Cambodia Classic Tour 8Days/7Nights

Tour overview

The tailor made tour provides the best insights, sightseeing and tour activities in three attractive regions including Siem Reap, Battambang & Phnom Penh. Beginning from the spectacular Angkor Wat, oxcart adventure in rural village and Tonle Sap floating village, Battambang gives unique experience on popular bamboo train, authentic interaction with locals while Phnom Penh emerges the vibrant Royal Palace.

Tour Summary

Day 1: Siem Reap – Arrival
Day 2: Siem Reap – Full Day Angkor Discovery
Day 3: Siem Reap – Oxcart Ride, Kampong Phluk Village, Mangroves & Apsara Performance
Day 4: Siem Reap – City Orientation, Silk Farm & Overland to Battambang
Day 5: Battambang – Bamboo Train & The Surroundings
Day 6: Battambang to Phnom Penh by Private Car
Day 7: Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng, Killing Field, National Museum & Sunset Cruise
Day 8: 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 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 | Oxcart Ride, Kampong Phluk Village, Mangroves & Apsara Performance

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
After having breakfast, we head out of hotel at 8.00am for countryside sightseeing. At the same time, we grab the opportunity by taking ox cart ride venturing through home gardens overlooking rice fields, interact the local people and come across animals, and stilt houses. Continue 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.

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 – City Orientation, Silk Farm & Overland to Battambang

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. We go 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.

Return hotel for refreshment and check out. We drive (3 hours) to Battambang Province, we will stop at Angkor Silk Farm and its famous workshop where you can observe local people produce the finest silk products, weaving activities, learn how they feed and take care the worms, and you will see various excellent silk woven items which you can purchase for family or friends when you fly back home. Check in at hotel in Battambang and have free time.

Overnight in Battambang.

Day 5 | Battambang – Bamboo Train & The Surroundings

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast is at hotel. We set off to experience some fun on the famous bamboo train in Battambang, cruising on the track of the train rail while enjoying the highlight of rural landscape. Continue to wander around the infamous Prohoc market “Fermented Fish Market”, observe rice paper making, have chances to try the taste of Cambodian rice wine and learn how it is made before drive to visit ancient temple of Wat Ek Phnom – an Angkorain temple built in the 11th century.

Afternoon, continue our journey to visit traditional wooden house which was built a century ago during French Era and have a short tour that reveals a very interesting background regarding to its history. If time permits, we will stroll at Battambang winery before heading to Phnom Sampov where you enjoy the active walking up to the mountain to see the spectacular sunset, witness the killing caves and watch thousands of bats flying back to their homes.

Evening, enjoy dinner at a selected local restaurant.

Overnight in Battambang.

Day 6 | Battambang to Phnom Penh by Private Car

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. We make the journey with 6.30 hours to Phnom Penh Capital, drive passing beautiful rice paddies dotting with palm trees. On the way, we stop at Kampong Chhnang’s local village where we learn from people producing pottery to generate their daily income. Check in and simply have free time at hotel.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 7 | 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 8 | Phnom Penh – Royal Palace & Market Tour By Rickshaw (Cyclo) & Departure

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

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.

Enjoy set lunch at a selected restaurant by the riverside. 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.

Note:
Beach extension would be an ideal for your vacation trip after your Cambodia adventurous journey ended, indulgently relax by Sihanoukville’s seaside, natural islands or feasting the famous fresh crabs of Kep or relax at private island beach.

Package prices are quoted in US dollar per person

2 Pax: $805.00
3 Pax: $700.00
4 Pax: $613.00

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.