Cambodia Essentials In Style

📍 Techo International Airport - Phnom Penh (30Km): 60 min

Welcome to Cambodia! Upon your arrival at Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI), an EXO Travel representative will be waiting for you in the Arrival Terminal holding a sign board with your name on it.

After a long journey, the rest of the day will be at leisure to catch up on some rest and relaxation.

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Overnight in Phnom Penh                                                    
 

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This morning, be greeted by a driver and the guide and be taken on a tour to the most remarkable sights of Phnom Penh in a Cyclo, an original Phnom Penh means of transportation and a fun way to explore this lively city. 

First, head to the Royal Palace, this dates back to 1866 and was the last palace built during the French colonial period. The same complex houses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5000 heavy silver tiles that cover its floors. Its original name is Wat Prakeo, meaning Temple of the Emerald Buddha. In this temple, view a collection of Buddhas in gold, silver, crystal, and bronze.

Next National Museum, which was built in traditional Khmer style. It houses the world's foremost collection of ancient Khmer artistic, archaeological, and religious artifacts from the 4th to the 13th centuries. Over 5,000 pieces are on display, constituting the repository of the Kingdom's cultural wealth. In addition, the roof space is home to a large bat colony!
Dine in the restored 19th-century headquarters of Messageries Fluviales de Cochinchine, the River Shipping Company of Cochinchina: Khéma La Poste offers a charming dining experience within the heart of the old French Quarter. The elegant French café-restaurant and gourmet delicatessen is dedicated to serving fine foods within a cosmopolitan dining atmosphere. 

After lunch, transfer by our private car to visit the Central Market, an art deco landmark and one of the largest markets in the city, if not all of Cambodia.

Then transfer back to the hotel. 

Overnight in Phnom Penh

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☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

This morning, gain insight into Cambodia’s recent dark history on a visit to the remarkable Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, housed in the former school that was taken over by the Khmer Rouge and used as its main detention and torture center named ‘S-21’. Continue on to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. This rural compound was used as an execution site and burial ground for some of the millions killed during the Khmer Rouge regime. Learn about the atrocities and brutal killings that occurred at this site.

Return to the hotel. 

This evening, you will be taken to the docking pier of the private boat for a Sunset Cruise along the Tonlé Sap and Mekong rivers. Enjoy some soft drinks while watching the wonderful views of the riverfront and the Phnom Penh skyline.

Return to the hotel. 

Overnight in Phnom Penh

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☕ Breakfast

📍 Phnom Penh - Techo International Airport (30 km): 60 mins Siem Reap Angkor International Airport - Siem Reap (52 km): 60 mins Siem Reap to the Temples (6km): 10 mins

This morning, transfer by your private car to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the majestic temples of Angkor and a charming little city. 

Current flight schedule: K6 105 (10:00-10:50) – see separate price 

Be welcomed by a local English-speaking guide and accompanied to the hotel for check-in. Normally check-in time is at 14:00.

Afternoon travel by vintage car visit the magnificent Angkor Wat, a 12th-century temple built by King Suryavarman II. This architectural marvel reflects Mount Meru, the abode of Hindu gods. Inside, intricate carvings and reliefs showcase Hindu myths with over 2,000 Apsara dancers grace the walls. Angkor Wat remains a powerful symbol of Cambodia, even gracing the national flag.

Depart either the hotel or the Angkor temples to the moat of Angkor Thom, where a private gondola paddle boat will be waiting for a relaxing cruise in the afternoon sunlight. Enjoy Champagne, soft drinks, and canapés on the 20-minute paddle out to the southwest corner of the wall, where you can ascend the rampart to the ruins of the small Prasat Chrung temple overlooking the moat to the south and west. Enjoy the setting sun for a while before reboarding the gondola boat for the paddle back to the South Gate of the city. 

Note: The boat is available without food and drinks, or with red/white wine or local beer and soft drinks instead of Champagne.

Overnight in Siem Reap

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☕ Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, depart at 07:00 for the Angkor Archaeological Park. The cycling route begins at the remote West Gate of Angkor Thom. Of the five gates of the great city of Jayavarman VII, this is one of the most unrestored. 

From here, follow a single-track trail along the top of the enclosure wall surrounding the great city of Angkor Thom and through forested areas of the park. Once reaching the North Gate of the city, follow the road to the expansive and jungle-clad Preah Khan. Visit Preah Khan “The Sacred Sword”, built in the late-12th century in honour of King Jayavarman VII’s father. This massive temple complex originally had a population of 97,840 in its service.

Another forested trail leads through an ancient Baray, over a swinging bridge, and past the Angkor Park plant nursery to the entrance to the crumbling ruins of Ta Nei. Continue through the forest to Takeo temple and then find a small track leading back into the forest towards the Gate of the Dead, the East Gate of Angkor Thom that is only accessible by dirt trails and roads.

From there, again follow the trail along the top of the Angkor Thom Wall, stopping at Prasat Chrung, which overlooks the corner of the city moat, before continuing your ride to the popular South Gate of Angkor Thom. 

Exit Angkor Thom through the South Gate. Visit the impressive brick towers of Prasat Bei, built in the 10th century and then climb the pyramid temple of Baksei Chamkrong, the first pyramid built at Angkor, to see the beautiful carvings of historical interest. Tip: Be extremely careful climbing up the east staircase. The west stairs, on the back side of the temple, are less steep and less worn. 

