Print program DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN PHNOM PENH
Arrival in Phnom Penh at …
PHNOM PENH was once considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Orient, and despite its tumultuous recent history, it still retains its colonial charm. The capital of Cambodia is a bustling city, ideally located at the confluence of the great Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. The wide tree-lined boulevards and numerous colonial-era buildings reflect its glory days and give the city that special appeal, where Asian and Western traditions meet in a fascinating way..
You are visiting the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. These are indeed one of the biggest tourist attractions in Phnom Penh. These buildings from the year 1860 are an excellent example of the beautiful and detailed Khmer architecture and the Khmer. The Royal Palace is a place where the most important ceremonies and coronations take place. As for the Silver Pagoda, it extends on a hill that covers about 5 hectares and is 27 meters high. It is a well-attended place during Buddhist festivals..
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Free time for shopping at the Russian market
Dinner at the restaurant
Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
DAY 2: PHNOM PENH – BATTAMBANG
Breakfast at the hotel then visit of:
Wat Phnom is an artificial hill on top of which stands a pagoda. Legend has it that a woman named Mrs. Penh found Buddha relics there. The city kept the name Mrs. Penh preceded by the word Phnom, which means hill in Khmer. It was built in the 14th century to house four bronze and one stone Buddha statues on a 27 m high wooded mound.
The National Museum of Phnom Penh. Located near the Royal Palace, the National Museum is well worth a visit. Architecturally speaking, this red palace opens onto an interior patio where a Buddha statue sits in the middle of a well-arranged garden. This museum houses the finest collection of Khmer sculptures and bronzes in the world, with pieces from the country's archaeological sites..
Departure for the Sisowath Quay and a mini boat cruise on the Tonle Sap. This boat tour will offer you a unique view of Cambodia's capital and will allow you to discover the coastal landscapes, fishing villages, as well as views of life that unfolds on and off the waterfront.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Departure for Battambang
DAY 3: BATTAMBANG – SIEM REAP
Breakfast at the hotel,
We do a ride on the bamboo train, A fun experience and also a great opportunity to see the countryside views. It's like a childhood dream come true!
Then we visit the old house, built during the French colonial era, as well as the artisanal rice cake factory and the Ek Phnom temple, an Angkorian temple located on the left bank of the Sangkae River
Lunch at a local restaurant
In the afternoon, we proceed to visit the Phnom Banan Temple and Banan Winery (Cambodia's first winery)
for an optional tasting. Wat Bai Dom Ram, a modern temple located nearby is worth a visit – note the large fruit bats hanging from the tree at the entrance.
At the end of the afternoon, we proceed to visit Phnom Sampov and the “Killing caves” temple on a hill and every evening at dusk, from 5:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m., thousands of bats leave the cave into an endless stream.
Departure for Siem Reap.
Free dinner
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
DAY 4: SIEM REAP
Breakfast at the hotel.
You begin a new day of discovery by visiting the Angkor Thom Temple
Angkor Thom (the great city) as we see it today is the site of the capital built in the 13th century by Jayavarman VII: this plan would not be modified until the abandonment of the city of Angkor about a century later.
From there, continue to Bayon Temple exact center of the city of Angkor Thom. This 12th-century masterpiece is very famous for its 54 face towers representing the 54 provinces of the great Khmer Empire..
The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also essential for their complex bas-reliefs
Le Ta Prohm It is a temple that is part of Angkor and is the most important archaeological site in Cambodia because, unlike most other temples, it has remained in the same condition as when it was discovered.
Also, the atmosphere created by the combination of trees growing on the ruins and the surrounding jungle have made it one of the most popular temples in Angkor..
Lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon you visit the largest and most beautiful temple in the monumental complex of Angkor Wat built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century which was the city of monasteries. Being the spiritual heart and identity of the Khmer people, the temple was imbued with excellent Khmer architecture, naturalistic, complicated and full of symbols. It is one of the most stunning architectural masterpieces still existing in the world today..
Free dinner
Overnight at Siem Reap hotel
DAY 5: SIEM REAP
After breakfast,
We transfer you to the pier for a beautiful cruise on the Sangker River to reach Tonlé Sap Lake. This speedboat excursion is an ideal opportunity to discover the region's lifeblood (rich in fish, the Tonle Sap is the true lung of Cambodia, supporting millions of people) and its many villages.
Lunch at a local restaurant
In the afternoon, you will visit the most amazing monuments of the short circuit which are made up of : Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Taphom and Takeo
Free dinner
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 6: SIEM REAP – OUDONG – PHNOM PENH
After breakfast,
Return to Phnom Penh via:
Kampong Kdei Bridge: The bridge was built in the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the few bridges from the Khmer Empire to have survived to the present day..
The ancient capital Oudong: The former capital of the kingdom, Oudong was founded by King Soryopor (Barom Reachea IV) in 1601, after the abandonment of Lovek (Longvek). It is built on a hill 40 km north of Phnom Penh. King Ang Duong (1841-1850), a great builder, created canals, terraces, bridges and erected a hundred pagodas in this region, the number of which must have surprised visitors.
Lunch and dinner at the restaurant
Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
DAY 7: PHNOM PENH – HO CHI MINH CITY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Takeoff on flight … to …
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