Relax on 10-Day Cambodia Tour
Duration
10 Days | 9 Nights
Destinations
Cambodia
Travel Type
Private | Customizable
Places You’ll Visit
Tour Overview
Covering 4 of Cambodia’s highlight destinations, this 10-day itinerary takes you to sightsee the fascinating capital city of Phnom Penh, witness the rare Irrawaddy dolphins at Kratie, admire the stunning Angkor Wat temple complex, and relax freely at the country’s best resort. You will also take a boat ride on the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and enter the largest floating village in the region to learn about the unique culture.
The sunrise over Angkor Wat is definitely a highlight. Make sure your camera is in working order! Finish off in Sihanoukville with sunbathing, jungle adventures, and a variety of fun water activities. In short, you won’t be disappointed with this trip.
Highlights of This Tour
- Stroll along the lush tree-lined boulevards, admiring the splendid Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda.
- Hop on a local boat into the raging Mekong River to witness the rare Irrawaddy dolphins.
- Walk around the impressive Angkor Wat complex and enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch near the once Royal Bath – Srah Srang.
- Have an out-of-this-world experience of taking a boat tour to witness the daily village life of Kampong Phluk.
- Experience a wide range of activities on Koh Rong Island such as swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, diving, quad bike tours, and jungle expedition.
Itinerary
Welcome to Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, nestled in the Delta between the Mekong and Tonle Sap Lake. After landing, you will be transferred by the local driver and the guide to your hotel for a short rest.
In the afternoon, start your city tour with the Royal Palace as your first stop. It is a complex of traditional Khmer architectural style and religious colors, complete with splendid minarets. Then step to the Silver Pagoda, which is made of more than five thousand silver bricks. Aka the Temple of Emerald Buddha, the pagoda is a stunning Buddhist temple known for its thousands of silver bricks and a huge jade Buddha statue carved out of jadeite.
Afterwards, move to the nearby National Museum, which combines traditional Khmer architecture with French colonial style, with its herringbone roof and carved doors. Here you can see artifacts from different periods of the Angkor dynasty, including stone, bronze, porcelain, and wood.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., board a private boat to explore the Tonle Sap River, with a stunning sunset view as the backdrop.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: Phnom Penh
At 8:30 am, your driver will meet you at the hotel and drive you to Kratie, along the way you will visit Skuon, a town famous for its tarantula hunting and eating, where you will have the opportunity to taste a unique fried tarantula dish (if you are “brave” enough to try it).
During the dry season, from January to May each year, we will take you to visit the Bamboo Bridge, which spans the Mekong River. Continue your ride along the eastern side of the Mekong River, during which you will have many photo opportunities at local farms, fishing grounds, pagodas, and beautiful natural scenic viewpoints. Finally, arrive at Kratie to check in.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kratie
This morning we will step into the lives of the Kratie people and learn about their daily habits. Your guide will first take you to a local traditional coffee shop. Here you will get a glimpse of the differences in the lifestyles of men and women – most men often hang out at the café, while women work or shop at the market. Afterwards, walk through the central market to visit the French colonial architecture. Then head to Wat Roka Kandal, the oldest preserved pagoda in Cambodia built in the late 18th century. The morning tour ends with an introduction to the production process of local mushrooms and bricks.
In the late afternoon, hop on a local boat into the raging Mekong River to witness Irrawaddy dolphins. They are fairly rare freshwater dolphins, with only 15-20 of them making their home on the beautiful stretch of the Mekong River. After enjoying an hour of dolphin watching, return to Kratie for a rest.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kratie
After breakfast, pack your bags for the journey to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, where you will admire numerous French colonial buildings in a variety of styles along the way. We will stop at Tonle Sap Lake to enjoy a boat trip into Kompong Khleang, the largest floating village in Siem Reap offering the most unspoiled, uncrowded, and authentic living experience.
Visit a local family and chat with them with the help of professional guides to learn more about their unique culture and the fascinating natural ecosystem of the region. Then arrive in Siem Reap for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Siem Reap
Today is the day to explore the temple complex of Angkor Wat! First, you’ll be guided to Angkor Thom, with the Bayon Temple as the heart of Angkor Thom, where you can admire the reliefs of many smiling faces and nearly 40 Gothic stupas. Follow a 200-meter walkway to Baphuon Temple. Standing at the top, visitors can enjoy the surrounding verdant landscape and the classic reflection of Angkor’s historic site on the water.
Then visit Phimeanaksa, Terrace of the Elephants, and Terrace of the Leper King. Conclude your morning tour at the South Gate, where you’ll see numerous exquisite bas-reliefs.
Enjoy a hearty Khmer lunch near Srah Srang and take a nap to refresh for the afternoon tour. After that, take a guided tour to Ta Prohm, where the movie Tomb Raider was filmed. Over time, the temple was invaded by tropical trees, whose python-like roots penetrated the building, causing the internal stone towers and walls to collapse.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Siem Reap
Looking forward to good weather. Wake up early to capture the magnificent sunrise view of Angkor Wat. Head north to Pre Rup Temple, a pyramidal structure where ancient royal family members were cremated and “transformed into gods”. The building is high enough for visitors to climb up and have a great view of the forest in the distance. Then go to Banteay Srei Temple. It is famous for its gorgeous colors and exquisite reliefs, and is known as “the Gem of Angkorian Art”.
On the way back to Siem Reap, we will take a quick detour to visit Banteay Samre, a very well-preserved temple with a very peaceful atmosphere.
Kick off your afternoon exploration to Neak Pean, a stone pagoda temple with a carving of two entwined snake gods, Naga, located in the center of a large pool. Continue your tour to Preah Khan, one of the largest temples in the Angkor region. The eastern entrance of this temple has a cache of scriptures that is said to have been used to store the “Sacred Sword”. Here you can see a row of sandstone lotus walls. After the visit, return to Siem Reap.
Optional Activities:
Watch the best circus show in Cambodia from 8 pm to 9:30 pm – Phare Poleu Selpak. Ticket price: Adult (12+ years old): USD36 / Child (5-11 years old): USD18.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Siem Reap
After a bumper breakfast, catch the plane to Sihanoukville. A local driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the dock, where you will take a speedboat to Koh Rong Island, the second largest island in Cambodia with azure waters, swaying palm trees, pristine sandy beaches, and gentle ocean breezes.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sihanoukville
Today is yours at leisure. There are many spectacular tourist attractions (sandy beaches, bars & nightclubs) and a wide range of activities on Koh Rong Island.
You can indulge in fishing, boating, kayaking, diving, cooking lessons, quad bike tours, jungle expedition, or just get a relaxing massage in the spa.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: Koh Rong
You are free to schedule your activities until 3 pm today – enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and hiking…
Then proceed to the pier to return to Sihanoukville by speedboat, where we will stay overnight. Sihanoukville is endowed with white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and numerous unspoiled tropical islands. It is a relatively young city that is more modern than other Cambodian cities. It is the most popular vacation destination in Cambodia. You are free to explore the city.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: Sihanoukville
Enjoy some free time in the morning. After checking out, your private driver will escort you back to Phnom Penh airport for your flight home!
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: N/A
What’s Included
Dates & Availability
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
