This trip is a soft adventure in Angkor temple complex combined with a beach vacation in Cambodia. The trip starts from Siem Reap where the home of the famous temples of Angkor. We will explore most of the highlights of the Majestic temples in the complex. Then we will visit the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh with its highlights. We also have chance to enjoy the best beaches in Cambodia including Kompot and Sihanouk Ville.
- Duration: 11 days
- Start/End: Siem Reap/Phnom Penh
- Active level: Easy adventure & Beach vacation
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival
Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Exploration
Day 3: Siem Reap – Angkor Exploration
Day 4: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
Day 5: Phnom Penh – Kompot
Day 6: Kompot
Day 7: Kom Pot – Sihanouk Ville
Day 8: Sihanouk Ville – Bamboo Island
Day 9: Sihanouk Ville – Ream National Park
Day 10: Sihanouk Ville – Free Day at Leisure
Day 11: Sihanouk Ville – Phnom Penh
Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (D)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Sites visited: Angkor Wat, Hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng
Upon arrival in Siem Reap International Airport we will be met and transferred to hotel.
In the afternoon we will spend time to explore the main Angkor Wat Temple and after that we will enjoy sunset at the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng.
Tonight our welcome diner will be in a fine local restaurant accompany by the Traditional Khmer's Apsara performance
Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Exploration (B)
Sites visited: Sun rise on Angkor Wat, Complex of Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm (Jungle temple), Floating village and Tonle Sap Lake.
In the early morning we will enjoy a sunrise tour of Angkor Wat as a unique experience once in the life time. And then we return to the hotel for breakfast. We will continue to explore the Royal City of Angkor Thom, the site of the ancient capital of the Khmer period. Visit the South Gate, Bayon temple, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. We then continue to Ta Prohm, the jungle temple, which many deemed the most charming of all the temples. In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake, the largest fresh water lake in Southeast Asia to visit "Kompong Phlukk floating village" to see the local's life on water as well as enjoy with canoe ride to see the mangrove forest.
Tonight will visit Siem Reap town with Noon – Night Market and Angkor Night Market.
Day 3: Siem Reap – Angkor Exploration (B)
Sites visited: Bantaey Srei, Bantaey Samre, Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Ta Som
In the morning, drive through the lovely countryside and village with some stop walking into the village and visit Bantaey Srei and Bantaey Samre, which many consider Bantaey Srei to be the prettiest temple.
In the afternoon, visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Ta Som temples. Also, have some time for visit Angkor Silk Farm and the carving school of Artisan D'Angkor.
Day 4: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (B)
Transfer via: Domestic flights Economy Class
Sites visited: Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng museum.
Today after breakfast at hotel we then transfer to the airport for our short flight to Phnom Penh.
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, we will be met by our new tour guide and driver and transferred to hotel. This afternoon, we will do the city tour of Phnom Penh, capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia by visit some highlights of the city. We will visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda as well as Tuol Sleng museum; a former school turned concentration camp during Khmer Rouge era. We will also have chance to explore the Russian Market.
Day 5: Phnom Penh – Kompot (B)
After having breakfast at hotel we then transfer by van to Kompot is the home of seafood and salt as well as fruits then checking in at Nataya Resort. This afternoon we will be free and enjoy on the beach.
Day 6: Kompot (B)
We have breakfast at hotel, will be free at our leisure on the private beach or swimming, if we wish to visit the nearby local family just walk out of your hotel will see the farming and fishing village.
Day 7: Kompot – Sihanoukville (B)
Breakfast at hotel, then will be a transfer to Sihanoukville. After checking in, will be free at leisure
Day 8: Sihanoukville – Bamboo Island (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel then will be a pick up for boat excursion to Bamboo Island. Today will enjoy with BBQ on the beach as well as enjoy snorkeling with unwind and clear water of Cambodia. Later afternoon will return to hotel.
Day 9: Sihanoukville – Ream National Park (B, L)
Sites visited: Ream National Park, sunset on Wat Leou after Breakfast at the hotel we will transfer to Preak Touk Sap for a boat excursion to Ream National Park where we will see mangrove and fishing village, in the meantime will be trekking about several kilometers to/from the National Park and enjoy with sunset on Wat Leou.
Day 10: Sihanoukville – Free Day at Leisure (B)
Today we will have breakfast at hotel, and the rest of the day we will be free at our own time and activity.
Day 11: Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement Today we have Breakfast at hotel, and we will free at leisure till we transfer to Phnom Penh for our departure flight. Please be advised for your flight times and our tour guide will suggest you accordingly for the time to depart Sihanouk Ville.
