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ESSENCE OF CAMBODIA – 14 DAYS

Summary:
Travel around the country from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on this Classic Cambodia trip. Starting in the riverside capital Phnom Penh, long considered the most beautiful French-built city of the Orient, explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the haunting Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Wander the abandoned colonial villas of Kep, stroll the riverside of the beautiful provincial town of Kampot, relax on the beaches of Sihanoukville and explore the mangroves of Ream National Park by boat. Travel to Siem Reap and the fabled city of Angkor, eighth wonder of the world and spectacular ancient capital of the powerful Khmer Dynasty. Discover temples such as Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Beng Melea and the breathtaking Angkor Wat.

Destinations included: Phnom Penh – Killing Field – Kep – Sihanoulk ville – Koh Rong Sanloem – Siem Reap – Angkor Temple Highlighted – Tonle Sap Lake

Journey Highlights:
– Visiting the temples and historical highlights of Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh
– Exploring the peaceful stretch of green fields of Cheung Ek
– Relaxing at Cambodia’s premiere beach destination in Sihanoukville
– Relaxing day in Ream National Park
– Exploring the famous ruins of Angkor Wat and surrounding temples
– Cruising around the astounding floating villages of Cambodia’s biggest lake, Tonle Sap Lake

SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1 : Arrive in Phnom Penh on flight ? (Client’s own tickets)

Upon arrival at the Phnom Penh airport and after clearing immigration and customs, meet with your guide with a welcome signboard marked “The Time Journeys’s LOGO & your name”. Then your tour guide will transfer to your hotel in centre. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore city.
In the Afternoon, we will take a short drive to explore one of the most popular markets, the Russian Market (also called, Phsar Tuol Toum Poung) where there are varieties of items are available such as clothes, souvenir stuffs, food, electronic devices and many more… return to the hotel for overnight

Meals: Non
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 2: Phnom Penh city tour

Today, you will visit the capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and then the National Museum, which is dedicated exclusively to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are from the Angkor period from 9th to 15th century, but some date from as early as the 4th century. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred temple in the country.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh City
Day 3: Phnom Penh - Killing Field and Mekong Cruise

Breakfast at your hotel and then visit the peaceful stretch of green fields of Cheung Ek may not indicate what kinds of horrors have taken place there. Situated 17km from Phnom Penh town, Cheung Ek was made famous by the movie “The Killing Fields”. Nowadays, a large memorial has been built to commemorate the 17,000 victims who died here under the reign of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot. The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area remind you of the suffering of the victims. This journey into Cambodia’s past will provide you with a background on the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime. It will also give you an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation. We continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Toul Tom Pong, all called the “Russian Market”, where anything and everything is for sales! In the later afternoon we enjoy the boat cruise 1 hour along the Mekong River to view the sunset

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Mekong River
Day 4: Phnom Penh Tour – Udong - Kep

After breakfast, take a 40km drive to visit Udong, which functioned as the former capital of Cambodia between the early 17th century and late 19th century. Nowadays Oudong still holds great significance as the three hills are home to various stupas containing the remains of several former Khmer Kings. The main stairway (over 500 steps) leads to the newest of the temples and is home to a Buddha relic. The views from the summit of the surrounding countryside are impressive and worth the climb. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. Then depart for Kep City. On arrival in Kep you’ll meet your guide for introductions and check-in to your hotel. Your guide will provide you with a quick introduction to Kep and provide you with restaurant recommendations. Enjoy free time for the remainder of the day either exploring the area or lying on the beach.
The fishing village of Kep is located on a small headland on the Gulf of Thailand and is a former retreat for the French elite living in Phnom Penh during the colonial days. Abandoned villas dot the area and a former palace of King Sihanouk sits on a hill near the beach as testament to Kep’s former glory. Slowly Kep is re-emerging and now offers resort accommodation and recreational activities.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Kep

Bokor hill in Kampot
Day 5: Kep

Breakfast at your hotel, free time in Kep. There are an abundance of short walks in Kep that wind through the hills with views across the Gulf of Thailand, or simply enjoy swimming or relaxing at the beach.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kep

Day 6: Kampot and Sihanoukville

This morning depart from Kep to Sihanoukville stopping en route at Kampot. Kampot is regarded as one of Cambodia’s most beautiful provincial towns. Stroll along the riverfront, which is lined with frangipani trees that blend harmoniously with the well preserved French colonial buildings. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the river, and then continue the journey to Sihanoukville. Enjoy the picturesque backdrop of the Damrei (Elephant) Mountains on the way.
Located on the south west peninsula facing the Gulf of Thailand, Sihanoukville was founded as a port town half a century ago, and today is Cambodia’s premier beach destination. Sihanoukville is surrounded by palm fringed white sand beaches, picturesque islands and warm tropical waters. Nearby islands and coral reefs teem with colorful fish and offer excellent snorkeling opportunities. Close by is Ream National Park with secluded beaches, mangrove forests, rivers, tropical jungles and varied wildlife ranging from sun bears to the endangered elongated tortoise. For seafood lovers the local specialities are crab and shrimp.
On arrival in Sihanoukville, you’ll meet your guide for introductions and check-in to your hotel. Your guide will provide you with a quick introduction to Sihanoukville and make plans for your trip tomorrow. Your guide can also provide you with restaurant recommendations. Enjoy free time for the remainder of the day either exploring the area or lying on the beach or besides your pool.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sihanoukville

