Cambodia Tour in Depth – 11 Days

Go beyond what the guide books tell and explore the real Cambodia in this 11-day tour package.  Visit mysterious Angkorian temples steeped in history and explore Battambang’s countryside villages. Witness the stunning constructions in the capital of Phnom Penh and spend the last days relaxing at the dreaming beach of Sihanoukville. This is Cambodia at its best.

Tour Route: Siem Reap – Battambang – Phom Penh – Sihanoukville
Duration: 11 Days/ 10 Nights
Date: Your own plan
Start/ End: Siem Reap/ Phnom Penh
Tour Customizable: Available! (Tell us what you wish to do in the inquiry form)

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 – Day 3: Siem Reap
Day 4 – Day 5: Battbang
Day 6 – Day 7: Phnom Penh
Day 8 – Day 10: Sihanoukville
Day 11: Phnom Penh Departure

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival

Welcome upon arrival by local tour guide and driver then transfer to hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Complex (B, L)

Rise early this morning and be rewarded with views of the sunrise on Angkor Wat revealing its timeless beauty, harmony, and grandeur. Return to the hotel for breakfast before continuing your exploration of the temples. Enter this last capital of the Khmer empire through the Southern Gate where giant carvings of gods and demons flank each side of the entrance. Inside this great city, explore the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and Terrace of Leper King. Feel the serenity that exudes from the stone face carvings of the Bayon and temple walls covered in emerald-green moss intertwined with roots which many deem the most charming of all, Ta Prohm.

Afternoon set off on an exploration to Angkor Wat, an architectural and artistic masterpiece of the mighty Khmer Empire. Sunset at Phnom Bakheng or Pre Rup paints the temple in an orange hue. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 3: Siem Reap (B, L)

In the morning, enjoy a drive through the lovely countryside to visit Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, which many consider Banteay Srei to be the prettiest temple In the afternoon, travel to Tonle Sap Lake, Asia’s largest inland lake also the biggest harvest freshwater fish in the world, which swells to ten times its normal size during the wet season; here you will visit the people living, school, hospital, church, fishing farm, crocodile farm, souvenir shop in the floating village then back in town to visit Les Artisan D’Angkor to observe student learning of art carving. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 4: Siem Reap – Battambang (B, L)

After breakfast, proceed for land transportation about 3 hours to Battambang. On the way, visit the carving village of Phnom Leap as well as enjoy the scenery of rice paddy and villages on the way.

Later, visit the Provincial Museum (closed on Saturdays/ Sundays) and Phnom Banon, which was constructed at the same time as Angkor as well as testing the local grape wine in the factory then enjoy with Bamboo train through the village. Overnight in Battambang

Day 5: Battambang – Phnom Penh (B, L)

In the morning, depart from Battambang to Phnom Penh which will pass the local villages via visiting Udong, one of the capitals of Cambodia from 1618-1866 was called ” Udong Meanchey”. Stop at the Silversmith village, see the pottery manufactories in Kompong Chhnang and visit also a fish market. Follow by having lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 6: Phnom Penh City Tour (B, L)

In the morning, explore Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Visit Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, with many pre and post-Angkor artifacts.

After lunch, see the dark chapter of Cambodian history as you visit sites related to the Khmer regime. Visit the notorious Tuol Sleng Museum & Choeung Ek Killing Field. This former school was 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. You will also have some time to explore the Russian Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 7: Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville (B)

In the morning, transfer to the beach city of Sihanoukville that will take about 3 hours through the lovely chance of Cardamom Mountain. Follow by check-in and enjoy our time on the lovely beaches.

Day 8: Sihanoukville (B, L)

In the morning, enjoy the island trip that could enjoy snorkeling or swimming with the untouched underwater scenery as well as follow by fish barbecue lunch. Later afternoon return to Ocheouteal Beach then transfers back to your hotel.

Day 9 – 10: Sihanoukville Free & Easy (B)

Free at your own leisure

Day 11: Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh Departure (B)

After breakfast, you will be free until the vehicle transfers you to Phnom Penh for your departure flight. Trip ends.