Grand tour and beach Cambodia 14D/13N

Day 1 Siem riep Arrival (D).

 

Arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, after visa procedure meet our local guide and then transfer to the hotel for the check-in. After we will start the visits the will include: the South Gate of Angkor Thom; the Bayon - it’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak; proceed to the Baphoun; Phimeanakas; Elephants and Leper King Terraces Lunch in local restaurant during the excursions and in the afternoon continue the visit the magnificient Angkor Wat - built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. late in the afternoon climb up to Bakheng Hill and visit the Phnom Bakheng which is a Hindu temple in the form of a temple mountain. Back to the hotel for a short rest and - around 19.30 p.m. transfer in a local restaurant for the dinner. Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap.

 

Day 2 Siem riep (B, L, D).

 

After breakfast in hotel visit the temple in the "Small circuit of Angkor Wat" that includes: Thommanon; Chau Say Tevoda; Ta Prohm - built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries; Banteay Kdei; Prasat Kravan; Srah Srang. Lunch in local restaurant and - in the afternoon - visit East Mebon; Neak Pean - ("The entwined serpents") is an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island in Preah Khan Baray built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is the "Mebon" of the Preah Khan baray (the "Jayatataka" of the inscription) and Preah Khan - built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. Dinner at the city restaurant and overnight.

 

Day 3 Siem riep (B, L, D)

 

After breakfast at hotel continuing by car to Banteay Srei (Citadel of Women) about 30 km from Siem Reap town, a magnificent jewel of a temple of pink sandstone and it very finely sculpted with a luxuriance of details. After breakfast at hotel visit Roluos Group: Lolei, Preah Kô, Bakong. Return to Siem Reap town. Overnight at Siem Reap

Day 4 Siem riep - Kompong Thom (B, L, D)

At the morning transfer to Kompong Thom visit Kompong Kdei for visit an ancient archeological bridge at Angkor period, Visit Sambo Prei Kuh, city tour. Dinner at the city restaurant – Overnight at Kampong Thom.

 

Day 5 Kompong Thom - Kompong Cham (B, L, D)

 

Breakfast at the hotel, en route visit spider market, Wat Nokor, lunch at local restaurant- Visit the rubber plantation at Chub, Cham Village. Dinner and overnight at Kompong Cham.

 

Day 6 Kompong Cham - Phnompenh (B, L, D)

 

After breakfast at the hotel depart to Phnom Penh. After that we have a sightseeing tour of the charming city with the attractions: Independence Monument - the Independence Monument commemorates the end of Cambodia’s ruled by France in 1953. National Museum – was constructed in 1917, this museum shows the fascinating of Cambodia art archeology; Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda – so called because of the 5,329 silver tiles that cover the floor - was built in 1892. Visit Wat Phnom - a small hill crowned by an active Wat (pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh. Overnight at Phnom Penh.

 

Day 7 Phnompenh (B, L, D)

 

After breakfast, a quick glance at Cheung Ek may not indicate what kinds of horrors that have taken place here. Situated 17km from Phnom Penh town, Cheung Ek, made famous by the movie “The Killing Fields”, is now the site of a large memorial built to commemorate the 17,000 victims who died here under the reign of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot. The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area remind you of the suffering of the victims. This journey into Cambodia’s past will provide you with a background on the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime. It will also give you an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation.

We will learn about the dark side of Cambodia – Its more recent turbulent and harrowing history. Initially you visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S21), ironically a former school, located in a quiet Phnom Penh suburb, this was the infamous Khmer Rouge prison / torture center.

We will stop by Russian Market, Bustling market with vendors selling a wide array of souvenirs, clothing & other goods, plus food.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 8 Phnompenh - Sihanouk ville – Koh Rong  (B)

 

In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Sihanouk ville (no guide), It in the southwest corner of Cambodia, 232 Km, Sihanouk ville can be rached by National Highway N0 4. Upon arrival at Sihanouk Ville port, take speedboat to Koh Rong Island.

Dinner NOT INCLUDE.

Overnight in Koh Rong.

 

From day 9 to day 13 Koh Rong  (B)

 

After breakfast in hotel free time at leisure for beach holiday.

Dinner NOT INCLUDED and overnight in hotel.

 

 

Day 14 Koh Rong – Sihanouk ville - Phnompenh departure (B)

 

After breakfast at the hotel, farewell island and take speedboat back to Sihanouk Ville. Upon arrival at Sihanouk Vile port, meet your driver (no guide) and transfer to Phnom Penh direct to airport.