Cambodia Emotion (10 days / 9 nights)

Arrive in Siem Reap and transfer to your hotel. Siem Reap is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor- the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. Start with a visit to the Roluos Group including Preak Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei. In the afternoon, depart by Tuk Tuk to visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. The day ends with a spectacular sunset at Phnom Bakheng.

Today, there is an early start to catch the sunrise (optional) before returning to the hotel for breakfast. Then depart to visit Angkor Thom’s famous South Gate where you will take an elephant ride to Bayon Temple which depicts intricate scenes of traditional Cambodian life. From the Bayon, continue on foot to the Baphuon, which recently re-opened to the public, where you will pass by the wooden Royal Palace. Then continue to the Terrace of the Elephants where a parade used to be held for the king. In the afternoon, continue to Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Chau Say Tevoda, Tommanon and the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, are embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers.

After breakfast, drive to Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean (River of 1,000 Lingas) and Banteay Samre. These temples are among the most intricate in all of Cambodia. In the afternoon, continue to enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, and floating police station. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and currant.

After breakfast, visit the Siem Reap market and/or the workshops of Artisans d’Angkor (wood and stone carving). Then transfer to airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Check in a hotel and stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

After breakfast, start the morning with ea cycle rid to the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace and the National Museum. Later in the day, you will depart by car to visit Wat Phnom followed by Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the Russian Market and the infamous Choeung Ek ‘Killing Fields’.

After breakfast, you will have a vehicle and guide at your disposal to partake in any of the options below: Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields. A visit to the silver workshops at Kompong Luong Village Trekking through the nearby forest. A visit to a local village. A holy water shower from a local monk. Having your fortune told. A sunset boat cruise on the Mekong river.
Note: Some activities mentioned above depend upon the season.

After breakfast, transfer to the Cambodia’s most famous beach resort, Sihanoukville. Arrive in around midday and transfer to the hotel where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Today, enjoy more time at leisure with the vehicle and guide also is available. There is an optional visit and boat ride to Ream National Park (not included). Stay overnight in Sihanoukville

As yesterday, you will be able to swim and relax at the resort with a vehicle on standby before the afternoon transfer back to Phnom Penh.

After breakfast, you will be free to explore Phnom Penh at your own leisure before the transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for departure flight.