Discover Cambodia in 8 Days

Start your day early to catch the breathtaking sunrise at Angkor Wat, one of the most captivating and spiritual sights. Following this, our guide will lead you to Angkor Thom, the former capital. Walk along the path flanked by statues of gods and demons to the city's south gate. Next, explore Bayon Temple, renowned for its 216 large smiling faces carved into 54 towers, as well as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm Temple, where you’ll be amazed by the sight of tree roots enveloping the temple ruins. Next, head to Bakheng Hill to climb up and enjoy a stunning sunset view from Bakheng Temple. In the evening, you'll be treated to a delightful Apsara Dinner Show.

This morning, we will explore the Rolous Group, which marks the origins of Angkor architecture from the 9th century. Our visit will focus on three notable temples: Lolei, Preah Ko, and Bakong, with detailed insights provided by our guide. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to discover two more impressive sites: the Temple of Banteay Srei and Preah Khan Temple.

In the morning, you’ll explore a Khmer village and a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake to gain insight into the local way of life. Following this, you’ll be privately transported to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, a local guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel.

After breakfast, we’ll journey to the Mekong Islands, located approximately 20km from Phnom Penh. This involves a boat ride across both the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers. Enjoy a relaxed bike ride through the Khmer countryside, visiting local villages and farms to interact with the residents. Afterward, return to Phnom Penh with a 2-hour boat trip along the Mekong River. In the afternoon, you’ll explore the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and, if time allows, the National Museum.

Our journey south starts as we leave Phnom Penh and make our first stop at Phnom Chisor Temple. Ascend the hill via a 500-step path to take in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Next, we’ll drive to the tranquil town of Takeo and take a short boat trip to Angkor Borei, situated a few kilometers from the Vietnam border. Here, you can explore a small museum featuring replicas of sculptures from nearby ruins and various artifacts. We’ll then continue by boat to visit the pre-Angkorian Phnom Da Temple and the nearby Asram Maharosei Temple. Afterward, you’ll check in to your boutique seaside hotel in Kep with the assistance of our guide.

This morning, we'll journey through picturesque landscapes of rice fields, sugar palm trees, traditional wooden homes, and striking limestone formations to reach Phnom Chhnork Cave. Inside, you'll find remnants of a 7th-century brick temple. Next, we’ll explore the Phnom Sla’an Caves. For the adventurous, there’s an opportunity to navigate through the cave and emerge into sunlight atop the hill, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the Cambodian countryside extending toward the Gulf of Thailand and its islands. In the 1960s, Kampot gained fame for its aromatic pepper, and a visit to a pepper plantation will reveal the reason behind its reputation and allow you to see the local community at work. We’ll then spend the afternoon on Rabbit Island before heading back to your hotel in Kep.

After checking out of the hotel, you will be transferred to Phnom Penh Airport via a private vehicle, with the journey taking approximately 3 hours. We wish you a pleasant journey home!