Cambodia Highlights Small Group Tour

On arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to the hotel. The capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh lies near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers. This riverside town still maintains considerable charm despite its recent turbulent history.

An afternoon city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh.

The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. In the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred temple in the country. We visit both structures as well as the National Museum for an appreciation of the splendor of Khmer history.

The sightseeing completes with a walk uphill to visit the legendary Wat Phnom and catch a fantastic view over the surrounding areas.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Important Information

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The following destination of our trip will be Siem Reap via a short morning flight from Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, you are greeted by our guide and transferred to the hotel.

This tranquil town is our base for exploring the world-famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD.

Upon leaving Siem Reap Town we set off on a short drive to the archeological area and spend our time visiting the most striking structures. They are the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat.

We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Today we continue exploring the wondrous Angkor Complex with the jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm.

There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of this structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

We visit this masterpiece and some nearby temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado.

They almost belong to the small circuit according to the archaeologists’ division. Upon leaving this area we see various famous temples of the grand circuit such as Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon, and Pre Rup.

We round off our exciting day with a walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill to admire the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Temple exploration is not the only activity in Siem Reap.

Today we visit the famous Tonle Sap Lake on a boat trip out. This shallow lake boats the largest natural freshwater body in Southeast Asia and flows into the Tonle Sap River which joins the Mekong River in Phnom Penh.

The traditional boat navigates along a small river towards the gigantesque lake, giving us a chance to explore the floating village, local lifestyle, friendly children in small boats, and fishermen pulling in morning catch close up. This excursion is all depending on your departure time.

The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure flight.