Complete Cambodia

សួស្ដី Sua s'dei! Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Your private guide will meet with you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check-in. In your free time in the afternoon, stroll the streets of Phnom Penh and explore the city.

Today you will visit the Royal Palace. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), displaying plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made of diamond, emerald, gold, and silver. Travelers will proceed to visit Independence Monument which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodians took their country back from the French colony, continuing visit to National Museum, We pass through the River Front park whose scenery is much worth shooting and continue to the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom.

Embark on a journey to discover the local food culture of Cambodia. Enjoy views of some of Phnom Penh’s best-known landmarks, such as the Independence Monument, as you zoom across the city in a tuk-tuk. First stop, enjoy fresh rice noodles topped with traditional sauce and fresh herbs.  Following this, take a seat on the floor and learn about Cambodia's turbulent history over curry and a banana leaf salad. Third stop, pull up a plastic chair at this popular local spot for some crushed eggplant and Cambodia's famous prahok. Learn also about the importance of rice in Cambodian cuisine.

Lastly, feast on a selection of meats roasted in a ceramic jar over an open fire. Finally, sink a local craft beer or cocktail at a rooftop bar. At the end of the tour, bid farewell to the guide and the tuk-tuk will drop you back at your hotel, or wherever you like within the city.

Morning departure from Phnom Penh to Battambang by private transfer (about 5-6 hrs), en route, you will stop at Phnom Oudong, the ancient Cambodian capital during the latter stages of the Khmer Empire and crowning site of many past kings. Consisting of a series of stupas atop a large hill, there are outstanding views across the surrounding plains below. Phnom Oudong was bombed and desecrated by the Americans and then the Khmer Rouge, but still possesses a beauty that no war has been able to steal from it. 
Then stop at Kompong Loung to visit the village of goldsmiths along the Tonle Sap, a manufacturing souvenir center stopping. Continue to Pursat Province, famous for its marble stone carvings. You will also take the time to stop at a pottery village in Kompang Chhnang before arriving at Battambang. Upon Arrival in Battambang, check into the hotel, and free time for you.

Today you will discover the city of Battambang, a charming big city where you can watch the elegant houses in the French colonial style along the river. You then visit the Provincial Museum and the pagoda before heading to the 11th century temple of Wat Ek Phnom. 

You will pass through traditional villages along the route where you can attend the manufacture of family rice cakes and contacting people about their daily lives. Afternoon, we drive an hour's ride to the hill of Phnom Bannon (337 steps) and its temple, Prasat Bannon, 7th century, which stands atop mountain that reach by a long staircase. From there, you can also admire the beautiful scenic landscape of villages, plains, pagodas. We drive to the Bamboo Railway Station. The Bamboo Train has been set up by the villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and people. The train in itself is very basic – one platform on 4 wheels activated by a small motor. Sitting on the platform we travel the 8km to the next station through beautiful landscape and rice paddies. On arrival, you will visit a village and discover the daily life of the Cambodian countryside. You will also visit a workshop which is specialized in wooden sculpture.

After breakfast in the hotel of Battambang, make a classic journey by boat across the Tonle Sap Lake (approximately 7 hours), taking in the magnificent views, and scattering of fishermen and local people living atop their floating villages. After arriving at Siem Reap, check-in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.

This morning you will be picked up at your accommodation in Siem Reap to begin your unforgettable Angkor Wat Tour. You will be transferred by private car to the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourists. Your tour will include visiting the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Angkor Period (AD 802-1432). Visit the breathtaking Bayon Temple, one of the most popular sites in the Angkor complex with over 200 giant faces carved into its 54 towers. The temple was designed to represent the 54 provinces of the Khmer Empire and it still carries a completely majestic atmosphere. You will also visit Baphuon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple, the Terrace of the Elephant, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the Royal Palace Temple. 

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat Temple, one of the seven wonders of the world. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. View the sunset at Phnom Bakheng before heading back to your accommodation.

If you want, you can take the early morning trip witness sunrise over Angkor Wat temple and listening singing birds over the ancient land of Angkor area, you also have the chance for a friendly talk with the monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda. After the sunrise tour, breakfast either at the hotel or takeaway is available. 

