Experience Cambodia's enchanting beauty during its Green Season, from May to October. Immerse yourself in history at the magnificent Angkor temples. Discover the vibrant Khmer culture through local markets, witness the captivating Phare Performing Arts Center and engage in a hands-on cultural experience by participating in a weaving workshop in a traditional Khmer wooden house.

Itinerary

πŸ“ Siem Reap Airport – Siem Reap (52 km): 1 hr

Welcome to Cambodia! Upon your arrival in Siem Reap, you will be welcomed by your local English speaking guide who will accompany you to your hotel for check in.

In case you cannot find your guide, please call our 24 Hrs Customer Care number +855 12 908 097.

Overnight in Siem Reap    

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πŸ“ Siem Reap - Ta Brak village (19 km): 36 mins Siem Reap - Phare (3.5 km): 8 mins

This morning the tour begins at 07:30. 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.

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.  By foot, visit the local market. Explore the colourful displays of vegetables, herbs and other locally-grown produce, and mingle with the shoppers who come every morning to buy the fresh ingredients. Continue through the village, providing ample opportunities to stop and chat with locals and to observe their activities. 

Before leaving the village, head to Khmer smokehouse and meet a warm family. Learn the process of smoking fish, discover Cambodian rural life through stories shared amidst fragrant smoke. Over a fresh coconut juice, get to know the family, engage in discussions, and gain a better understanding of the countryside lifestyle in Cambodia. 

Conclude this morning, partake in a special Buddhist tradition. Local monks will impart wishes of good luck and success in a solemn, age-old ceremony.

Afternoon at leisure. 

This evening you will be picked up at 19:30. Enjoy an evening of culture at 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. 

Overnight in Siem Reap

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

πŸ“ Siem Reap - Temple (6 km): 10mins

Meet the guide at the hotel lobby at 07:30. Travel by Remork (local transportation similar to Tuk Tuk) 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.

Continue to Angkor Wat and marvel at its grandeur. Take a closer look at the intricately carved gallery walls and learn about the Hindu myths and historic tales they represent. Hear tales of the construction process which took 30 years of intensive labour to complete. See some of the 2000 “Apsara” carvings, each one a unique representation of female guardian spirits adorning the temple walls.

Afternoon at leisure. 

Overnight in Siem Reap 

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

πŸ“ Siem Reap – Temples (06 km): 10 mins

This morning the tour begins at 08:00. Visit Bayon temple which was built by the last great king: Jayavarman VII. Take a stroll around the lower galleries of carvings of Bayon, which depict fascinating scenes of life from the late 11th century, then find a quiet spot on the exterior of the temple to appreciate the 52 towers featuring faces of the Buddha looking out into the jungle around you.

Continue onto Preah Khan, one of the largest temple complexes at Angkor and once containing a population of 97,840 in its service. Upon arrival at the temple, follow a route designed to both avoid the crowds and visit the most fascinating features of the sprawling and labyrinthian temple complex.

Afternoon at leisure. 

Overnight in Siem Reap

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

πŸ“ Siem Reap – Kampong Khleang (51 km): 60 mins Siem Reap – Angkor Wildlife and Aquarium (26 km): 35 mins

This morning the tour begins at 08:00. 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.

Afternoon at leisure. 

Overnight in Siem Reap

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

πŸ“ Siem Reap – Rokhak Women Handicraft (3.5 km): 10 mins

This morning the tour begins at 08:00. Experience weaving water hyacinth items in a traditional Khmer wooden house alongside a local woman artisan.

Cambodia's history in silk production spans over a millennium, but the lesser-known water hyacinth initially considered an invasive plant obstructing water flow. A discovery revealed that prolonged sun exposure transformed water hyacinth into a robust material used for creating diverse items, expanding from hammocks to carpets, shoes, and bags. This innovative evolution has offered a sustainable solution while addressing the invasive nature of the plant, benefiting local communities and offering versatile crafting opportunities.

In a typical Khmer wooden house, meet a local woman artisan and take the chance to create your own water hyacinth item. You have the choice to make a placemat/small box/coasters or a small basket box. Embrace this unique opportunity to engage discussions, immersing yourself in the cultural narrative behind each intricate weave. This hands-on experience invites you to not only create but also to connect deeply with local women artisan. 

At the end of the workshop, enjoy delicious Cambodian snacks. There's an opportunity to make a stop at the shop for a shopping experience (closed on Sunday). 

Then visit a local enterprise, Satcha, 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.

Head back to the hotel. 

Afternoon at leisure. 

Overnight in Siem Reap

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

πŸ“ Siem Reap - Siem Reap Airport (52 km): 1 hr

Breakfast at the hotel. 
You will be transferred to Siem Reap airport for your departure to your next destination. 

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

πŸ“ Arrival in Sihanouk Ville, island Sihanouk Ville airport – Sihanouk Ville town (18 km): 25 mins Sihanouk Ville Port - Koh Rong Sanloem : 45mins by shared speedboat Sihanouk Ville airport - Koh Krabey’s jetty: 15mins by shared speedboat

Upon arrival in Sihanouk Ville, you will meet your local driver (no guide) and direct transfer to the pier. Then take a shared-speedboat (approx. 45-60 mins) to Koh Rong Sanloem or to Koh Krabey island (approx. 15 mins). The duration of the boat transfer is according to the weather conditions. On arrival at Koh Rong Sanloem / at Koh Krabey island, check-in at the resort.

Overnight on Koh Rong Sanloem or on Koh Krabey island.

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Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy your day at leisure.

Overnight on Koh Rong Sanloem or on Koh Krabey island.

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy your day at leisure.

Overnight on Koh Rong Sanloem or on Koh Krabey island.

Inclusions:

β˜• Breakfast

πŸ“ Koh Rong Sanloem - Sihanouk Ville : 45 mins by shared speedboat Six Senses’ Jetty to mainland: 15 mins by shared speedboat Sihanouk Ville – Phnom Penh (211 km): 3 hrs via expressway

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a shared speedboat back to the mainland pier and then onto Phnom Penh with driver only (no guide).
 
Recommend: Evening flight departure. (Note: For a morning departure by land transfer to Phnom Penh, a supplementary charge will apply).
 

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β˜• Breakfast

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