Cambodia Emotion

Cambodia is a country with a vast array of activities and sites. While some people may come to view the most esteemed and ornate temples in Asia, others are more attracted to its beautiful beaches and clear warm waters.This tour has been designed to allow visitors to experience the best of all Cambodia’s wonders, whether it be cycling along rural country roads, swimming around some of Asia’s finest waters, or trekking in the area’s lush forests and jungles.You will start with a visit to some of the Cambodia’s most magnificent temples. Arriving in Siem Reap which is home to the fabled Angkor structures, you will get to see the likes of Angkor Wat- the largest religious structure in the world, Preak Ko, Phnom Bakheng, and many others. From here, you will continue to the region’s other monuments, even taking an elephant ride to Bayon temple before visiting one of the most famous sites in the region, Ta Prohm. Untouched from human intervention, it is an imposing vision so that it has appeared in both Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider films. However, Cambodia has far more to offer than just temples and so, the second half of this tour offers a vehicle and guide at your disposal with a host of suggested activities, from visiting local villages to cruising on the Mekong River, allowing you to tailor your holiday exactly as you would wish. The final part of the tour will allow you to relax in the Cambodia’s most famous beach resort, Sihanoukville, where you can chill in the sands, swim in the sea or make use of the vehicle and guide that is still on standby to show you any of the region’s sites. Transferring back to Phnom Penh, you will get to explore the county’s capital and learn of Cambodia’s tragic recent history before transferring to the airport and ending your time with us.

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Duration: 10 days/9 nights

Tour Code: MCSD05

Tour Valid: Until April, 2014

Highlights: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh Depature

• Day 1 - Arrive Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Dinner

  Arrive in Siem Reap and transfer to your hotel. Siem Reap is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor- the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. Start with a visit to the Roluos Group including Preak Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei. In the afternoon, depart by Tuk Tuk to visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. The day ends with a spectacular sunset at Phnom Bakheng.

  Day 2 - Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Elephant
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today, there is an early start to catch the sunrise (optional) before returning to the hotel for breakfast. Then depart to visit Angkor Thom’s famous South Gate where you will take an elephant ride to Bayon Temple which depicts intricate scenes of traditional Cambodian life. From the Bayon, continue on foot to the Baphuon, which recently re-opened to the public, where you will pass by the wooden Royal Palace. Then continue to the Terrace of the Elephants where a parade used to be held for the king. In the afternoon, continue to Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Chau Say Tevoda, Tommanon and the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, are embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers.

  Day 3 - Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, drive to Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean (River of 1,000 Lingas) and Banteay Samre. These temples are among the most intricate in all of Cambodia. In the afternoon, continue to 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, and floating police station. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and currant.

  Day 4 - Siem Reap – Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, visit the Siem Reap market and/or the workshops of Artisans d’Angkor (wood and stone carving). Then transfer to airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Check in a hotel and stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Day 5 - Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, start the morning with ea cycle rid to the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace and the National Museum. Later in the day, you will depart by car to visit Wat Phnom followed by Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the Russian Market and the infamous Choeung Ek ‘Killing Fields’.

  Day 6 - Phnom Penh – Countryside

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, you will have a vehicle and guide at your disposal to partake in any of the options below: Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields. A visit to the silver workshops at Kompong Luong Village Trekking through the nearby forest. A visit to a local village. A holy water shower from a local monk. Having your fortune told. A sunset boat cruise on the Mekong river.
  Note: Some activities mentioned above depend upon the season.

  Day 7 - Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, transfer to the Cambodia’s most famous beach resort, Sihanoukville. Arrive in around midday and transfer to the hotel where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

  Day 8 - Sihanoukville

  Place Transport: Boat
  Meals: Breakfast

  Today, enjoy more time at leisure with the vehicle and guide also is available. There is an optional visit and boat ride to Ream National Park (not included). Stay overnight in Sihanoukville

  Day 9 - Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast

  As yesterday, you will be able to swim and relax at the resort with a vehicle on standby before the afternoon transfer back to Phnom Penh.

  Day 10 - Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, you will be free to explore Phnom Penh at your own leisure before the transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for departure flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 09 Nights Accommodation with daily breakfast.

  
  

  
  

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  
  

  - Domestic flight tickets, including domestic airport taxes.

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program 

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  
  

  
  

  - Dinners, except as specified above. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  
  

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  
  

  
  

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).