Cambodia Tours and Travel Packages

Of all Cambodia Tours and travel packages you might consider choosing one trip that

teach you something, we know that traveling is not always about sitting in a tour coach

to see whatever that is planned for us to visit. Cambodia is a tiny country which has

many spectacular lush tropical landscapes, beautiful beaches, cuisine culture,

interesting culture and welcoming peoples. The country has been on top 10 visited

countries in the world. These are some of the tour packages Cambodia that has been

designed according to the numbers of request from different travelers each with

different style of traveling.

Following 12 Days Cambodia tours and travel packages with the suggested itinerary to

visit: Phnom Penh, Takeo, Kong Pong Thom, Kong Ponh Cham, Siem reap and Angkor

wat temples and the Sihanoukville.

Summary of what will you get in the 12 days tours?

Phnom Penh will be your arrival point where you will be discovering the fine rich

attractions of the capital city, your journey will continue to Siem rep where you visit the

Angkor wat which is marked as the largest religious structure in the world. This is the

biggest part of your trip as you will learn about the culture and the tradition of this ever

enchanting land, finally, your exploration will come to an end in Sihanoukville where you

have time to relax on the crystal clear beaches with several optional activities such as

diving and snorkeling.

Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh (Welcome Dinner)

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be welcomed and accompanied to your hotel.

With time permitting, there will be a tour of the city which will include the Royal Palace,

the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum and Wat Phnom Pagoda. The Silver Pagoda

(also known as the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha) is named after the statue housed

therein and which was created by King Norodom in 1892. The floor is comprised of

more than 5,000 silver blocks, weighing a total of 6 tons. The National Museum was

built in the Khmer style in the 1920's and has an extensive collection of Khmer art. The

highlight of the exhibit is a 6th Century bronze figure of the Hindu god Vishnu. This

evening your guide will take you to dine at one of the city’s fine restaurants. Overnight in

Phnom Penh

Day 2: Phnom Penh (Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner)

Following breakfast, you will depart for Tonle Bati and visit the Ta Prhom and Yeay

Peau temples. From here you will proceed to Ta Keo, where you will board our boat and

head to Phnom Da, stopping along the way to explore caves with shrines carved into

the walls. Other places of interest will include the pre-Angkorian Phnom Da temple, the

ancient capital of Angkor Borei and Phnom Chisor Mountain, which offers a spectacular

view over the surrounding plains. You will return to Phnom Penh by late afternoon/early

evening. Overnight in Phom Penh

Day 3: Phnom Penh - Kompong Cham (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Your morning tour will include visits to the “Killing Fields”, Toul Sleng and the Russian

Market, all of which will provide you with a deeper understanding of Cambodia are past

and present. The Tuol Sleng Museum (or Museum of Genocide) is a testament to the

country’s bloody past. Until 1975 this building was a high school, but then it became the

Khmer Rouge's main torture and interrogation centre, gaining the moniker “S-21”. It

was from here that victims were chosen to be taken and executed in what is now known

as the Killing Fields.

You will then take a trip to Kompong Cham by private van. Kompong Cham has plenty

of interesting sights, some of which are old colonial buildings, as well as sites such as

Nokor Bachey. Nokor Bachey Temple was built in the middle of the 11th Century,

during the reign of Suryayarman II and King Ouphey. This old colonial town is rich with

agricultural products like rubber trees, cashews, maize, beans and more. You will

spend the night in Kompong Cham.

Day 4: Kompong Cham – Kompong Thom (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Today you will explore Kompong Cham City, including its colonial buildings, ancient

temples, rubber plantations and more. In the late afternoon, you will depart to Kompong

Thom where you will be free to relax at your hotel, before exploring Stoeng Sen. With

its wide array of fascinating cultural sights and attractions, Stoeng Sen will not cease to

amaze you. You will have a great time, as Kompong Thom is blessed with lively

restaurants, interesting shopping areas and stunning attractions. You will stay overnight

at Sambo Village in Kampong Thom www.sambovillage.com. (Breakfast, Lunch and

Dinner included)

Day 5: Kompong Thom – Siem Reap (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Cambodia tours and travel packages in 12 days will continue today and you will have an

early morning start as you drive to the archeological site of Sambor Prei Kuk, which is

dotted with hundreds of pre-angkor style temples. The road conditions can be difficult,

but the spectacular scenery of this ancient ruin (with a mixture of temples and forest)

makes the trip worthwhile. You will travel by road to Siem Reap and the ancient city

Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1250 AD.

This stunning and extensive site sprawls through the dense jungle, encompassing an

area of over 60 square miles. You will stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 6: Golden Age (Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner)

Note: This itinerary has a visitation plan which has been carefully structured so that

(with a few exceptions) you can visit many of the famous Angkor sites in the historic

order in which they were built during the Golden Age of Angkor – from 800AD to

1250AD.

