Cambodia

Welcome to Cambodia!
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, meet and greet by our representative and assist for your visa then transfer to hotel.We will commence Phnom Penh city tour to visit Wat Phnom, a small hill crowned by an active wat (pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of Phnom Penh and continue to Central Market where the unique is, art deco building in Phnom Penh landmark and built in 1935. Then late evening transfer to take wooden boat ride on Chaktomouk River (Four face river) to view the city from water during sunset.

After breakfast at hotel, we will visit Independence Monument, inaugurated in November 9, 1962, to celebrate Cambodia' independence from foreign rule, National Museum where is collection of over 5000 objects are on display including Angkorian era statues, lingas and other artifact, most notably the legendary statue of the 'Leper King", then Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda, a unique among pagoda. So named for its silver tiled floor, it is where it houses a collection of priceless Buddhist and historical objects including the "Emerald Buddha".

Afternoon, visit Killing of Choeng Ek, Toul Sleng Museum (S-21), where was the largest center of incarceration and torture in the country during Khmer Rouge regime, then continue to Tuol Tumpoung Market (known as Russian Market) where is the best place in town for souvenir shopping.

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to bus station for taking Public bus to Siem Reap (6hours). Arrival in Siem Reap, check-in at hotel.

Afternoon program: proceed to visit the Tonle Sap Lake, the largest fresh-water basin in South-East Asia. Largely muddy in dry season, its surface and depth hugely increases in rain season, transforming it in a vast internal sea irrigating the rice fields of the whole region. This has always been a major wealth for the country, and certainly the Khmer Empire. Visit Chhong Kneas one of the many stilt villages along its shores. People here live on fishing, many are of Vietnamese or ethnic minorities origin. Back to town to visit Artisans D’Angkor (wood and stone carving) where you will discover the traditional Khmer techniques used for stone and wood carving.

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning program: we will commence our wonderful temple tour to visit the lost city of the Khmer Empire: South Gate of Angkor Thom, Giant faces of famous Bayon and Baphuon Temples, Terraces of Elephants and Leper King, Phimean Akas and the unforgettable jungle temple of Ta Prohm.

Afternoon program: proceed to visit the World Heritage of Angkor Wat Temple; study both the splendid architecture and bas-relief until late evening climb up Bakheng hill ( subject to available space) to view the Angkor Wat temple and surrounding areas during sunset.

After Breakfast free program at your Leisure for Shopping, Pick up for Departure then proceed to the Airport.