From Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
Duration: 15 days
Place: Siem Reap - Battambang - Phnom Penh - Kampot - Sihanoukville
Meals: 12 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Highlights
- Siem Reap offers the mythical site of Angkor
- Kampot, in the south of Cambodia, renowned for its pepper plantations, salt marshes and numerous buildings dating from the colonial era
- Koh Rong Samloem, is a true tropical paradise, celebrated for its stunning golden sand beaches and vibrant natural beauty
- Phnom Penh, the smart capital, with pretty temples and colonial houses
Itinerary
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- Welcome by the tour guide upon your arrival at the airport, and transfer by private car to the hotel
- Free for exploring the city
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat
- Explore the walled city of Angkor Thom, 10sq km in size
- Visit the South Gate, Bayon
- See the fascinating Buddhist monastery of Ta Prohm, invaded by the jungle over many years
- Visit the Baphuon with its splendid sculptures
- Pass through the Terrace of the Elephants
- See the Terrace of the Leper King with its beautiful carvings of gods, nagas, and dancers and the the Royal Enclosure and its small temple, Phimeanakas
- Discover and explore Angkor Wat, built in the first half of the twelfth century, and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu
- Witness the sunset, from the top of the hill of Phnom Bakheng
- Apsara Dance Show, including dinner
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei – Banteay Samre
- Travel across the sacred Kulen mountain range to the Kbal Spean area
- Stroll through the forest to visit Kbal Spean, known as ‘The River of a Thousand Lingas’
- Visit Phnom Kulen, considered by Khmers to be on the most sacred mountain in Cambodia
- See the temple Banteay Srei, a Hindu temple dating back to the 10th century
- Visit the temple Banteay Samre, a Hindu temple dedicated in the 12th century to Vishnu Shiva
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
With guide and driver
In the morning, embark on a bike ride to explore local activities and take in the stunning landscapes along the route to the Angkor temples. Experience the charm of Siem Reap's countryside
Later, visit a local family's home, where you'll be guided through the preparation of traditional dishes. Enjoy a friendly, hands-on cooking experience followed by a shared meal with the family
In the afternoon, arrive at the floating fishing village of Chong Kneas, located on the edge of Tonlé Sap Lake. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the lake
Tonlé Sap is home to a diverse ecosystem and one of the largest freshwater fish reserves, with fishing still carried out using ancient methods
The village is a humble community living in challenging conditions, with stilt houses or floating homes that adapt to seasonal changes
End the day with a picturesque sunset at Phnom Krom, a peaceful "small hill" offering stunning views
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Elephant meeting - Phare circus
Discover the elephant camp. Observe these animals in their natural habitat without riding them. You can feed them and even bathe with them. Travelers will have the opportunity to discover the true behavior of wild elephants and understand the regional ecosystem. Enjoy a traditional meal at the base camp before returning to Siem Reap
Free time to enjoy the pool, wander around the Siem Reap market, or participate in a culinary workshop
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: La Niche D'Angkor -
Siem Reap – Battambang : 180 km - 3h
- Departure for Tonle Sap Lake – one of the largest freshwater fish reserves, to explore the Kampong Khleang fishing villages and board a traditional boat for a cruise to Battambang
- Crossing Tonle Sap Lake to reach the Sangker River and discovery of the Prek Toal Biosphere, which is home to a migratory bird reserve. Numerous dwellings on stilts, floating villages, where ancestral fishing techniques are still practiced. Floating homes or houses on stilts, depending on the floods!
