
AUTHENTIC CAMBODIA
AUTHENTIC CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham – Kampong Thom – Kampong Kleang – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Grand Circuit – Battambang






For decades off limits to all but the most intrepid travelers, today Southeast Asia’s Cambodia is a popular destination for all kinds of folks: from independent backpackers who roam far into the hinterland to luxury tourists who stay in style and experience Angkor Wat between massages and exquisite French meals.
Highlights

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Explore the Angkor Complex
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Take a dirt bike excursion.
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Try to eat red ants.
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Visit the Old Market
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Learn about the history of the Cambodia Landmine Museum.
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Go to the Angkor Center for Conservation of Biodiversity.
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Get a fish spa pedicure.
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Take a cooking class.
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Watch an Apsara Dance Performance.
DAY 1: PHNOM PENH ARRIVAL (-/-/-)
Phnom Penh airport to city center: 15 km – around 30 minutes.
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, bus and guide pick up and check-in at the hotel. The rest of your time is free at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 2: PHNOM PENH VISIT (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00 Start your visit to the Royal Palace, the sacred Silver Pagoda, which is well known for its 5000-silver tiled floor. Heading out of this area, you will follow your trip to Wat Phnom which is the symbol of Phnom Penh.
Afternoon, visit Independence Monument, and National Museum, in which there is an attractive collection of ancient Khmer art: The sandstone sculptures dating from both the Angkorean and pre-Angkorian eras. Then, explore the lively central market and Russian market where everything is for sale. Overnight at a hotel in Phnom Penh.
DAY 3: PHNOM PENH – KAMPONG CHAM – KAMPONG THOM (B/-/-)
Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham: 130km – around 2.5 hours
Kampong Cham to Kampong Thom: 120 km – around 2.5 hours
After breakfast, depart to Kampong Cham province by driving through Cambodia countryside. On the way, we will pass along many rubber plantations and stop at the biggest one of the countries at Chhup.
Upon arrival at Kampong Cham, visit Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey and you can feed some monkeys. Then, orientation tours of Kampong Cham to discover the colonial architecture.
Afternoon, cross the bamboo bridge to visit Koh Paen Island before departing to Kampong Thom.
Overnight in Kampong Thom.
DAY 4: KAMPONG THOM – KAMPONG KLEANG – SIEM REAP (B/-/-)
Kampong Thom – Kampong Kleang: 165 km – around 3.5 hours
Kampong Kleang – Siem Reap: 55 km – around 1.5 hours
After breakfast, continue to visit Sambor Preykuk located 35Km from Kampong Thom town, a pre Angkorian site dating from the 7th century which presents among the most ancient surviving examples of Khmer architecture. Then, leaving Kampong Thom to Siem Reap, the city of Angkor temple. On the way, taking a short stop at Stoung to visit the colonial homes and Kampong Kdei bridge.
On the way, explore Tonle Sap (the largest fresh water in South-East Asia) for the fascinating floating village called Kampong Kleang and attraction with beautiful river flooded forest, fish specialties and waterfowl. The landscape of the lake edge with green grass fields and villages on stilts over the water. Then, continue to Siem Reap town and check-in at a hotel for relaxing. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 5: SIEM REAP (B/-/-)
Siem Reap to Angkor Wat: 7 km – around 15 minutes.
Need to wear a long dress during the visit.
Morning, visit Angkor Wat, the most balanced, the most harmonious, and the most perfect Khmer temple. It shows Khmer art, which reached the height of its glory in the 12th century. The temple was built by king Suryavrman II and dedicated to God Vishnu.
Afternoon, visit the south gate of Angkor Thom with two rows of its huge statues of demons and gods depicting the churning of the ocean of milk arranged on both sides of a stone bridge and Bayon temple, a forest of heads. Then, visit terrace of elephant, which used to be a base for the king’s grand audience hall; Terrace of Leper king supposed that it was a terrace that housed the royal crematory. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 6: SIEM REAP (B/-/-)
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to enjoy sunrise at Angkor Wat temple. Return back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, visit Banteay Srei temple, a tiny temple complex considered by many visitors to be the highest achievement in art and architecture of the Classic Angkor civilization. The glory of Banteay Srei is the beauty of its sculpture and decoration. The pink sandstone used in its buildings makes this temple more beautiful. On the way back, visit Banteay Samre temple.
