Arrival at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and Transfer to Hotel

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport - Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, guests are requested to provide flight details, including airline, flight number, and arrival time.

Siem Reap - A tour guide and driver will be ready to greet guests at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. The guide will hold a welcome signboard featuring the About Cambodia Travel & Tours logo and the guest’s name. They will transfer guests to Siem Reap city before heading to the hotel for check-in. During the transfer, they will share insights about the city and the daily life of its residents. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Explore All Highlights of Angkor Temple and Watch Sunset at Temple, B

Siem Reap - The tour guide and driver will meet guests in the hotel lobby and transfer them to visit:

Angkor Wat - The architecture and layout of the successive capitals reflect a high level of social order and hierarchy within the Khmer Empire. Angkor is a significant site exemplifying cultural, religious, and symbolic values, with high architectural, archaeological, and artistic importance.

Angkor Thom South Gate - The south gate of Angkor Thom is a favorite among visitors, as it has been fully restored, with many heads still in place. The gate is on the main road into Angkor Thom from Angkor Wat.

Bayon Temple - Known for its smiling faces, Bayon’s architectural scale and composition exude grandeur. Its elements create balance and harmony, with over 200 large faces carved on the 54 towers, giving the temple its majestic character.

Angkor Thom - Angkor Thom is a testament to the highest genius, representing Buddhist cosmology on a grand scale, akin to the work of great painters.

Baphuon Temple - Baphuon stands on a rectangular sandstone base with five levels of similar size, surrounded by sandstone galleries. It is the first structure with stone galleries and a central tower.

Phimeanakas - Situated near the center of the Royal Palace area, Phimeanakas was originally crowned with a golden pinnacle. Built of roughly hewn sandstone blocks, it has minimal decoration.

Terrace of the Elephants - The elephants, ridden by servants and princes, tread quietly as if on a promenade. The steps are even, and the forest is impenetrable to all but the smallest creatures and the largest animals.

Terrace of the Leper King - This terrace continues the theme of grandeur from Jayavarman VII’s reign, with dramatic bas-reliefs on both the interior and exterior.

Ta Nei Temple - A late 12th-century stone temple built during King Jayavarman VII’s reign, near the northwest corner of the East Baray. It was dedicated to the Buddha.

Ta Prohm Temple - Known as the kingdom of the Trees, Ta Prohm has been left largely untouched by archaeologists, except for visitor paths and structural strengthening.

Phnom Bakheng - The highest temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park, offering panoramic views. It is a temple mountain honoring the Hindu god Shiva and one of the oldest temples in the park.

Tonle Sap Lake Boat Trip to Floating Village Cruise and Departure to Phnom Penh

Tonle Sap Lake - One of the most productive inland fisheries globally, supporting over three million people and providing a significant portion of Cambodia’s fish catch and protein intake. The flow reverses at the end of the rainy season, carrying fish downriver.

Kampong Phluk Floating Village - A community living on floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake, with residents having lived in Cambodia for 3-4 generations. They suffered heavy losses during the Khmer Rouge era.

Skun Spider Sanctuary - Skun hosts a unique market, famous for fried spider snacks. Among fruit and vegetable stands, women carry trays of fried and spiced spiders, some as large as a man’s palm.

Phnom Penh - Founded in 1372, known for its historical architecture and attractions. It became the national capital in 1434 and regained this status during the French colonial era in 1865.

Explore All Highlights of Capital City Phnom Penh, B

Royal Palace - An iconic landmark in Phnom Penh, construction began in 1886 and was completed before World War I. It remains the primary residence of the King of Cambodia.

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Silver Pagoda - Located next to the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda features a beautiful garden and a stunning interior with handcrafted silver tiles covering the floor.

Wat Phnom - Set on a 27m high knoll, Wat Phnom is the only hill in town. Legend says the first pagoda was erected in 1373 to house Buddha statues deposited by the Mekong waters.