Then continue by car to the nearby Village, around Srah Srang and enjoy a delightful lunch in a cosy and soft atmosphere in a traditional Khmer wooden house. 

Return to your hotel for refreshment. 

In the late afternoon, be picked up to visit Theam’s House Art Gallery.  Lim Muy Theam is a Cambodian artist and designer who draws inspiration from both Khmer and contemporary international design. For more than 10 years Theam has trained a team of artisan apprentices who work either at the studio or in their home villages. Be welcomed by Maddy Lim, Theam’s sister, show around the art studio to observe various works being created such as lacquerware, painting and fine sculptures.  

Finish the day, pamper yourself with a 90-minute body massage.

Overnight in Siem Reap

*Cycling distance: 30Km

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☕ Breakfast

📍 Siem Reap to Tonle Sap (51km): 60 mins

Hop on a local wooden boat for a private journey through a canal, all the way to Tonle Sap Lake. See what life is like on Southeast Asia’s largest lake. Take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, cruising past quiet waterways. This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the way of life of the local people living on stilt houses. 

After a tour of Tonle Sap Lake, visit the Angkor Wildlife and Aquarium (AWA) for a closer look at the lake’s marine ecosystems. The AWA, in cooperation with NGOs and the Cambodian government, plays an active role in conservation by providing educational content about different species and operating an important breeding project.

On arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and meet with one of the AWA’s marine biologist for a behind- the-scenes tour of the marine exhibit. During the visit, learn about the environmental threats faced by the Tonle Sap, including habitat destruction, illegal fishing and disrupted migration patterns.

This insightful visit includes a donation that supports vital conservation efforts for endangered species in Tonle Sap Lake.

Lunch at a local restaurant. 

On the way back to town visit Bakong Temple, one of the most significant and impressive temples from the late 9th century. 

This evening enjoy the stunning performance of ‘Phare, the Cambodian Circus’. The show starts at 20:00, professional artists of Phare Ponleu Selpak (PPS) will perform an inspiring show suitable for people of all ages. 

Note: Due to fluctuating water levels on the lake and canals, the village visited will depend on the date and water levels at that time. As it’s a local community experience, the boats are older wooden boats.

Overnight in Siem Reap

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☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Siem Reap to Banteay Srei Temple (42km): 1hrs 05mins

This morning the tour begins at 08:00, learn about the devastating impact of explosives in Cambodia at the APOPO visitor's centre. See how HeroRATs provide a creative solution by detecting landmines in a simulated environment. Guided by demining experts, understand APOPO's vital work.

Continue to Ta Prohm temple. The temple was made famous by the Angelina Jolie film Tomb Raider. The temple is best known for the trees and vines growing atop the temple walls.

Then drive to the local village and stop at the local village known for this delicious Nom Ah Kour Tnout. A steamed palm sugar cake, learn the fabrication and the use of palm trees in Cambodian life. 

Set out to experience an incredible tour to learn about life in a typical khmer culinary dish. Pradak village which is renowned for all types of traditional Khmer Noodles. Visit a family who is making fresh rice noodles everyday. Learn the process, make your own noodle and savour the village’s signature dish Nam Ben Chok.

This afternoon, continuing to Banteay Srei, the pink sandstone temple is passed over by visitors but is probably the best preserved monument of the entire Angkor complex. Have a great opportunity to enjoy the intricate bas reliefs up close. 

As this is the last evening in Siem Reap, enjoy dinner at Cambodia's first farm-to-table restaurant, Lum Orng is located in a village on the edge of Siem Reap. Here, owner-chef Sothea Seng cooks New Mekong Cuisine from Cambodia and beyond, based on seasonal produce from his farms, local markets, and growers across the region.

Overnight in Siem Reap

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☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Siem Reap Hotel - Siem Reap Angkor Airport (52 km): 60 mins / Sihanouk Ville International Airport – Jetty to Song Saa Resort (23km): 44 mins

After breakfast, enjoy some free time before check-out and transfer to the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for the flight to Sihanouk Ville.  

Current flight schedule: K6 131 (1130-1240) – see separate price 

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a local driver and transferred directly to Song Saa’s pier (30 minutes), where you will take a shared speedboat ride (45 minutes).

Speedboat schedule from dock (Mainland time) 10:30, 13:30, 16:30

Overnight on Song Saa Private Island.

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☕ Breakfast

Breakfast at a hotel. 
Day at leisure. 

Overnight on Song Saa Island
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

Breakfast at a hotel. 
Day at leisure. 

Overnight on Song Saa Island

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

Breakfast at a hotel. 
Day at leisure. 

Overnight on Song Saa Island

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

📍 Sihanouk Ville – Phnom Penh (211 km): 3 hrs via express way

Breakfast at the hotel.

Take the shared-speedboat back to the mainland then onto the airport in Phnom Penh or the next destination.
Note: For a morning departure by land transfer to Phnom Penh, a supplementary charge will apply.

Speedboat from Island (Island time, +1 hr of mainland time) 08:00, 10:30, 15:30

Recommend: Evening flight departure. 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast