Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Siem Reap
You'll clear customs and meet your guide in the arrival hall, then head to your hotel by private air-conditioned car. The drive from the airport east of Siem Reap takes about an hour to reach downtown. After checking in, you'll have time to rest and get ready for tomorrow.
- Start point
- Siem Reap, Cambodia (Airport Pick-up)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap - Superior Room)
- Day 2
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Angkor Complex
Wake early to catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, the best-preserved temple complex in the region. From there you'll move through Bayon Temple to see the famous 'Khmer Smile' Buddha statues, then walk through Baphuon Temple with its intricate design and visit the Terrace of the Elephants to see the carved stone elephants. Later head to Bakheng Temple on Bakheng Mountain for sunset views. Evening includes a Khmer buffet dinner followed by an Apsara Show performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast picnic), Lunch, Dinner (Khmer dishes buffet with Apsara Show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap - Superior Room)
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat sunrise viewing
- Bayon Temple visit
- Baphuon Temple visit
- Terrace of the Elephants visit
- Bakheng Temple visit
- Bakheng Mountain sunset viewing
- Apsara Show with dinner
Landmarks Angkor Wat Bayon Temple Baphuon Temple Terrace of the Elephants Bakheng Temple 
- Day 3
Angkor Grand & Outer Circuits, Tonle Sap Lake
You'll explore temples on Angkor's grand and outer circuits starting with Preah Kahn. After a 40-minute drive, you'll reach Banteay Srei, known as the 'Diamond of Angkor'. Following lunch, check out Ta Prohm where a famous silk-cotton tree wraps around the pagoda and earned the nickname 'Tomb Raider Tree'. By late afternoon take a boat ride around a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap - Superior Room)
Included Activities
- Preah Kahn temple visit
- Banteay Srei temple visit
- Ta Prohm temple visit
- Boat ride around floating village on Tonle Sap Lake
Landmarks Preah Kahn Banteay Srei Ta Prohm Tonle Sap Lake - Day 4
Battambang
Travel to Battambang and take a walking tour to see the governor's residence and other colonial-era buildings now operating as shops and galleries. You'll also ride the bamboo train, an exciting local experience. Then climb 700-plus stairs up Phnom Sampeau to visit Wat Phnom Sampeau and see its unique Khmer roof and detailed murals. Stay through sunset to watch millions of bats emerge from caves, a display that lasts over 30 minutes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bambu Battambang Hotel - Superior Room)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of French colonial buildings
- Bamboo train experience
- Phnom Sampeau climb (700+ stairs)
- Wat Phnom Sampeau visit
- Bat cave viewing at sunset
Landmarks Battambang French Colonial District Phnom Sampeau Wat Phnom Sampeau - Day 5
Battambang to Phnom Penh
Head toward Phnom Penh for a 5-hour journey with scenic breaks along the way. Stop in Kampong Chhnang, called the 'Port of Pottery', to watch traditional pottery-making and rice wine-making. Later visit Oudong Mountain where a village fair at the base sells local goods, then climb to the stupa (barefoot required) for views of the area. Continue on to your hotel in Phnom Penh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chaiya Palace Hotel, Phnom Penh - Deluxe Room)
Included Activities
- Pottery-making demonstration in Kampong Chhnang
- Rice wine-making demonstration
- Oudong Mountain village fair visit
- Oudong Mountain stupa visit
Landmarks Kampong Chhnang Oudong Mountain - Day 6
Phnom Penh Full Day Tour
Spend the day exploring Phnom Penh to see both Cambodia's history and its difficult past. Start at the Royal Palace, with buildings dating back to the 19th century. Next visit the National Museum of Cambodia located just north of the palace. Then move to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Genocidal Center to learn about the Khmer Rouge period from 1975 to 1979.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chaiya Palace Hotel, Phnom Penh - Deluxe Room)
Included Activities
- Royal Palace visit
- National Museum of Cambodia visit
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum visit
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center visit
Landmarks Royal Palace National Museum of Cambodia Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Choeung Ek Genocidal Center 
- Day 7
Departure from Phnom Penh
Your driver and guide will pick you up from the hotel for the 30 to 40 minute transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport. The airport is relatively small so getting through should be straightforward. Have a good journey home.
- End point
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Airport See-off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
