Cambodia Heritage Tour – 7 Days

Tour Highlights

•  Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Tuol Sleng, Russian Market, Wat Phnom, and enjoy a sunset cruise.
• Journey through Kongpong Cham, visit Spider Village, Sambor Prei Kuk temples, and ancient Angkor bridges.
• Explore Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Baphoun, and Pre Rub for sunset.
• Visit the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, Les Artisans d’Angkor, and a silk farm in Puok.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Duration: 7 Days / 6 nights
Start/ End: Phnom Penh / Siem Reap
Tour Route: Phnom Penh – Kampong – Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Siem Reap – Departure
Tour Type: Explore and Experience
Tour Categories: Cambodia Classic Tours
Tour Customizable: Definitely!
Guide: Local Engish Speaking Guide (other languages upon  your Request)
Transportation: Private transportation by air-conditioned car

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival
Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour
Day 3: Phnom Penh – KamPong – Siem Reap
Day 4: Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom
Day 5: Siem Reap – Out of the City
Day 6: Siem Reap Tour
Day 7: Siem Reap – Departure

FULL ITINERARY

Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival (L or D)

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you will receive a warm welcome hug from our tour guide. They will accompany you to your hotel for check-in, after which you'll have free time to relax and explore at your leisure.

Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour (B, L)

On the second day in Cambodia, after breakfast, you will explore the magnificent Royal Palace complex, the residence of the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. Next, visit the Napoleon III Pavilion, an iron structure gifted by the French emperor in the 19th century. Then, continue to the Silver Pagoda, named for its floor covered with 5000 silver tiles. Conclude the morning with a visit to the National Museum, home to an exceptional collection of sculptures from the Angkor period.

In the afternoon, visit Tuol Sleng, formerly a high school converted by the Khmer Rouge into a center for interrogation, torture, and death. Afterward, explore the Russian Market, renowned as one of the top shopping destinations in Phnom Penh. Lastly, visit Wat Phnom, before boarding a local boat for a scenic Sunset Cruise on the river in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 3: Phnom Penh – KamPong – Siem Reap (B)

Be sure to have a hearty breakfast before departing for the bustling city of Kampong Cham. Along the way, we'll make a stop at Skuon, famously known as Spider Village. Following that, we'll visit the impressive pre-Angkorian site of Sambor Prei Kuk, where we'll explore the main temples Prasat Tao and Prasat Sambor. Continuing on National Highway 6, a historic Angkorian road, we'll pause in Kompong Kdei to see one of the ancient Angkor bridges. Finally, we'll proceed to Siem Reap and check you into your hotel there.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 4: Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom (B)

After breakfast, we begin our tour of the World Seventh Wonder – Angkor Wat, one of Southeast Asia's most significant archaeological sites.

In the afternoon, we visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, where our knowledgeable tour guide will immerse you in the era of King Jayavarman VII. We then proceed to Baphuon, one of Angkor's most spectacular temples. Finally, in the late afternoon, we head to Pre Rup temple to enjoy a sunset view.
Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 5: Siem Reap – Out of the City (B, L)

After enjoying breakfast, we will visit the largest lake in Southeast Asia, Tonle Sap. Embarking on a boat, our guide will take you to visit a local house, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the locals living on the water.

Next, we will proceed to Les Artisans d’Angkor Chantiers Ecole, where you can witness students learning traditional carving and finishing techniques.

In the afternoon, we will venture out of Siem Reap to the rural district of Puok, known for the Artisans d’Angkor silk weaving project. Here, we will visit a working silk farm to learn about the production process firsthand.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 6: Siem Reap Tour (B)

Today is free at leisure
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 7: Siem Reap Departure (B)

Savor your final breakfast in Siem Reap before our driver transfers you to Siem Reap Airport. This marks the end of your journey through Cambodia, and we hope it has been a rewarding experience, deepening your understanding of Cambodian history. 

See you again on the next trips with Indochina Tours!

Inclusions

• Private transport by van
• All transfer in/out
• Accommodation in sharing a twin room with meals as mentioned in the Itinerary
• Entrance fee and sightseeing fee as listed in the itinerary
• Local English speaking guide
• Government tax, service charge
• Meals sited on the Itinerary (Breakfast = B, Lunch = L, Dinner = D)

Exclusions

• Domestic flight tickets with airport tax
• Visa stamp fee
• All drink and meals do not list in the itinerary
• Insurance, gratuities and personal expense
• Tipping for guide, driver