Phnom Penh –Koh Rong - Siem Reap 8D7N

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Phnom Penh –Koh Rong – Siem Reap 8D7N

Day1: Phnom Penh Arrival (L/D)

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh Airport in Cambodia, you will be welcomed by your English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The official check-in time is 2pm, However, an early check-in may be available upon request, subject to room availability and this is subject to an additional charge. You then have the rest of the day at your leisure to settle into your new surroundings in the historic Cambodian city of Phnom Penh.

In the evening, experience the sunset over the Mekong River Cruise. Cruise along Phnom Penh’s landmarks like the Royal Palace and the floating villages of Tonle Sap and Mekong. Witness the golden colors of Phnom Penh’s skyline when the sun is set. We return to the hotel and the remaining time is free at leisure to explore pub street and night markets on your own. In the evening, enjoy dinner at Indian restaurant. The guide and transport are available until 9 pm.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day2: Phnom Penh Tour (B/L/D)

We get our first experience of local life by embarking on a cyclo tour of the bustling capital. The three-wheel bicycle rickshaw has been used to transport people and goods since French colonial times. We start from the hotel down to the Independence Monument, an impressive structure that sits at the centre of a roundabout. Dating back to 1958, it was created to mark the country’s independence from France in 1953. Next, visit to the Silver Pagoda and adjacent Royal Palace. Home to Cambodia’s official royal residence, the grounds are awash with regal structures, intimate temples, collections of gifts from foreign leaders and murals that paint a picture of the country’s past. We also stop at Wat Phnom, an ancient hilltop temple and compact park that marks the official center of the city.

Please note: Guests will have to sign a disclaimer form before taking part in the cyclo activity. This will be provided by the guide in Phnom Penh. Visitors to the National Museums are required to keep their knees and shoulders covered.

Next, is the National Museum to view ancient artefacts dating from the pre-Angkor era. After lunch, we headed to centrally located Street 178 to view skilled artisans fashioning ornate sculptures. We can join a hands-on stone carving session under the guidance of a skilled sculptor. Our fascinating journey continues to Street 240 to A.N.D, a fair-trade brand that collaborates with artisans, some with disabilities, who create jewellery, clothes and accessories. Later we take a sober visit to The Killing Field and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Also known as S-21, it served as a Khmer Rouge prisoner camp, were tens of thousands of Cambodians died. After that, time for shopping at Central Market, where we can put our haggling skills to the test and barter for souvenirs.

Lunch and Dinner at Indian restaurant.

Overnight stay in Phnom Penh.

Day3: Phnom Penh – Koh Rong (B)

We will transfer from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville in a private van via the Expressway, a 3-hour journey without a guide. Upon arrival, we will take a 60-minute ferry ride to Koh Rong Island. After check-in at the resort, enjoy a relaxing afternoon. In the evening, take a beach walk and admire the sunset.

Overnight in Koh Rong.

Day4: Optional Adventure Activities in Koh Rong (B/D)

Start the morning with a snorkeling tour to explore vibrant coral reefs, followed by kayaking and paddleboarding along the coast. In the afternoon, embark on a jungle trek to Sok San Waterfall. End the day with a BBQ dinner by the beach.

Tour for Snorkeling Tour and Jungle Trek (Sok San Waterfall): $56 USD/person

 Overnight in Koh Rong.

Day5: Optional Water Sports and Adventure in Koh Rong (B)

Spend the day scuba diving or on an island-hopping boat tour. Enjoy lunch at the resort, then relax on the beach or explore a nearby village. In the evening, opt for a late-night plankton tour to swim with glowing bioluminescent plankton. Scuba Diving and Glowing Bioluminescent Plankton Tour: $145 USD/person

Day6: Koh Rong – Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (B/L/D) (Flight ticket is Not included)

 Check-out and ferry ride back to Sihanoukville (60-mins). Transfer from pier to Sihanoukville airport

Arrival in Siem Reap and hotel check-in. Then experience life on the revered Tonle Sap Lake as we cruise to one of the floating villages that bobs on the water. From the hotel, we drive to the pier to board a wooden boat and cruise across the water. The revered lake – also called the Great Lake – is the beating heart of Cambodia, providing Cambodians with most of their protein. Standing as South-east Asia’s largest body of freshwater, it is one of the richest inland fishing areas in the world and is home to more than 149 fish species. It is also a popular breeding ground for many rare and endangered birds. In 1997, it was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is also home to several floating villages, where people live out their lives on the water. We head to one of them to sail past floating houses, shops, restaurants, schools and even karaoke bars.

Lunch and Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Overnight at the Siem Reap.

Day7: Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Today’s, take a step back in time with the family and delve into the jewel of Cambodia’s crown, the temples of Angkor Wat Archaeological Park. We start the day at incredible 12th century Angkor Wat. The architectural feat stood at the heart of the Khmer Empire. Our next stop is root-riddled Ta Prohm, made famous after featuring Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. Lunch is on Indian Restaurant.

In the afternoon’s temple exploration starts at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire’s last capital built in the late-12th century. Inside the city’s ancient walls, we visit Bayon and its hundreds of giant carved faces; 11th century Baphoun; Hindu temple, Baksei Chamkrong; and Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

In the evening, enjoy a delightful Apsara Dance Show with dinner. The traditional Apsara dance is a graceful art form that dates to the Khmer Empire, offering a glimpse into Cambodia’s cultural and artistic heritage.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Note: Visitors are required to keep their knees and shoulders covered at all sacred sites as a sign of respect. Visitors must be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat

 Day8: Siem Reap Departure (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Land tour cost: USD/person

Hotel*Period2pax3-4pax5-6pax7-8pax9-12pax
3 *01 Oct 25 - 31 Mar 26704691623620591
01 Apr - 30 Sep 25/26668643580578552
4 *01 Oct 25 - 31 Mar 26784797718711680
01 Apr - 30 Sep 25/26735732660655626
5*01 Oct 25 - 31 Mar 2613181507135913211274
01 Apr - 30 Sep 25/2610911206108610611021

Hotels Used:

Hotel*LocationHotel NameWebsiteRoom type
PNHPacific Hotel/Similarwww.pacifichotel.asiaDeluxe
3 *Koh RongHill Beach Resortwww.hillbeachresort.comDeluxe
REPKingdom Angkor Hotel/Similarwww.kingdomangkorhotel.comSuperior
PNHPoulo Wai Hotel/Similarwww.poulowaihotel.comDeluxe
4 *Koh RongLongset Resortwww.longsetresort.comDeluxe
REPSomadevi Angkor Resort /Similarwww.somadeviangkor.comDeluxe
PNHSun & Moon Riverside Hotel/Similarwww.sunandmoonhotelgroup.comDeluxe
5*Koh RongRoyal Sand Resortwww.theroyalsandskohrong.comDeluxe
REPAngkor Miracle Resort & Spa/Similarwww.angkormiracle.comDeluxe

Inclusions:

  • Private tours with English speaking guide
  • Private transportation with A/C
  • Entrance fee
  • Meal as mentioned in itinerary (B=Breakfast, 1Lunch, 1Dinner)
  • Private boat on Tonle Sap Lake
  • Cool water and tissue
  • Service charge
  • Accommodation in twin/double share room

Exclusions:

  • International flight ticket
  • Domestic flight ticket
  • Visa stamps upon arrival of usd 00 / pax
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner
  • Late checkout
  • Drinks during meal
  • International bank transfer fee
  • Government tax (VAT)
  • Other meals not mentioned
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Laundry
  • Other not stated above
  • Travel insurance