CAMBODIA 7 days

CAMBODIA 7days

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

Day 1: Arrival Kratie, Cambodia (B)

Day 2: Kratie to Phnom Penh (B)

Day 3: Phnom Penh (B)

Day 4: Phnom Penh-Siem Reap (B, L)

Day 5: Siem Reap (B)

Day 6: Siem Reap (B)

Day 7: Departure (B)

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Kratie, Cambodia (B)

Meet our Cambodia guide (By pick up at Dong Kalor border gate, Cambodia side) transfer to Kratie for overnight.

Day 2: Kratie to Phnom Penh (B)

Depart Kratie to Phnom Penh via Kompong Cham. Arrive in Phnom Penh late in the afternoon, check into hotel and rest.

Day 3: Phnom Penh (B)

We spend the whole of today visiting the  outstanding sites of Cambodia’s capital city such as the opulent Royal Palace, the dazzling Silver Pagoda, the colourful National Museum, the bustling Russian Market, the sacred Wat Phnom, the horrific Genocidal museum “Tuol Sleng’ (S21) and the Killing Field “Cheung Ek”. Top off the day with a walk along the Sisowath boulevard to absorb the peace from the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 4: Phnom Penh-Siem Reap (B, L)

This morning we fly to Siem Reap and visit Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei. Here we learn about the Angkor history from 800 AD to 900 AD. Lunch at a local restaurant. After the Rolous Group, we visit Phnom Bakheng to enjoy a sunset at this amazing hilltop temple – the first major temple of its kind to be constructed in this area (893AD). Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 5: Siem Reap (B)

We continue our chronological visit to the temple complexes this morning with "Angkor Civilization under Threat – 1150 to 1200 AD". Following a stop at the visitors center to learn of the recent reconstruction and preservation projects, our sightseeing takes in one of the region’s most fascinating ruins – Ta Prohm. This is a ruin that was once totally enshrouded by jungle, and still stands in the shade of tall jungle cover. After Ta Prohm we explore Banteay Kdei and the neighboring lake of Sras Srang – "The Kings Bath". Following a short rest at our hotel, we take in the final component of our program - the Angkor Civilisation – 1200 to 1250 AD. We begin at the distant Ta Som and Neak Pean, before entering the walls of Angkor Thom from the northern gate to visit Bayon and the Terrace of the Elephant. A number of other sites will also be visited in Angkor Thom from earlier periods in Angkorian history, such as Baphuon (1060 AD) and Phimeanakas (950– 1050 AD).

Day 6: Siem Reap (B)

This morning we undertake further exploration of the temple complex, visiting any temple to your interest. Rest of the day will be totally free for you to see the city center, tasting local delicacies, browsing markets for souvenirs. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 7: Departure (B)

Free until transfer to the airport for departure flight

(B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)