Phnom Penh Trip Overview
Take a magical journey with this great 6-day package that lets you experience the essentials of these two amazing cities. From exploring an ancient kingdom, to the home of a king, this is a marvelous escape to the unique country of Cambodia.
Starting with the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, you will discover an ancient culture in a place that is one of the wonders of the world. You will also experience the brutal reality of the Khmer Rouge period at the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields as part of your time in Phnom Penh. A visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, which remains home to the King and Royal family, contrasts the beauty of this culture and history. This package will introduce you to Cambodian people, their history, culture, unforgettable landscapes, and memories for a lifetime.
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* Duration: 6 days
* Starts: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia
Take a magical journey with this great 6-day package that lets you experience the essentials of these two amazing cities. From exploring an ancient kingdom, to the home of a king, this is a marvelous escape to the unique country of Cambodia.
Starting with the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, you will discover an ancient culture in a place that is one of the wonders of the world. You will also experience the brutal reality of the Khmer Rouge period at the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields as part of your time in Phnom Penh. A visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, which remains home to the King and Royal family, contrasts the beauty of this culture and history. This package will introduce you to Cambodian people, their history, culture, unforgettable landscapes, and memories for a lifetime.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Siem Reap
Stop At: Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province
Welcome to Siem Reap – the Kingdom of Wonder. You will be warmly greeted by your Green Cultural Travel guide, who will ensure that your hotel transfer and check-in goes smoothly. After time to settle in, your guide will take you to explore the town, including its markets and many galleries. You will then have time to enjoy the hotel facilities, before your guide escorts you to a welcome dinner, sampling the unique Khmer cuisine, while in the meantime, enjoying a performance of the world famous Apsara dance. With dancers, singers and musicians, this cultural experience set in a unique Khmer wooden theatre is a great way to start your holiday.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Unique Khmer cuisine while enjoying a performance of the world-famous Apsara dance.
Accommodation included: Angkor Paradise Hotel
Deluxe, Double or Twin Room
An elegant and soothing hotel of an international standard.
Day 2: Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Archaeological Park
Stop At: Angkor Wat, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
After breakfast, your guide will take you on the start of a magical journey for your first glimpse of the kingdom of Angkor at the legendary Angkor Wat.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
Moving on, we enter the Bayon temple complex and its enormous imposing face, taking in the grandeur of the Leper King and Elephant Terraces.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 21000 Cambodia
Your day of exploring concludes at the Ta Prohm Temple, an ancient temple with trees growing out of the ruins against the jungle surroundings.
Guests can choose to relax at the hotel, or head into the area known as “Pub Street”, which is the major entertainment and dining precinct in Siem Reap. There are also some great night markets to explore.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is at your hotel
Accommodation included: Angkor Paradise Hotel
Deluxe, Double or Twin Room
An elegant and soothing hotel of an international standard.
Day 3: Day 3: Siem Reap – Banteay Srei and Artisans d’angkor
Stop At: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Cambodia
Following your breakfast, guests will start the day with a tour of the extraordinary temple “Banteay Srei”, where there are three central towers decorated with male and female divinities.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Artisans d’Angkor, 12AEo, Street 13 in front of Phnom Penh Post Office, Phnom Penh Cambodia
We then take a visit to Artisan D’ Angkor, a workshop that is reviving the traditional Cambodian artisan skills, after which guests will feel free to bargain at the old market.
Guests can then again choose to relax at their hotel, or head out again to enjoy the nightlife of Siem Reap.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is at your hotel
Accommodation included: Angkor Paradise Hotel
Deluxe, Double or Twin Room
An elegant and soothing hotel of an international standard.
Day 4: Day 4: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
Stop At: Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh Cambodia
After breakfast, we will transfer guests by private vehicle to Phnom Penh. Along the way, there will opportunities to sample some great local fresh fruit and snacks.
Arriving in the early afternoon, guests will check in at the hotel, and have a short break before we start our exploration of this bustling city.
Guests will enjoy a guided tour of the majestic Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Located in the heart of the riverside precinct, guests will also see the unique mix of traditional shop houses and magnificent French colonial architecture that make up this bustling city.
Guests can then again choose to relax at their hotel, or head out to experience the unique nightlife of Phnom Penh, and enjoy a dinner at one of the many fine local restaurants.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is at your hotel
Accommodation included: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel & Spa
Deluxe, Double or Twin Room
A delightful hotel in the heart of Riverside.
Day 5: Day 5: Phnom Penh – City tour
Stop At: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Corner of Street 113 & St 350 History Museum, Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
Following breakfast, we then start what is, for many, a harrowing but unforgettable day at what we call our “Tour of Remembrance”. Come to understand the brutality of the Khmer Rouge regime. We start by visiting the Genocide museum, or “Toul Sleng” (S-21) – the prison where it is estimated more than 15,000 people were tortured.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Roluos Village, Sangkat Cheung Aek, Phnom Penh Cambodia
We then follow the last journey of the victims who were taken after their interrogation and torture, to Choeung Eng or the “Killing Fields”, a haunting but peaceful experience in what is now the final resting place for so many. We end our day at a local temple for a cleansing ceremony in which we make an offering to the lost souls of this brutal period.
We then return guests to their hotel, and the time is yours to relax or head out to continue to experience the unique city of Phnom Penh.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is at your hotel
Accommodation included: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel & Spa
Deluxe, Double or Twin Room
A delightful hotel in the heart of Riverside.
Day 6: Day 6: Phnom Penh
Stop At: Wat Phnom, Street 96 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The day starts after breakfast with a visit to Wat Phnom. This ancient Buddhist temple is located in the Centre of Phnom Penh. We will then explore the riverside precinct, including taking in the sprawling Wat Ounalom temple complex, the Independence Monument, which was built in 1958 for Cambodia’s independence from France, and the nearby statue of the former King, Norodom Sihanouk.
Your guide will then return you to your hotel and ensure you are transferred for your departing flight, or on to your next Cambodian adventure.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is at your hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
