Tour Code: GHTN8D9C4ORQ
4 Days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
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Experience the highlights of Cambodia in a captivating 4-day tour, exploring both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Begin your journey in Phnom Penh, where you’ll visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Wat Phnom, immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of Cambodia’s bustling capital. Next, travel to Siem Reap, home to the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex and the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Discover the awe-inspiring temples, including Bayon and Ta Prohm, and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Tonle Sap Lake. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and historical wonder, promising an unforgettable Cambodian adventure.
Welcome to Cambodia! Upon your arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and help transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Please be aware that the standard check-in time is 2:00 PM.
In the afternoon, we'll explore Wat Phnom, a picturesque temple perched on a hill surrounded by well-kept gardens. Next, we’ll visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, famous for its floor covered with 5,000 silver tiles and its impressive collection of Buddha statues made from gold, silver, crystal, and bronze. The day concludes with a serene sunset cruise along the Mekong River.
Embark on a day of exploration in Phnom Penh. At 8:00 AM, your driver and guide will meet you to start your tour. Begin with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly a school that was transformed into a detention center during the Khmer Rouge era, offering a sobering look into Cambodia's recent dark history. Continue to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, another significant yet somber site, essential for understanding the country’s past.
The remainder of the day will be more upbeat as you explore the Russian Market, the largest market in Cambodia, where you can find everything from carvings and jewelry to clothing and souvenirs. Enjoy a lunch featuring Khmer specialties at a local restaurant. Afterward, you'll be transferred to the bus station or airport for your journey to Siem Reap. The bus ride takes about 6 hours, while a flight is approximately 1 hour. Upon reaching Siem Reap, you will be met by our guide and taken to your hotel for check-in. Please note that the standard check-in time is 2:00 PM.
At 8:00 AM, you'll be picked up from your hotel to start the day’s tour. Begin by visiting the South Gate, known for its impressive statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, and then explore the ancient city of Angkor Thom, established in the late 12th century. Proceed to Bayon Temple, famous for its 54 towers adorned with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Next, visit Baphuon, an artificial mountain that has recently reopened following extensive restoration.
You will then have the option to visit the Royal Enclosure, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm Temple, also known as the modern name for the Angkor temple built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries, which gained fame as a filming location for the Tomb Raider movie.
After lunch, we’ll head to the stunning Angkor Wat Temple, the most revered site in Angkor Park and the largest religious monument in the world. Inside, the walls are adorned with breathtaking stone carvings and bas-reliefs. Your guide will share the stories behind these intricate details and give you plenty of time to explore both the inner and outer areas of the temple.
Enjoy a leisurely walk or pick up some final souvenirs before checking out at noon. Your driver will be there to help with your luggage and transport you to the airport for your departure flight.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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