ITINERARY

• Day 1:

  Siem Reap Arrive Siem Reap where you will be meet for the transfer to your hotel. This afternoon visit Banteay Kdei. Enjoy sunset drinks with a leisurely boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom 

• Day 2:

  Siem Reap Tour of the Forest Temples. Travel by road to Srah Srang and  then the famous Ta Prohm, walk through the forest to the seldom visited temple of Ta Nei. Then end the morning at Ta Keo temple, where a climb to the top is rewarded by an expansive view over the surrounding forest. This afternoon visit Angkor Thom– the world’s largest city in the 12th Century. Then en route to the Terrace of the Leper King. Visit Wat Tang Tok Monastery for a water blessing ceremony by the monks. Begin again at the atmospheric Preah Palilay and walk (1km) through the shaded parkland behind the terraces, pass Phimeanakas with its beautiful lakes, and the imposing Baphuon to finally reach King Jayavarman’s state temple of Bayon.

• Day 3:

  Siem Reap Travel by road 45km to the east of Siem Reap to explore the floating villages of Kompong Khleang or Kampong Pluk, travelling by boat along the margins of the lake to reach the village. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing on to explore the mysterious Beng Mealea temple, thought to be a blueprint for Angkor Wat. 

• Day 4:

  Battambang A sunrise tour to witness breath-taking views of Angkor Wat. Explore the central complex and bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat before returning to your hotel for a late breakfast.  Depart Siem Reap later this morning and transfer in a private air conditioned vehicle to Battambang. Explore the villages, markets and rural scenery stopping along the way – a popular choice is Preah Netpreah to learn more about stone carving.  

• Day 5:

  Battambang Explore Battambang town with its French colonial buildings including  Psa Nath (meeting market) in the centre of town, where you can get an insider’s view into local life, folllowed by a ride on the fabulous bamboo train. This afternoon travel southwest from Battambang to explore Phnom Sampeau. Also visit Phnom Banan an Angkorian ruin, located on the top of a mountain overlooking the countryside and rural villages. On the way back to the town, visit Cambodia’s first winery.

• Day 6:

  Phnom Penh Depart Battambang this morning and transfer in a private air conditioned vehicle to Phnom Penh. Stopping en-route to learn more about Khmer crafts in Kompong Chhnang Province.

• Day 7:

  Phnom Penh Start your day with an important but tough beginning with a visit to the notorious Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields. Then drive a short distance to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek located on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. This afternoon visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda with a floor covered with over 5,000 silver tiles. We then head to the National Museum, which houses the world's foremost collection of Khmer art. This evening a private sunset boat cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers. 

• Day 8:

  Kep Private vehicle transfer to Kep. Visit the beautiful province of Takeo first by road and then by boat to the Angkor Borei area.  Visit the twin hills of Phnom Da which in the wet season appears completely isolated. Here you will find both artificial caves built as Hindu shrines and also used as hide-outs during the Khmer Rouge war.

• Day 9:

  Kep Explore the quiet riverside towns of Kep and Kampot with their attractive mix of colonial French local architecture. These two villages make a great base for visiting the surrounding pepper plantations, for which Kampot is best known. Visit the beach town of Kep and savour the seafood, especially the delectable crabs cooked with Kampot pepper. 

• Day 10:

  Kep Day at leisure. 

• Day 11:

  Kep Day at leisure.

• Day 12:

  Kep Depart Kep this morning and transfer to Phnom Penh for your international departure flight.