- Before arriving in Battambang, visit the Vat Ek Phnom, a haunting 11th-century temple that has partially collapsed
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Prahoc market, where you can discover prahoc, a fermented fish paste used in traditional Khmer recipes
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Bambu Hotel -
Depart for Phnom Sampeu, where stunning panoramic views of the lush countryside greet you. This site carries a haunting history, with caves that were once used as torture chambers during the Khmer Rouge era
Battambang is the 2nd city of Cambodia, on the banks of the Sagker River. In an environment of countryside and rice fields as far as the eye can see, this small colorful town, with Khmer charm, leads a traditional and authentic life with its markets and artisanal villages
- Then, stroll in the countryside with the famous and unique bamboo train
- Visit to the provincial museum and city tour
- Countryside landscapes along the Sangker River
- Visit the Wat Slaket pagoda, residence of the Buddhist Patriarch
- Then visit the temple of Wat Ek Phnom (10th century)
- Visit to a rice paper workshop
- Visit to a fish paste factory
- Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Bambu Hotel -
Battambang – Kampong Chhnang – Oudong – Phnom Penh : 300 km – 6h
Across the fertile plains intended for rice cultivation, road to Kampong Chhnang , a city with colonial charm. Short stop at Pursat, a city renowned for its marble sculptures
Enjoy a boat ride through the floating village of Kampong Luong, home to the Vietnamese community. Here, floating homes and stilt houses adapt to the ever-changing waters
Visit the pottery villages around Kampong Chhnang, "the Pottery Port" located at the confluence of Tonle Sap Lake and the Tonle Sap River
Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to Phnom Penh, the capital with its beautiful colonial buildings, large avenues and pretty monuments of Khmer architecture
On the way, visit the abandoned royal city of Oudong, established in the early 17th century, where the three stupas on the hill offer a glimpse into the past
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch | Stay: Okay Boutique Hotel -
City tour of the capital, preserving its charm with beautiful colonial buildings, wide avenues, and lovely Khmer-style monuments
- Visit the National Museum of Fine Arts, showcasing a collection of pre-Angkorian and Angkorian sculptures
- Explore the Royal Palace, featuring traditional Khmer architecture
- Admire the Silver Pagoda with its stunning emerald and gold Buddhas encrusted with diamonds.
- Discover Wat Phnom, the oldest temple in the city, and see the statue of Lady Penh, after whom the Cambodian capital is named
In the afternoon:
- Visit the Genocide Museum, formerly the notorious S-21 prison where the worst tortures were inflicted before execution under Pol Pot's regime
- Explore the Choeng Ek Killing Fields outside Phnom Penh, a somber reminder of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge
If time permits, enjoy a stroll through the Central Market, famous for its Art Deco architecture
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Okay Boutique Hotel -
Phnom Penh - Kampong Trach - Kampot - Kep : 200 km - 4h
On the way to Kampot, stop at Kampong Trach to explore its limestone mountain, known for caves and natural wells, including La Ang Viel and Ang Thmar Dos
Pass through Kampot, a town with French colonial architecture
Discover pepper plantations along the way before continuing to Kep
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Mealea Resort -
Kep - Sihanoukville : 135 km - 3h
Transfer from Kep to Sihanoukville
Free time to explore the beaches of Sihanoukville
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Chan Boutique -
Free time to explore the beaches of Sihanoukville
Overnight in hotel
Meal: Breakfast | Stay: Chan Boutique -
Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh : 215 km - 3h
Departure to Phnom Penh, followed by a direct transfer to the airport for your international departure flight
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
Included
- All accommodation in suggested hotels
- All flights mentioned in program
- All meals as mentioned in the program
- All transfers by private car and a professional driver
- All other transportation used for travel: sampan, small boat, etc...
- A professional English – speaking guide at each stage the entire time (except during free time)
- All tours as per the designed program
- All entry fees for places you visit
- All the entertainment and shows mentioned in the program
- All program activities (bike, kayak, or others...)
Excluded
- International flights to and from your home country
- Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
- Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
- Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
- Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner
BOOKING POLICY
To make the booking, please fill out the reservation form and personal form and return to us by email. Then make a deposit payment 20% of the total amount. The balance to be paid on the first day of arrival in the country
As soon as our agency has collected your deposit, within 10 days, you will receive our confirmation of your travel reservations, by email
Flexible cancellation policy with a small charge deducted from the total deposit
Various payment options available, including:
- International bank transfer
- Credit card
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