Cambodia Glimpse
6 Days / 5 Nights
Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival
- Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel by our local representative.
- After a short rest, visit the Khmer-style Royal Palace complex, built in 1866.
- Explore the nearby Silver Pagoda, housing Buddha statues adorned with gold, diamonds, and gemstones.
- Stop at Independence Monument and visit the National Museum, featuring over 5,000 art pieces.
- Pass through the riverfront park where four rivers, including the Mekong, converge.
- Walk up to sacred Phnom Daun Penh, a significant pagoda and namesake of Phnom Penh.
- Visit Central Market, designed in 1937 by French architect Louis Chauchon.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
- Meals not included.
Day 2: Phnom Penh-Visit-Bus to Siem Reap
- Morning visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (formerly S-21), a key Khmer Rouge interrogation center.
- Afterward, shop at the Russian Market and experience the local daily life.
- Afternoon transfer to the bus station for a shuttle bus to Siem Reap.
- Arrival in Siem Reap, known for its historical treasures.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Siem Reap.
- Breakfast included.
Day 3: Angkor Full Day Tour
- Explore the South Gate of Angkor Thom, a walled and moated royal city and the last capital of the Angkorian Empire.
- Visit Bayon Temple, known for its complex architectural history, and Terrace of the Elephants, adorned with carvings.
- See Baphuon, a massive temple mountain, Royal Palace Area, and Phimeanakas, a sandstone pyramid.
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King, featuring carved walls with mythological figures.
- Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat, built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
- Enjoy the nightlife at bars and pubs in Angkor Night Market.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Siem Reap.
- Breakfast included.
Day 4: Angkor Full Day Tour
Visit the Small Circuit temples, including:
- Ta Prohm: A temple intertwined with giant trees, showcasing a blend of human and natural beauty.
- Prasat Kravan: Built by noblemen, not kings.
- Banteay Kdei: Sandstone temple with deteriorated yet beautiful lintels and pediments.
- Srah Srang: Royal pool once used by the king and his concubines.
- Takeo: An unfinished pyramid temple commissioned by King Suryavarman I, dedicated to Shiva.
- Thommanon: Well-preserved small temple, built around the same time as Angkor Wat.
- Chau Say Tevoda: A 12th-century temple dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.
Afternoon visit to Grand Circuit temples, including:
- Preah Khan: Known for its long corridors and delicate carvings.
- Neak Pean: A temple symbolizing the heavens, built by Jayavarman VII.
- Ta Som: A small, classic Bayon-style monastic complex.
- East Mebon: 10th-century temple situated on a former island.
- Pre-Rup: A 10th-century temple known for its beautiful sunset views.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Siem Reap.
- Breakfast included.
Day 5: Seim Reap Visit
- Morning visit to Wat Thmei (Killing Field), featuring a glass-walled stupa with bones of Khmer Rouge victims.
- Return to visit Les Artisans d’Angkor
- Chantiers Ecole, showcasing fine authentic Khmer arts and crafts.
- Afternoon visit to Floating Villages, 10 km south of Siem Reap, with a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake.
- Experience the traditional Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap.
- Visit Wat Bo, an 18th-century pagoda with unique late 19th-century Reamker wall paintings.
- Explore the Local Market.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Siem Reap.
- Breakfast included.
Day 6: Siem Reap Departure
- Morning transfer to the airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.
- If time allows, visit Puok, the original location of Artisans d’Angkor silk production.
- Observe the entire silk-making process, from silkworms to cocoon spinning.
- Watch weaving work and have the opportunity to purchase high-quality silk products as souvenirs.
