Golf & Relax

📍 Siem Reap Angkor Airport - Siem Reap (52 km): 60 mins

Upon your morning arrival at Siem Reap airport, you will be welcomed by your local English speaking guide and transferred to the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort for check-in.

Enjoy some time at leisure to relax at the hotel or to explore the town of Siem Reap and get a feeling for the Cambodian way of life. 

In the afternoon depart on a sightseeing tour of the famous Angkor Wat by car. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat is constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing Mount Meru, the home of the gods. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and the wars Suryavarman II fought during his reign. Angkor Wat is well known for the more than 2,000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple. Construction is thought to have taken around thirty years of intensive labor. Today, Angkor Wat is figured on Cambodia's national flag as the temple symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people.

An authentic Khmer welcome dinner will be served at Lum Orng, first farm-to-table restaurant, located in a village on the edge of Siem Reap, 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 at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, Siem Reap.

Inclusions:

🍗 Dinner

📍 Siem Reap - Phokeethra Country Club (19km): 24 mins / Siem Reap – Temples (06 km): 10 mins

This morning, tee-off at the Sofitel Angkor’s luxurious Phokeethra Country Club. Play 18 holes at this world class course designed for a challenging golf experience. After return to your hotel, where you can relax around midday. 

This afternoon, explore the temples of the Small Circuit by Tuk Tuk. The most illustrious of these is Ta Prohm, built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes the ‘Tomb Raider Temple’ one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples. 

Continue to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8m high wall, drawing a perfect square. From here, continue to Bayon Temple in the exact centre of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur and is well-known for its 52 towers with enigmatic faces of the Buddha looking out over the vast provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. The nearby Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate relief carvings.

In the evening enjoy a dinner at Malis restaurant. Renowned for its fresh seasonal produce, delicate  flavours, and generous hospitality, this flagship restaurant of Master Chef Luu Meng and his team offers cuisine from the past that has been adapted to the present.

Overnight at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, Siem Reap.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Siem Reap - Phokeethra Country Club (19km): 24 mins

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Phokeethra Country Club for another round of golf 18 holes.

This afternoon, pamper yourself with a 60 minutes Traditional Khmer massage without oil, combination of acupressure and light stretching movements (Bodia Tonic) at Bodia Spa. Unwind and enjoy the rest of this afternoon at your leisure.

Enjoy a dinner at Haven is a social enterprise restaurant providing disadvantaged youths, and underprivileged adults, professional training and employment in the hospitality industry. Set in a cozy and contemporary outdoor environment, you will be able to enjoy a range of signature dishes from local Khmer favorites, to western fusion, including some Swiss specialties and many fresh vegetarian options.

After the dinner, join Phare Cambodian Circus Show. Set up by refugees of the Khmer Rouge era, Phare promotes performing arts as a way to cope with trauma. Over the years they have not only helped hundreds of Cambodians but also helped to promote traditional Khmer culture. 

Afterwards, the lights will dim and the performers will take to the stage. The hour-long show tells stories of modern life in Cambodia through a rich spectacle of song, dance and acrobatics. The performers combine traditional Khmer theatre with modern influences resulting in an entertaining and enthralling show. 

Following the show there is an opportunity to take photos with the cast, a spectacular memory of the evening’s performance. 

Overnight at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, Siem Reap.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Siem Reap – Ta Brak Village (19km): 32 mins / Siem Reap - Villa Chandara (16km): 28 mins

Today embark on an authentic rural Cambodia tour to learn about life in a typical village. Meet friendly locals and discover traditional village customs and cultures.

Visit Ta Brak village. Like most villages in Asia, Ta Brak is busiest in the morning hours. Sit down with a local family and enjoy breakfast (take-away from the hotel) while observing the activities of the village. 

Take an ox cart ride, a traditional countryside method of transporting people and goods. The 30-minute journey passes through the village on the way to the local market. Explore the colorful displays of vegetables, herbs and other locally-grown produce, and mingle with the shoppers who come every morning to buy the fresh ingredients.

Continue on foot through the village, providing ample opportunities to stop and chat with locals and to observe their activities. Depending on the time of year, they may be planting rice, weaving thatch coverings for their roofs, harvesting vegetables, or other similar tasks. For a truly immersive experience, lend a hand and join the locals in these activities!

Before leaving the village, partake in a special Buddhist tradition. Local monks will impart wishes of good luck and success in a solemn, age-old ceremony. 

On the way back to the hotel, get a special insight into local artisans exhibiting their artistic crafts and skills at Satcha.

Cambodia is a land of resources, talents, and know-how, from natural wellness and food products to traditional arts and craft skills. We will visit a local enterprise where craftsmen and women find a safe and clean space to work as well as receive training to further hone their talent and grow themselves into artistic entrepreneurs. 

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. 

Afternoon free at leisure. 

Later on, embark through the beautiful Cambodian countryside and across the West Baray by boat to a charming local village for dinner at Villa Chandara, a wonderful venue to enjoy a romantic dinner.

Before dinner, take a walk along the terraces or find a private spot for a cocktail seated amidst landscaped spice gardens. A special dinner awaits you at a beautiful place, inaccessible to the tourist crowds. Villa Chandara is a charming private villa located just west of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Enjoy fine dining by candlelight, surrounded by rice paddies. 

Overnight at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, Siem Reap.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel 

Today, enjoy a free day at leisure. 

For you last evening, enjoy an authentic Asian dinner at Embassy Restaurant, an exclusive fine dining experience headed by executive chefs Pol and 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. With a constantly changing menu based around seasonality, guests can savour skillfully prepared masterpieces from multiple-course set menus paired with a selection of fine wines.

Overnight at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, Siem Reap.
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Siem Reap - Siem Reap Angkor Airport (52 km): 60 mins

After breakfast at the hotel, this morning is at your leisure. You will be transferred to the airport for your individual departure.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast