Day 1: Siem Reap – Battambang by boat
Breakfast by your own account.
Early in the morning, you will drive to the shores of the immense Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater reserve in Southeast Asia, declared a “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO. The Tonle Sap is extremely rich in fish and is also home to the largest colony of waterbirds in Southeast Asia. The life of the fishermen here is truly unique: installed on floating houses or with very high stilts, they depend on fluctuations in the water level and use a wide variety of fishing tools. The lake has also been a means of communication for people and goods for centuries. You will embark on a traditional wooden boat for a day cruise to Battambang (depending on the water level, it takes around 6 to 7 hours of navigation). You will discover several floating villages where traditional fishing techniques are still used and will make a stop to visit the pagoda on stilts “Wat Chheu Khmao”.
Picnic lunch on board.
Note: From February to June, the level of water in the Tonle Sap Lake and in the Sangker River is not high enough, the cruise between Siem Reap and Battambang is not recommended. The itinerary will be as per below:
In the morning, discover the Tonlé Sap through a countryside with very varied landscapes and many small villages. Embark on a wooden boat for a walk on Tonle Sap Lake to discover the floating fishing villages and the traditional and daily life of Cambodians. Many families live permanently on their boats.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
In the afternoon, departure by road from Siem Reap to Battambang (173km/around 3 hours).
On arrival in Battambang in the afternoon transfer to check in at hotel.
Dinner at local restaurant (set menu included)
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
Overnight in Battambang.
Day 2: Battambang – visit
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the Bamboo Train station. The Bamboo Train has been set up by the villagers in order to facilitate the transportation of goods and persons. The “train” in itself is very basic: one bamboo platform on 4-wheels is activated by a small motor. Sitting on the platform you will travel the 8 km to the next station through beautiful landscape and rice paddies (depending on season of visit). On arrival, visit the village and discover the daily life in the Cambodian countryside.
Then continue by Bus to the south of Battambang to take the Biking tour along Sangke River to see the life style living of local people with the beautiful landscape along the river. The starting point is closed to Wat Cheu Teal where you’ll bike approx. 12 Km back to the town or hotel.
Lunch at local restaurant.
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
In the afternoon, visit Phare Ponleu Selpak. Phare Ponleu Selpak (PPS) is a Cambodian nongovernmental organization (NGO) aiming to support community development through providing social, educative and cultural services to children and their families.
** The school will be closed every weekend and public holiday.
Continue to visit of Phnom Sampov (Phnom means “Mountain” in Khmer. “Sampov” means ship). It is the natural resort located along the National Road No 57 (the former National Road No 10) at Sampov commune (the high land having more than 100-metre (330 ft) height) in 12-kilometre (7 mi) distance from the provincial town of Battambang. On the top of Sampov, there are three main natural caves: Phka Sla, Lkhorn, and Sthany – the three are bound to the most popular Khmer folktale about Preah Chao Reachkol and Neang Romsay Sork.)
Dinner at local restaurant (set menu included)
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
Overnight in Battambang.
Day 3: Battambang – Siem Reap
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, pick up at your hotel and transfer by Tuk-Tuk to visit “The Well of Shadows” which located at Wat Somrong Knong area and also some of the many cultural villages around Battambang, where you will learn how the locals produce rice paper, prahoc (typical Cambodian fish paste), grolan (sticky rice stuffed in bamboo).
Continue by bus to visit Wat Ek Phnom, a nice 11th century temple that offers a very peaceful atmosphere in the countryside, surrounded by trees and lily ponds. Strolling around the quiet temple can be a very relaxing and spiritual experience. Next to the temple you can see the Wat Ek Phnom Pagoda that has one of the most complete collections of Buddhist wall and ceiling paintings in all Cambodia.
Lunch at local restaurant.
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
Transfer to Siem Reap (173km/around 3 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel to check-in.
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Day 1: Siem Reap – Hanchey – Chhlong
Breakfast by your own account.
Morning, departure from Siem Reap to Chhlong, Kratie province (298 Km about 5h-6h by road) via Kampong Thom. A brief stop at the Old Nagas Bridge in Kampong Kdei village and continue the road.
