Explore the ancient wonders of Angkor Wat while discovering the friendly and welcoming people of Cambodia. On this private tour you will visit the amazing countryside of Cambodia, visit the capital city of Phnom Penh, and witness the awe-inspiring temples and ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, all in 3-4 star comfort.

This is a cutting-edge destination that beckons the true adventurer to explore.

B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh, Tonle Bati (B)
Day 3: Phnom Penh, Kompong Cham, Kompong Thom (B)
Day 4: Kompong Thom to Siem Reap. (B)
Day 5: Full day exploring Angkor Wat (B)
Day 6: Full day exploring Angkor Wat (B)
Day 7: Boat Ride. Trip ends, transfer to Siem Reap airport (B)


Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1:
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

On arrival at Po Chen Tong Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina and still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred temple in the country. We also climb up a small hill to visit the legendary Wat Phnom and enjoy a fantastic view over the surrounding areas.

Overnight in Phnom Penh


Day 2:
Phnom Penh, Tonle Bati (B)

Today's sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh begins with a visit to the National Museum, which is dedicated exclusively to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are from the Angkor period from 9th to 15th century, but some date from as early as the 4th century. We continue to one of the city's lively open markets, Psar Toul Tom Pong, all called the 'Russian Market', where anything and everything is for sale! The Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek are not to be missed. A visit to these sights provides a deep insight into the painful rule of the Khmer Rouge. Heading out of town we visit the Tonle Bati with Ta Prohm and Prasat Yeay Peo Temple.

Overnight in Phnom Penh


Day 3:
Phnom Penh, Kompong Cham, Kompong Thom (B)

The overland expedition begins as we depart the Phnom Penh and pass through Cambodia’s biggest rubber growing area on the way to Kampong Cham. The deep contrast of lush vegetation and red surface of basaltic soil is incredible all along the way. On arrival in Kampong Cham we visit the beautiful French colonial architecture and Wat Nokhor containing the ancient temple and modern style pagoda. The following destination of our trip is Kongpong Thom. Along the way we make stop over at Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, two hills whose names were translated as the 'man hill' and the 'woman hill'. After checking into hotel we visit some nearby villages and climb 980 steps to the top of Phnom Santuk for an impressive sunset view over the surrounding areas.

Overnight in Kompong Thom


Day 4:
Kompong Thom to Siem Reap (B)

With an early morning start, we to drive to the archeological sight of Sambor Prei Kuk, which is dotted with hundreds of pre-Angkor styled temples. The road conditions are very poor, but the spectacular scenery of this ancient ruin, along with a mixture of temples and forest, makes it all worthwhile. We travel by road to Siem Reap, passing through the charming Khmer countryside. The town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire dating from 802 AD to 1350 AD. This stunning and extensive site sprawls through the dense jungle over an area of 60 square miles.

Overnight in Siem Reap


Day 5:
Full day exploring Angkor Wat (B)

Today we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins starting 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 columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple.

Overnight in Siem Reap


Day 6:
Full day exploring Angkor Wat (B)

The jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which 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. The grand circuit with Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup Temples, is also visited this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments.

Overnight in Siem Reap


Day 7:
Boat Ride. Trip ends, transfer to Siem Reap airport (B)

After breakfast, we embark on a short cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body (If time permits). The experience is wonderful as we pass by floating villages, friendly children in small boats and fishermen at work. The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure.