Phnom Penh & Siem Reap Tour 6Days/5Nights

Tour overview

This Cambodia highlight tour is combined two special destinations in Cambodia; the striking Phnom Penh Capital features Royal Palace admired by Silver Pagoda and the incredible landmark of Siem Reap where magnificent heritage Angkor Wat temple attracts million visitors to discover its incredible masterpieces, amazing history with rich civilization. Go further, a boat excursion takes you to see the Kompong Phluk of Tonle Sap Lake, witness daily life & interesting activities on the impressive, largest freshwater lake in Asia.

Tour Summary

Day 1: Phnom Penh – Arrival & Sunset Dinner Cruise
Day 2: Explore Phnom Penh By Rickshaw (Cyclo) & The Cheung Ek Killing Field
Day 3: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by Giant Ibis Bus
Day 4: Siem Reap – Full Day Angkor Discovery
Day 5: Siem Reap – Kompong Phluk Stilt Houses, Mangroves, City Orientation & Apsara Performance
Day 6: Siem Reap – Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 | Phnom Penh – Arrival & Sunset Dinner Cruise

Meal: Dinner

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by our escort guide and driver then they transfer you directly to hotel for check in and have free time.

Evening, we depart to the riverfront of Phnom Penh then get on board, enjoy welcome cocktail while the boat cruise slowly cruises along Mekong river, capture the nice sunset fading before buffet dinner is started to serve. Disembark and return hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 2 | Explore Phnom Penh By Rickshaw (Cyclo) & The Cheung Ek Killing Field

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast is at hotel. We take a challenge in 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.

We go by car to reveal the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings, and learn from your tour guide the rich history of Khmer civilization during the Angkor time.

Enjoy Cambodian set lunch at Bopha Phnom Penh restaurant by Phnom Penh Riverside.

Afternoon, we drive out of the hassle capital 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 before heading to visit Wat Phnom with interesting legendary of founding place of Phnom Penh Capital.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 3 | Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by Giant Ibis Bus

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. Meet our driver (no guide) at hotel’s lobby then transfers to Giant Ibis bus station for the journey with 6 hours to Siem Reap City. Once you arrived in Siem Reap, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel by our car driver. Check in, simply have free time at hotel’s poolside.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Note: Daily short flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap is available. Surcharge will be applied if you choose flight option ($55.00 – $95.00)

Day 4 | Siem Reap – Full Day Angkor Discovery

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

After having breakfast, we’re journeying out (by car or Tuk Tuk) 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 The Palmboo air conditioning 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 5 | Kompong Phluk Stilt Houses, Mangroves, City Orientation & Apsara Performance

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast is at hotel. We head out of hotel at 8.00am then heading to Kompong 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.

Note: A short oxcart ride is available on this day and the additional charge is $10.00 per person.

Return Siem Reap City 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 Por Cuisine restaurant.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 6 | Siem Reap – Departure

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. Simply have the rest of your free time in Siem Reap City before our driver (no guide) transfers you to airport for your flight back home.
Say Goodbye to Cambodia.

Package prices are quoted in US dollar per person

2 Pax: $575.00
3 Pax: $534.00
4 Pax: $505.00

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.