Explore Cambodia - 10 nts

Explore Cambodia - 10 nts Overview

Why just stay in the cities when you have the beautiful beaches of Sihanoukville just a short drive from the capital to finish your Cambodia holiday...

Day 1 – Siem Reap

Arrive Siem Reap Airport – after the visa formality you’ll meet the local guide and transfer to your hotel. Siem Reap is the provincial town and is where you stay during your visit and mainly a home World Heritage Archaeological Park which consists of dozens of temples ruins including the Bayon, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm and the marvellous Angkor Wat Temple. Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market.

The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2 – Siem Reap

In the morning begin your temples tour of Angkor with visits to the Angkor Thom (Big Angkor), initially visit the South Gate, the first point of entry to the city for most visitors, with its huge statues illustrating the churning of the Ocean of Milk. Move on to the fabulous Bayon¸ the State Temple of King Jayavarman VII, built with 54 towers and decorated with over 200 smiling faces, on its walls were carved with bas-relief narrated the daily life and Khmer history. Visit the Hindu Temple of Baphuan, constructed mid 11th Century E.C. Visit the impressive Terrace of Elephants, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long wall adorned with carved with elephants and garudas spans in the heart of Angkor Thom and visit the Terrace of the Leper King, a double terrace wall at the north end of the Terrace of Elephants with deeply carved nagas, demons and other mythological beings.

In the afternoon, take an excursion to Banteay Srei Temple “citadel of the woman”, a small pink sandstone temple but displays some of finest examples of classical Khmer Art, the walls are densely covered with some of the most beautiful, deep and intricate carvings of any Angkorian Temples. On the way back to Siem Reap, visit the Banteay Samre, large, comparatively flat temple displaying distinctively Angkor Wat-style architecture and artistry and visit the Pre Rup Temple until sunset or view sunset at Phnom Bakheng, the first major temple constructed in the Angkor area. The hilltop location makes it the most popular sunset location in the area, offering a view of the Tonle Sap Lake and a distant Angkor Wat in the Jungle.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 – Siem Reap

After breakfast at hotel, in the morning continue your tours to visit the “Small Circuit Temples” comprises: the Thomanon, built in the late 11th and early 12 centuries dedicated to Brahmanism by the King Suryavarman II, the Chau Say Teveda is just south of the Thomamon and built by the same king and in the period. Due to the similarities in plan and form, they were often referred as the brother-sister temple. The Ta Prohm Temple built in AD 1186 by King Jayavarman VII, dedicating to his mother. Shrouded in jungle, Ta Prohm Temple is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura. Trunks of trees twist among stone pillars. Fig, bayan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over, under and between the stones, probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof above the structures. The Srah Srang, a large lake built in late 12th century by also King Jaryavarman VII, sized 700 by 300 meters with an elegant lading terrace f superb proportion and scale. The platform is of cruciform shape with naga balustrades flanked by two lions. The Banteay Kdei, opposite the Srah Srang and southeast of the Ta Prohm and built by the same King. the temple is similar in art and architecture but it is smaller and less complex.

In the afternoon, take an extensive visit to the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat Temple until sunset. it is the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple of Angkor Wat was visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is the massive three tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. 
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 – Siem Reap, Phnom Penh

After breakfast, you will be transferred overland with driver only to Phnom Penh. The journey takes five hours, passing through territories of few provinces such as Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham and Kandal. En route you may stop for photographing at hamlets that interests you. Have a break at Provincial Town of Kampong for a coffee if you wish.  Stop at Skun Village where is famous for deep-fried Tarantulas (giant spider) or alive ones.

Arrive Phnom Penh in the afternoon, check in your hotel where the remainder of the day is free at leisure. Phnom Penh is the Capital City of Cambodia, situated at the confluence of three great rivers – known as the ‘Chaktomuk’ (four faces) of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac River. Phnom Penh presently lives over 2 millions people and roles as the country’s commercial, economic and political hub. The city offers impressive colonial charm and amazing attractions including Royal Palace, National Museum, Wat Phnom Hill, the Genocide Museum, Cheung Ek Memorial and the lively markets.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 – Phnom Penh

In the morning start city tour with visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former Tuol Sleng High School. In 1975, during Khmer Rouge Regime, the school was used a prison and torture centre, known and the time as S21. Thousands of Cambodians and a number of foreigners were housed and tortured there until they were executed. Visit the Killing Fields at Cheung Ek, the memorial to the Khmer Rouge atrocities – some 16, 000 prisoners from Tuol Sleng where executed here. On the way back, visit the colourful Russian Market, selling a wide range of items including CD, fabrics, jewellery, carved handicrafts and ceramics.

In the afternoon, visit the National Museum, the best and biggest museum of Cambodia. It houses the world’s foremost collection of ancient Khmer archaeological, religious and artistic artefacts. More than 5,000 objects dating from the 4th to 13th centuries are on display. Visit the Silver Pagoda located within the same walled grounds of the Royal Palace, so named for the five thousands silver tiled floor and visit Wat Phnom, a small hill crowned by an active pagoda marks the legendary founding place of Phnom Penh. 
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 – Phnom Penh

Your day is at leisure.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 – Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville

After breakfast, transfer with driver only to the coastal town of Sihanoukville, set at the end of NR4 with its beautiful beaches and its numerous islands are still virgin. The main city area sits on a beach lined peninsula jutting into the Gulf of Thailand. The pace of life in this provincial town is very relaxed and unhurried. The beaches offer umbrellas, thatched roofed eateries bar and a growing number of restaurants with the fresh seafood, pubs, all making for a laid-back beach atmosphere and a great little tropical getaway.

Arrive Sihanoukville; check in the hotel where the remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore the town on your own.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 – Sihanoukville

Your day is at leisure.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 – Sihanoukville

Your day is at leisure.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 – Sihanoukville

Your day is at leisure.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 – Sihanoukville

Morning free at leisure until transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for your onward departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast

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