The Less Traveled Cambodia 10 Days

Pick-up at the border of cambodia, at Poipet in the morning. Client will cross border and arrange visa formalities by his own. The tour guide will wait clients in front of the visa center. The visa fee for Cambodia is THB 1000- and can only be purchased in Thai Bath. One passport photo is necessary to obtain the visa. Passport valid for 6 months beyond your visit. Drive to Sisophon. Lunch at local restaurant in Sisophon. Then head north, towards Banteay Chmar and discover this rarely visited temple which was one of the capitals of Jayavarman II. It was rebuilt by Jayavarman VII and dedicated to his son and four generals who were killed in the battle repelling a Cham Invasion in 1177. Continue to Samrong and transfer to your guest house. Dinner and accommodation.

 

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road to Preah Vihear via Anlong Veng, the last hold of The Khmer Rouge leaders and visit Ta Moks House and Pol Pots quarter. Start to climb-up to reach the majestic Preah Vihear Temple located near the Thai border. Explore the Preah Vihear Temple (or Prasat Phra Viharn) which dates back to the beginning of the 11th century. It dominates the plain from its prominent position in the Dangrek Mountains at an altitude of more than 700m and was only returned to Cambodia by a ruling of the International Court of Justice in The Hague in 1963 (previously occupied by the Thais). Picnic on site. Descend Dangrek Mountain and continue to Tbeng Meanchey, city center of Preah Vihear. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight.

 

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue to Koh Ker, a stunning temple complex nestled in lush jungle. After a light picnic lunch continue on a good road to Siem Reap. Arrive in the late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Start the day with the visit of majestic Angkor by an elephant trek from the famous South Gate of Angkor Thom to the Preah Pithu temples, passing by the fascinating Bayon temple. Visit the Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch, continue to explore Ta Prohm and the gigantic Angkor Wat until sunset. Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.

  Day 05: Siem Reap

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre and on the way back stop at local market. Lunch at hotel and in the afternoon discover Mebon Oriental, Neak Pean and Preah Khan temples. Dinner at local restaurant with Apsara Dance performance. Overnight at hotel.

 

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer for departure by local speedboat at 07:00 am to Phnom Penh. Transfer from the boat pier to hotel around 12 noon. At the end of dry season speed boat operation is limited due to the low water level. In this case the journey to Phnom Penh will be by a comfortable public coach without tour guide. Lunch at the hotel and city tour of Phnom Penh; visit the Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, National Museum. Dinner in a local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.

 

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields of Cheung Ek. Lunch at hotel and in the afternoon visit the Russian Market and Central Market. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

 

 

Breakfast at the hotel and free at leisure in the morning. After lunch in a local restaurant depart to Koh Kong by road (220 km-5hrs). Arrive in Koh Kong and check-in at hotel near the Thai border. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.