Grand Cambodia Adventure

Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant and bustling capital. Upon arrival, the guide and driver greet the guests at the airport and transfer them to the hotel. They can enjoy some free time to rest and refresh before taking a drive to the dock to catch an evening boat cruise along the Mekong River. If the weather permits, they will see the beautiful sunset over the shimmering city.

Meals: Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.

The day begins with a visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek “Killing Fields,” where guests learn about the Khmer Rouge and Cambodia’s recent history. The tour continues with the National Museum, which includes the finest collection of Khmer art and artifacts, before moving to the Royal Palace, home to the royal family and the opulent Silver Pagoda.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.

Today, the journey leaves the bustle of the big city on a drive through Cambodia’s beautiful countryside and largest rubber-producing region, Kampong Cham. 

First stop is Wat Nokor Pagoda, an 11th-century Mahayana Buddhist shrine and home to a large reclining Buddha. The trip continues to Kampong Thom with a stop at Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei.  Arrive in Kampong Thom and check in at the hotel around lunchtime. 

Spend the late afternoon on a pleasant walking tour through some nearby villages, and climb the 980 steps to the top of Phnom Santuk for a superb sunset view.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampong Thom.

Spend the morning exploring the ancient temples around Kampong Thom, before continuing on our way to Siem Reap. Kampong Thom is home to Cambodia’s most impressive group of pre-Angkorian monuments. Here, guests will visit the ancient temple complex Sambor Prei Kuk, situated just north of the town. The main temples are divided into three complexes, all dedicated to Shiva. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you wander through these 7th-century brick monuments, artfully scattered around the jungle. 

In the afternoon, continue on the journey to Siem Reap, the gateway to the legendary Angkor temples. Arrive in the late afternoon and overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Wake before dawn and take a “tuk-tuk” ride to visit the jungle-entwined temple, Ta Prohm. Sunrise is one of the most beautiful and haunting times to visit the temples, whose ancient sandstone blocks are gilded gold by the early morning rays.  

After returning to the hotel for breakfast, guests have a full-day temple tour. Starting with the magnificent Angkor Wat, the largest Khmer temple and finest example of Angkorian art and architecture, they proceed to Angkor Thom’s imposing South Gate, topped with the four serenely smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Next, visit Bayon Temple, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. 

Back to the hotel in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Start the day by visiting the stunning temples in the Angkor Archeological Park before driving to Cambodia’s largest natural water reservoir, Tonle Sap Lake. After breakfast at the hotel, travel by car to Banteay Srei, home to Angkor’s finest stone carvings, followed by Preah Khan (Sacred Sword): one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. 

In the afternoon, they drive to Tonle Sap Lake for a boat trip among floating villages, where houses, schools, and markets rest on water. Following the drive to the Angkor Archeological Park in the evening to watch the sunset from the foot of Phnom Krohm Mountain.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

This morning, the journey leads to Koh Kerthe, the former capital of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century. Here, guests will discover the old abandoned temples in the forests of Northern Cambodia. Also known as Chok Gargyar, this region once served as the capital of Jayavarman IV until his son and successor, Harshavarman I, moved the capital back to Angkor. There are more than 30 major structures, and archaeologists believe there may have been as many as 100 minor sacred buildings in the region. In the afternoon, drive back to Siem Reap, stopping en route to visit the jungle-covered Beng Mealea temple. 

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Battambang – Cambodia’s second-largest city, arriving in the afternoon. Check into the hotel, then enjoy a walking tour through the city’s bustling boulevards lined with quaint French colonial buildings.  Next, they will visit some of Battambang’s signature hilltop temples as well as the infamous cave, Phnom Sampov, used as an execution field under the Khmer Rouge. Take a slow 30-minute ride on the Bamboo train before returning to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Battambang.

The day starts with a drive back to Phnom Penh. Get a taste for Cambodia’s rural life and stop en route at Kompong Chhnang to visit Kompong Luong, a floating village on the Tonle Sap. Arrive in Phnom Penh in the afternoon and check into your hotel.  Enjoy some free time to relax, then visit the Central Market, a lively place filled with souvenirs, handicrafts, and local goods. In here, they can try out their best bargaining skills.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.

Have breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the seaside resort, Kep-sur-Mer, a favorite getaway of the French in the early 1900s. The first stop is Phnom Chisor Temple, an 11th-century site. Climb the 500-step path to the top of the hill to enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Continue to the quiet town of Takeo before taking a short cruise to Angkor Borei, located just a few kilometers from the Vietnamese border. Here, they visit a small museum displaying several reproductions of sculptures from the nearby ruins and a selection of artifacts dating as far back as the 4th century. After visiting the museum, they embark on our boat for a trip to visit the pre-Angkorian temple, Phnom Da, and a nearby temple, Asram Maharosei. Arriving in Kep by evening, guests check into their hotel

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kep.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then a local boat takes guests to Rabbit Island. Spend the afternoon bathing in the warm waters and snorkeling around the surrounding rocks, hiding many colorful fish. Return to Kep in the late afternoon and spend the rest of the day at their leisure.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kep.

The trip continues along the coast to Sihanouk Ville, known for its long sandy beaches and offshore islands. With a 10km stretch of beaches and a smattering of coastal islands, Sihanouk Ville is the perfect tropical beach getaway. Check into the hotel, then enjoy the rest of the day at their leisure. 

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sihanouk Ville.

Enjoy an entire day free for basking in the sun or bathing in the warm coastal waters.  This is the time when the dream of spending holidays in an exotic country becomes a reality.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sihanouk Ville.

After breakfast at the hotel, travelers have free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing before the driver takes them to the airport for their departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.