Arrive in Phnom Penh, meet & greet by our tour guide and driver then transfer to hotel for check-in.
Begin touring the charming capital of Phnom Penh by visiting the magnificent Royal Palace which still serve as resident to the highly respected Royal family and His Majesty the King Norodom Sihakmony, continue to visit the famous and sacred Silver Pagoda, and visit the National Museum which is the biggest collection of Khmer arts in the world.
Lunch at local restaurant
After lunch, travel 16km to the outskirt of Phnom Penh to the notorious Killing Fields of Choeung Ek where a memorial stupa stands in front of the mass killing site. Now the site serves as the museum and memorial center for the victims of Pol Pot regime from 1975-1979. www.cekillingfield.com
Drive back to the city and visit the Russian Market, which made famed for its variety of handicrafts.
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for morning flight to Siem Reap.
Arrive Siem Reap airport, meet and greet by our guide and driver. Continue straight to explore the temples.
We go back in time to the beginning of Angkorian era by visiting the Roluos Group (Hariharalaya), which served as the capital in 9th century. Visit Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei.
Lunch at local restaurant
In the afternoon, visit Ta Prohm, the temple which most part has been relatively untouched and slowly swallows by the jungle. The tentacle-like roots of giant fig trees are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to build, nature later conquering man to destroy and it is the war that is not measured by days but by centuries.
Continue to the temple of Takeo, one of the tallest temples of the Angkor complex. Visit the ancient bridge built across Siem Reap River, the Chau Say Tevoda and the Thommanon.
Dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Breakfast at hotel
explore the hidden treasure of Angkor by visiting the holy capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom, via the South Gate, the giant stone faces temple ofBayon, a center temple with its 54 four-faces-towers represent the 54 states of the Empire, visit Baphuon known as “The giant stone jigsaw puzzles” to theFrench school of the Far East which was in charge of the restoration, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King.
Lunch at local restaurant
Visit the masterpiece of the Khmers, Angkor Wat, with its extraordinary architecture and bas-reliefs. Spend the whole afternoon in this mother-of-temples, not only known as the Khmer pride and symbol, as you can see in the flag of Cambodia, but also known to the world as World’s Largest Religious Monument.
End of the day, enjoy the breathtaking sunset view over Angkor Wat from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hill.
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel
We explore the most dedicated beauty of the Khmer temple carvings of Bantey Srei in the 11th century. Continue to visit Banteay Samre, stop at the famous Preah Dak village famed for its skillful handicraft. Visit the three-tiered mountain-temple of Pre Rup and Sras Srang, “The Royal Bath”.
Lunch at local restaurant
Visit the Silk Farm of Puok, where you can witness the silk production from beginning with Silkworm to finished product of fine silk clothes. Visit Artisans D’Angkor, the center for fine handicraft productions.
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel
Begin the day by traveling South of Siem Reap town, stop at a local village where we board traditional ox-cart for a 2 kilometers ride through typical countryside village with beautiful Khmer wooden houses and rice paddy field. Stop at Wat Athvea to visit this ancient temple constructed in late 11th century by King Suryavarman II. Continue by driving further South along the river heading toward Tonle Sap Lake (the Great Lake), Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake, with annual flow from the mighty Mekong the lake may quadruples the size in the wet season. This unique lake-river system bringing large amount of fresh water fish make it one of the world's richest fisheries lake. Visit the Floating village of Chong Kneas by boat to witness the daily life ofinhabitants on this great lake.
Getting back to town for hotel check out and transfer to airport for departure flight.
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