7 Days Classic of Cambodia from Seim Reap to Phnom Penh

This is a 7-day Cambodia tour itinerary that you can customize to your own interests and requirements.

Trip Highlights

  • Angkor Wat – is the largest and most impressive of all the temples
  • Cooking Class at Preah Dak Village
  • Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh
  • Enjoy viewing the sunset from Phnom Bakheng

Customizable Tour Itinerary

Upon arrival Seim Reap, Cambodia you will be met by your professional tour guide and transfer to the hotel for checking in. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Tonight you will stay: Amansara, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, La Résidence d'Angkor

Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa ResortSofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa ResortSofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
AmansaraAmansara
AmansaraAmansara

After breakfast in the hotel, we will start our first visit to Angkor Complex: Angkor Thom, the fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. We well stop at the famous Bayon temple and continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and the terrace of the Leper Kings, then to Ta Phrom - It has been controversially left to the destructive power of the jungle by French archaeologists to demonstrate the awesome power of nature.

In the afternoon we continue to Angkor Wat – is the largest and most impressive of all the temples and also the 7th wonder of the world. Then we will enjoy viewing the sunset from Phnom Bakheng.

Overnight in Siem Reap

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Angkor WatAngkor Wat
Angkor WatAngkor Wat

Today, a 50 km drive northeast of Siem Reap will take us to Phnom Kulen Mountains where you will be passing a landscape of tropical forest and rural communities in your air-conditioned vehicle.

The first stop of the day is a hilltop temple, where you’ll find a massive reclining Buddha carved directly into a sandstone boulder. Next, head to the Thousand Lingas River and exploring a riverbank adorned with ancient carvings of phalluses and Hindu gods. Cool off at another sacred site, Phnom Kulen Waterfalls, which tumble into a wide basin that’s ideal for a midday swim.

On the way back, we will stop at the Temple of Banteay Srei, founded in 967. Banteay Srei stands out by the quality of its craftsmanship on pink sandstone. Breakfast is included.

Overnight in Siem Reap

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Phnom Kulen Waterfall Phnom Kulen Waterfall
Temple of Banteay SreiTemple of Banteay Srei

Today after breakfast at hotel, our guide will take client to the village and small local market for some ingredient for cooking experience - Cambodia has a culinary culture that is older than the fabled temples of Angkor. Rice is Cambodia’s white gold and has won the title of best in the world. Cambodian cuisine is a subtle blend of fresh produce, aromatic spices and pungent herbs. Discover the secrets of Cambodian cuisine on a journey to the Kingdom of Wonder.

After cooking class, and have lunch already, we will continue to visit Banteay Samre. Banteay Samre is a mid-12th century temple dedicated to the god Vishnu.

Back to Siem Reap. Overnight in Siem Reap.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
CookingCooking

Today after breakfast at hotel, we will transfer to airport for flight to Phnom Penh Up on arrival Phnom Penh, our guide and driver transfer to check in hotel.

Overnight in Phnom Penh: Rosewood / Raffles Hotel Le Royal

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Phnom PenhPhnom Penh
Raffles Hotel Le RoyalRaffles Hotel Le Royal
Rosewood Rosewood
Rosewood Rosewood

This morning we visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda: the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Then we continue to National Museum and continue to Wat Phnom - the birthplace of the capital.

In the afternoon we visit to the Choeung Ek Killing Field – where the Khmer Rouge regime executed about 17,000 people between 1975 and 1979. And continue to Toul Sleng was a high school, When the Khmer Rouge came to power it was converted into the S-21 prison.

Overnight in Phnom Penh

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
National MuseumNational Museum
Royal PalaceRoyal Palace

After breakfast, free till the time to transfer to airport for departure flight.

  • Meals: Breakfast,
CityscapeCityscape

Price Includes

  • In-country transportationas noted in the itinerary.
  • Admission fees and activity expenses as noted in the itinerary.
  • Luxury or boutique hotels centrally located.
  • Meals in local restaurants as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water.
  • Your own English-speaking guide service.
  • Your own chauffeur and vehicle service.

Price Excludes

  • International transportation.
  • Chinese tourist visa. (which enquired for most foreign passport holders)
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Meals, snacks, alcohol, etc. apart from those included in the itinerary.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Sights, excursions and activities not included in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities to guide and driver.

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