Exploring Cambodia - 14 Days - CAD03

Arrive Trapaing Kreal Border. Processing visa formality. Meet and transfer to Stung Treng Province and check in at hotel. Afternoon, transfer to pier and take traditional boat to visit Thala Baravat, pre-Angkorian temple by crossing Sekong and Mekong Rivers. There, we will find Preah Kor temple, constructed in the late 7th and early 8th centuries. Back to the provincial town. Overnight at the hotel in Stung Treng.

After breakfast, go on trip to Rattanak Kiri by national road no. 78 (around 150km). About 10km far before reaching Banlung, the provincial town of Rattanak Kiri, we take chance to visit Teun Village - Kreung tribe minority village. Arrive Banlung at afternoon time and check in. After, sightseeing by city tours and visit to Yeak Laom Lake - the former volcanic eruption with its 50m depth where we can relax, swim and enjoy a a panoramic view. Lastly, leisure to Eysei Patamak mountain to see reclining Buddha and view Rattanak Kiri landscape from atop. Overnight at the hotel in Rattanak Kiri.

Breakfast and continue road trip to Andoung Meas district. On the way we visit few of Charai hill tribe villages. Arrive there at noon time. Take the traditional boat trip along Sesan River to visit graves of Charai ethnic in the forest. Picnic lunch will be served. On the waterway back, we embark and visit another Tumpun hill tribe village. Arrive at pier and drive back to the town. On the way, we visit the gem-mining zone to experience the traditional equipment and method to explore gems. As well, we visit Phnom Village to see hill tribe villagers weaving handicraft where we can buy it as souvenir. Overnight at the hotel in Rattanak Kiri.

Continue overland to Mondul Kiri - the province which full of natural beautiful landscape, thicky forest mountain and the lush green rolling hills by across Stung Treng and Kratie provinces. We arrive there around 3-4pm. Check in and relax. Overnight in Sen Mororom - the provincial town of Mondul Kiri.

After breakfast, start driving to Bou Sra Waterfall, 38km far from town. On the way back, we visit coffee, pepper and other orchid plantations. Back to and pass the city to visit the Phnorng tribe village with elephant riding. After, drive to visit the Sea Forest where we can see the beautiful landscape of tree top from the hill. Meanwhile, we will enjoy sunset from here as well. Overnight in Sen Monorom.

Morning drive to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia on 382km distance by across Kratie, Kampong Cham and Kandal provinces. We arrive the city around 3-4pm. Check-in and free at leisure. Overnight  at the hotel in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast at hotel. Today you will visit the Victory Monument, and the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art - notably sculptures - throughout the ages. Visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. Then drive to visit TuolSleng Genocide Museum(S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Then visit to Killing Fields " Choeung Ek"15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (from 1975–1979). The last site is Russian Markets where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, silver products. Transfer back to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.

After breakfast, continue by road to Kampong Thom Province around 270km to reach. On the way, visit Kuhak Nokor temple. Arrival provincial town at afternoon time. Check in at hotel. After, continue exploring Sambo Prey Kuk Complex, the ancient capital of Chenla which was built in 7th century. Overnight at the hotel in Kampong Thom.

After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap Province which take time about 2:30 hours more. On the way, visit the ancient bridge - Kampong Kdei. Continue road to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, check in hotel. Afternoon, start exploring the World Wonder 'Angkor Wat temple" and enjoy sunset view from a top of Bakheng Hill. Back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

After having breakfast at hotel, continue visit the famous old palace, Angkor Thom by starting from South Gate, Bayon, Baphoun,Terrace  of Elephant, Terrace of Leper King and Phimean Akas. Afternoon, transfer to visit Grand Circuit: Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Pre Rup, Ta Som, and East Mebon, then back to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer on road 38km far to visit Banteay Srei temple - the Citadel of Women. Back and visit Banteay Samré temple. Afternoon, visit Petit Circuit inclusive of Thommanon, Chau Say Teveda, Ta Keo, Ta Promh, Banteay Kdei and Terrace of Sras Srang. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. Continue to visit two temples outside the main park Angkor area inclusive of Beng Mealea - explore the long abandoned temple (11th century), strangled by the jungle and Koh Keh temples - is particularly renowned for its massive statues, which were the first in Khmer art to depict movement.. Overnight  at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Morning after breakfast, you will transfer to enjoy with traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake for 1hour by visit the daily life of floating villagers. On the way back, we enjoy with oxen-cart riding at Aranh Village.  Afternoon, transfer to visit Puok Village - the village of marble work, silk weaving and sewing. Back to visit West Baray and back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
 

After breakfast, free at own leisure till transfer time to the airport for departure flight. End of service.