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10-Day Ancient and Modern Cambodia

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Overview

Cambodia is the pearl where ancient and modern worlds collide to create an authentic adventure.

This 10-day trip will take you sightseeing in Cambodia with a mixture of guides tours and free time. Your trip will take you to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor where you'll spend your days exploring the most famous temple complex in the world, Angkor Wat. Your tours will take you to the most famous temples and some lesser-known ones before you make your way to the coast.

From here on in, your days are free and relaxing, where you'll have time to visit the neighbouring towns and their beaches, perhaps even venturing out to the paradise island of Koh Rong - it's really up to you!
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Diving
Culture & Arts
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Siem Reap

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Arrival in Siem Reap

Arrive in Siem Reap, meet your driver and be transported to your accommodation in the resort town.

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    Accommodation

    Riversoul Residence4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Siem ReapOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Airport SR to Riversoul Residence

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 2

Visit Rolous Temple Group and Angkor Wat

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Visit Rolous Temple Group and Angkor Wat

After breakfast at the hotel, hop in your private car for your tour of ancient Angkor, starting with the Rolous group, a temple complex that marks the very beginning of Khmer architecture. You'll then continue to Bakong, Preah Ko and Lolei temples in the morning before having lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, the most famous temples complex in the world.

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    Accommodation

    Riversoul Residence4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Roluos Temple Group

    Angkor Wat

    Pub StreetOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Roluos Group

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Siem Reap Province

Day 3

Angkor Thom and Banteay Srei

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Angkor Thom and Banteay Srei

Have breakfast at the hotel, then head out for another day of sightseeing in Cambodia, starting with Angkor Thom, the former administrative and religious centre of ancient Angkor. Have lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Ta Prohm Kel Temple, Banteay Srei Temple and Banteay Samre Temple, which are all architecturally connected. You'll have the option to take a gondola through the Angkor canals at sunset.

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    Accommodation

    Riversoul Residence4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Angkor Thom

    Ta Prohm

    Banteay Srei Temple

    Banteay Samre Temple

    Angkor Thom GondolaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Angkor Thom

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Banteay Srei

    Siem Reap Province

Day 4

Koh Ker and Beng Mealea

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Koh Ker and Beng Mealea

You'll have private transportation for the day to visit some of the temples a little further away from the ever-popular Angkor complex, starting with Koh Ker Temple in the morning. You'll stop for lunch before visiting Prasat Beng Mealea in the afternoon. In the evening, you'll have the option to visit Phare, the Cambodian circus in the evening.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Riversoul Residence4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Koh Ker

    Beng Mealea Temple

    Phare Cambodian CircusOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Prasat Beng Mealea

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Preah Vihear Province

    Siem Reap Province

Day 5

Tonle Sap Lake and Artisans D'Angkor and Sentieur D'Angkor

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Tonle Sap Lake and Artisans D'Angkor and Sentieur D'Angkor

In the morning, stop by the floating villages found on Tonle Sap, Cambodia's largest lake. After lunch, you'll have a moment to relax at the hotel before visiting two fascinating projects, Senteurs d'Angkor and Artisans Angkor, both projects that work to help the local community by employing local youths and helping them to learn new skills.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Riversoul Residence4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tonlé Sap

    Senteurs d'AngkorOptional Activity

    Artisans AngkorOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Tonlé Sap

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 6

Fly from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville

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Fly from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville

Early morning, you'll be taken to the airport for your flight to Sihanoukville. When you arrive, you'll stop by a local restaurant for lunch before checking into your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to explore Sihanoukville, the gateway to Cambodia's paradise islands. In the evening, you may want to explore the local night market to go shopping or have dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Naia Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time on Otres BeachOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Khmer GrillOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Siem Reap International Airport

    Plane from Krong Siem Reap to Preah SihanoukOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Sihanoukville

Day 7

Free Day in Sihanoukville

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Free Day in Sihanoukville

Today, you could go to the neighbouring beach town of Otres to relax on the beach, swimming and snorkel as much or as little as you want. In the afternoon, why not try your hand at fishing? A local will take you out on their boat and teach you how to get your first catch. Late afternoon, return to your hotel and explore Sihanoukville a little more at night.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Naia Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time on Otres BeachOptional Activity

    Snorkelling on Koh Rong IslandOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sihanoukville

Day 8

Free Day in Sihanoukville

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Free Day in Sihanoukville

Today, you could go to Kbal Chhay Waterfalls in the morning, a completely natural spot that changed drastically when the Khmer Rouge made it their own. Now back to its natural way, this is a waterfall with a little bit of an eery feel. In the afternoon, visit Seeing Hands Massage for a massage from the blind therapists who really know what they are doing. All of the money goes directly to your masseuse.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Naia Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kbal Chhay WaterfallsOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sihanoukville

    Prey Nob

Day 9

Another Day in Sihanoukville

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Another Day in Sihanoukville

Today, you may want to take the boat to Koh Rong, one of Cambodia's most beautiful islands that still retains its natural feel with just a few resorts, restaurants and bars. Relax on the beach and go swimming to cool down or grab some snorkelling gear to see the beautiful coral reef and all the tropical fish it is home to.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Naia Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in SihanoukvilleOptional Activity

    Seeing Hands MassageOptional Activity: AU$ 13 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sihanoukville

    Cambodia

Day 10

Transfer to Phnom Penh for Your Departure

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Transfer to Phnom Penh for Your Departure

Your time spent sightseeing in Cambodia has come to an end. Today, you'll have breakfast at the resort before being transferred to Phnom Penh for your departure.

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    Restaurants

    Naia Resort

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Preah Sihanouk to Phnom Penh

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sihanoukville

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 9 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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