Cambodia Panorama

Itinerary in details

• DAY 01: PHNOM PENH - ARRIVAL

  Upon arrival at International Airport, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check­in. The rest of the time, you are free & easy.

  Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh

• DAY 02: PHNOM PENH - ­ TONLE BATI ­ - PHNOM CHISO ­ - PHNOM PENH

  A full day trip around the city starts by visiting Royal Palace compound built in 1866 and Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), which houses a great number of Buddha Statues decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver.

  Continue the city tour, then we enter to the National Museum, an impressive red building with beautiful Khmer architecture built in 1917. Will visit also the Independence Monument constructed in 1954 after Cambodian took their country back from French colony and Wat Phnom which was built by lady Daun Penh in 1372 on top of a hill. Today, Wat Phnom remains the highest point in Phnom Penh and offers fantastic views of the city.

  Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, have a look in to the country's tragic recent history, a tour of Tuol Sleng Prison (S­21) and the Killing Fields. Is a sobering reminder of the evils of the Khmer Rouge regime. Although not a joyful tour, visiting these monuments unlocks keys to understanding the development of this still developing country. Wrap our city tour with a stroll around Russian market to discover the local life.

  Overnight in the hotel

• DAY 03: PHNOM PENH - ­ KAMPONG THOM ­ - SIEM REAP

  After breakfast, drive 168km to Kampong Thom,­ a picturesque town situated on the bank of the Tonle Sap Lake. On the way, drop by Skun market, ­the unique place selling spider in Cambodia. Crossing the beautiful landscape of the Cambodian countryside, we reach Sambor Prei Kuk which was the ancient capital of Chenla built in the early seventh century.

  Countinue drive 147 km to Siem Reap passing quaint villages and lush rice plains. Stop at Kompong Kdei to admire an old bridge dated back more than 1000 years, built under the reign of king Chayravaman VII.

  Overnight in the hotel in Siem Reap

• DAY 04: SIEM REAP ­ - ROLOUS GROUP ­ ANGKOR WAT ­ - SIEM REAP

  Start our trip by visiting Roluos Group of temples built between 877­889, situated 13km from Siem Reap. They were constructed when the ancient Khmers created their first settlement in the Angkor region. There are 3 temples:­ Bakong is the most impressive temple, much older than Angkor Wat with beautiful carvings on its lintels that are still in good shape​­ Preahko temple is close to the main temple Bakong and consists of 6 elegants brick towers with exquisite decoration and statues of Nandi, Shiva's sacred bull.­

  Lolei temple constructed in 893, is an island temple dedicated to members of the royal family and the Hindu God Shiva.

  The afternoon is spent for exploring the amazing World Heritage "Angkor Wat" ­ the world's largest religious building, and Phnom Bakheng (Bakheng hill) the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor era, marking the move of Khmer empire's capital from Roluos to Angkor in the late 9th century AD.

  Overnight at the hotel

• DAY 05: SIEM REAP ­ - BANTEAY SREI ­ - ANGKOR THOM ­ - SIEM REAP

  Start our trip by visiting Banteay Srei built at the time when Khmer Empire was gaining significant power and dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. It’s a masterpiece of Khmer Art with small size, sandstone construction and ornate design.

  We then back to visit Banteay Samre temple in the Angkor Wat style. Afternoon, transfer to visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephant, Phimean Akas, Terrace of Leper King.

  Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap

• DAY 06: SIEM REAP ­ - SMALL CIRCUIT ­ - BIG CIRCUIT ­ - SIEM REAP

  Morning visit to the “Small Circuit”group of temples including: Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees. This is one of Jayavarman VII's first major temple projects dedicated to his mother, Thommanon built at the same time with Angkor Wat and Chau Say Tevoda temple, Banteay Kdei – surrounded by four concentric walls, Srah Srang – "The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing and Ta Keo known as "The mountain with golden peaks" dedicated to Hindu God Shiva.

  The afternoon spent for visiting  the “Big Circuit” including: Pre Rup­ a temple­ mountain with beautiful bas reliefs and excellent views of the surrounding countryside, East Mebon­ a large temple – mountain dedicated to Shiva in honor of the king’s parents, Tasom­ the most distant temple of the Big Circuit, Neak pean, a small island temple originally dedicated to Buddha and the Preah Khan dedicated to Jayavarman VII's father.

  Overnight in the hotel

• DAY 07: SIEM REAP ­ - TONLE SAP - DEPARTURE

  In the morning, explore Tonle Sap Lake, ­ the largest natural lake in Indochina, cruising for 1 or 2 hours to visit its floating villages and discover the waterfront life. Disembark and drive back to Siem Reap through the peaceful countryside and quaint villages with lush rice fields and rows of palm. Visit the Artisans d’Angkor established in 1992 with the purpose of trainning young Cambodians in reestablishing the arts of their ancestral heritage and help increasing job opportunities. Drop by some workshops to know about the process of stone and wood carving.

  The afternoon spent for visiting the Siem Reap Market & shopping, then transfer to the airport for departure. The room is available until noon only.

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