On the way, stop at Hanchey Bamboo Resort. This place takes pride in offering the best view of the river, sky and trees – and yes, nature-friendly cottages that truly resemble the Cambodian identity.
Lunch at Hanchey Eco Resort.
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
After lunch, continue your journey to Chhlong. Arrive at Chhlong and transfer directly to the hotel for check in.
Free at leisure for discover local life and village of Chhlong: is a somnolent riverside town 31km south of Kratie. The main attraction is the old governor’s residence, a gorgeous, yellow-and-white French colonial mansion near the river. Once a top-end boutique hotel, it is now shuttered up and falling into disrepair. Architecture buffs might also drop in at the House of a Hundred Pillars (1884), about 500m north of Le Relais. According to the house’s owner, the Khmer Rouge removed many of the pillars – so today only 56 remain. A few more decrepit French colonial buildings line the river.
Dinner at hotel (set menu included)
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
Overnight in Chhlong.
Day 2: Chhlong – visit
Breakfast at the hotel.
The morning, departure from Chhlong to Kraite (38 Km about 45 min by road). Then take the local ferry to Koh Trong Island. Koh Trong is an island situated in the middle of the Mekong River directly opposite Kratie Town. A 9km loop road around the island’s perimeter provides opportunities for visitors to leisurely by bicycle ride through traditional Khmer villages, fruits orchards and rice fields while observing the daily rituals and routines of traditional village life.
Heading north to the top of the island, you will turn left and head inland. Not far along this path you will come across a pagoda, Wat Ty Pram Kbal.
Lunch at homestay at Koh Trong Island.
After lunch, take the local ferry to kratie then transfer to Prek Kampi for the boat cruise on the Mekong River where you will get on a local boat to catch glimpses of the rare Mekong River Dolphins, also known as the “Irrawaddy Dolphins”, a rare species only found in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia… And if you are very lucky, you may spot a dolphin tail.
Return back to Chhlong.
Dinner at hotel (set menu included)
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
Overnight in Chhlong.
Day 3: Chhlong – Kampong Cham – Phnom Penh
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from Chhlong to Phnom Penh via Kampong Cham (222 Km about 4h-5h by raod). Before arrival in Kampong Cham, stop to visit Rubber Plantations of Chub, financed in the beginning by the French tire maker Michelin.
Lunch at local restaurant on the way.
Then visit Pagoda Norkor Bachey. There is a small temple. It is located 2.2 kilometers from Kampong Cham provincial town along National Road 7, about 122 kilometers northeast of Phnom Penh. The temple was built in the middle of the 11th century, during the reign of Suryavarman II and King Ouphey dedecating to Brahmanism. The temple is about 200 meters inside the gate. The site is accessible to almost all types of vehicles. The famous place of Nokor Bachey Temple, Kampong Cham is a wonderful place to visit in the country of Cambodia.
On the way, enjoy a short stop at the picturesque crossroad town of Skun to discover a local culinary “delicatessen” for those adventurous enough to venture into new tastes: the “Deep-fried Spiders”!
Arrive in Phnom Penh and transfer to hotel.
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Description:
Enjoy the virtual experience from your homecountry to discover Phnom Penh capital city of Cambodia.
You will be able to discover the trading in Cambodia each period from 1st century. At the end of this vitural in this museum, have a fun with the game to test your knowledge. Then, we continue by our electric Tuk-Tuk to see the attraction site in Phnom Penh, Wat Phnom is a Buddhist pagoda, built in 1373, and stands 27 meters (88.5 ft) above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city and also is the charming central point of Phnom Penh. Continue to French quarter to see the post office, former hotel, former bank and central market. Finally at the Royal Palace garden.
Highlights:
- Trading process in 1st – 7th century
- The Empire without money
- French Protectorate, modernity without sovereignty
- The creation of the National Bank and the national currency
- Monetary system during the Khmer Rouge
- Phnom Penh city tour by the main sites
Inclusive of:
- Private virtual tour
- Presentation by our guide (English, French, Spanish, Italy) – if you request other language, please contact us.
