Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh (D)
After arrival and pick up, you’ll discover the city of Phnom Penh. Here, you’ll visit Wat Phnom (an ancient pagoda standing on a hill) and the Independence Monument which commemorates the end of Cambodia’s rule by France in 1953. There is also Wat Unalom (the oldest Buddhist foundation in the city) which is believed to predate the abandonment of the capital at Angkor in the 15th Century. The National Museum (built in 1917-18) is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. You will stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2: Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville (B)
Day 3: Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh (B)
In the morning you will visit the international port, the fishing port, Independence Square and the Golden Lion. In the afternoon you will enjoy a private excursion to Kbal-Chay Waterfall before heading back to Phnom Penh. You will stay overnight in Phnom Penh .
Day 4: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B/D)
Day 5: Siem Reap (B/L)
Today you will visit to Banteay Srei Temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer Art. Then you’ll continue your visit to Banteay Samre, which was built in the third quarter of the 12th century. Then you will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon you will visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("The Royal Baths", which was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo (constructed in late 10th century) and Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. You will stay overnight in Seam Reap.
Day 6: Siem Reap (B/L)
Today you will visit the Roluos Group, including with Lolei, Preah Kô, Bakong. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. You will continue to visit Eastern Mebon, Neak Poan and Preah Khan, which was built in 1191 according to legend and on a spot where the king fought a crucial battle against the Cham. You will stay overnight in Seam Reap.
Day 7: Departure (B)
After breakfast you will take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake and visit floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, hospitals, and visit the school known as "Les Artisans d’Angkor". You will then transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight.
