6-Day Phnom Penh & Siem Reap Tour
Highlights
Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
architectural, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
6 Days
Medium
English
Description
This Cambodia highlight tour combines two special destinations in Cambodia; the striking Phnom Penh capital features the Royal Palace adorned by Silver Pagoda and the incredible landmark of Siem Reap, where the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple attracts millions of visitors to discover its incredible masterpieces and amazing history with rich civilization. Go for a boat excursion, which takes you to see the Kompong Phluk of Tonle Sap Lake.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival & Sunset Dinner Cruise at Phnom Penh
- Upon your arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in and have free time.
- In the evening, depart for the riverfront of Phnom Penh and enjoy a welcome cocktail. At the same time, the boat cruise slowly cruises along the Mekong river, capture the nice sunset fading before buffet dinner is served. Finally, disembark and return to the hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 2 - Phnom Penh & The Cheung Ek Killing Field
- After breakfast, take a cyclo ride along the riverfront for a fantastic morning highlight of Phnom Penh Capital towards the Independent Monument.
- Stop to capture some beautiful photos before resuming the ride to stroll around the central market to see bustling local trades.
- Finish the cyclo ride at Royal Palace and visit The Royal Palace - a complex of buildings that served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia, admired by the impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments.
- Next, explore the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings, and learn from your tour guide the rich history of Khmer civilization during the Angkor time. Finally, enjoy Cambodian set lunch at Bopha Phnom Penh restaurant by Phnom Penh Riverside.
- In the afternoon, drive out of the hassle capital to witness the tragic site of Cheung Ek - the killing field that proceeded more than 20 thousands of civilians, and the site is connecting with Tuol Sleng Museum - the former school that was transformed into Tortured Prison S21. Then, stroll around the Russian market for shopping before visiting Wat Phnom, with the interesting legendary founding place of Phnom Penh Capital.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 3 - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Giant Ibis bus station for 6 hours to Siem Reap City.
- Once you arrived in Siem Reap, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel by our car. Check-in and have some free time at the hotel’s poolside.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Note: Daily short flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap is available.
A surcharge will be applied if you choose the flight option ($55.00 - $95.00).
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Day 4 - Full Day Angkor Discovery
- After having breakfast, travel towards the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity.
- Stroll through the Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant.
- Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed. Then, enjoy Khmer set lunch at The Palmboo air conditioning restaurant.
- Continue to the marvellous Angkor Wat - the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivalled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in the 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 5 - Kompong Phluk Stilt Houses, Mangroves, City Orientation & Apsara Performance
- Have breakfast at the hotel and head out to Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. Marvel at the Rolous market to see trading activities before taking a boat trip along the canal toward the centre of Kampong Phluk.
- The boat begins to slow down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles.
- Come across the highlight of fishing activities and see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats.
- See kids in student uniforms coming back from their classes—experience how life works on the water and how people live on the lake.
- Resume to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Then, continue by the boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about the ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.
- In the evening, transfer to have Khmer set dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at Por Cuisine restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
- Have breakfast at the hotel and head out to Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. Marvel at the Rolous market to see trading activities before taking a boat trip along the canal toward the centre of Kampong Phluk.
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Day 6 - Final Departure
- Have breakfast at the hotel. Then, spend some time in leisure before our driver transfers you to the airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.