Start the day by visiting Banteay Srei Temples, nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving. Continue to visit Banteay Samre, Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer. Have lunch at a local restaurant for exotic cuisine. Ta Prohm temple and Banteay Kdei are your next stops before some leisure time in the late afternoon. 

This morning, we will drive toward Anlong Veng, it's known as Khmer Rouge Cultural Site, the last stronghold of Khmer Rouge leaders. We will visit the house that once was owned by former Khmer Rouge Commander Ta Mok (1979 â€" 1997) some remaining statues describe the way the rebels lived and how they arranged their troops during their bloody struggle again the government. We will take half an hour to walk to a pile of tires which is believed to be the funeral pyre and burial site of Pol Pot, the leader of the Khmer Rouge. Then we continue to Preah Vihear by the new branch road. If time permits, we will drive up Preah Viear Mountain to observe the sunset over the ancient land of the Khmer Empire. Stay overnight in Preah Vihear.

Early morning we wake up early for sunrise, and then we continue to Kompong Thom. Then you will go to the archeological sight of Sambor Prei Kuk, which is dotted with hundred Pre-Angkor-styled temples. The site, part of the Chenla Kingdom, includes an area of nearly 1000 acres enclosed by double walls, and hundreds of temples and towers; its construction predates Angkor Wat by several centuries. The road conditions are very poor, but the spectacular scenery, with a mixture of temples and forests, makes the hardship all worthwhile for your real experience Cambodia tour. Upon arrival at Kompong Thom, check in to the hotel and relaxed.

After breakfast, we will escort you to Phnom Penh capital of Cambodia via Kampong Cham province, stop visit to a local village and check out fried spiders, a famous local delicacy. The afternoon continues to visit the temple of Kuk Hak Nokor. On arrival check-in at the Hotel and stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

This morning you will leave Phnom Penh and head south to visit Tonle Bati where you can explore the small yet picturesque Angkorian temple of Ta Prohm. On the banks of the nearby river is a line of bamboo shacks with hammocks, a great place for a relaxing drink. We will get in our car to the quiet town of Takeo before taking a short boat trip to Angkor Borei Town, located just a few kilometers navigations from the Vietnam border. There is a small museum that displays several reproductions of sculptures from the nearby ruins and a few artifacts dating as far back as the 4th century. After this, we continue our boat trip to visit the pre-Angkorian-style temple of Phnom Da and a nearby temple of Asram Maharosei. The steep path over some big rocks makes Asram Maharosei different from other temples in Cambodia, definitely a piece of unusual memory for your Cambodia tours. You then continue southwards following the picturesque drive to Kampot. The southern coast of Cambodia, edging the border with Vietnam, once served as a glamorous seaside resort for the French in the early 1900s. Check-in upon arrival and free exploration afterward. 

This morning, your tour guide will transfer you to visit the Caves of Kampong Trach where you can enjoy swimming in the crystal water. Kampong Trach town is small and relatively uninteresting. The area's main attraction is a series of limestone caves and tubes that have been carved into a nearby mountain. The roof of a large cave in the center of a mountain has collapsed, making a small, enclosed jungle. Pagodas and shrines have been built amongst the caves, providing some excellent photo possibilities. Bring a flashlight and wear good walking shoes. 

Then back to Kep City and take a cruise of about 30mn to Rabbit Island, White sand beaches, and coconut trees. Relatively clear water. Snorkel around the rocks. No coral but lots of fish. Enjoy your swimming and BBQ Lunch on Island. In the late afternoon return back to Hotel.

Today you visit Bokor National Park where you will drive up the winding 35km road through lush jungle scenery to the cooler summit hill station. The Bokor Hill Station was originally developed as a playground for the colonial and Khmer elite in the early 20th century, its cooler climate and lush scenery provided a welcome relief from the lowland heat. However, as with much of Cambodia, Bokor's fortunes changed with the rise of the Khmer Rouge, the area saw heavy fighting and today many of the buildings are pock-marked and shattered from heavy machine guns and rocket fire. The ghostly remains have a unique ambiance and can be especially eerie when the clouds descend and the fog drifts in and out. On the way back to Kampot you will call into a durian plantation (the smelly spiky fruit this area is renowned for).

We then travel by roads along the southern coast towards Sihanouk Ville, which has long been a place of relaxation for Cambodians. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.

Day at leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Your guide will escort you from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh.