CAMBODIA'S TEMPLES AND BEACH EXTENSION - 8D7N

D01    ARRIVAL SIEM REAP – TEMPLE TOUR

Upon arrival, greeting by tour guide and transfer to your hotel or heading to visit temple, explore the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. This visually spectacular temple is a massive three- tiered pyramid, rising 65 metres from the ground and crowned by five lotus towers. It's the national symbol of Cambodia and proudly appears on the country's flag. 

End your day with sunset views over the jungle from the top of Pre Rup Temple before returning to Siem Reap.

Overnight stay at Somadevi Hotel, Siem Reap or similar

D02    SIEM REAP – FULL DAY CITY TOUR

Start at 08.30 with a visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom where statues of the gods of good and evil line the entrance. Your next stop is the Bayon, known for the hundreds of smiling faces that grace the towers. The bas reliefs are quite impressive and tell stories of daily life and the great battles that were fought between the Khmers and ancient Thais. Move on to Phimeanakas, shaped a bit like a pyramid with two ponds in the rear. The ponds were once used for religious rituals but today serve as swimming pools for Khmer kids. Walk to the top of the temple for impressive views of the Angkor complex.

See the rows of trunks that form the wall of the Terrace of the Elephants, a platform from which King Jayavarman surveyed his army. Close by is the Terrace of Leper Kings, which includes a statue depicting Yana, the Hindu god of death. Then it's a short drive to one of the most loved temples of all - Ta Prohm. This small crumbling temple is held together by giant tree roots giving it a magical feel before heading to the Tonle Sap Lake for cruise around the floating villages.

Return to hotel at around 18.30

Overnight stay at Somadevi Hotel, Siem Reap or similar

D03    SIEM REAP – BATTAMBANG

Drive at 08.00 for about 2-3 hours to the town of Battambang with its crumbling French colonial architecture, fertile soil and rubies. 

Visit Phnom Sampeou and the Bat cave Phnom Sampeou means 'Ship Mountain' because its peculiar shape reminds of a ship. These legendary 100 metres high mountain, topped by Wat Sampeou, contains 3 natural caves, lined with Buddhist shrines and statues: Pkasla, Lakhaon and Aksopheak. Pkasla cave is full of uprooted stones and is considered important because Sampeou inhabitants go there to celebrate after a marriage. The Bat Cave shows an amazing spectacle at around 5 pm each day - millions of bats leave their cave as dusk falls, beginning their nocturnal hunting. A black streak stretched among the sky, vibrating with sound waves, before dispersing on the horizon illuminated by starlight. A steady stream flying out for around 45 minutes then back to their caves.

The tour end at around 18.30

Overnight stay at Classy Hotel Hotel & Spa (Deluxe Pool/City View), Battambang or similar

D04    BATTAMBANG – PHNOM PENH

Today at around 08.00 you will continue to capital city of Phnom Penh and stop on the way at the Farmhouse Smiling Gecko for short visit and lunch. Farmhouse Smiling Gecko is located about 66 kilometres northwest of Phnom Penh. Smiling Gecko aid project supporting an innovative and holistic social project.

Arrival in Phnom Penh at around 18.30

Overnight stay at Poulo Wai Hotel (Deluxe), Phnom Penh or similar

D05    PHNOM PENH - FULL DAY CITY TOUR

Begin your tour at around 08.30 with a visit to the Royal Palace overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers. Built in 1866 by King Norodom, the palace is now home to the reigning monarch. Within the palace grounds you will find the coronation hall, an open-air theatre for the Royal Dance Troupe, and the King's private residence. The grounds are open to the public except when the King is in residence. The grounds also house the Silver Pagoda, its floor covered by 5,000 silver tiles each weighing 1 kilogram.
Next you will visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, which documents the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge against both their political enemies and many thousands of everyday Cambodians. In 1975 this former high school was taken over by Pol Pot's security forces and converted into Security Prison 21 (S-21). It soon became the largest detention and torture center in the country. Please note that the images on display are quite graphic and unsettling

Then drive to Choeung Ek - the Killing Fields, where the brutal executions of more than 17,000 men, women and children took place. The large mass grave pits have all but gone, however the stupa filled with skulls is a chilling memorial.
Return to hotel at around 18.00

Overnight stay at Poulo Wai Hotel (Deluxe), Phnom Penh or similar

D06    PHNOM PENH – SIHANOUKVILE - KOH RONG

Today at 08.00 travel from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville coast, continue by speed ferry to Koh Rong, a five hours ride and drop off at doc for departure by boat to Koh Rong Island.

Overnight stay at Sok San Beach Resort (Pavillion Garden View), Koh Rong or similar

Note: guide drop off at Sihanoukville pier only

Sihanoukville to Sok San Beach Resort

• 09:30
• 14:00
• 16:30

D07    KOH RONG

Day at leisure!

Overnight stay at Sok San Beach Resort (Pavillion Garden View), Koh Rong or similar

D08    KOH RONG

Tour end after breakfast

Sok San Beach Resort to Sihanoukville drop off

• 07:30
• 11:00
• 15:00

TERMS & CONDITIONS – GUARANTEED DEPARTURE 01 PAX ONWARDS
PRICE BASED ON BB and Mentioned meals

TOUR INCLUDES

• Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
• Check-in time is 2.00PM and check-out time is 12.00PM. Early or late service is subject to availability with surcharge.
• Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• English speaking guide
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
• Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
• Service charge and current government VAT tax
• Arrival and departure airport transfer

TOUR EXCLUDES

• Early/late check in/out service at hotels (surcharge if request)
• Tips and gratuities
• Services and Meals and Drinks other not mentioned in itinerary
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature

CANCELLATION POLICY

• 30 days before arrival date 25%
• From 29 to 22 days before arrival date 30%
• From 21 to 15 days before arrival date 40%
• From 14 to 7 days before arrival date 60%
• From 6 to 3 days before arrival date 75%
• From 2 days prior to arrival (or no show) 80% of the price