Cambodia Discovery Tour - 08 Days

Upon arrival in Siem Reap airport, met and welcome by our guide, then transfer direct to hotel for check in. Free for your own leisure. Dinner is not included. Overnight in Siem Reap

In the morning, you will have an explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. 

Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings and visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. Lunch is not included.   

Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who ruled Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Dinner is not included. Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning, our guide and driver will take you to visit the enchanting Banteay Srei. It appears that the temple was designed to leave no space undecorated, and the fine carvings in pink sandstone are unique. Lunch is not included.  

We will continue after by car to a little chain of hills. After one hour, we will arrive in a place near Kbal Spean and continue our journey on foot, after approximately 40 minutes-walk; we will hear the sound of a waterfall. We will discover that the riverbed and the rocks around us are covered with carvings representing the gods of the Brahma religion dating back as far as the 11th century; it’s the "thousand Lingas River".

The water runs over the sculptures of Vishnu, Lakshmi, Hanuman, Rama and many Lingas, which were carved in stone in the past to sanctify the water and to thank the gods for their gift. The sound of a small waterfall temps to follow the river further through the small gorge. Using bamboo stairs to pass a few escarped passages we finally discover the beautiful waterfall. Drop you off at the hotel. Dinner is not included. Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning, we visit Silk Farm and we will stop to visit Banteay Chmar Temple, constructed by the famous Khmer warrior king Jayavarman VII.

Dating from the Angkorian period, it is a precious and irreplaceable link to the cultural heritage of the Khmer people. There are countless Buddhist images and startling bas-reliefs of Angkorian-era life that signify its importance as a temple complex. On arrival in Battambang, check in to the hotel. Stay overnight in Battambang.

Discover Battambang, the largest and charming city where you can see the colonial style houses along the Sangke River. Visit Ek Phnom Temple is a gorgeously atmospheric toppled 11th century temple behind a vibrantly coloured modern and ginormous modern Buddha statue. On the way back, you can visit the Ancient House, was built during French colonial era and the Artisan Factory of Rice Flaky Cake.

In the afternoon:Enjoy riding on a Bamboo Train.

Battambang’s Bamboo Train is probably the most fun you can have on a bamboo platform that has been jimmied up with an engine and wheels. The ‘trains’ (known locally as norries), used to run cargo and passengers along the line, consist simply of a bamboo and metal frame, a set of bogies both end and a gasoline-powered engine. Stay overnight at Battambang.

We will drive  to Phnom Penh. Before arrival Phnom Penh, we have to pass 3 provinces such as Pusat, Kampong Chhnang and Kandal where we’ve arranged to have a short visit in each province. Arrival Pursat followed by a city orientation tour to see some interesting colonial architecture and a floating village. Upon arrival Kampong Chhnang, visit Pottery Village.

Lastly, arrival Kandal Province, we visit the abandoned royal city of Oudong (early 17th century) and visit the temples and stupas that cover the hills. Then, we drive towards Phnom Penh. Arrival and check in hotel. Stay overnight at Phnom Penh.

We start to visit the private quarters of the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda the most sacred shrine in the country. Ride cyclo to visit both structures as well as the legendary temple of Wat Phnom which recites the history of Phnom Penh’s name. Lunch is not included

We then continue to the National Museum, dedicated exclusively to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are from the Angkor period (9th to 15th Century), but some date from as early as the 4th Century. Toward to visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum, it was formerly Tuol Svay Pray High School before it was turned into an interrogation, torture and execution centre by the Khmer Rouge regime. Also known as S-21 Prison, an estimated 17,000 Cambodians entered this notorious venue but only seven managed to survive following the end of the regime.

Later, free shopping at Russian market. Dinner is not included. Overnight at Phnom Penh.

Free on your own leisure until transfer to Phnom Penh international airport 2 hours before departure. End of service!