel it will be time to go back in time and visit a 10th century brick temple known as PrasatKravan, SrahSrang or Royal Bath, BanteayKdei, A Buddhist monastic complex built sometime in the 12th century. There is also Ta Keo a Temple that remains in an unfinished state for unknown reasons. Ta Keo temple was built by King Jayavarman V in dedication to the god Shiva in the early 11th century. Take in the Temple of PreRup which is a classic example of temple mountains. It is also the last without continuous galleries. East Mebon, Ta Som, NeakPean and a former single hospital built during the reign of King Jayavarman VI (1181-1220) which was seen as a representation of Anavatapta. A miraculous lake in the Himalayas that cures all diseases. Finishing the day with a visit to Preah Khan, a large temple built on the site where the battle took place in the fall of Angkor in the land of Ham. Preah Khan also acted a as a kind of university which also housed a number of students and teachers. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 7 : Kbal Spean- BanteaySrey (B/L/D)
Travelling about 50kms northeast of Siem Reap you will arrive in KbalSpean. Trekking KbalSpean hill for about 1.8kms following a path through the jungle you will come a cross a river with many lingas completely collapsed in the river bed. This is why the river is also known as the River of a Thousand Lingas. Following along the river there is a 5m high waterfall sculptures of Vishnu and Shiva with his wife Uma. During the trip back to Siem Reap the tour will stop at BanteaySrei Temple. Although a tiny temple it is considered by many visitors to be the greatest example of art and architecture of the classical civilisation of Angkor. The glory of BanteaySrei is the beauty of its sculptures and decorations. the pink sandstone used in the temples construction only adds to its beauty. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Travelling about 50kms northeast of Siem Reap you will arrive in KbalSpean. Trekking KbalSpean hill for about 1.8kms following a path through the jungle you will come a cross a river with many lingas completely collapsed in the river bed. This is why the river is also known as the River of a Thousand Lingas. Following along the river there is a 5m high waterfall sculptures of Vishnu and Shiva with his wife Uma. During the trip back to Siem Reap the tour will stop at BanteaySrei Temple. Although a tiny temple it is considered by many visitors to be the greatest example of art and architecture of the classical civilisation of Angkor. The glory of BanteaySrei is the beauty of its sculptures and decorations. the pink sandstone used in the temples construction only adds to its beauty. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 8 : KompongPluk- Tonle Sap (B/L/D)
After breakfast you and your guide will travel by private car to the village of markets. Visiting also the 'Les Artisans d'Angkor' where Khmer youths in workshops learn the trades of wood carving and lacquering. Here you can peruse their collection of models. Both traditional design and the latest innovations in Khmer style and designs. In the afternoon you will discover the picturesque floating village of Kampong Pluk. The majority of houses are built on stilts reaching 6m to 7m in height. You will also enjoy a boat ride navigating through the flooded forest before heading back to Siem Reap for the overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
After breakfast you and your guide will travel by private car to the village of markets. Visiting also the 'Les Artisans d'Angkor' where Khmer youths in workshops learn the trades of wood carving and lacquering. Here you can peruse their collection of models. Both traditional design and the latest innovations in Khmer style and designs. In the afternoon you will discover the picturesque floating village of Kampong Pluk. The majority of houses are built on stilts reaching 6m to 7m in height. You will also enjoy a boat ride navigating through the flooded forest before heading back to Siem Reap for the overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 9 : BengMealea- Koh Ker SraEm (B/L/D)
Today you will discover abandoned temples in the forests of northern Cambodia. Firstly breakfast at the hotel before departing by private vehicle with your English speaking guide to BengMelea Temple roughly 60kms from Siem Reap. Follow an authentic route of a Cambodian Line of rice through a typical varied village. You will discover a long abandoned temple from the 11th century now strangled by the surrounding jungle. Two hours up the road you will arrive at the complex Koh Ker, the ancient capital of King Jayavarman VI. Then continuing on to the town of SraEm near Preah Vihear. Overnight at the village of SraEm.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Today you will discover abandoned temples in the forests of northern Cambodia. Firstly breakfast at the hotel before departing by private vehicle with your English speaking guide to BengMelea Temple roughly 60kms from Siem Reap. Follow an authentic route of a Cambodian Line of rice through a typical varied village. You will discover a long abandoned temple from the 11th century now strangled by the surrounding jungle. Two hours up the road you will arrive at the complex Koh Ker, the ancient capital of King Jayavarman VI. Then continuing on to the town of SraEm near Preah Vihear. Overnight at the village of SraEm.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 10 : SraEm- Temple City PreahVihear- PreahVihear (B/L/D)
