7 Days Highlights of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Destinations: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap | 7 Days Highlights Phnom Penh Siem Reap


Highlights of this tour:

  • Discover the must-see sites in the capital city Phnom Penh.
  • Uncover the lost jungle civilization of Angkor.
  • Excursion on Asia’s largest freshwater lake —Tonle Le Sap Lake.
  • Amazed by the sunrise over Angkor Wat Temple.
  • Smart and flexible arrangement to bring you away from the tourist crowds.
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7 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. Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation. Cost above is base on selection of Deluxe accommodations as listed in the Accommodation table or similar standard in the low season period. They can be altered to suite the level of luxury you prefer.

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Apsara Dancer at Angkor Wat Temple
Angkor Wat towers, Cambodia
Ta Prohm Temple, the ancient university in jungle

ITINERARY

Day 1: Phnom Penh | Welcome to Cambodia | Arrive in Phnom Penh

International Flight:Excluded
Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Cambodia!

When you arrive in Phnom Penh, our guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to Sofitel Phnom Penh for check in at their Luxury Room with wooden floors, modern amenities, and private balcony overlooking Bassac River. Next, you’ll receive a short tour briefing in the lobby. As the sun is setting, embark on a Sunset Dinner Cruise with beautiful views of the Phnom Penh night lights and Royal Palace.

Accommodation: Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra


Day 2: Phnom Penh | Highlights of Phnom Penh

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch
During the morning you will visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. In summary, these were places of execution and burial of people under the Khmer Rouge regime. Learn of the tragedies of the past and how the country is recovering.

During the afternoon, you’ll continue to the National Museum where you will see the largest collection in the world of Khmer history, art and architecture on display. You will also visit the Silver Pagoda, which has 5,000 silver tiles on the floor and then you’ll visit the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family lives. Then you’ll visit Wat Phnom, the hill where Phnom Penh was first founded.

Return to the hotel to relax.

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Accommodation: Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra


Day 3: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap | Fly to Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake

Internal Flight: Included
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy some relaxing time in the morning till check out hotel for onward flight to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, the historical city of Cambodia, our guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to Shinta Mani Club Hotel for check in. After a short relaxing in hotel, you will begin your excursion to the Asia’s biggest freshwater lake—Tonle Sap Lake, to visit the floating fishing village and the life of local people. Here is also the conservation area of biodiversity for the wild birds during the winter time.

Accommodation: Shinta Mani Club


Day 4: Siem Reap | Ancient City of Angkor Thom and Historical Relics

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch
Today begins your exploration to the legendary lost civilization of Angkor.

You will firstly visit Ta Prohm, the ‘jungle temple’ of ‘Tomb Raider’ fame. Then continue your visit to the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom, a large walled city complex which includes the Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Preah Palilay, Phimeanakas(Royal Palace), Baphuon, and the famous Bayon Temple with its captivating stone faces.

Return to hotel for a rest and escape the heat of the afternoon. Later continue to visit Banteay Kdei (“Citadel of Chambers”) followed by sunset drinks on the top of Pre Rup Pyramid.

Taprohm jungle temple, Cambodia

Accommodation: Shinta Mani Club


Day 5: Siem Reap | Untouched Temples of Banteay Srei & Beng Mealea

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Morning visit to the Banteay Srei Temple, which also named as ‘Temple of Women’. You will be amazed by its beautiful carvings on the pink color stones. Then take a journey of discovery on an ox-cart through the villages and rice fields. Visit a local villager’s house and discover their daily life and work. You may also visit a local workshop of rice noodle to see how the local rice noodles are made.

Lunch in a dragon fruit farm for Cambodian cuisine, then continue your exploration to the jungle-clad Beng Mealea Temple, the most mysterious temples at Angkor, it used to be utterly consumed by jungle, but nowadays uncovered and open for visit. Even though, it still keeps most the same as it was discovered.

In the evening, enjoy a dinner with fine Cambodian cuisine, and the traditional Dance of Apsara.

Accommodation: Shinta Mani Club


Day 6: Siem Reap | Crowning Gem of Southeast Asia: Angkor Wat Temple

Meals: Breakfast
Rise up early before the sun rises and enjoy a ride on Tuk Tuk through the jungles to Angkor Wat Temple. Marvel at one of the most magnificent sunrises in the world as the sun illuminates the ancient Angkor Wat Temple. Angkor Wat is the largest religious complex in the world, over four times the size of the Vatican City in Rome. After sunrise, enjoy a light picnic breakfast in front of the ancient monument. Then continue to explore the vast stone complex with its intricate carvings, hallways, and tiers.

You may continue exploring more temples if you energetic, or return to the hotel for leisure time.

Angkor Wat Temple - 7 Days Highlights Phnom Penh Siem Reap

Angkor Wat Temple – 7 Days Highlights Phnom Penh Siem Reap

Accommodation: Shinta Mani Club


Day 7: Siem Reap | Life of Cambodian & Handicraft Arts, Departure

Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, explore the Old Market for souvenirs and a local shopping experience. Then take a visit to Artisans d’Angkor workshop to see preparation of the traditional Khmer arts: stone carving, painting, pottery, silk-weaving and lacquerware.

In the afternoon, our guide and driver will escort you to the airport for your onward flight.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Phnom Penh
Green Palace Hotel

Siem Reap
Tara Angkor Hotel

Phnom Penh
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra

Siem Reap
Shinta Mani Resort

Phnom Penh
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra

Siem Reap
Shinta Mani Club

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