DAY 1: PHNOM PENH ARRIVAL

• • The guide will pick you up at the airport
  • Visit Wat Phnom, a 15th-century stupa and pagoda. Continue to the Independence Monument (1958), built to commemorate Cambodia’s independence from France, and the bronze statue of Late King Father Norodom Sihanouk.
  • Drive past the Statue of Samdech Choun Nath, founder of the Khmer language dictionary, and the Statue of Preah Phirum Master OU, a renowned poet.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and hotel check-in.

DAY 2: PHNOM PENH EXPLORATION

• • Visit the Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, royal residence since 1866. Stop at Central Market (1937) for shopping.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • In the afternoon, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and SOSORO Monetary Museum to explore 2,000 years of Cambodia’s monetary history.
  • Before dusk, stop at Phnom Penh Night Market for local souvenirs.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a 1-hour stroll along Bassac Lane, known for its lively pubs and restaurants.

DAY 3: PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP

• • Depart for Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Archaeological Park, with a 6-hour drive passing through Kandal, Kampong Cham, and Kampong Thom provinces.
  • Upon arrival, visit the Royal Residence & Royal Garden, the Copper Statue of Angkorian Warriors, and Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm Shrine for a blessing. Continue to Wat Bo, the oldest pagoda with unique Reamker (Ramayana) wall paintings.
  • Hotel check-in. In the evening, enjoy dinner and 1-hour shopping at Angkor Night Market and a stroll along Pub Street.

DAY 4: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TOUR

• • Morning visit to Angkor Thom via the South Gate, including Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, and Terrace of the Leper King.
  • Continue to Ta Prohm, known for trees growing out of ruins.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • In the afternoon, visit the iconic Angkor Wat, built in the 12th century for King Suryavarman II. Enjoy the sunset at the temple.

DAY 5: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE

• • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

INCLUSIONS