06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS
Destinations: PHNOM PENH – BATTAMBANG – SIEM REAP
Day 1: Arrive – Phnom Penh, Sour Sdey “Hello” Cambodia
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Int’s Airport, process immigration procedure (visa on arrival is available or obtain in advance via www.evisa.gov.kh), then get your luggage and walk straight to the Exit Gate where our representative is waiting. After self-introduced, you’ll transfer directly around 45 minutes to the hotel in the city for check in (check in time is 2pm). Time to fresh-up and relax at hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2: Phnom Penh’s Past & Present (Meal: Breakfast)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Visit to the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Continue to National Museum, the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was built since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood and others. Travelers will proceed to visit Independence Monument, which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodian took their country back from French colony. We will learn about the dark side of Cambodia – Its more recent turbulent and harrowing history. Initially you visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S21), ironically a former school, located in a quiet Phnom Penh suburb, this was the infamous Khmer Rouge prison / torture center.
At noon, we’ll visit Phsar Thmey “The Central Market”, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. The four wings of this gigantic yellow dome are teeming with stalls that sell goods ranging from gold and silver, antique coins, money exchange, books, flowers, food, fabrics, shoes, souvenirs, seafood and countless other products. Next, we head to visit Wat Phnom “Mountain Pagoda”is a Buddhist temple that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh, located on the hill. According to legend, the first pagoda on this site was erected in 1372 to house four statues of Buddha deposited here by the waters of the Mekong River and discovered by Lady Penh. Wat Phnom is the most popular place for local people come to play healthy spot or praying for their good luck as well as admire the sundown.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 3: Phnom Penh – Battambang (Meal: Breakfast)
Today we drive from Phnom Penh to Battambang (around 5-hour drive). Stop en route at Kompong Chnang and Kompong Luong to visit the village of goldsmiths along the Tonle Sap, manufacturing souvenir center stopping.
Arrive in Battambang, check in to your hotel.
Departure to Phnom Sampeu Mountain. Phnom Sampeou means ‘Ship Mountain’ because its peculiar shape reminds of a ship. Atop a 100-meter-high mountain stands a pagoda and three natural caves: Pkasla, Lakhaon and Aksopheak. We will be just in time to catch the bats! As darkness falls, we will begin to see thousands of nocturnal bats taking flight from the surrounding caves in a massive formation of dark, black clouds. Be sure to photograph this amazing and staggering sight!
Overnight in Battambang.
Day 4: Battambang – Siem Reap (Meal: Breakfast)
After breakfast, we travel to Wat Kor district to visit a local village and learn about rural life in Cambodia. We learn about the rice harvest, fruit farming and how the sugar palm is used. We drive to the Bamboo Railway Station. The Bamboo Train has been set up by the villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and people. The train is very basic – one platform on 4 wheels activated by a small motor. Sitting on the platform we travel to the next station through beautiful landscape.
Then, departure from Battambang to Siem Reap (about 3-hour drive). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in and the rest of the evening is free at your own time.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 5: Angkor Highlight (Meal: Breakfast)
We drive to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. Following the occupation of Angkor by the Chams from 1177 to 1181, the new king decided to build an impregnable fortress at the heart of his empire.
We begin to visit Bayon Temple. At the exact center of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king.
Photo stop at Terrace of the Leper King. Along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. At the southern end lies the Baphuon, once of the most beautiful temples at Angkor, dating from the reign of Uditayavarman 1 in the 11th century.
Visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever.
We journey out to the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world’s largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6: Siem Reap – Departure (Meal: Breakfast)
We will 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, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the “village” move from place-to-place following water levels and current. And then ARTISAN D’ANGKOR has developed from the ambitious belief that it is possible to revive ancient Khmer Arts & Crafts while improving the lives of thousands of people living in rural areas.
Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.
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Price in USD per full paying guest in shared twin/double room occupancy:
| Price is valid from April 2025 to September 2025 | |||||||
| Land Services | 2 PAX | 3-5 PAX | 6-9 PAX | 10-15 PAX | 16-19 PAX | 20-24 PAX | Supplement Single room |
| Option 1 | €835 | €693 | €528 | €470 | €442 | €425 | €145 |
| Option 2 | €926 | €783 | €617 | €564 | €536 | €514 | €244 |
| Option 3 | €1,076 | €933 | €767 | €710 | €682 | €670 | €387 |
| Price is valid from October 2024 to March 2025(except 24 & 31 December 2024 & Peak Season) | |||||||
| Land Services | 2 PAX | 3-5 PAX | 6-9 PAX | 10-15 PAX | 16-19 PAX | 20-24 PAX | Supplement Single room |
| Option 1 | €863 | €722 | €554 | €505 | €470 | €450 | €166 |
| Option 2 | €945 | €805 | €647 | €585 | €554 | €530 | €245 |
| Compulsory gala dinner on 24 Dec: €60/pax & 31 Dec: €70/pax | |||||||
| Option 3 | €1,135 | €995 | €830 | €770 | €760 | €745 | €425 |
| Peak Season charge: €35 per room night from 26 Dec-06 Jan Compulsory dinner: €95 on 24 Dec & €115 on 31 Dec | |||||||
| TOUR COST INCLUDES: | TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES: |
| Accommodation with daily breakfast in double / twin / triple shared room Meal: as mentioned in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner) Airport transfers & Tours by air con. vehicles as per program Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified Local English-speaking guide as per program All boat trip as mentioned in program. 24hours supporting hotline. 1 FOC in half twin for group 16 pax up 2 bottles of cold water and 2 towel per day | Cambodia Visa stamp fee: $30 (Passport valid more than 6 months, enough space for visa stamp (2 free spaces), 1 passport photo (4X6), cash $30) All International air tickets. Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tip, Travel insurance Another thing not mentioned in included International bank transfer commission |
Accommodation as below or similar: double/twin shared room:
| OPTION | CITY | HOTEL NAME & ROOM TYPE | # NIGHT |
| Option 1 | PHNOM PENH | Okay Palace Hotel (3*) – Superior room https://www.okay-palacehotel.com/ | 2 |
| BATTAMBANG | Classy Hotel – Superior room https://classyhotelspa.com/ | 1 | |
| SIEM REAP | Ladear Angkor Hotel (3*) – Deluxe room https://www.ladearangkorhotel.com/ | 2 | |
| Option 2 | PHNOM PENH | Anik Palace Hotel (4*) – Deluxe Urbanroom https://www.anikpalacehotel.com/ | 2 |
| BATTAMBANG | Battambang Resort – Garden room https://battambangresort.com/ | 1 | |
| SIEM REAP | Hillocks Hotel (4*) – Deluxe Suite room www.hillockshotel.com/ | 2 | |
| Option 3 | PHNOM PENH | Palace Gate Hotel (5*) – Royal Deluxe room https://www.palacegatepp.com/ | 2 |
| BATTAMBANG | Maison Wat Kor – Frangipane room https://maisonwatkor.com/ | 1 | |
| SIEM REAP | Borei Angkor Hotel (5*) – Deluxe https://boreiangkor.com/ | 2 |