Phnom Penh & The Angkor Wonders 6 Days

Upon your arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After a short rest, embark on a guided city tour of Phnom Penh. Visit the National Museum, renowned for housing the world’s most comprehensive collection of Khmer art and artifacts. Continue to the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, a revered symbol of Cambodia’s royal heritage. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the Russian Market, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse array of goods.

• Overnight in Phnom Penh
• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Start your day with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum, a former high school that was transformed into a Khmer Rouge prison and interrogation center. Learn about its harrowing history and the impact on Cambodian society. Next, head to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, located 15 km southwest of Phnom Penh. Here, you’ll see the Memorial Stupa, which houses the exhumed remains of thousands of victims. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure.

• Overnight in Phnom Penh
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Take a morning flight to Siem Reap, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. After a brief rest, visit the Angkor Temple Complex, the heart of Cambodia’s ancient civilization. Explore Angkor Wat, the largest and most renowned temple within the complex, famous for its intricate bas-reliefs and grand architecture. In the late afternoon, journey to the summit of Phnom Bakheng Hill for a panoramic sunset view over the Angkor temples.

• Overnight in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

After breakfast, explore Angkor Thom, starting with the Bayon Temple, known for its enigmatic smiling faces and intricate carvings. Continue to Ta Prohm, a temple overtaken by the roots of giant trees, showcasing the unique interplay between nature and architecture. In the afternoon, visit Banteay Srei, a small yet exquisite temple renowned for its finely detailed pink sandstone carvings, considered a masterpiece of Khmer art.

• Overnight in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Begin your day with a visit to the Rolous Group, including Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei temples. These early temples provide insight into the architectural evolution of the Khmer Empire. After lunch, visit Les Artisans d’Angkor, an organization dedicated to preserving traditional Khmer crafts. Witness skilled artisans practicing ancient techniques of stone carving and wood sculpting.

• Overnight in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Siem Reap before your transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Transportation: Private vehicle