Start in Phnom Penh and end in Siem Reap! With the Explorer tour Wonders of Cambodia In 6 Days - Private Tour, you have a 6 days tour package taking you through Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Siem Reap,. Wonders of Cambodia In 6 Days - Private Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Cambodia Tour: Wonders of Cambodia in 6 Days will
reveal the breathtaking beauty and distinctive culture
of this wonderful country. Start your exploration with
Phnom Penh, formerly referred to as "the Pearl of the
Orient". Despite its recent violent history, it is a
vibrant and interesting city, that is currently
developing confidence and dynamic. Then head to Siem
Reap to discover the ancient beauty of the temples of
the Angkor Era. You will see the famous Angkor Wat and
jungle-covered Ta Prohm, as well as less visited
temples.
End your journey by boating at the unusual floating
village on Tonle Sap Lake, the largest lake in
South-East Asia, and see the authentic local life
right on the lake. Top it all, by choosing this tour
you will contribute to the local community. From each
trip booked on Tour Radar, we donate $20 to our
foundation which helps to maintain the projects we run
for developing a safe and green environment for
children and our environmental protection initiatives.
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Your Cambodia adventure begins with your arrival in
Phnom Penh. Your private driver will meet you at the
airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will
escort you to your accommodation, where you could have
a rest after the flight or head to Pub Street to
explore the city at your own pace and have a delicious
meal.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide in the
lobby. Start your day by visiting the Royal Palace,
where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal
families live. It is like a small town of royal
dynasties. Continue to Silver Pagoda, which is not
only a functioning temple but also a repository for
cultural treasures such as a 90 kg golden Buddha
encrusted with 2086 diamonds. Then head to Wat Phnom
Temple, which is one of the most important pagodas in
Phnom Penh. It was constructed in 1373 on an
artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh. In
the afternoon, we will discover the dark side of
Cambodian history and visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21
prison). This former school was used as a prison by
Pol Pot’s security forces. More than 17,000 people
held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at
Choeng Ek to be executed. Finally, we will visit the
Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market), the Market,
where you can find everything: cheap clothing, a large
selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut
boxes, silk, silver jewelry, home decor products and
local snacks.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Have breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out
formalities. We will transfer you to take a bus for 5
hour journey to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, we will
transfer you to the hotel to have some rest. In the
afternoon, we will visit Artisan D’Angkor, a
handicraft center for the wood and stone carving
processes, and the sustainable project for maintaining
the traditional crafts and giving job opportunities to
the locals. After that, we will visit Wat Thmey, or
Killing Field, which contains a unique glass-walled
stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer
Rouge.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide in the
lobby. This morning we will head out of town to the
intricately carved and well-preserved temple of
Banteay Srei, the elegant temple considered to be the
jewel in the crown of Angkorian art. Along the way, we
will stop at the Preah Dark village to see the Banteay
Samre Temple, adorned with impressive reliefs
depicting scenes of Vishnu, as well as Krishna
legends. In the afternoon, we will visit Angkor Wat,
the largest temple in the world, which covers an area
of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat and an
exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters.
Walk through the covered galleries with columns and
see the beautiful carvings showing the scenes of Hindu
legends.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Have breakfast at the hotel and meet the guide in the
lobby. Today we will visit Angkor Thom. Start your
exploration with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, then
see the Bayon Temple, built between the 12th and 13th
centuries by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54
towers. Continue to the Royal Enclosure, the
Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of
the Leper King. Then visit Preah Khan temple, built by
King Jayavarman VII and dedicated to his father. It is
a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served
as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000
monks.
In the afternoon, you will see the
jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm. The enormous fig
trees and gigantic creepers embrace themselves in the
stone foundations of the structure, giving the
impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the
powerful forces of nature. End your day by watching
the sunset from the top of Bakheng hill.
Have breakfast at the hotel and depart to see the
floating villages, where we will enjoy a private boat
trip on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest
permanent freshwater lake in South East Asia and flows
into the Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom
Penh. You will see a fishermen's "floating village"
with floating schools, a floating police station, etc.
It is the same as a big village floating on the lake,
and the "village" move from place to place following
water levels and current. Then we will transfer you to
the airport for your departure flight.
Trip ends.
3 STARS
- Phnom Penh: LCS Hotel or similar
- Siem Reap: Hari Residence or similar
4 STARS
- Phnom Penh: Pasteur 51 Hotel or similar
- Siem Reap: Somadevi Angkor or similar
5 STARS
- Phnom Penh: Palace Gate Hotel Resort or similar
- Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle or similar
Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon
(Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in
the program)
- Experienced English speaking guide
- French/German/Spanish speaking guides are available
upon request. The surcharge will be applied
As per the tour program:
B=breakfast
L-Lunch
D-Dinner
This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on
request. Simply let Realistic Asia know the food
option that you prefer.
- Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
- Cold water and towel during the trip
- Government tax & Service charge
- Other tours related services stated in the itinerary
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private
car
- Bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Private cars for the excursions
- Boat on Tonle Sap Lake
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