After breakfast in the village you will depart for the entrance to PreahVihear located on a hill overlooking the valley below. After collecting tickets for the 4x4 vehicle it will take you to the top of the hill which is a fairly steep climb. Enjoy the early morning on PreahVinear. The temple of PreahVinear dates back to 889-1108. Its then back to SraEm for departure to the city of Preah Vihear to check into your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
After breakfast in the village you will depart for the entrance to PreahVihear located on a hill overlooking the valley below. After collecting tickets for the 4x4 vehicle it will take you to the top of the hill which is a fairly steep climb. Enjoy the early morning on PreahVinear. The temple of PreahVinear dates back to 889-1108. Its then back to SraEm for departure to the city of Preah Vihear to check into your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 11: City of PreahVihear- Stung Treng (B/L/D)
After breakfast its time to depart for the city of SteungTreng. On arrival you will check into the hotel. Once checked in you will be off to enjoy the natural surrounds of the Osvay community. You will take in the picturesque waterfall of LbakKhaon of the Mekong. Then its back to SteungTreng and the hotel for the night.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
After breakfast its time to depart for the city of SteungTreng. On arrival you will check into the hotel. Once checked in you will be off to enjoy the natural surrounds of the Osvay community. You will take in the picturesque waterfall of LbakKhaon of the Mekong. Then its back to SteungTreng and the hotel for the night.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 12: Stung Treng- Banlung (L)
Depart for the capital city of Ratanakiri, Banlung about 4 hours away. You will check into the hotel before exploring the volcanic crater shaped lake YeakLom 5km from Banlung. Banlung is a circular lake that dates back some 700,000 years. It is thought that it is was created by a meteorite. It is also thought that the lake contains the beliefs of the tribes of Ratanakiri. Travel back to Banlung to stay overnight in the hotel.
Lunch Only included.
Lunch Only included.
Day 13 : Banlung- Kratie (L/D)
After breakfast, depart to Kratie to go through red soil laterite road. Arrive in Kratie hôtel. After taking a little rest, you will go to Kampi to see the Irrawaddy dolphins - a species of freshwater protected mammal. We will stay until the evening to enjoy the sunset. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch-Dinner included.
After breakfast, depart to Kratie to go through red soil laterite road. Arrive in Kratie hôtel. After taking a little rest, you will go to Kampi to see the Irrawaddy dolphins - a species of freshwater protected mammal. We will stay until the evening to enjoy the sunset. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch-Dinner included.
Day 14: Kratie- Kompong Cham (L)
After breakfast its time to hit the road again. This time heading for the city of Kampong Cham. During the drive you will stop at the rubber plantation known as Chuob. Arrival at Kampong Cham ballad on deuxcollines, Phnom Bros and Phnom Srey or to enjoy a panoramic 360 degree all the area of Kampong Cham. Continuing on to check into the hotel before leaving in the afternoon to visit the island of Koh Pen. Overnight Stay
Lunch Only included.
After breakfast its time to hit the road again. This time heading for the city of Kampong Cham. During the drive you will stop at the rubber plantation known as Chuob. Arrival at Kampong Cham ballad on deuxcollines, Phnom Bros and Phnom Srey or to enjoy a panoramic 360 degree all the area of Kampong Cham. Continuing on to check into the hotel before leaving in the afternoon to visit the island of Koh Pen. Overnight Stay
Lunch Only included.
Day 15: Kompong Cham- Phnom Penh Departure (B)
After breakfast its the final leg of your tour. You will depart for the city Phnom Penh. During the trip you have a short stop in the village of Skun. Here you can taste some of the delicacies of the area such as grilled spiders!! Once in Phnom Penh you will be transferred to the airport to meet your flight.
End of our services.
After breakfast its the final leg of your tour. You will depart for the city Phnom Penh. During the trip you have a short stop in the village of Skun. Here you can taste some of the delicacies of the area such as grilled spiders!! Once in Phnom Penh you will be transferred to the airport to meet your flight.
End of our services.
