Cambodian Romance

📍 Siem Reap Airport - Siem Reap (52 km): 1 hrs

Welcome to Cambodia! Upon arrival in Siem Reap, be met by a local English-speaking guide and be escorted to the hotel for check-in. 

In case you cannot find your guide, please call our 24 Hrs Customer Care number +855 81 907 097. 

Overnight in Siem Reap

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📍 Siem Reap – Temples (06 km): 10 mins / Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake (20 km): 30 mins

Spend the morning at Angkor Wat and marvel at its grandeur. Learn about the reign of King Suryavarman II who built the iconic monument in the early 12th century. 

Drive back to the city centre and get a special insight into local artisans exhibiting their artistic crafts and skills at Satcha. Walk through the serene, natural gardens and watch the artists carve stone, wood, weave baskets, paint and more while your guide explains some specific traits about each field of work and how the enterprise supports the Cambodian artists.  

Enjoy lunch at Mahob Restaurant. Mahob, the Cambodian word for food, is a culinary hotspot that takes traditional Khmer cuisine to a new level. 

This afternoon, head to the Tonlé Sap Lake where you will have the opportunity to learn about life on the lake. Board a private wooden vessel for a boat trip along a canal that leads to the Tonle Sap Lake. Cruise along the canal with houses on either side: depending on the time of your visit, the houses will either have immediate access to the water or stand perched on stilts high above the ground, a phenomena caused by the annual rising and receding waters of the Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest lake. 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.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Siem Reap – Temples (12 km): 20 mins

This morning, set off for a temple adventure. Travel by local Remork (a Cambodian tuk-tuk) into the Angkor Archaeological Park to Ta Prohm, the temple is a perfect example of how nature has crept in and reclaimed its land after the fall of the Angkorian Empire.  .

The next temple you’ll wish to visit is Bayon, the temple at the centre of Angkor Thom city, built by the last great king: Jayavarman VII. A tour of the city can also begin at The Terrace of The Elephants and the Royal Palace enclosure. The forested grounds are beautiful in the morning. 

Lunch at a local restaurant. 

In the afternoon, visit APOPO visitor’s centre for a tour of this fascinating and life-saving organisation. Spend up to an hour learning about the devastating impact of explosives that lie buried in the Cambodian countryside and get first-hand experience about this creative solution to the problem. 

Then, just as the sun begins to set, in late afternoon enjoy a relaxing cruise in a gondola paddle boat on the moat of Angkor Thom while watching a spectacular sunset over Prasat Chroung temple loaded with complimentary soft drinks and delicious canapés. 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Siem Reap Hotel – Kbal Spean (48 km): 60 mins / Kbal Spean - Banteay Srei (14 km): 17 mins

Start the Siem Reap countryside day tour with an early morning wake up, passing local villages and farms, to Kbal Spean. This is one of Cambodia’s earliest Hindu sites and refreshingly different from the other Khmer monuments. Take a 3-kilometre trek through the jungle to appreciate the scope and beauty of Kbal Spean. Note: Please note the trek is fairly easy going but as the walk is uphill and on uneven ground it is most suitable for clients with an average level of fitness and not suitable for clients with mobility problems.

Then visit Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB), the first nature conservation project in Cambodia. 

Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit the pretty temple of Banteay Srey, the “gem” of the Angkor area. The so-called “Citadel of the Women” remains the best preserved temple in Cambodia. Continue on to the Landmine Museum. This remarkable project was established by Mr Aki Ra, who is reputed to have served as a child soldier during the Khmer Rouge regime. 

After a day in the fantastic outskirts of town, the tour concludes with a drive back to Siem Reap.

End the day at Siem Reap’s most luxurious and romantic dining venues: Embassy Restaurant. The Embassy is an exclusive fine dining experience headed by executive chefs Pol & Sok: the ‘Kimsan Twins’.  Having trained under Michelin starred chefs, they have created one of the most unique five-star quality cuisines that can be experienced in Siem Reap.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Siem Reap - Siem Reap Airport (52 km): 1hr

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the morning flight to Sihanoukville.

