Arrive-Siem Reap

Arrive at Siem Reap international airport, Welcome and transfer to hotel. Lunch at local restaurant.

PM: Visit to group of Roluos served as the capital of King Indravarman in 9th century; temples of Preah Ko that erected by King Indravarman I in dedication to his ancestor, Ba Kong is the biggest and most interesting Shiva temple of the Roluos group, and Lo Lei the temple with the sandstone carvings in the niches those are notable as are the Sanskrit inscriptions on the doorposts. Dinner at local restaurants. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap, Angkor (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

AM: Visit to temples Banteay Srei (citadel of women) the 10th century temple dedicated to Shiva, built with pink sandstone, on the main interest are the tree central towers which are decorated with male and female divinities, and Banteai Samra a large, comparatively flat temple displaying distinctively Angkor Wat-Style architecture and artistry and many of the carvings are in excellent condition. Lunch at local restaurant.

PM: Visit to to temples of Kravan the five brick towers were built for Hindu worship in 921 and are notable for the bas-reliefs cut into the bricks on the interior walls, East Mebon is a small temple built in 9th century, in the reign of king Rajendravarman, who named the temple ‘Yashodharatataka’ (the reservoir of Yashodhara). A thousand years ago, the waters of the East Baray would have lapped around the temple’s foundations, but nowadays it has completely dried up. And Pre Rup built in 10th century and is perhaps the best example of temple-mountain style structure. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap, Angkor (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

AM: Visit to South gate, temples of Bayon is the temple mountain that stands at the center of Angkor and one of the most popular of Angkor’s monument and an amazing collection of towers with smiling faces, Ba puon the pyramid shape represents the mythical Mount Meru and marks the center of the city that was here before Angkor Thom, Phimean Akas near the center of what was once the royal palace within Angkor Thom. Phimeanakas means ‘Celestial Palace’, Leper King and Elephant terraces this terrace was used for viewing public ceremonies and was a base for the King’s grand audience hall. The famous lines of elephants are at either end of the retaining walls.. Lunch at local restaurant.

PM: Visit to temple Angkor Wat a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu by King Suryavarman II, who reigned between 1131 and 1150. It is the world famous for its beauty and splendor. In 1992 the UNESCO declared the monument and the whole city of Angkor a World Heritage Site. sun set view from the top of Bakheng hill. Dinner with traditional dance show at local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap, Angkor (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

AM: Visit to temples of Neak Pean built by King Jayavarman VII (ruled 1181 to 1201), it is a Buddhist temple consisting of a square pool with four smaller square pools arranged on each axis. In the center of the large central pool is a circular island encircled by two Nagas with intertwined tails, Preah Khan a temple built by King Jayavarman VII with towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors in a jungle setting and Lunch at local restaurant.

PM: Visit to Ta Prohm temple one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them. Dinner at local restaurant.

Siem Reap – Battambang (B)

Early morning transfer to Tonle Sap river. For boarding the boat to Battambong by passing the fishermen villages and Bird sanctuary (from July to January). On arrival in Battambong, transfer to hotel. Rest of day is free. Picnic lunch and dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Battambang.

Battambang (B)

Visit to Battambong market and car transfer to the outskirts to visit Sam Pov mountain and the former Khmer Rouge killing field, return to the town for lunch at local restaurant.Visit to provincial museum, Ek Phnom temple and other Buddhist pagodas. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Battambang.

Battambang – Pursat – Kampong Chnang – Phnom Penh (B)

Car drive to Phnom Penh, on the way visit to marble carving, enjoy the daily life of local people along Pursat river then continue to Kampong Chnang, en route visit to pottery village, where most of village make ceramic products, Check in hotel. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

AM: Visit to Royal Palace is a good example of classic Khmer architecture found in Cambodia and is the residence of his Majesty King Norodom Sihamony, Silver pagoda is a royal temple cover with more than 5000 silver tiles, its main building houses many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues. Most notable is a small 17th century baccarat crystal Buddha (the “Emerald Buddha” of Cambodia) and a near-life-size, Maitreya Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds dressed in royal regalia commissioned by King Sisowath. National museum that many of the Khmer’s most important work of arts can be found here.

PM: Visit to Wat Phnom is Phnom Penh symbol, and a distinctly historical place. It is site on an artificial hillock north of the city. Built in 1434 to commemorate a woman named Penh who reputedly discovered four scared Buddha images, Tuol Sleng a former high school was turn to a torture center and prison during Khmer Rouge that was known as S21.

Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham – Kratie (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Kampong Cham the third largest city in Cambodia by passing Skun town where many venders sell spider, and it has been know as spider ville, visit to Nokor Bar Chey the ancient temple with modern style pagoda, visit to rubber plantation in the region established by the French to make Michelin tire. Then continue to Kratie is the sleepy Mekong River town situated on the east bank of river. very picturesque with sandbars and big islands out front and bends in the river. Unlike in many towns around Cambodia, there are some nice-looking homes of French and Khmer style scattered about, adding to the pleasant feel of the place. Overnight in Kratie.

Kratie – Stung Treng (B)

After breakfast, we will drive along Mekong river to the north of Kratie town with stop at Kampi (15km from town) is the great natural resort where is the home to dolphins, here you will see the rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins. With only around fifteen to twenty remaining, they are worth a visit. Then continue to 100-columns pagoda was built in 1860 at Sam Bor District in 36-Km distance, North of the provincial town by the National Road No 7. then continue to Stung Treng is a northern province of Cambodia. It’s a friendly, quiet country town situated on the confluence of the San River and the Mekong River. Overnight in Stung Treng.

Stung Streng – Dong Kralor (Laos border) (B)

After breakfast, visit to local market then continue to Laos border, 62km, takes about 1h15. End of program.