Cambodia at a Glance

Itinerary :

Day 1 Phnom Penh: Upon your morning arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your tour guide. Begin your exploration of Phnom Penh with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum, providing insight into the atrocities of the Pol Pot regime. Spend some time at the Russian Markets in the afternoon. Continue the city tour with visits to Wat Phnom, Victory Monument, the Royal Statue of late King-father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, Independent Monument, the Royal Palace, and the Silver Pagoda. The Silver Pagoda houses treasures such as a solid gold Buddha weighing 90 kilograms and a small 17th-century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. Conclude the day with a 1h20mn Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River. Enjoy a unique panorama of the Cambodian capital, scenic landscapes along the Mekong, including floating fishermen villages, and a spectacular sunset over the Phnom Penh skyline. Disembark, take a short visit to the night market, and then drop off at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 2 Phnom Penh – Siem Reap: After breakfast, check out and transfer (no guide) to Siem Reap, approximately a 6-hour journey. On the way, visit Skun, a local market famous for its grilled insects and black spider “Aping.” Explore Naga bridge (Kampong Kdei Bridge) and visit the Bamboo sticky rice shop. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, visit the floating village on Tonle Sap Great Lake at Chong Kneas Village. Experience a private sheltered boat ride to witness the daily lives, fishing activities, and unique lifestyle of the people on the lake. Visit Les Artisans d’ Angkor for demonstrations of traditional Cambodian craft making. Enjoy free time at T-Gallery for quality shopping. Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)

Day 3 Siem Reap: After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire. Explore Bayon temple with its 216 giant mysterious faces, and Phimean Akas, Elephant and Leper King Terraces. In the afternoon, continue to Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat. Ta Prohm has been left to the clutches of the living jungle, showcasing the dynamic interaction between nature and man-made art. Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, is a masterpiece of Khmer Art. Overnight in Siem Reap.(B)

Day 4 Siem Reap: After breakfast at the hotel, transfer (no guide) to the airport for your departure flight back home(B)