Day 1: Arrival - Phnom Penh [-/L/D] 

Arrive in Phnom Penh, meet & greet by guide and driver then continue to visit the most remarkable sites of Phnom Penh, 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.

Lunch at local restaurant

In the afternoon, visit the National Museum which is the biggest collection of Khmer arts in the world, then visit the Independence Monument and continue along the French built Norodom boulevard to the historical and sacred site of Wat Phnom, a man-made historical hill found in 1372 which the city name Phnom Penh derived from.

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 2: Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham – Kratie [B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel

Take a two hours scenic drive toward Kampong Cham, the most populated province of Cambodia famous for its rich soil excellent for rubber, cotton, cassava…etc. On the way, stop at Phnom Pros-Phnom Srey (Men’s hill and Women’s hill) to learn about the legend related to tradition of Khmer wedding and to have a magnificent view over the province of Kampong Cham. Visit Wat Nokor, an Angkorian era temple which has identical layout and carving to the famous Angkor Wat. This province is no doubt was a very important hub of commercial trading routes of the Khmer Empire. Take a look around in the beautiful town of Kampong Cham, visit the central market of the town and the surrounding French architectures, those buildings were constructed during the colonial era.

After lunch at restaurant in town, continue crossing the Mekong by the newly built bridge heading to the eastern bank of the Mekong. En route, visit Chup rubber plantation which was established by the French tire maker – Michelin. Heading toward Kratie via Chhlong, a small town along the way, which you may want a short stop to stroll around to see some typical Khmer and colonial architecture.

Upon arrival in Kratie, check in a local hotel (best available).

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Kratie

Day 3: Kratie - Kampi - Sen Monorom [B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel

Check out from the hotel and heading for Kampi, one of the pools along the Mekong where you can see the rare and endangered Mekong Dolphins (Irrawaddy Dolphin). Take the boat that own by former fishermen to see these fresh water dolphins.
Continue to Mondulkiri by stop over at Snuol for lunch.

Heading toward Sen Monorom, the provincial town of Mondulkiri where you will spend the next days.

Mondulkiri is doubtless the most scenic province of Cambodia. Only 6 hours away from the capital, Sen Monorom is predominantly populated by minority hill tribes with more than 12 different ethnic groups.

Visiting some of the hundreds hill tribes’ villages, trekking on foot or with elephant deep into the jungle or enjoying some of the largest waterfall of the country, are simply magical experiences.

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Sen Monorom

Day 4: Mondulkiri - Hill Tribes Villages - Elephant Trekking [B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel

In the morning, visit the local market in town where you will see the people from different hill tribes come to trade their products which they carry with their distinctive basket on their back. Leaving Sen Monorom to the outskirt, visit some of the most remarkable villages among hundreds of tribal villages in Mondulkiri. Majority of the inhabitant of Mondulkiri are hill tribes known as “Chun Chiet” or “Khmer Leu” in Khmer. These Khmer Leu people speak their tribal languages but using Khmer as a hub language to communicate with other tribes. Amongst the many tribes, Phnong being the largest hill tribes in the province.

Visit to Poloung village inhabited by the Phnong, where you can find the curious straw huts with woven wooden walls and thatched roofs almost to the ground.

Three or more families usually live in together in one hut. Continue to visit some of the many waterfalls around the areas, picnic lunch is provided by the waterfall.

In the afternoon, start the Elephant Trekking with experienced Phnong mahout to explore the jungle.
You may have a great chance to see how elephant survive in the jungle and you may have chance to see some wildlife in the wood.

Getting back to town before dusk and dine at restaurant.

Overnight in Sen Monorom

Day 5: Mondulkiri - Waterfalls - Tribal Communities [B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast, begin a 40kilometers drive toward Bou Sra waterfall in the Northeast direction from Sen Monorom. This double drop waterfall is known as the largest and most impressive in Cambodia. Enjoy the waterfall, trekking into the jungle, visiting Bou Sra community are available activities at the site.

Enjoy picnic lunch by the waterfall.

On the scenic road back, stop en route to visit some tribal villages along the way. Afternoon is best time to see more members of family in the house while they were busy in the morning working in their farm away from the village. Interaction with local people, learning their unique tradition, culture and beliefs, with the help from our experienced guide truly make it worth the visit.

On the way back to town stop by at Phnom Dos Kromom, a sacred mountain to all the tribes of Mondulkiri, pay a visit to Neak Ta, the master of all spirits in the area. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset from the hill while the sun setting slowly behind the sleepy town of Sen Monorom.

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Sen Monorom

Day 6: Sen Monorom - Kampong Cham - Kampong Thom [B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel

Depart from Sen Monorom town heading back to Kampong Cham.

Stop at Kampong Cham town for lunch at local restaurant.

Continue on National highway number 7 then connect to National road number 6 heading to Kampong Thom.

Stop en route at Phum Prasat to visit its pre-Angkorian ruin and the temple Kuha Nokor from Angkorian era.

Upon arrival to Kampong Thom, check in at hotel and some free time to explore the town before sunset.

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight at hotel in Kampong Thom

Day 7: Kampong Thom - Siem Reap [B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast, check out from hotel and continue our journey to Sambor Preykuk, formerly known as Isanapura, the former capital of the Kingdom from 6th to 8th century. The archeologist considered this group of temples as the largest group in Asia.

Continue heading to Siem Reap, stop en route at Kampong Kdey Bridge, also known as Spean Prab Teus, the largest laterite-stone bridge constructed by King Jayavarman VII along the Angkorian highway connected Phi Mai (in present day Thailand) to central Cambodia present day.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, lunch at local restaurant in town and check-in the hotel.

The rest of the day free at leisure

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 8: Arrival - Siem Reap [B/L/D] 

Breakfast at hotel

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

We continue to the temple of Ta Prohm where most part of the temple covered by giant fig trees. The tentacle-like tree roots here 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 before returning to town.

Dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 9: Siem Reap [B/L/D] 

Begin exploring 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 of Bayon, 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 the French 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

Day 10: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake – Departure [B/-/-] 

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 of inhabitants on this great lake.

Getting back to town for hotel check out and transfer to airport for departure flight.

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