Current flight schedule: Air Cambodia (1130-1240) – see separate price 

Upon arrival you will be transferred to the pier to take a shared speedboat to an idyllic offshore island (approx. 45-60 min). The rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight on the island.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy your day at leisure.

Overnight on the island.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy your day at leisure.

Overnight on the island.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.

Leave the idyllic resort after breakfast this morning by boat. 
Upon arrive at the mainland pier, be met with the guide and hop on a four-hour ride along to Kep. Once a famous beach resort in the 1960’s, Kep is currently undergoing something of a revival due to its serene setting, sublime scenery and spectacular seafood at it’s legendary Crab Market.

After arrival, spend the afternoon free at leisure. Take the opportunity to explore the local area or enjoy the hotel facilities. 

Overnight in Kep.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

Today, you will spend a morning at La Plantation pepper farm. Upon arrival at La Plantation, enjoy an informative presentation to learn about different types of Kampot pepper, tasting the various forms grown on the farm. 

Learn to cook traditional Khmer dishes prepared exclusively with La Plantation spices and then lunch on the dishes that have been prepared along with a selection of seasonal fresh juices, home- made ice-teas, or other refreshments. Note: cooking class is a joining class.

Drive back to Kep and afternoon at leisure. 

At the end of the day, enjoy a join-in sunset cruise. The sunsets from Knai Bang Chatt are beautiful but nothing beats being on the water around sunset. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Our converted fishing boat will take you along the coastline for a different perspective of this beautiful seaside town.

Overnight in Kep

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Kep - Phnom Penh (155 km): 03 hrs 30 mins

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Phnom Penh and check-in to the hotel around midday.

Explore the tragic recent history of Cambodia at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, also known as S-21. Originally built as a school, the compound was taken over by the Khmer Rouge and used as its main detention and torture centre. Note: All visitors are required to wear modest clothing. See-through clothing will also not be allowed.

If time permits, stop at the Russian Market. This bustling bazaar earned its name in the 1980s as the expat Russian population often shopped here. 

In the evening, pick up from the hotel by Remork (a Cambodian tuk-tuk) to transfer to the starting point of the walking tour. Begin near the southwest corner of the Royal Palace, an area famous for sun-dried buffalo jerky. From here walk south, past Wat Botom, stopping along the way to pick up additional take-away treats. 

At the corner of Independence Park make some stir fried corn, customising the dish to your taste: if you like, you may be able to even cook it yourself! Take a stroll through the park where you will see local’s playing games and exercising on the way to an area with various street food stalls. Grab a table and enjoy the assortment of dishes you have picked up along the way.

Next, stroll a few blocks to a popular street side BBQ restaurant. A local guide will help order a well-balanced meal. Finally, walk to a nearby “street bar” that serves creative cocktails with local ingredients and often has live Cambodian music! Return to the hotel by Remork or stay and explore the nearby bars of this vibrant nightlife area.

Return to the hotel by remork or stay and explore the nearby bars of this vibrant nightlife area.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

This morning, take a tour to the most remarkable sights of Phnom Penh on 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 palace dates back to 1866 and houses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5000 heavy silver tiles that cover its floors. 

The next stop is the National Museum, built in traditional Khmer style. It houses the world's foremost collection of ancient Khmer artistic, archaeological, and religious artefacts from prehistory to the 16th century. Then continue to visit Wat Phnom, the birthplace of the city, situated near the northern boundary of the city. The site contains some good examples of Khmer architecture and statues. 

Return to the hotel.

This evening continues to the riverside where a boat is waiting. Climb aboard and cast off onto the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers for a sunset cruise. Admire the views of the city as the last light of day casts brilliant colours across the skyline.

Return to the shore of the river at dusk, just in time for dinner at Sombok restaurant. Sombok is a celebration of Khmer cuisine, ingredients and the strength and creativity of Khmer women. 

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Phnom Penh – Phnom Penh Airport (11 km): 30 mins

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy some time at leisure until the  transfer to the airport for the departure flight.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast