Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Experience

Experience your journey in the Kingdom of Cambodia with the highlight of Phnom Penh - the capital and Siem Reap town where the Angkor Wat temple is a famous symbol of this country to learn more about history of the country, people and culture. 

Day 1: Phnompenh Arrival - Half Day City Tour (D)

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh International Airport, Bus/Boat port, you are warmly welcomed by our friendly tour guide and transfer to check in at hotel (room may not ready till afternoon).

Afternoon, visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings although it is generally understood to be the royal abode of the King of Cambodia. Wat Unalom,Wat Phnom, is the most significant of all the temples in Phnom Penh. This effect is a sanctuary founded by Daun Penh (Grandma Penh), a wealthy window who in 1372. The 27 meters high man-made hill became as Wat Phnom Daun Penh. Final place is Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge.

Dinner at Friends the Restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Phnompenh - Siem Reap (B,D)

07:45 am transfer to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap (6 hrs traveling). The bus will stop at Arunras Restaurant for restroom and where you can find your own meals or snack before continue to final destination. Upon arrival Siem Reap, meet and transfer to check in at hotel for refreshment.

This afternoon, take a fun by Rermork "Tuk Tuk" ride to visit the Angkor National Museum, learn about the Legend Revealed; and see how the Khmer Empire has been established during the golden period. Continue to Preah Ang Check Preah Angkor, the secret place where local people go praying for good luck or safe journey. Tonight enjoy buffet dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show at Amazon or Kulen II restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Temple (B,L,D)

Morning, visit to jungle Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. The temple of Ta Prohm was once used as a location to film the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider. Begin tour to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, start from the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at Khmer Wooden House Restaurant.

Afternoon, explore Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Last but not least, view a wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible.

Dinner at Chef D'Angkor and Overnight at hotel

Day 4: Siem Reap - Kampong Phluk - Departure (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel. We drive to visit Kampong Phluk Floating Village, located at 16 km at north-south of Siem Reap. the villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them. Flooded mangrove forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife including crab-eating macaques. During the dry season when the lake is low (March – July), the buildings in the villages seem to soar atop their 6-meter stilts exposed by the lack of water. At this time of year many of the villagers move out onto the lake and build temporary houses. In the wet season when water level rises (August - February), the villagers move back to their permanent houses on the floodplain, the stilts now hidden under the water. Kampong Phluk's economy is, as one might expect, based in fishing, primary in shrimp harvesting. Lunch at local restaurant

Free until transfer to Siem Reap International airport for boarding home sweet home or next destination.

Inclusions:

• Full private A/C vehicle transfer as program
• Private tours with English speaking guide
• Accommodation base on twin sharing room
• Daily breakfast + 2 lunches + 3 dinners (Khmer Se + 1 buffet dinner)
• All entrance fee as indicated sights
• Bus ticket PNH REP by Mekong Express
• Boat trip to Kampong Phluk during water high season
• Cold mineral water & wet towel during trip