- Back-up team support, if there’s any technical issues
- Maximum 50 people access to the virtual tour
Day 1: Arrival Siem Reap
Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport, welcomed by our local guide and transfer from airport to hotel for check in.
Note: The official time for check-in is 14h00. The early check-in is according to the room available. Upon check-in, the hotel required the passport copy of the clients.
Free time at leisure and enjoy the facilities at hotel (no guide, no vehicle).
Dinner on own account.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Siem Reap – Visit
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom: the Bayon, Bapoun, Baksei Chamkrong, the Elephant terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Note: During the visit of Baphoun temple – visitors should wear shirts or blouse covering shoulders and arms and long skirts and trousers covering legs (no miniskirt or short trousers).
Also, visit of Ta Prohm temple, Ta Prohm temple is one of the most beautiful and famous temples in the area, as it have been (almost) untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. For all would-be Mouhots and closet Indiana Jones, Ta Prohm is the perfect lost-temple-in-the-jungle: Strangler figs and kapok trees entwine themselves around the ruins of Ta Prohm. Their roots burst apart even the thickest of walls, yet their clinging embrace prevents the walls’ collapse.
Lunch at local restaurant.
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
Visit Angkor Wat, the Cambodia’s ancient temple city is one of the wonders of the oriental world. Masterpieces of decorative details as well as of architectural style, its awe-inspiring ruins survive as testament to the spectacular achievements of Southeast Asia’s greatest civilization. It is a replica of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. It is composed by the Mount Meru, surrounded by the continents and the oceans. Its extraordinary bas-reliefs, describe some Khmer epics and myths. Angkor Wat’s five famous towers rise into the sky, a geometrical arrangement of numerous galleries, adorned with beliefs and the stone images of celestial Apsara dancers, as well as portals, chambers and courtyards.
Note: During the visit of Angkor Wat temple – visitors should wear shirts or blouse covering shoulders and arms and long skirts and trousers covering legs (no miniskirt or short trousers).
Then continue with the visit to the Bakheng or Pre Rup temple where you can enjoy a romantic sunset from the hill of the same name.
Dinner on own account.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, embark our boat and take a ride on the Tonle Sap great lake with a visit of a floating village. You will go through the floating houses with small private boats.
Lunch at local restaurant.
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
At the indicated time, transfer to Siem Reap airport to take the departure flight or to the next destination.
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Description:
Transfer from your hotel for the visit of Wat Phnom. It is a Buddhist pagoda, built in 1373, and stands 27 meters (88.5 ft) above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. The pagoda was given the name of Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut. Wat Phnom is the charming central point of Phnom Penh.
Then, orientation tour of the capital Phnom Penh passing by French colonial district like post office, Manolis hotel, former bank …etc.
You will stroll around the Marché Central, a magnificent Art Deco-style building built by the French in 1935 and listed as an architectural heritage of the city. While admiring the architecture and the animation of the place, you may be tempted by some shopping.
Lunch at local restaurant (set menu included)
***Note: vegan/vegetarian menu is available – menu to be advice.
In the afternoon, visit the National Museum of Arts is to the North of the palace grounds, on the opposite side of 184th street. The building was designed in Khmer-style in 1920 by a French architect. The most important artifacts are sculptures from the Angkor era and before.
Then, continue to visit of the SOSORO Museum. This new brand museum is located in the heart of Phnom Penh, in a deeply renovated historic building, a stone’s throw from the Tonle Sap. Everyone will be able to discover, at their own pace, 2000 years of monetary history – and history itself! – Cambodia through 12 rooms richly equipped with video presentations, 3D animations and interactive and fun spaces.
Highlights:
- Historical site of Wat Phnom
- Architecture tour of building around Phnom Penh
- National Museum of Cambodia for historical of Cambodia
- Sosoro museum for economic of Cambodia since first century
Inclusive of:
- Electric Tuk-Tuk with driver
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- All entrance fee to the sites and museum
- Refill Aluminum Bottle Water
- Carbon footprint for sustainability action
Exclusive of:
- Other expense
- Insurance