Wat Ounalom - One of Phnom Penh’s original monasteries, housing the Institute Bouddhique and library. Located on the riverfront, it serves as the headquarters for a revered Buddhist patriarch.

Independence Monument - Built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953, located at the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk Boulevards.

Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk - A monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk, located in Phnom Penh.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - A museum chronicling the Cambodian genocide, located in a former secondary school used as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge.

Choeung Ek Genocidal Center - A former orchard and mass grave site of Khmer Rouge victims, known as The Killing Fields, where over one million people were executed.

Central Market - A large market built in 1937, featuring a dome with four arms branching into hallways with numerous stalls.

Departure from Phnom Penh to Bokor National Park and Kampot, B

Kampot - Offers a variety of activities, from visiting pepper plantations and relaxing in spas to watersports and culinary explorations.

Bokor National Park - A vast area with unique rock formations, covering 1,400 km² and featuring mountains, ruins, and old French colonial settlements.

Lok Yeay Mao - A large statue easily found on the way up the mountain, known as the “Yeay Mao Monument,” perfect for photos.

Bokor Hill Station - A large statue easily found on the way up the mountain, known as the “Yeay Mao Monument,” perfect for photos.

Wat Sampov Pram - An amazing bike trip destination through Bokor Mountain to Sampov Pram Pagoda. Visitors should bring a jacket as it can get chilly.

Popokvil Waterfall - A beautiful spot to visit on the way to or from Bokor Hill Station, with abandoned buildings and temples nearby.

Bokor Mountain Lake - A beautiful location, especially in colder weather when fog appears.

Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple - An interesting cave with a formalized entry, featuring an old shrine from the pre-Angkor period and offering nice views from the top.

Departure from Kampot to Sihanoukville Beach, B

Preah Sihanouk - After breakfast, depart from Kampot to Sihanoukville, a coastal gem in Cambodia. Explore Otres Beach, Ochheuteal Beach, the Statue of Preah Thong Neang Neak, and Phsar Leu Market. Overnight in Sihanoukville.

Otres Beach - A stunning beach past the southern end of Ochheuteal Beach, with casuarinas and white sand.

Statue of Preah Thong Neang Neak - An impressive 21-meter-tall statue, the largest copper statue in Cambodia, on a 6.34-meter-high pedestal.

Phsar Leu Market - The largest traditional market in Sihanoukville, offering a glimpse into local culture and lifestyle.

Ochheuteal Beach - Known as UNTAC Beach in the early 1990s, it is now the most popular beach in Sihanoukville, offering a range of venues from upscale hotels to budget beach bars.

Day Trip to Koh Rong for Snorkeling and Fishing from Sihanoukville, B

Koh Rong - After breakfast, transfer to take a speed ferry from Sihanoukville port to Koh Rong Island. Enjoy a boat trip for snorkeling, hand-line fishing, and swimming in the blue sea. Return to Sihanoukville by speed ferry. Overnight in Sihanoukville.

Departure from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh International Airport, B

Phnom Penh International Airport - After breakfast, enjoy leisure time before departing from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh International Airport, bidding farewell to Cambodia.

• Accommodation, transport, entrance fee, English speaking tour guide
• Breakfast
• Boat trip for floating village, snorkeling and fishing

• Tip for tour guide and driver

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Cambodia, where ancient wonders blend seamlessly with vibrant cities and tranquil coastlines. This adventure offers a perfect mix of history, culture, nature, and relaxation, ideal for those eager to explore the country’s most iconic destinations.

1. Siem Reap: A city that intertwines history, culture, and enchantment! Discover the captivating Angkor temples and the Floating Village at Tonle Sap Lake.

2. Phnom Penh: A city that displays its history like a tapestry. Explore the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum.

3. Kampot: Home to the charming Bokor National Park and a UNESCO heritage city.

4. Sihanoukville: A coastal gem in Cambodia! Enjoy the sun-kissed shores.

5. Koh Rong: A dreamy destination perfect for snorkeling, fishing, and swimming.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.