14 Days Cambodia Luxury Holiday with Bayon Temple Expert Scholar

Destinations: Siem Reap – Koh Rong Island – Phnom Penh


Highlights of this 14 Days Cambodia Luxury Holiday with Bayon Temple Expert Scholar :

  • Discover the colorful and historically rich city of Phnom Penh.
  • Explore the Angkor Thom Ancient Stone City by a 1960s Citroen car.
  • Meet a scholar who shares the epic stories of Bayon Temple.
  • Adventure on the Tonle Sap Lake to visit floating villages.
  • Enjoy the sunrise at Angkor Wat Temple.
  • Relax on the sandy beaches of the newly discovered Island: Koh Rong.
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14 Days

Includes internal flights, twin shared accommodation, English speaking guides, private cars, sightseeing and meals listed.
Excludes visa and travel documents, travel insurance, international flights, local tipping, etc.

This itinerary is to give you a flavor of what is possible. We can tailor this trip to suit your specific needs and expectations. You may alter any aspect of the itinerary from excursions to accommodation.

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Apsara dance
World Famous Angkor Wat Temple
Koh Rong Island bird eyes view
Taprohm ancient university

ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Siem Reap | Arrive in Siem Reap

International Flight:Excluded

Welcome to Cambodia! Upon arrival in Siem Reap, our guide will greet you at the airport welcome area and transfer you to the hotel for check in.

Siem Reap is a quaint town in Cambodia and the gateway to the vast remains of the Angkor empire. Discover the Royal Gardens on your own with ancient trees home to a colony of giant fruit bats. Take a stroll along the scenic riverside and visit the night markets to find unique souvenirs. You may also want to spend the evening with a visit to Pub Street with several restaurants and bars that stay open late into the night. Many restaurants have live entertainment in the evening.

Accommodation: Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa


Day 2: Siem Reap | Leisure Day | Apsara Dancing Show with Dinner

Meals: Breakfast , Dinner
Today is at your leisure to relax after the international flight. Or explore around Siem Reap town on your own.

Be prepared to enjoy a beautiful traditional dance performed by a team trained in the Dance of Apsara.

Apsara Dancing Show

Apsara Dancing Show

In the evening, you will be picked up from the hotel lobby and transferred to Angkor Village Hotel Theater for a traditional Apsara Dinner Show. where you will have a unique ddining experience which will bring ancient Khmer culture to life in spectacular surroundings while you enjoy the very best in Cambodia cuisine. This one-of-a-kind cultural experience highlights the mysterious civilization and heritage of Khmer spoken through choreography and music. Colorful costumes and playful activities will give you insights into the Khmer daily life and wedding traditions while you enjoy a delicious meal to welcome you to the Kingdom of Wonders.

Accommodation: Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa


Day 3: Siem Reap | Koh Ker Pyramid and Jungle Temple | Tonle Sap Lake

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch
Today you’ll wake early to visit Beng Melea while the morning dew and fog still cover this Indiana Jones-esque temple. Wind through maze-like tunnels, swing on ancient tree vines, and chart your own adventure while you climb through this amazing complex hidden in the jungle.

Then you’ll travel to what was once the great city of Koh Ker, which was the capital before Angkor Thom. You’ll visit many temples, ancient pools, and ruins in the vast area. Then you’ll finish with a visit to the pyramid temple of Koh Ker. After this, you’ll return to Siem Reap.

Koh Ker Pyramid Temple

Koh Ker Pyramid

On the way back, take a trip to the largest lake in Southeast Asia, the Tonle Sap. You’ll take a boat ride to Kampong Phluk which means, Harbor of the Tusks due to it’s history in the elephant trade several centuries ago. You’ll also see the mangrove forests nearby.

After the tour, you’ll return to your hotel to relax.

Accommodation: Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa


Day 4: Siem Reap | Angkor Thom Vintage | Meet Bayon Temple Expert

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch

After breakfast, the chauffeur and the 1930’s Citroen car will be ready to transfer you to explore the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. Enter the stone city and explore shaded trails and ancient monuments. Take scenic jungle trails with our guide to visit much of the ancient city, saving Bayon for last. At Bayon Temple, a renown scholar will join you to share with you the epic stories she has discovered her research. Explore the ruins as she brings the carvings and stories to life, discussing both the politics of the Angkor period and the advances in human rights Next is the Ta Prohm. Worn by time, rain, and overpowered by the jungle, this immaculate structure hidden under canopy will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into the movie set of a treasure hunt adventure. Your private tour guide will give you the history and stories passed through oral tradition.

After you’ve had lunch, your exploits will continue as you visit Banteay Kdei (“Citadel of Chambers”). You’ll also visit Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, the Royal Palace, Baphuon and Bayon. Bayon sets itself apart with its almost 200 smiling faces, sure to make you feel welcomed on your second day to the Kingdom of Wonders. With its winding tunnels, chambers, and daring climbs, Bayon will give you many picturesque moments to keep your camera busy.

