Essence Of Cambodia

Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Welcome dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap.

The sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat.

This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with colums, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Breakfast at the hotel. The jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers that embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure, giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon, and Chau Say Tevado.

Afternoon, drive to Chong Kneas village, where you will take the boat to visit the way of life of Cambodian poor people along with schools, restaurants, hospitals, and much more floating on the great lake of Tonle Sap.

Overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap

Breakfast at the hotel, Heading out of town, we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well-preserved temple of Banteay Srei.

Along the way, we make a stopover at the Preah Dark village, and we follow these with a visit to the Banteay Samre Temple, adorned with impressive reliefs depicting scenes of Vishnu as well as Krishna legends.

At noon, transfer to the airport for the short flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel check-in. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phnom – the famous Pagoda in Phnom Penh and take one hour cruise before sunset.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast at the hotel – Start our visit to the Royal Palace. The Palace was opened in 1870 under King Norodom, and now contains the Royal Residence, the Throne Hall, the Silver Pagoda, and other buildings.

The Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morokat) is one of the city’s most visited sites and offers a display of priceless Buddhist and historical objects. The Pagoda draws its name from more than 5,000 silver tiles, which cover a floor in the temple. The building serves less as a functioning shrine, no monks currently reside here, than a repository of cultural treasures such as the famous Emerald Buddha and many other valuable statues.

Continue to Toul Sleng Museum (S-21) and the killing field of Choueng Ek, which is about 35 km away from the city. Transfer out to the airport for the flight the next destination. End of services.