11-Day Cambodia's Trinity: Sights, Sea and City
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Combine Cambodia's finest elements while travelling in this amazing country.
Starting in Siem Reap, you'll find yourself sitting at the gateway to one of Southeast Asia's mindblowing architecture and history as you enter Angkor. Explore Khmer history and one of the greatest civilisations of all time through temples and the most important buildings of this ancient city. We'll get in touch with local life on Tonle Sap, Cambodia's largest lake before you kick back and relax for a few days on the paradise island of Koh Rong, just moments from Sihanoukville.
Feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, you'll end your holiday to Cambodia in Phnom Penh where you'll have a day of mixed emotions as you are introduced to the country's darker past and some of its shiniest architecture, finishing with one last sunset over the river.
Starting in Siem Reap, you'll find yourself sitting at the gateway to one of Southeast Asia's mindblowing architecture and history as you enter Angkor. Explore Khmer history and one of the greatest civilisations of all time through temples and the most important buildings of this ancient city. We'll get in touch with local life on Tonle Sap, Cambodia's largest lake before you kick back and relax for a few days on the paradise island of Koh Rong, just moments from Sihanoukville.
Feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, you'll end your holiday to Cambodia in Phnom Penh where you'll have a day of mixed emotions as you are introduced to the country's darker past and some of its shiniest architecture, finishing with one last sunset over the river.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Siem Reap
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When you arrive in Siem Reap, you'll be taken to your hotel where you can relax for the remainder of the day. In the evening, you may wish to go out to eat and explore the nightlife of Siem Reap.
Accommodation
Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Siem Reap International Airport to Krong Siem Reap
Destinations
Siem Reap
Day 2
Angkor Tour by Tuk-Tuk
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Start the tour at Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire. You enter the city through the impressive south gate which has four gigantic faces and elephants are chiselled in. Drive to the Bayon Temple, in the middle of Angkor and Tah Prohm overgrown by huge tree roots. You'll visit some smaller temples too. Finally, explore Angkor Wat, said to represent the peaks of Mount Meru, the home of the gods. Your day ends with the sunset over Angkor Wat from the hill of Phnom Bakheng.
Accommodation
Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa★4 star
Activities
South Gate of Angkor Thom
Bayon Temple
Ta Prohm
Baphuon Temple
Angkor Wat
Phnom Bakheng
Transportations
Tuk-Tuk from Krong Siem Reap to Angkor Wat
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Siem Reap
Day 3
Tonle Sap, Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre and Dine with Locals
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Today you will visit the large freshwater lake Tonle Sap. Here fishing is one of the biggest sources of income in the region. During a boat tour along the shore, we can admire the famous stilt houses of Cambodia close up and take impressive photos. In the afternoon, visit the famous temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, just outside of Siem Reap. In the evening a very special moment awaits you in Siem Reap: dining with locals. If you wish, you can help the family with cooking.
Accommodation
Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa★4 star
Activities
Tonlé Sap
Banteay Srei Temple
Banteay Samre Temple
Dine with the Locals
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Siem Reap
Banteay Srei
Siem Reap Province
Day 4
Transfer from Siem Reap to Koh Rong
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Have breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your flight to Sihanoukville. You'll be immediately taken to the port for your speedboat to Koh Rong Island's Pagoda Beach pier. You will be welcomed by the resort staff. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy this beautiful location.
Accommodation
Tamu Hotel Koh Rong
Activities
Koh Rong SanloemOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Siem Reap International Airport
Plane from Krong Siem Reap to Preah Sihanouk
Boat from Preah Sihanouk to Koh Rong
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Siem Reap
Sihanoukville
Day 5
Free Day in Koh Rong
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Wake up to paradise and spend the day living in it! Relax and enjoy the calming tranquillity of this beautiful island. Today, it's just you, the resort and its beach. You can choose to spend your day by the pool, on the beach or head out on a snorkelling trip. If you wish to explore further you can visit other beaches such as Coconut Beach too.
Accommodation
Tamu Hotel Koh Rong
Activities
Snorkelling on Koh Rong IslandOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sihanoukville
Day 6
Relax on Koh Rong
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Wake up to paradise and spend the day living in it! Relax and enjoy the calming tranquillity of this beautiful island. Today, it's just you, the resort and its beach. The snorkelling opportunities around Koh Rong are some of the best in Cambodia, be sure to grab some gear and head out on a boat trip to make the most of it!
Accommodation
Tamu Hotel Koh Rong
Activities
Koh Rong SanloemOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sihanoukville
Day 7
Free Day on Koh Rong
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Wake up to paradise and spend the day living in it! Relax and enjoy the calming tranquillity of this beautiful island. Today, it's just you, the resort and its beach. You can choose to spend your day by the pool, on the beach or head out on a snorkelling trip. If you wish to explore further you can visit other beaches such as Coconut Beach too.
Accommodation
Tamu Hotel Koh Rong
Activities
Snorkelling on Koh Rong IslandOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sihanoukville
Day 8
Relax on Pagoda Beach
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Today is free to enjoy as you wish. You can choose to explore other beaches on Koh Rong or stay on Pagoda Beach. Here, you have amazing snorkelling opportunities and easy opportunities to hop over to the neighbouring Koh Rong Sangloem. Catch up on your favourite book by the pool or on the beach and be lulled into a state of relaxation by the sound of the sea.
Accommodation
Tamu Hotel Koh Rong
Activities
Pagoda Beach - Koh RongOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sihanoukville
Day 9
Transfer from Koh Rong to Phnom Penh
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You'll have breakfast at the hotel and be free to relax a little more before it's time to depart. Transfer by speedboat from Koh Rong Island at 11 am to the port of Sihanoukville about 60 minutes away.
On arrival in Sihanoukville, the driver will take you to Phnom Penh, the drive takes around five hours. When you arrive at your hotel in the city, you'll have the evening to relax.
Accommodation
Penh House Hotel
Transportations
Boat from Koh Rong to Preah Sihanouk
Private Driver from Preah Sihanouk to Phnom Penh
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sihanoukville
Phnom Penh
Day 10
Phnom Penh City Tour
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In the morning, we learn about the darker side of Cambodian history as we visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Prison. In the afternoon we visit the National Museum with its collection of artefacts and a beautiful courtyard. Then continue to the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace and walk along the riverbank.
In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers, passing floating villages and offering great views of the city's rapidly changing skyline.
Accommodation
Penh House Hotel
Activities
Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
National Museum of Cambodia
Silver Pagoda
Royal Palace
Sunset Boat Cruise in Phnom Penh
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Phnom Penh
Day 11
Departure from Phnom Penh
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You may have some time to explore the city a little more before the end of your holiday to Cambodia. You will be driven to the airport in time for your departing flight.
Transportations
Private Driver from Phnom Penh to Phnom Penh International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Phnom Penh
Included in Price
- 10 nights accommodation
- 16 activities
- 10 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- 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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