The Golden Age tour will start with a visit east of Siem Reap, to the site of the ancient

capital of Rolous. You will visit Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei, where you will learn about

Angkor history from 800AD to 900AD.You will then visit Phnom Bakheng to enjoy the

sunset at this amazing hilltop temple, the first major temple of its kind to be constructed

in this area (893 AD).

You will then return to the hotel to freshen up before heading out to enjoy a welcome

dinner at one of Siem Reap’s restaurants later in the evening.

Day 7: Golden Age (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

“The return of Angkor as Capital – 950 to 1000 AD” After an early breakfast, you will

meet your guide to drive out through the countryside to visit Preah Rup and East

Mebon, en route to the stunningly exquisite Banteay Srey, all of which were constructed

between 950 and 1000 AD. From the road, your guide will point out the Kulen

Mountains in the distance, where sandstone was quarried hundreds of years ago. You

will then return to Siem Reap where you can rest and then enjoy lunch at a local

restaurant.

“The Flowering of Angkor Civilization – 1000 to 1150 AD”, After lunch, you will pay a

short visit to the vast West Baray and then drive out to Angkor Wat in the afternoon.

The guide will allow 2 to 3 hours for a guided tour of the vast shaded Angkor Wat

galleries. You will be given free time to explore the upper levels of the Angkor Wat

Temple. You will return to Siem Reap late in the afternoon and then go out to dinner at

a local restaurant.

Day 8: Golden Age (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

“Angkor Civilization Under Threat – 1150 to 1200 AD”, You will depart in the morning

and visit one of the Angkor Visitor Centers to learn of the recent reconstruction and

preservation projects. You will then visit one of the Angkor region’s most fascinating

ruins, Ta Prohm. This is a ruin that was once totally enshrouded by jungle, and still

stands in the shade of tall jungle cover.After Ta Prohm, you will head off to explore

Banteay Kdei and the neighbouring lake of Sras Srang (or “King’s Bath”) before

returning to Siem Reap for lunch and a short rest.

“The Waning Angkor Civilization - 1200 to 1250 AD”, Returning to the Angkor Complex,

you will drive out to visit distant Ta Som and NeakPean, before entering the walls of

Angkor Thom from the northern gate to visit Bayon and the terraces. A number of other

sites will also be visited in Angkor Thom from earlier periods in Angkorian history, such

as Baphuon (1060 AD) and Phimeanakas (950 – 1050 AD). You will then return to Siem

Reap to freshen up at the hotel before enjoying dinner and a cultural performance.

Day 9: From Angkor to the Beach (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

You will have free time to explore Siem Reap and perhaps visit the French training

workshop (“Artisan D’Angkor”), the old central market (Psah Chas), arts & craft shops,

and cafes. You may choose to rent a bicycle, hire a motorbike or even book a

helicopter flight over the ruins!

You will later check out and meet with the guide who will transfer you to the airport for a

70 minute flight to Sihanoukville for a three night stay for rest and relaxation.

Notes: Cambodia Angkor Air has flights between Siem Reap and sunny SihanoukVille,

Cambodia 3 times a week (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

Day 10 - Free time on the beach (Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner)

Sihanoukville (Cambodia's premier island and beach resort) is located just 30 minutes

by speed boat from Song Saa Private Island, and offers you a unique private island

experience in the gulf of Thailand. The town of Sihanoukville is surrounded on 3 sides

by the Bay of Thailand. From the beaches and surrounding hills, many of the country's

small islands can be seen. Many of the beaches are filled with grass hut restaurants

and bars, while some of the beaches are rocky and others are wonderful sandy

stretches.

There are day trips to beaches, villages and islands from Sihanoukville. The fishing

village at Stung Hauv, Kbal Chay Waterfalls, Ream National Park, can all be visited by

making arrangements with your hotel concierge. You can even travel to the coastal

towns of Kampot, Kep and Bokor Mountain, which are just 2 hours away by car.

Day 11: Free time on the beach (Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner)

You will have breakfast at your hotel and enjoy your day as you wish. Many vacation

activities around town are related to the beaches. Swimming, sunning, trips to the

islands, fishing, and snorkeling are all popular. Within town, there are many themed

restaurants and bars owned by people from all over the world. Buddhist temples,

mountain biking, dirt biking, walking around downtown, shopping, and seeing

Cambodian culture are also popular activities. Not to mention scuba diving!

As to night life, many beach restaurants stay open until the last customer leaves.

Restaurants with French, Japanese, Italian, Indian and many other cuisines come to

life, and some bars and the casinos are open 24 hours a day.

Day 12: Departure (Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner)

You will be free until you are transferred to the Phnom Penh Airport for your departing

flight, which will take about 4 hours to reach.

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