As the sun approaches the horizon, you’ll enjoy a sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup. After sunset, you’ll be taken back to your hotel for the evening.

Accommodation: Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa


Day 5: Siem Reap | Angkor Wat Sunrise

Meals: Breakfast
Before the light of day, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the front of Angkor Wat Temple. From here, you’ll watch one of the most revered sunrises in the world. Our guide will arrange a light picnic breakfast for you to enjoy in front of the world’s #1 Heritage Site. Then in the early hours, you’ll explore the vast temple with your guide bringing to life the stories of Angkor. In the morning, the rays of the light play through the chambers as the morning haze settles and giving the temple a mystical ambiance while there are few tourists who visit during this time of day. After your explorations, you’ll return to the hotel for some rest and leisure time.

Angkor Wat Temple

Angkor Wat Temple

Accommodation: Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa


Day 6: Siem Reap | Traditional Khmer Spa Treatment | Sunset Cocktail on Gondola Ride

Meals: Breakfast
As evening approaches, enjoy a relaxing spa treatment at Bodia Spa – an award winning spa in Southeast Asia.

As the sun approaches the horizon, enjoy Canape with Champagne on Gondola Boat through the moats of Angkor Thom to see the vast ruins of the Khmer Empire at its peak. Close your eyes and smell the sweet perfume of the romdoul flowers growing wild on the shore mixed with the scent of lotus flowers bobbing in the water. Then see the Sunset at Corner Temple.

Accommodation: Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa


Day 7: Siem Reap | Leisure Day

Meals: Breakfast
Today is at your leisure to relax. Or explore the rest in the city on your own.

Koh Rong Island

Koh Rong Island

Accommodation: Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa


Day 8: Siem Reap – Koh Rong Island | Flight to Sihanoukville | Continue to Koh Rong Island

Internal Flight: Included
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, take a flight to Sihanoukville, the gate way to explore the beautiful beaches of Cambodia. Our guide will greet and meet you at the airport and transfer to the pier. Then join a speed ferry to your resort on the newly discovered: Koh Rong Island. Check in your resort and relax on the untouched beaches.

Accommodation: The Royal Sands Koh Rong


Day 9: Koh Rong Island | Relax on the Beaches

Meals: Breakfast
Today is your leisure to enjoy the beaches of Koh Rong. Or indulge your self with the hotel’s spa, pool, and other leisure facilities.

Accommodation: The Royal Sands Koh Rong


Day 10: Koh Rong Island | Relax on the Beaches

Meals: Breakfast
Today is also at your leisure to explore the beaches of Koh Rong.

Accommodation: The Royal Sands Koh Rong


Day 11: Koh Rong Island | Relax on the Beaches

Meals: Breakfast
Today is also at your leisure to explore the beaches of Koh Rong.

Accommodation: The Royal Sands Koh Rong


Day 12: Koh Rong Island – Phnom Penh | Bokor National Park and Kep Organic Peper Farm | Return to Phnom Penh

Meals: Breakfast
Transfer in the morning to Phnom Penh. On the way, you’ll stop to visit Bokor National Park. Visit the Bokor Hill Station used by the French to stay cool in the tropical heat due to its high altitude. There are several sites including the old Catholic Church and Lok Yeay Mao Monument. Then go to visit an organic pepper farm in Kampot, famous for its savory peppercorns worldwide.

Accommodation: Raffles Hotel Le Royal


Day 13: Phnom Penh | Royal Palace of Majesty and National Museum

Meals: Breakfast , Dinner
After you had a breakfast, we will take you to discover the National Museum where you will see the large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture. After that you will also visit the Silver Pagoda, which has 5,000 silver tiles on the floor. You’ll finish the day with a visit to the Royal Palace, a large complex of ornate Khmer royal-styled buildings where many of the treasures and relics of Cambodia are housed and where the Khmer royal family lives. At the end of the tour, you’ll be escorted back to your hotel. Enjoy some leisure time in the afternoon.

Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh Royal Palace

In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise with a unique overview of Phnom Penh, from Wat PhnomtoRoyal Palace and Mekong crossing. The boat goes from a unique, quiet and breezy place. Enjoy the meal while overlooking the busy Phnom Penh’s riverside by night. Return to the hotel after this for some leisure time in the rest evening.

Accommodation: Raffles Hotel Le Royal


Day 14: Phnom Penh | Farewell!

Meals: Breakfast
Today our guide will transfer you to the airport before your homeward flight and will bid you a fond farewell. Thank you for traveling with us!

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Siem Reap
Tara Angkor Hotel

Koh Rong Island
Sok San Beach Resort

Phnom Penh
Green Palace Hotel

Siem Reap
Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel

Koh Rong Island
The Royal Sands Koh Rong

Phnom Penh
Larosa Boutique

Siem Reap
Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa

Koh Rong Island
The Royal Sands Koh Rong

Phnom Penh
Raffle Hotel Le Royal

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