Mysterious Cambodia

Arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport or Phnom Penh Boat Port, where our representative will greet you and then transfer you to your selected hotel.

Visit the Royal Palace, home to kings of Cambodia since 1860. Walk around the Palace Grounds and see the Silver Pagoda (Preahkeo Morokot) housing 5,000 silver tiles. Then visit the National Museum located next to the Royal Palace. There are 1,877 works of art on display in the museum galleries. Finally, visit the Central Market or Toul Sleng Musuem. The Central Market is housed in a colonial-style building and you can buy everything here from fresh fruits to electronics to even photocopied guide books!

Later, have a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and see the Apsara Dance Show.

• Meals: Dinner
• Accommodation: Sunway

Travel by road from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. On route you will witness the everyday lives of the Cambodians as you pass through interesting towns, bucolic villages, and delightful scenery. This is no ‘freeway dash’ as you will often slow down to let cows and water buffalos wander across the road, pass horse-pulled carriages, and school kids walking and biking to/from schools.

Stop at Skoun, also known as ‘Spider Ville’ due to the deep fried tarantula that is the local delicacy. Are you adventurous enough to try one?
Later, visit Ku ha Nor Kor Temple, Cambodia’s oldest temple built in the 6th century.
Closer to Siem Reap, you may wish to stop at Kompong Kdei to witness Spean Pratos – an ancient Angkorian bridge built in the 12th century.

• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
• Accommodation: Pacific Hotel

After breakfast, explore the Angkor complex today, including:

Banteay Srei: nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of its decorative carving.

Banteay Samre: Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished that Angkor has to offer.
We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers.

Ta Prohm was built in the 12th century. It’s a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of King Jayavarman VII.
Pre Rup temple was built in the 10th century during the reign of King Rajendravarman II.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Pacific Hotel

Start the day by exploring some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. Visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by most tourists and the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century).
See the South Gate, Bayon Temple- unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara.
Baphuon Temple: lying just to the north of Bayon, a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas The Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

In the afternoon, visit the famous temple of Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas- relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sunset view from Bakheng Hill.

Enjoy a one-hour foot massage before transfer to your hotel.
The evening is free for exploring the busy pub street. Dinner is served at one of the many typical local food restaurants. You might also consider shopping at Angkor Night Market.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Pacific Hotel

In the morning, take a two and a half hour drive to Battambang – home of the best-preserved colonial architecture in the country and most hospitable Khmers you expect to meet.

In the afternoon, take a walking tour around colonial buildings, local villages, and the market while witnessing the daily life of local people.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Stung Sangke

In the morning, explore interesting historical sites including the hilltop Wat Banon, dating back to the 11th century, Wat Ek Phnom surrounded by bodhi trees and lotus ponds, and Wat Phnom Sampov with beautiful carvings. Then take a walk through beautiful countryside and charming villages.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Stung Sangke

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Siem Reap to connect to your flight home.

• Meals: Breakfast