Cambodia Must See- 12 days tour
 

Cambodia Must See- 12 days tour

per person

A tour for those discovering Cambodia for the first time. Travelers can choose it as a complement to a trip to Vietnam or solely focus on this Cambodian exploration.

Starting from Siem Reap, you will visit the must-see destinations such as the Angkor temples, the Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, and the capital city Phnom Penh. This will immerse you in the ancient and recent history of the Khmer people.

However, this circuit will not only show you the highlights. You will also be immersed in the Cambodian countryside around Battambang for a homestay experience. With your guide, you will discover the customs and traditions of rural life.

Finally, the journey will end gently with moments of relaxation in Sihanoukville and on Koh Rong Island.

All the elements (historical visits, local encounters, relaxation, etc.) are combined in this tour to ensure you have the most beautiful of journeys.

12 days
  • Destination
  • Departure
    Phnom Penh
  • Dress Code
    Comfortable and rainproof clothing, hiking shoes, first aid kit.
  • Included
    Cambodia Must See- 12 days tour
1
Siem Reap (D)
Arrived in Siem Reap. Greeted by the driver and transferred to the guesthouse Chez Tel. Welcome dinner with the Cambodia circuit manager. Overnight at Chez Tel.
  • Included in the day: Welcome and transfer by car to your hotel, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.
2
Siem Reap - Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat (B)
Departure from the hotel by tuk-tuk to explore Angkor Thom (Great City). You will visit the famous Bayon, the Baphuon, the Royal Palace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Your visit continues along the Terrace of the Elephants, which hosted the grandeur of royal audiences and public ceremonies. You will also visit Ta Prohm, a temple engulfed by the jungle and discovered in 1860 by the French explorer Henri Mouhot. After lunch (not included), you will visit the Angkor Wat temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With its towering spires and unique bas-reliefs, it is the most iconic monument in the Angkor complex. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, tuk-tuk transportation, presence of a English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, overnight stay at the hotel.
3
Siem Reap- Visit of Kbak Spean (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart by bus for a short hike to Kbal Spean (the River of a Thousand Lingas), located 50 km north of Angkor. As a source of nourishment for Angkor, the waters of Kbal Spean once irrigated the rice fields of the ancient city. In its riverbed, the Khmers carved Shiva and stone squares used to bless the waters before they reached the Royal City. The site was discovered in 1968 by the ethnologist from Ariège, Jean Boulbet, and you can wander along its lush banks in his footsteps. Continue the visits with the legendary Banteay Srei, the Citadel of Women. This jewel of pink sandstone contains remarkably carved lintels in incredible condition. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, on the way back to Siem Reap, visit a palm sugar production site and the romantic temple of Banteay Samre, nicknamed "Miniature Angkor Wat". Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, bus transportation, presence of an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, overnight stay at the hotel.
4
Siem Reap - Kampong Klieng (B, L)
After breakfast, depart for the village of Kompong Khleang, located about 50 km from Siem Reap. The villagers here almost exclusively live off fishing. You'll explore the canals (during the rainy season) and streets (in the dry season) of this incredible floating village. During the wet season, the houses appear to rest on the lake, with water lapping at the doors. But in the dry season, the massive stilts are revealed, showcasing a unique landscape of wooden skyscrapers. You'll visit a pagoda built on the site of an ancient temple and discover beautiful murals. Continuing your boat journey, you'll make a stop at one of the village houses to learn more about the lives of the fishermen on the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You'll have lunch with a village resident who will warmly welcome you. It will be a simple yet typically Khmer meal. In the afternoon, you'll take a bike ride to admire the beauty of the Cambodian countryside and discover the seasonal agricultural activities and local way of life along the paths. Return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon and overnight at the hotel.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, lunch, private car transportation, presence of an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, overnight stay at the hotel.
5
Siem Reap - Kampring village (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you will visit the village of Phnom Srok, known for its silk weaving. You will then continue to the remote temple of Banteay Chhmar. This temple was built by Jayavarman VII for his son and four disciples who sacrificed their lives in battle. Next, you will arrive at the village of Kampring (off the beaten path). Enjoy dinner with a local family and spend the night in a traditional house that is over 100 years old.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, lunch, dinner with the host family, private car transportation, presence of an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, overnight stay at the homestay.
