2020 The Heart of Cambodia 6-day

Guaranteed Departure Based on Min. of 2 Passengers with Sunday Arrival in Phnom Penh
(Tour Code: CMB-SIC-21)

Day 1 Phnom Penh Arrival (Sun.)

When arriving in Phnom Penh, you will be greeted by our professional

tour guide at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of

the day will be free for your own leisure.

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 2 Phnom Penh (B)

Sightseeing in Phnom Penh

Explore Phnom Penh, a chaotic, energetic and always fascinating city. Graceful tree-lined boulevards and riverfront promenades are reminders of bygone eras; today they teem with life and activity, as motorcycles weave in and out of traffic, vendors hawk their wares, and pedestrians go about their business. Start the tour with an insight into Cambodia's cultural heritage with a visit to the Royal Palace, still the official residence of King Norodom Sihamoi and the adjacent Silver Pagoda, also known as the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha. Continue to the elegant National Museum, which contains a comprehensive collection of Khmer Art. Finally, explore the modern-day city, visiting one of Phnom Penh's two great markets, the Central Market, located in a distinctive domed Art Deco building or the sprawling Russian Market, a labyrinth of stalls selling everything from CDs and DVDs to silks, crafts, jewellery and more.

Excursion to the Killing Fields

Just outside Phnom Penh, in a peaceful rural setting, the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek provide a stark reminder of the atrocities under the Pol Pot regime. Thousands of people were killed here between the years of 1975 and 1978 and buried in mass graves.

Visit Tuol Sleng (S-21)

Learn about a chapter from Cambodia's more recent, tragic, past at the Tuol Sleng Museum (Museum of Genocide). Formerly the Tuol Svay Prey High School, in 1975, this became the interrogation and torture facility for the Khmer Rouge regime - at that time known as Security Prison 21, or simply S-21. Kept largely unchanged, this prison now showcases photographs and exhibits about the thousands of victims that passed through these doors - only seven of whom came out alive.

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 3 Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B)

By vehicle from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with sightseeing at Sambor Prei Kuk

Located outside of Kampong Thom, Sambor Prei Kuk is perhaps the most important grouping of pre-Angkorian monuments in Cambodia. Before the rise of the Angkor, this was the capital of Chenla during the sixth century, known as Isanapura; today, over 100 small temple ruins sit peacefully in a forest setting. Explore the main central complex and gain an insight into the early architectural styles of Cambodia. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 4 Siem Reap (B)

Sightseeing in Angkor

Visit Angkor Wat

The crown jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. Upon entering the main structure, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside.

On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stone carvings that adorn nearly every surface of the temple, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted from the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones.

Visit Angkor Thom

The fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats; the city includes many of Angkor's most popular sights. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper Kings, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas before continuing to the mysterious Bayon Temple. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down from every angle.

Visit Ta Prohm temple

Ta Prohm is one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them.

Visit Chau Say Tevoda
Chau Say Tevoda was built during the second quarter of the 12th century opposite Thommanon, it was dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.
Visit Thommanon
Thommanon is a temple which mirrors Chau Say Tevoda (just to the north), as it was built around the same time and has a similar plan. It is also dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.
Visit a temple for sunset

Watch the sun set over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of an ancient Angkorian temple.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 5 Siem Reap (B)

Sightseeing in Angkor

Visit Banteay Srei Temple

Seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, Banteay Srei is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, wondrous atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favourite with visitors.

Visit Banteay Samre
Banteay Samre is a mid-12th century temple dedicated to the god Vishnu.
Visit Banteay Kdei Temple
A massive Buddhist temple dating from the second half of the 12th century, Banteay Kdei is surrounded by four concentric walls, the outer walls measuring 500 by 700 metres.
Visit Srah Srang
Srah Srang is a basin east of Banteay Kdei measuring 800 by 400 metres with a tiny island in the middle where only the stone base remains of what was once a wooden temple.
Visit Prasat Kravan

Prasat Kravan: the five brick towers were built for Hindu worship in 921 and are notable for the bas-reliefs cut into the bricks on the interior walls.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 6 Siem Reap (B)

Time at leisure (no tour guide). Transfer to airport for homebound flight. Tour ends.

*Note: B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner

​​         Accommodation

*The accommodation will be provided in the above hotel or similar in case the priority hotel is unable to accommodate the booking

        Package Price (Twin Sharing): CAD$/Per Person

*All prices are per person in CAD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for above listed category.

Single supplement will be charged starting from 2 passengers up for each passenger occupying a single room.

​Cost Includes:

• Program is based on English speaking guide. For other languages, a supplement charge will apply.
• Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent
  
• Meals according to itinerary ​
  
• Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle
  
• 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour
  
• Sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary
  
• Roundtrip airport transfers
  

Cost Excludes: 

• International flight in/out Camboida 
• Visa fees (if needed, please contact us for Visa procedures)
  
• Meals and drinks NOT mentioned in tour itinerary above
  
• Travel insurance
  
• Tipping fees (based on your satisfaction) and other personal expenses
  

Remarks:

• This is a land-only tour, please contact us for international flight rate. If you wish to book your own international flights to Cambodia, please feel free to consult us about your trip schedule before booking your flights.
• Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year- these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
• Pre-night and post-night are available, please contact us for more details
• All prices per person and subject to change
• Hotel room based on twin share (double occupancy)