The trail from Siem Riep to Phnom Penh blend the local life vision with the nature spectacular in a very own way. The elegant touch to the heritage of Angkor and vibrant city of Phnom Penh features a beautiful experience in the realm of Khmer people.
- Trip Description
Start city: Siem Riep Departure city: Phnom Penh
Siem Riep - Angkor - Phnom Penh
Duration: 6 days 5 nights
Private Tour. Departure: Daily, upon your request
Price is quoted in US dollars per person based on Twin, Double share room. Apply for private tour.Group size 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax Single Supp Land tour/ pp 485 390 340 110 Flights/ pp 95 95 95 Total 580 485 440 110 Included
Accommodation
Daily breakfast
Transportation by A/C car as itinerary
English speaking guide.
Meals as mentioned in the Itinerary
Entrance fees, boat trips, performance & excursionsExcluded
Cambodia visa: 20 USD
Departure air tax: 25 USD
Drinks, except others mentioned
International Flights, insurance, tipping
Other personal expenses
- Detailed Itinerary
Day1: Siem Reap – Arrival – Angkor Wat
Upon arrival and after clearing immigration and customs, be transferred by our local guide to hotel for check in. Siem Reap orientation, walking along the Siem Reap Riverside, and visit the Fruit-bat in front of the Residence of King, late afternoon we drive to visit the biggest religious temple in the world - the magnificent Angkor Wat. Built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat is considered a masterpiece of Khmer architecture until sunset.
Meals: N/A
Accommodations: Hotel in Siem ReapDay2: Siem Reap – Banteay Srei – Ta Prohm – Angkor Thom
Early morning, we enjoy the Tuk Tuk to the jungle-covered temple of Ta Phrom and come back to hotel for breakfast at 07:30. One hour later, begin your temple exploration today at Angkor Thom City by west gate. From the enigmatic faces of Bayon temple to the intricate bas reliefs of the Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom is filled with fabulous monuments. Lunch at local restaurant on your own account. After lunch we 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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel in Siem ReapDay3: Siem Reap – Khmer Village – Beng Mealea – Siem Reap
Today we heading out to one Khmer Village, your chance to really see what real life is like in Cambodia Village. Spend time helping a poor village family go about their daily life. This scenic drive takes you through local countryside providing some great photo opportunities. For a few hours you will have rare chance to see inside the life of Cambodian Villagers. You may be rice planting, harvesting, roof making or banana harvesting – life revolves around the seasons, so it will vary depending on when you visit. Lunch box will be provided in one house of the villagers. Then we driver further to Beng Mealea temple and explore the long abandoned temple (11th century), strangled by the jungle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel in Siem ReapDay4: Siem Reap – Floating Village – Phnom penh
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel, you will take a break from visiting temples and enjoy a boat ride, in a traditional wooden boat, on the Tonle Sap. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a “floating village” – boats have been converted to look like houses and the “village” move from place to place following water levels. We continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chass, all called the “Old Market”, where you can know more about the local life! Transfer out for departure to Phnom Penh by flight, on arrival meets and transfers to hotel for check in.
Meals: Breakfast,
Accommodations: Hotel in Phnom PenhDay 5: Phnom Penh – City Tour
Breakfast at hotel. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. Visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek are not to be missed. A visit to these sights provides a deep insight into the painful bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge. Afternoon, we will enjoy the Cyclo Ride to visit Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred one in the country and The National Museum.
Meals: Breakfast,
Accommodations: Hotel in Phnom PenhDay 6: Phnom Penh – Departure
After breakfast, you will be free on your own until transfer to airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Note: Please be aware that flight times, hotels and all other logistics, services and days of travel are subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered.
All hotels are rated according to local standards. All itineraries are flexible and can easily be altered to suit your needs and interests. Contact one of our travel consultants for more information.