Day 7: Sihanoukville

Spend a relaxing day in Ream National Park. Ream National Park offers secluded beaches, mangrove forests, rivers, tropical jungles and varied wildlife ranging from sun bears to the endangered elongated tortoise. The park is home to a number of other animals including macaques, dolphins, mouse deer, pangolins (scaly anteaters) and over a hundred species of birds. Visit the basic but informative park head quarters before setting out to explore the park with your guide.
Board a local boat to explore the mangrove forests and then climb up to the top of the watch tower for spectacular views over the National Park. Continue by boat over open water to experience the beauty and tranquility of this untouched area. Disembark on a sandy island beach to enjoy a picnic lunch. Relax on the beach, spend time snorkelling or head back for a short 5 kilometers (3 miles) trek through the forest with your guide. Return in the late afternoon to Sihanoukville.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sihanoukville

Day 8: Sihanoukville – Koh Rong Sanloem with the party boat

Breakfast at hotel then our driver will transfer to Serendipity Pier to embark on the luxurious cruise for a joined day trip to Koh Rong Sanloem 3 deck yacht with bar, lounge, sundeck, dance floor and DJ. (9:30am-5:00pm) including coffee, tea, snacks, lunch-buffet, snorkeling and tubing. Our daily trip to the famous Saracen bay of KohRong Sanloem island (Departure 0930 am, return 1700 pm at Ocheuteal Pier.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sihanoukville

Day 9: Sihanoukville at leisure

Breakfast at hotel, free time for relaxing on beach.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Sihanoukville

Sihanoulk Ville
Day 10: Sihanoukville – Siem Reap

Breakfast at your hotel. Free time for relaxing and shopping until pick you up and transfer to airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Arrive in Siem Reap, pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Free time.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Siem Reap town

 

Day 11: Siem Reap Tour

Breakfast at your hotel. We will visit Artisans d’Angkor focuses on training unschooled rural youth in traditional handicraft skills. Here you can discover traditional Cambodian handicraft skills and observe the artisans at work. Ancient techniques are still practiced here such as wood and stone carving, lacquering, gilding and silk painting. A guided tour will provide you with more insight into this organization and you may direct any questions to one of the artisans through your guide. Meet one of the directors from Artisans d’Angkor who will explain about the overall operations and their goals for the future. You will also learn more about the artisans’ backgrounds and how this training has helped them to get a head start in life. And continue to visit to Angkor National Museum, in November 2007, the Angkor National Museum opened its doors, offering a comprehensive collection of Cambodian artifacts showcasing the origins of Khmer art, culture, and architecture. With eight galleries in total, it covers in depth the history of Cambodia and the Khmer Empire as well as a fascinating collection of Buddhist artifacts. Apart from the antiques and historical relics, they have successfully integrated state-of-the-art multimedia technology to help bring the exhibitions to life.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Enjoy sunrise in Angkor Wat
Day 12: Siem Reap Tour – Ta Prohm

Beat the crowd early morning by 7am, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art. Lunch is at restaurant.

Afternoon, explore the mysterious Royal city Angkor Thom. City & Bayon Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Lepper King Terrace and Royal Place area

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 13: Siem Reap Tour – Angkor Outlying Temple

Breakfast at your hotel, 7am, drive to the rural outskirt 35km from Angkor area to visit the smallest, but magnificent, Banteay Srei built in the 10th Century and dedicated to Shiva. The temple was the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture and the bas-relief work is the best example of Khmer classical art remaining. The pink sandstone structure bears a series of striking and beautiful sculptures, lintels, pediments and friezes. Khmers say the temple must have been carved by women for the details are too fine for the hands of a man. Drive on to Chau Srei Vibol which is a small charming temple on top of a hill which hardly sees any visitors – very few non-locals have heard of it, and it is set just far enough away from the main tourist routes.
Lunch is hosted at the local family, a great chance to chat with the survivor former village chief during Khmer Rouge regime. Continue to the ancient Khmer civilization site of Hariharalaya which flourished in the late 9th and earlier 10th centuries. These are the earliest temples in the Angkor area and are referred to the Rolous group we visit the main one called Bakhong temple.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 14: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake & Departure

Breakfast at your hotel. Drive to southern party of Siem Reap to embark on a short cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body. The experience is wonderful as we pass by floating village, friendly children in small boats and fishermen at work and sunset at Phnom Krom. Then transfer you to the airport for your flight to next destination. Your journey with The Time Journeys is now complete…

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Time check out is 12:00

Have a nice journey ! 
The time journeys can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Includes & Excludes
The price includes

• Hotel accommodation in shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
• English speaking local guide
• All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
• Boat trip as itinerary
• Domestic flight Sihanoukville to Siem reap
• Cold water and towel during tours

The price excludes

• Visa fee
• International air ticket:
• Other meal, drink, Tip to guide and driver, personal expenses
• Supplement for French, Spanish, Italian and German speaking guide

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