Highlights of Cambodia
(6 Days – Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Phnom Penh, Siem Reap (Angkor)
This comprehensive tour visits the highlights of Cambodia.
Begin in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Enjoy comprehensive private touring with a private guide and driver. Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, and see incredible sights such as a Baccarat crystal Buddha and another made of gold and diamonds. At the National Museum, view the world’s premier collection of ancient Khmer sculpture and artifacts. Explore Phnom Penh’s markets, and perhaps shop for silver or silk and cotton textiles. You might also like to take a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. If desired, learn about Cambodia’s more recent history during a visit to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. There will also be time to relax at vibrant cafes and perhaps stop for a drink at the Foreign Correspondents Club, a Phnom Penh institution.
Next, fly to Siem Reap to explore incredible Angkor, the wondrous ruins of the ancient Khmer empire. With your private guide, tour the most interesting parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Angkor Wat, an enormous temple city built as a model of the Hindu universe in stone; Angkor Thom, an ancient capital filled with iconic sites such as the Bayon, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King; Ta Prohm, a temple being devoured by the jungle; and serene Preah Khan, a former monastery and school. Also visit Banteay Srei, a petite temple with elaborate carvings in pink sandstone, and other lesser-known temples. One day, visit more remote temples or enjoy an excursion to Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and an ecological wonder. Enjoy a boat cruise among the lake’s floating villages, markets and gardens. Also cruise through the flooded forest to learn about the Tonle Sap ecosystem and spot birds and other wildlife.
If desired, enjoy special activities customized to your interests, such as riding bikes to temples and local villages, a private Khmer cooking class, a monk’s blessing at a local pagoda, visiting children’s centers, touring local villages, photography excursions, visiting traditional Cambodian art centers, specialized shopping, private yoga, a helicopter ride to remote jungle temples, or attending traditional Khmer dance performances.
| Itinerary Overview |
| Day 1Arrive Phnom PenhVIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nightsDay 2Phnom PenhFull-day private tourDay 3Phnom Penh – Siem ReapPrivate transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights. Sunset private tour of ruinsDay 4Siem ReapPrivate touring of temples and ruinsDay 5Siem ReapPrivate touring and private cruise on Tonle Sap LakeDay 6Depart Siem ReapPrivate airport transfer. VIP departure assistance |
| Hotels |
| Phnom Penh:Rosewood Phnom Penh or Raffles Hotel Le RoyalSiem Reap:Amansara or Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor |
| Cost Options |
| Upon request |
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