Tonle Sap Surrounding

8 Days

Overview

Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis situated at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers. The city seamlessly blends its rich history with modern developments, creating a fascinating contrast.

Siem Reap, located in northwestern Cambodia, is primarily known as the gateway to the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat. Beyond the temples, the city has much to offer in terms of history, culture, and natural beauty

Trip Highlights

  • Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
  • Explore Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
  • Witness floating village at Tonle Sap.
  • Seeing Angkor Wat and surronding sites

Itinerary

Welcome and pick up by tour guide and driver and transfer to hotel. Free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast at hotel: today we visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. Then we continue to explore the Toul Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek-both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot. It is almost inconceivable to confront the nature of true evil here in this gentle land, but the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek, commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the 1975-79 Pol Pot regime. This excursion may prove distressing for some. It is, however, an important piece of this country’s historical and cultural puzzle. We will also visit Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast at the hotel: Transfer by private car to the Battambang town, where you can find many of the French Colonial architectures. On the way, we will visit the Silversmith village, see the pottery manufactories in Kompong Chhnang and visit also a fish market. After check in, we drive along the picturesque Sangker River to Wat Slaket Pagoda, the former residence of the provincial Buddhist patriarch. Free afternoon. Overnight in Battambang.

Breakfast at the hotel: Transfer by private car to the Battambang town, where you can find many of the French Colonial architectures. On the way, we will visit the Silversmith village, see the pottery manufactories in Kompong Chhnang and visit also a fish market. After check in, we drive along the picturesque Sangker River to Wat Slaket Pagoda, the former residence of the provincial Buddhist patriarch. Free afternoon. Overnight in Battambang.

Breakfast at the hotel: we drive to Siem Reap via Sisophon province. On the way, we will visit family-made stone carving workshop at Preah Net Preah district. Afternoon, we visit the floating village, located about 12 kilometers south of Siem Reap where you can find schools, restaurants, hospitals and much more on the great lake of Tonle Sap. We take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel: Start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We visit the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. Tonight we enjoy dinner with Apsara performance. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure to explore more than the temple. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure to explore more than the temple. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Cost

Includes

  • • Private tours with English speaking guide
  • • Private transportation with A/C
  • • Entrance fee
  • • Meal at local restaurant as mentioned in itinerary (B=Breakfast only)
  • • Private car with guide from PNH-BTB-REP
  • • Bamboo Train
  • • Private boat on Tonle Sap Lake
  • • Cool water and tissue
  • • Service charge
  • • Accommodations in twin/double share room

Excludes

  • • International flight ticket
  • • Domestic flight ticket
  • • Bus or boat ticket
  • • PCR test & ANTIGEN RAPID Test
  • • Visa stamps upon arrival of usd 30.00 / pax
  • • Compulsory Gala Dinner
  • • Late checkout
  • • Drinks during meal
  • • Other meals not mentioned
  • • Tips & personal expenses
  • • Laundry
  • • Other not stated above
  • • Travel insurance

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Tonle Sap Surrounding