6
Kampring village - Battambang (B)
After breakfast, you will take a local boat ride before rejoining your driver. You will then hit the road and pass through vast rice fields. Upon arrival in Battambang, you will explore the city, including the old colonial buildings, the market, and the Damrei Sor Pagoda. After lunch (on your own), you will visit Wat Prasat Banon, from the top of which you can enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings. You will return to Battambang in the late afternoon. Dinner is on your own, and you will spend the night at your hotel.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, private car transportation, presence of an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, overnight stay at the hotel.
7
Battambang - Phnom Penh (B)
After breakfast, depart for Phnom Penh, passing through the Pursat Province with its famous marble factories. Then, visit Kompong Chnang, renowned for its pottery and the Cham communities living there. After exploring a pottery village, you will embark on a private boat to the Kampong Leng peninsula. Discover the island on a tuk-tuk, observing local activities such as weaving mats, baskets, and a pre-Angkorian sanctuary tower from the 7th century known as the "Tower of Women." Then, transfer to Phnom Penh. Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner is on your own, and you will spend the night at the hotel.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, private car transportation, tuk-tuk rental, presence of an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, overnight stay at the hotel.
8
Phnom Penh (B)
After breakfast, you will set out to explore the capital of Cambodia. The program includes a cyclo ride and a visit to the Royal Palace, as well as the Silver Pagoda (its floor is covered with 5,000 silver tiles and it holds the country's most beautiful treasures). After lunch, the atmosphere will change as you delve into Cambodia's recent difficult history: a visit to Tuol Sleng, the former high school in Phnom Penh that the Khmer Rouge transformed into an interrogation, torture, and death center. Now converted into a museum, the former Prison S21 serves as a somber reminder to every visitor of the atrocities committed in Cambodia during the dreadful years of dictatorship. No fewer than 17,000 people were inmates of Tuol Sleng prison, and only 7 survived to tell the tale of the suffering endured. The visit to S21 can be a disturbing and poignant experience that some may find difficult to bear. Nevertheless, it is a key to understanding the hell and madness into which Cambodia plunged during those years of the Khmer Rouge regime. You will end the day by visiting the National Museum of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, which houses the most fabulous collection of sculptures dating from the Angkorian period. This splendid building was constructed between 1917 and 1920 and features a magnificent inner courtyard, a lush garden surrounded by the museum's unique exhibits. Dinner is on your own, and you will spend the night at the hotel.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, private car transportation, presence of a English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, overnight stay at the hotel.
9
Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville (B)
The morning is free if you wish to do some shopping in the capital. After lunch (on your own), you will depart by private car for Sihanoukville (approximately 5 hours by road). Arrival in the late afternoon. Dinner is on your own, and you will spend the night at the hotel.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, private car transfer from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, overnight stay at the hotel.
10
Sihanoukville - Koh Rong (B)
After breakfast, you will take the boat to reach Koh Rong Island. Transfer to your hotel. Free day. Overnight stay at the hotel.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, boat ride to Koh Rong Island, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay at the hotel.
11
Koh Rong (B)
Free time on Koh Rong Island.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, overnight stay at the hotel.
12
Koh Rong - Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh (B)
After breakfast, you will depart from Koh Rong Island back to Phnom Penh. The car will take you to the airport.
  • Included in the day: Breakfast, transportation to the airport.
Here are the hotels we offer. You can click on the hotel names to discover their Tripadvisor pages. If you prefer other hotels, we can certainly arrange those for you as well.

City

3 stars 4 stars
Siem Reap

Chez Tel

Ladear Angkor boutique hotel Saem Siem Reap
Battambang Classy Hotel et Spa Bambu Hotel
Phnom Penh 252 Phnom Penh Hotel

White Mansion Boutique

Koh Rong Sok San Beach Resort
Here are the prices in dollars per person based on the number of people traveling with us. If some individuals prefer single rooms, there will be an additional fee (shown to the right of this table).

Hotel

Number of clients

2pax

4pax 6Pax 8 Pax

SGL.SUP

Hotel 3*

1 250

950 835 830

295

Hotel 4* 1 340 1 040 925 920

385

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