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Tour style – Culture & History, Chill out & Beach

7 days

Ideal for the traveller who is short on time but wants to experience Cambodia’s highlights, our CEOs will help you discover Phnom Penh’s markets, shrines and temples—and the horrors of the Killing Fields. In Siem Reap, we’ll devote plenty of time to the wonders of the Khmer Empire at Angkor Wat. Witness crumbling temples and monuments cloaked in vines as you explore this massive complex of ruins. From the glories of the ancient past to the upheavals of recent times, this week-long journey will introduce you to Cambodia’s rich history.

  • Day 1 Bangkok

    Today is arrival day so there are no activities planned. You are free to relax, explore the city & adjust to the frantic pace and humid heat of Bangkok.
    Please arrive at our start point hotel before 6pm for an important group meeting where you will meet you Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. Please look for a sign on the hotel’s notice board for the time and location of your group meeting.

    At this meeting your CEO will ask to sight your travel insurance and complete some other paper work. After your meeting, you may choose to head out for an optional dinner to further get to know your CEO and fellow group members.

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    We spend this evening in Bangkok. Our hotel is located in China Town, next to the central train station and MRT (Subway), and is only a short USD2 taxi ride from Khao San road and the central shopping area of Siam Square, MBK, Siam Paragon, etc. All rooms are double or twin share with air conditioning and en suite bathroom. The hotel has a small pool and wifi is available at extra cost.

  • Days 2-4 Siem Reap (3B)

    After breakfast on day 2, we leave Bangkok and make way on the long journey to Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is possible to get your Cambodian visa at the border – ask your CEO for details. Once at the border, we will disembark with our luggage and cross the border by foot. This process can take up to an hour or more so please pack your patience. After the border formalities are complete, we meet our Cambodian bus and continue on to Siem Reap. The scenery is spectacular and the contrast between Thailand and Cambodia is immediate.

    Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer Kingdom, is one of the wonders of the archeological world. Rediscovered at the end of the last century by French explorers, this vast ruined city is becoming one of the most popular sites in South East Asia. Over 2 days, with our professional local guide, you will visit some of the highlights of this ancient capital, like Sunrise at the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm, also known as the ‘Tomb Raider’ temple. You can purchase a day pass which will enable you to visit many of the highlights of this ancient capital, such as the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic faces of Bayon within the walled city Angkor Thom and the much photographed temple of Ta Prohm which is slowly being re claimed by the jungle.

    We spend three nights in Siem Reap. Our hotel is located a 20 minute walk or a short tuk tuk ride from city center. The hotel lobby has computers for guests to browse the internet. Free wifi is also available. All rooms are double or twin share with air conditioning and en suite bathroom. There is also a nice pool for relaxing after long days visiting the temples.

    Approx travel time:
    Private bus Bangkok to Cambodian border: 4 hours by private transport.
    Private transport Cambodian border to Siem Reap: 2.5 hours

  • Days 5-6 Phnom Penh (2B)

    This morning we travel by private bus to Phnom Penh, taking in points of interest along the way. While in Phnom Penh we will witness the darker side of Cambodian history with guided visits to Choeng Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng prison, the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished. We will also take a cyclo tour around Phnom Penh.

    Other options include taking a look at the city with visits to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda or the National Museum. The huge Russian Market is packed with souvenirs and all the necessities of daily life. Late afternoon is a great time to visit Wat Phnom where the sanctuary for which the city is named once stood. It is a Buddhist shrine, although a Taoist goddess resides here. Numerous monkeys dwell here, also, and it is one of the pleasure spots for residents of the city. A drink in one of the many riverside café’s watching the sunset is a fitting finale to the day.

    Our hotel in Phnom Penh is located right next to the Central Market and a 10 minute walk to the riverfront. The hotel has twin and double share rooms with air conditioning and en suite bathrooms. Wifi is available.

    Approx travel time: 6 hours (Private transport from Siem Reap to Phnom Pehn)

  • Days 7 Phnom Penh (1B)

    Depart at any time.

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