Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel for check in. Today, we will offer you a Cambodia map, and go through your itinerary for the next 8 days. We will also help you to exchange to local currency if needed. The rest of your time is free on your leisure.
We will visit the main sights including Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Friendship Monument, Independence Monument, National Museum and Wat Phnom. After lunch, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the site is a former high school which was used as a prison by the communist Khmer Rouge. Next, visit the Killing Fields where large numbers of people were killed & buried by the communist Khmer Rouge.
Day 03
Phnom Penh – Oudong Temple – Battambang (B)
In the early morning, transfer to Battambang. The journey takes about 5-6 hours to reach the final destination. On the way, we will stop at Udong Temple, the former capital city of Oudong. En route, you will also stop at Phnom Praset to see a pre-angkorian temple from the 8th century and a reclining Buddha. Continue our journey to Battambang and check in at the hotel for relaxation and free.
We will visit Battambang, it has a very local, untouristed, provincial atmosphere. You will stroll around the town to visit: -Ek Phnom Temple from Angkorian Era -Rice Paper Local Factory -Psa Nat, the local market -The old colonial buildings of the Governor’s residence -Experience the famous bamboo train ride will bring you through countryside and local villages -Phnom Sampov (Sampov Mountain), sit back and relax to watch millions of bats leave the cave during the beautiful sunset.
Day 05
Battambang – Siem Reap – Floating Village (B)
We drive to Siem Reap. The journey will take about 3 hours. After arrival, you will enjoy a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake. Here, you will see a fishermen’s “floating village” with floating schools, floating police station, etc.
Day 06
Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Ta Prohm Temples (B)
Transfer to visit Angkor Thom including Elephant terrace, Leper King terrace, Baphuon, Royal enclosure, Phimeanakas and Bayon temple. Afterward, you will also visit Ta Prohm temple, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat where it is the largest & most impressive of all the temples and it is one of the 7 wonders of the world.
Day 07
Siem Reap – Big Tours – Banteay Srei Temple (B)
Pick up at 8:00 AM and then visit to Banteay Srei Temple, the real Hindu temple built in the 10th century and it is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. This temple is often a favorite among visitors. In the afternoon, visit the Banteay Samre and Pre Rup temple. Return to your hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 08
Siem Reap Departure (B)
Free on your own leisure until transfer to the airport for departure.
