Cambodia Beach Tours 10Days/9Nights

Tour overview

Absolutely see the best of Angkor Wat along with its small circuit, take boat excursion to visit the largest freshwater lake “Tonle Sap” whose daily life animated by fishing activities in the floating community, cool off under beautiful waterfall and much more. Perfectly enjoy the relaxation on white sand beach of beautiful Koh Rong Island before heading to Phnom Penh Capital to visit Royal Palace & experience the sunset cruise.

Tour Summary

Day 1: Siem Reap – Arrival
Day 2: Siem Reap – Full Day Angkor Discovery
Day 3: Siem Reap – Kampong Phluk Stilt Houses, Mangroves & Apsara Performance
Day 4: Siem Reap – Phnom Kulen Waterfall & Tribal Show
Day 5: Siem Reap – Flight to Sihanoukville & Speed Boat to Koh Rong Island
Day 6: Koh Rong Island – Beach Leisure
Day 7: Koh Rong Island – Beach Leisure
Day 8: Koh Rong Island – Speed Boat to Mainland & Private Car to Phnom Penh
Day 9: Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng, Killing Field, National Museum & Sunset Cruise
Day 10: Phnom Penh – Royal Palace & Market Tour By Rickshaw (Cyclo), Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 | Siem Reap – Arrival

Meal: None

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by our escort guide and driver then they transfer you directly (Approx. 15-20 minutes) to hotel for check in. Simply enjoy your own free time at hotel’s poolside.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2 | Siem Reap – Full Day Angkor Discovery

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast is at hotel. We’re journeying out (by Tuk Tuk or car) of hotel at 8.00am the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed. Enjoy Khmer set lunch at a selected local restaurant.

Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.

Note: Visiting beautiful sunset is available at Phnom Bakheng but with limit allowance.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3 | Kampong Phluk Stilt Houses, Mangroves & Apsara Performance

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast is at hotel. We head out of hotel at 8.00am then heading to Kampong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. We stroll around Rolous market to see trading activities before taking a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kampong Phluk. Once we arrive, the boat begins to slow down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we resume take canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve. Return hotel for break.

Afternoon, continue for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on.

Evening, transfer to have Khmer set dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4 | Siem Reap – Phnom Kulen Waterfall & Tribal Show

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast is at hotel. We’re journeying out at 8.00am to visit one of Cambodia’s national parks – popularly known as “Phnom Kulen” where you see the famous, beautiful waterfall in Siem Reap. Phnom Kulen (Mountain of Lychee) situates about 57km with approx. 1 hour drive, the site is regarded as the holy mountain for religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists and was the significant home of the ancient Khmer Empire when King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE. The journey provides nice views of rice paddies, countryside dotting with palm trees and cattle. We will have a short visit at Preah Dak market to witness daily life of people selling their vegetables, meat and exchange the trades.

Enjoy the walking tour to see the giant reclining Buddha statue on the hilltop along with breathtaking, spectacular views and learn from your tour guide about historical site. Resume walking within the jungle to witness religious Hindu of the riverbed of 1000 linga carvings, next we move to observe the sacred ground-pool before we head to relax near the waterfall. From then, it is your own free time for cooling down, bathing, swimming and enjoying local lunch and fresh coconut juice nearby (own account). Late afternoon, we drive back to Siem Reap and on the way, we stop for a visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicraft souvenirs.

Evening, enjoy Khmer set dinner followed by traditional tribal dance show at Art Shadow restaurant with tranquil ambience.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 5 | Siem Reap – Flight to Sihanoukville & Speed Boat to Koh Rong Island

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel.
Enjoy the rest of your free time in Siem Reap. Our car driver (no guide) transfers you to airport for flight departure to Sihanoukville. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our driver (no guide) then takes you to Sihanoukville boat pier, catch speed boat at 2.00pm (1 hour) to beautiful Koh Rong Island.

Once you arrived at the pier in Koh Rong, the hotel staff will welcome and assist you with your luggage to the hotel resort for check in. Leisurely enjoy your beach vacation after check in.

Overnight in Koh Rong Island.

Day 6 | Koh Rong Island – Beach Leisure

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. Today is completely reserved for your own free time by the seaside for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing.

Overnight in Koh Rong Island.

Day 7 | Koh Rong Island – Beach Leisure

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. Free and easy on the white sand beach.

Overnight in Koh Rong Island.

Day 8 | Koh Rong Island – Speed Boat to Mainland & Private Car to Phnom Penh

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. Catch speed boat at 12.00pm back to the mainland of Sihanoukville then our awaiting car driver (no guide) transfers you with 5 hours directly to your hotel in Phnom Penh Capital.

Our Sihanoukville car driver will say goodbye after dropping you off at the hotel for check in and the rest of your tour will be taken care by our Phnom Penh team.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 9 | Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng, Killing Field, National Museum & Sunset Cruise

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast is at hotel. Today our guide and driver meet you at hotel’s lobby at 8.00am then drive to witness the tragic site of Cheug Ek – the killing field that proceeded more than 20 thousands of civilians and the site is connecting with Tuol Sleng Museum – was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian market for shopping.

Afternoon, we go for a guided tour at the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings. Next, continue to visit Wat Phnom with interesting legendary of founding place of Phnom Penh Capital. Return hotel refreshment and short break.

Evening, we head to Phnom Penh’s Riverside then get on board with a welcome cocktail from drink menu while the boat is slowly cruising along Mekong & Tonle Sap, watch the sunset fading at horizon before buffet dinner is started to serve, unwind yourself with colorful Phnom Penh nightlights. Disembark and return hotel.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 10 | Phnom Penh – Royal Palace, Market Tour By Rickshaw (Cyclo) & Departure

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. We leave hotel by car to take a challenge of cyclo ride (rickshaw) along riverfront for fantastic morning highlight of Phnom Penh Capital toward Independent Monument where we stop to capture some beautiful photos before resuming the ride to stroll around central market to see bustling local trades. Finished the cyclo ride at Royal Palace, we walk to visit The Royal Palace – a complex of buildings which are served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia, admired by impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments etc. Return hotel and simply have the rest of your free time in Phnom Penh before transferring to airport for your flight back home. Say Goodbye to Cambodia.

Say Goodbye to friendly Cambodia.

Package prices are quoted in US dollar per person

2 Pax: $1066.00
3 Pax: $788.00
4 Pax: $945.00

Kids (0-4 yrs) are free of charge, Children (5 – 11 yrs) 50% charge of the adult (12 yrs+) and need to be accompanied by at least one adult.

Additional Tour Information Before You Go

Dressing Code

Cambodia geographically stays in the tropical monsoon, its weather varies and annually brings wet and dry seasons, generally hot in during day time and a bit cooler at night, and in the early morning. You should wear whatever most comfortable but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and other religious sites; pagodas, temples and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees when you wish to visit the top part at Angkor Wat, Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and when you go to meet Buddhist monks.