Explore Cambodia Western Corner - 08 Days
Summary
The Kingdom of Cambodia is known as the "Kingdom of Wonder" and the centerpiece of this wonder is Angkor Wat. It is the world’s largest religious structure with an astounding array of beautiful bas-reliefs and ornate carvings. The faces of the Bayon Temple smile on you with charity, compassion, sympathy and equanimity. In this tour, you will explore the bustling capital city of Phnom Penh, and also learn about the dark days of the Khmer Rouge regime (1975-79), and then relax in the sleepy city of Battambang.
Main points of interest: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, spectacular sunrise. Phnom Penh - Royal Palace, National Museum, Tuol Sleng (S21). Battambang - Phnom Banon, Prasat Ek Phnom, Bamboo Train.
* For all Comfortable tours, accommodation is in 3-star class hotels, with breakfast included.
Itinerary Brief:
Day 01: Phnom Penh - Arrival
Day 02: Phnom Penh City Tours
Day 03: Phnom Penh - Battambang
Day 04: Battambang - Siem Reap
Day 05: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Day 06: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Day 07: Siem Reap - Free Time
Day 08: Siem Reap Departure
Trip Grade:
Easy - Suitable for travelers with an average level of fitness and mobility
Letters from our Travelers:
Click here to see letters from our guests regarding this tour - Reuben (Melbourne, Australia)
Trip Tips:
A good way to get around Siem Reap is to rent a bike. You can also take a bike ride and get out and see the countryside. Although it is relatively safe to bike in Siem Reap, traffic laws are not strictly obeyed, and you need to watch for cars driving on the wrong side of the road and running through red lights, and the like. Always wear your helmet, and be alert!
Recommended:
When in Battambang, visit the largest local market, Phsar Nath. You can also take a walk along the Sangke River to see what the local inhabitants are up to.
Explore Cambodia Western Corner - 08 Days
Itinerary Details:
Day 01: Phnom Penh Arrival
When you arrive in Phnom Penh, our staff will be on hand to meet you personally, and you will be transported to your hotel for check-in. Free time after checking in.
Overnight in Phnom Penh hotel.
Day 02: Phnom Penh City Tours
After breakfast in the hotel, we drive a short distance out of Phnom Penh to see Beoung Cheoung Ek Memorial Museum (Killing Fields), and then back to Phnom Penh to the Tuol Sleng Museum. We also see a documentary film about the Khmer Rouge regime and the genocide of Pol Pot. In the afternoon 
you will have a guided tour of the National Museum, Wat Phnom, and the Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda.
Overnight in Phnom Penh hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 03: Phnom Penh - Battambang
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave for Battambang. On the way we pass by rice paddies, villages and the farming countryside. We check in to the hotel, and then in the afternoon we visit the Ek Phnom Temple and see the local lifestyle in a nearby village
Overnight in Battambang hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 04: Battambang - Siem Reap
Breakfast in the hotel, and then we go to see Phnom Banon and Phnom Sampao. The temple on 
Phnom Banon was originally a Hindu temple, and Phnom Sampao is now a Buddhist temple. In the afternoon its about a 2-hour drive to Siem Reap. After checking in to the hotel, there will be free time to relax, or have a look around the town.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 05: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
For early-birds, today is the chance to get up very early, and see the spectacular sunrise over Angkor. Then back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast we will explore the Angkor Thom complex, and then we go to the jungle temple of Ta Promh which is overgrown with large trees and vines. That afternoon we visit Angkor Wat and watch the sunset at the Pre Rup Temple.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 06: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples - Floating Village
This morning after breakfast, we take a drive out of Siem Reap through the countryside past rice 
paddies and small villages to see Banteay Srei Temple. Banteay Srei means the Citadel of Woman, and is constructed of pink sandstone with ornate stone carvings, then we visit Banteay Samrei in Preak Dark Village. In the afternoon we take a trip to the floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake, and we explore their lifestyle adapted to living on the water.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 07: Siem Reap Free Day
Breakfast at the hotel. Today is a free day for you to relax by the pool, go shopping in Siem Reap, 
or take one the many optional tours available.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 08: Siem Reap Departure
Breakfast in the hotel, then you will have free time until your departure transfer.
Breakfast included.
* Please note that check-out time is 12:00 noon.
End of Trip. Thank you for choosing Travel Loops. All our trips are designed to be eco-friendly.
Explore Cambodia Western Corner - 08 Days
Trip Price Includes:
- English speaking guide (Other languages available on request)
- Private transfer and transport in safe, clean, well maintained vehicles
- Meals in hotel or restaurant as noted in the itinerary
- All entrance fees & permits during guided tours
- 3-star hotel accommodation w/ 2 person room share. Tax included
- Private trip to Floating Village
- Bottled water during tours
Not Included in Trip Price:
- Airfare and taxes not included in tour
- Food and drink not noted in the itinerary
- Visa fees
- Entrance fees and permits not part of itinerary
- Optional tours during free time
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory for all travelers)
- Personal expenses (ex. telephone, laundry charges, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
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