Cambodia Cultural and Historical Explorer 7 Days and 6 Nights

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Siem Reap & Floating Village Experience⌄

   • Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. • In the afternoon, begin your Cambodian adventure with a visit to Kampong Phluk, one of the most authentic floating villages on Tonlé Sap Lake. Explore traditional stilt houses, local fishing communities, and the flooded forest. Continue to the ancient Roluos Group temples, including Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei, the earliest monuments of the Khmer Empire.

   Overnight: Recommended 3-star hotel is located in the town center

2. 2Angkor Sunrise & Temples Discovery (B)⌄

   • Witness the unforgettable sunrise at Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument. Continue to Angkor Thom through its impressive South Gate, followed by visits to the iconic Bayon Temple, Baphuon, Terrace of the Elephants, and Terrace of the Leper King.

   • Explore the Small Circuit temples including Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, and the atmospheric Ta Prohm, famous for giant tree roots embracing ancient ruins. End the day with a beautiful sunset from Phnom Bakheng.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Recommended 3-star hotel is located in the town center

3. 3Grand Circuit & Countryside Excursion (B)⌄

   • Discover the Grand Circuit temples including Pre Rup, East Mebon, Neak Pean, and the magnificent Preah Khan, one of Angkor’s largest and most impressive temple complexes.

   • Travel to the exquisite pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, renowned for its delicate carvings and fine Khmer artistry. Along the way, visit the Cambodia Landmine Museum and the peaceful Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Recommended 3-star hotel is located in the town center

4. 4Journey to Kampong Thom & Sambor Prei Kuk (B)⌄

   • Depart Siem Reap for an overland journey to Kampong Thom. En route, stop at the historic Kampong Kdei Bridge, an ancient Angkorian bridge still standing today. Continue to your hotel for check-in and lunch break.

   • Visit the remarkable Sambor Prei Kuk, a pre-Angkorian temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by peaceful forest landscapes.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Recommended 3-star hotel is located in the town center

5. 5Overland Transfer from Kompong Thom to Phnom Penh with local guide (B)⌄

   • Continue your overland journey from Kampong Thom to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s lively capital city and finally check-in to your hotel. • Free at leisure to relax, explore the riverside, or enjoy local cafés and shopping at your own pace.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Recommended 3-star hotel is located in the town center

6. 6Phnom Penh Historical & Cultural Tour (B)⌄

   • Visit the poignant Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center to gain insight into Cambodia’s modern history.

   • Continue to the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the country’s finest Khmer art collection, followed by the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Recommended 3-star hotel is located in the town center

7. 7Phnom Penh Highlights & Departure (B)⌄

   • Visit the iconic Wat Phnom, the symbolic birthplace of Phnom Penh, followed by shopping and local experiences at Central Market (Psar Thmei). • Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.

   Meals: Breakfast