Afternoon, visit Pre Rup temple, Eastern Mebon, Neak Pean, and Preah Khan. Then visit an amazing view of Ta Prohm temple which has been deliberately left as it was discovered. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 7: SIEM REAP – BATTAMBANG (B/-/-)
Siem Reap to Battambang: 190 km – around 3.5 hours.
After breakfast, visit a village on Tonle Sap Lake, the biggest freshwater lake in south-east Asia. This floating village is an option. Most people (90%) are fishermen living in their wooden houses built on small boats and rafts. The village has everything from floating stores to a floating gas station and a floating school – including two gymnasiums for kids to play soccer or basketball. And for those who need their little prayer every day, there’s even a floating church. Afternoon, depart by private car to Battmbang. Upon arrival at Battambang province, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Free time for relaxing and overnight in Battambang.
DAY 8: BATTAMBANG (B/-/-)
After breakfast, drive to visit the small museum of Battambang, Wat Ek and Wat Toul Prasat. Then, you will experience the bamboo train, a unique and creative form of transport. Afternoon, visit Battambang town and some local villages including the village of Prahok. Continue to Phnom Sampov, a striking limestone mountain located on the road to Pailin about 12 km from Battambang town. Overnight in Battambang.
DAY 9: BATTAMBANG – PHNOM PENH (B/-/-)
Battambang to Phnom Penh: 300km around 6 hours
After breakfast, depart to Phnom Penh (291km=5 hours) passing Pursat and Kampong Chhnang provinces. On the way to Kampong Chhnang, visit pottery village and at Pursat, visit a beautiful city along the riverbank and visit the workshops of sculptures on marble art objects, Buddhas, well known in the country. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be transferred to a hotel for check-in and relaxing. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 10: PHNOM PENH DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Phnom Penh center to airport: 15 km – around 30 minutes.
Departure day. Free at leisure until transfer to Phnom Penh airport for next destination. Tour ends.
NOTE
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice The domestic airfare is subject to change depending on the time you book.
- Depending on the weather, road and/or river conditions, flight schedules, room availability or other reasons beyond our control, the tour program might need small adjustments when necessary
- The suggested tip is US$ 3.00 – 5.00/person/day for guide/driver if you feel satisfied with their service
PRICE INCLUDES
- Hotel in twin or double sharing room basis with daily breakfast
- Transfer and transportation by private car
- Sightseeing and entrance fee as per the mentioned itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Meals are indicated as the program
PRICE EXCLUDES
- All other meals are not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance, visa fee to Cambodia
- Drinks and beverages
- International airfares and airport taxes at all routes
- Personal expenses
- Early check-in and late check-out charge at hotel (check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM)
- All the things are not mentioned in the program
CHILD POLICY FOR LAND TOUR
- Child from 0-5 years old (sharing all services): F.O.C, maximum 1 child per room
- Child from 6-11 years old (sharing the bed with parent): 50% adult’s rate, maximum 1 child per room
- Child from 6-11 years old (with extra bed): 75% adult’s rate, maximum 1 child per room
- Child from 12 years old up: 100% adult’s rate
CHILD POLICY FOR AIRFARE
- Child under 2 years old: 10% airfare of adult
- Child from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% airfare of adult
- Child from 12 years old up: 100% adult fare
F.O.C POLICY: Upon on request.
SUPPLEMENT CHARGE
All bookings requested for the period of national holidays, New Year or Christmas Day will be added 20% on the above rates
CANCELLATION POLICY
All confirmed land tour services whether canceled, amended, postponed, delayed or similar will be treated under the company’s cancellation policy:
- Greater than 30 days prior to departure: 30% of full amount
- Between 29 days and 15 days prior to departure: 50% of full amount
- Between 14 days and 07 days prior to departure: 100% of full amount