Experience a 8 day package with the astounding temples of Angkor are a monumental experience, a sight to witness at least once in your life. On this short journey, enter via the lesser used eastern gate and watch the sun coming up over the majestic temples. Further afield, uncover the ruins of tree covered Ta Prohm and imposing Bayon, as well as the highlights of Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. In Battambang, take a stroll along the banks of the Sangker River to admire some of the best colonial architecture in Cambodia.
On arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to your hotel to check in.
Set out on a city tour to visit the Royal Place built in 1866 by King Norodom; Silver Pagoda, visit Tuol Sleng Museum, a reminder of the Khmer Rouge regime. Visit the peaceful stretch of green fields of Cheung Ek may not indicate what kinds of horrors have taken place there. Cheung Ek was made famous by the movie “The Killing Fields”.
Continue to visit the Russian market and end the trip with a visit of the Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset.
Have nearly five hour drive to Battambang. Leave the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh behind as you head north to Kampong Luong which is a silversmith village. Observe silversmiths creating ornate and fashionable silver objects. Learn how the community makes pottery in the traditional way and observe how sugar is collected from the sugar palm trees.
Transfer onwards to Battambang and check into your hotel upon arrival late afternoon. Lunch is at the hotel (own account).
Enjoy bamboo train ride viewing the real countryside landscape and observe the daily activities of the indigenous people.
Tonight you are recommended to visit Lotus Bar and Gallery or Bric-a-Brac for a glass of wine following by the dinner at Jaan Bai restaurant (own account). The menu was created by a Michelin Star chef who resides in Bangkok, Thailand.
Spend your day exploring the countryside around Battambang opt on a bicycle visiting Cambodian families who produce traditional products (such as fermented fish paste, rice paper, dried bananas, bamboo sticky rice, and rice wine), made in the same way they have been for generations. You will learn first-hand about everyday life in rural communities which make up over 70% of Cambodia’s population.
Continue after lunch with a transfer to Siem Reap, located about 2.5 hour drive away.
Morning, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm, continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat - one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
Afternoon, explore the mysterious Royal city Angkor Thom & Bayon. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. Further, visit the surroundings of the complex including the Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Lepper King Terrace and Royal Place area.
Morning transfer out of the Siem Reap town to a beautiful village in the countryside, you will start to walk through the village houses, witnessing very nice and different activities from the locals for their daily life.
At your choice, Kayaking is available on request on Tonle Sap Lake at additional cost.