6 Days Cambodia Highlight tours
Overview
This tour offers you the opportunity to admire the most amazing place in Cambodia, from Phnom Penh, the developed capital with the renowned Royal Palace to the mysterious heritage Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
From Phnom Penh - the vibrant bustling capital with various historic sites and monuments which remind us of both the heroic time and the darkness of the countryâs history to Siem Reap with the amazing Angkor complex. Visiting Angkor Wat, not only will you admire the beautiful art shown in its architecture but also the religious and historic values it presents to you. If Angkor Wat hasn't satisfied your discovery desire at all, then Angkor Thom - the last capital city of the Khmer and Banteay Srei - a red sandstone temple dedicated to Shiva will continue its mission. With various elaborate decorative wall carvings, Banteay Srei is considered the precious gem of Khmer art.
Included/Excluded
- 5 night accommodation
- Private airport transfer
- English speaking guide and transfer on tour
- Bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Entrance fees on tours
- Tax and service charge
- Meal as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner
- International and domestic flights
- Visa or visa arrangements
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Sunscreen and protective clothing
- Camera/video entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Other services not indicated above
Tour Plan
Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival- Airport transfer- Check in hotel (No meal)
Upon arrival at International Airport, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check-in. The rest of the time, you are free & easy.
Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh city tour- Royal palace (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel. Today you will visit the Victory Monument, and the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art - notably sculptures - throughout the ages. Visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. Then drive to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Then visit to Killing Fields " Choeung Ek"15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (from 1975â1979). The last site is Russian Markets where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, silver products. Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight in hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 3: Bus to Siem Reap- Check in hotel (B)
After having breakfast, you will take a bus to Siem Reap, Bus takes about 6 hours through the countryside in Cambodia. Check in hotel then free and easy.
Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap
Day 4: Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat tour (B, L)
We will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom also referred to as "Great City", the famous Bayon Temple built in the late 12th century and the Baphoun Temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the Terrace of Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and Phimean Akas known as "Heavenly Palace". In the afternoon, we will tour the World Heritage site "Angkor Wat", the world's largest religious building. We continue our day with a visit to Pre Rub Hill Temple and watch the sunset from the top of the hill. Back to the hotel. Dinner with special Aspara dance show.
Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap
Day 5: Siem Reap â Banteay Srei â Kbal Spean (B, L)
We will start our day trip by visiting Kbal Spean referred to as âThe river of a Thousand Lingasâ which is situated 30km north of Angkor Wat, roughly a one hour drive. It closes at 3 pm. We will take a forest walk and then return for lunch. We will continue from there straight to Banteay Srei, "The Citadel of Women" built at a time when the Khmer Empire was gaining significant power. Like numerous others, it is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is a masterpiece of Khmer art with its intricate, pink sandstone construction and ornate design. On the way back to Siem Reap, we will visit Srah Srang, "The Royal Bath" and Banteay Kdei, a richly decorated Buddhist temple. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap
Day 6: Siem Raep departure- Fly back home (B)
Then you are free & easy until transferring to the airport for the flight to the next destination. End of services