Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Phnom Penh
Your guide and driver meet you at Techo International Airport holding a welcome signboard. The drive to Phnom Penh takes you through the countryside, and your guide will point out local culture and daily life along the route. Once you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore at your own pace.
- Start point
- Phnom Penh International Airport, Confederation de la Russie, Phnom Penh Cambodia (Pick up at Techo international airport )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun & Moon Urban Hotel )
Landmarks Techo International Airport 
- Day 2
Phnom Penh
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll spend the day walking through Phnom Penh's historical sites. The morning covers the Choeung Ek Genocide Center and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to understand the Khmer Rouge period. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you'll see the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Independence Monument, then visit Wat Ounalom and Wat Phnom temples. By late afternoon, you'll check out the Central Market housed in a distinctive French colonial building.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun & Moon Urban Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Choeung Ek Genocide Center
- Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
- Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Visit Independence Monument
- Visit Wat Ounalom temple
- Visit Wat Phnom temple
- Explore Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
Landmarks Choeung Ek Genocide Center Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Independence Monument Wat Ounalom Wat Phnom Central Market (Phsar Thmei) - Day 3
Temples and Countryside
You'll head out after breakfast to Prasat Phnom Chisor, an 11th-century temple sitting atop Chisor Mountain with views across rice fields and countryside. From there, you'll visit Sen Rovieng Temple and Prasat Neang Kmeo, then move on to Tonle Bati. The day finishes at Ta Prohm Temple, a large complex featuring square sandstone buildings and library structures built during King Jayavarman VII's time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun & Moon Urban Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Prasat Phnom Chisor temple
- Visit Sen Rovieng Temple
- Visit Prasat Neang Kmeo
- Visit Tonle Bati
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
Landmarks Prasat Phnom Chisor Chisor Mountain Sen Rovieng Temple Prasat Neang Kmeo Tonle Bati Ta Prohm Temple - Day 4
Oudong Mountain and Surrounding Sites
After breakfast, you'll climb Oudong Mountain, Cambodia's former royal capital, where temples and stupas spread across three hills contain remains of Khmer kings. You'll visit Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center, then head to Tonle Sap Village to see local artisans making silver and bronze products. Later after lunch, Phnom Baset offers you a pre-Angkorian temple with a reclining Buddha and views over the plains below.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun & Moon Urban Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Oudong Mountain
- Visit Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center
- Visit Tonle Sap Village
- Visit Phnom Baset pre-Angkorian temple
Landmarks Oudong Mountain Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center Tonle Sap Village Phnom Baset - Day 5
Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham
You'll leave after breakfast for Kampong Cham, stopping in Skun where the local market sells fried spiders as a regional specialty. From there, you'll see Dei Dos Monastery near the Bamboo Bridge and Wat Norkor Batchey Temple. After lunch, you explore Phnom Phnom Bross and Phnom Srey, locations known for traditional wedding ceremonies. The day ends at the Eco Village at Cheung Kok where you'll experience how the local farming and craftspeople community lives.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( LBN Asian Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop at Skun market
- Visit Dei Dos Monastery
- Visit Wat Norkor Batchey Temple
- Visit Phnom Phnom Bross
- Visit Phnom Srey
- Experience Eco Village at Cheung Kok
Landmarks Skun Dei Dos Monastery Bamboo Bridge Wat Norkor Batchey Temple Phnom Phnom Bross Phnom Srey Eco Village at Cheung Kok - Day 6
Kampong Cham to Mondulkiri
After breakfast, you're heading to Krong Sen Monorom in Mondulkiri province, Cambodia's largest and most sparsely populated region with dense forests and rolling hills. You'll stop at Bousra Waterfall to see its triple-drop cascade with a striking 20-meter lower section. Following lunch, you'll arrive in the quiet town of Sen Monorom, an ideal base for eco-tourism and exploring less visited areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Resort (KNN Resort Mondulkiri)
Included Activities
- Visit Bousra Waterfall
Landmarks Bousra Waterfall Sen Monorom - Day 7
Jungle Trekking and Wildlife
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the trekking area for a jungle adventure through the Wildlife and Elephant Conservation Project. Walking jungle trails takes you through villages of minority groups, and you'll pause by a scenic waterfall for a picnic lunch. Throughout the trek, you'll learn about conservation efforts protecting elephants and other wildlife in their natural environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Picnic lunch by scenic waterfall)
- Accommodation
- Resort (KNN Resort Mondulkiri)
Included Activities
- Jungle trekking adventure
- Visit minority group villages
- Picnic lunch by scenic waterfall
- Learn about Wildlife and Elephant Conservation Project
Landmarks Mondulkiri Province - Day 8
Mondulkiri to Ratanakiri
You'll leave Mondulkiri after breakfast and head to Krong Banlung, the main city of Ratanakiri province and a top ecotourism destination. Interesting sites appear along the route before you arrive for lunch in the city. During the afternoon, you'll explore Phsar Banlung Market featuring jewelry and crafts from local tribal communities, then visit Eisan Ratanaram Pagoda on Phnom Svay hill for city views and a large reclining Buddha.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch upon arrival in Banlung city)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Terres Rouges Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Phsar Banlung Market
- Visit Eisan Ratanaram Pagoda
- Scenic waterfront stroll with wooden piers
Landmarks Phsar Banlung Market Eisan Ratanaram Pagoda Phnom Svay - Day 9
Natural Beauty and Culture
After breakfast, you'll start at Bokheo to watch gem miners at work, then visit an ethnic minority village to see vibrant local cultures and traditions. Following lunch, you'll reach Yeak Laom Lake, a crater lake formed 4,000 years ago by volcanic activity with clear water perfect for swimming from wooden piers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Terres Rouges Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Bokheo gem mining locality
- Visit ethnic minority village
- Visit Yeak Laom Lake
Landmarks Bokheo Yeak Laom Lake - Day 10
Ratanakiri to Kratie
You're departing Ratanakiri after breakfast for Kratie, stopping in Stung Treng city to visit Spheakmit Waterfall, the largest on the Upper Mekong River in Cambodia. The natural scenery here is great for relaxing in the fresh air. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll continue to Kratie and check into your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong Dolphin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Spheakmit Waterfall
Landmarks Spheakmit Waterfall Upper Mekong River - Day 11
Koh Trong Island and River Activities
After breakfast, you'll take a ferry to Koh Trong Island and explore by tuk-tuk or bicycle, visiting traditional wooden houses and spending time with local families learning their daily routines. The island is known for grapefruit orchards where you can taste fresh fruit. Back in Kratie city, you'll check out the largest local market in a historic area being considered for UNESCO status. Later after lunch, you'll visit Krolanh for bamboo cake, Wat Sor Sor Moury Rory monastery, and Phnom Sambok along the Mekong. The day ends watching rare freshwater Mekong dolphins at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong Dolphin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Koh Trong Island
- Explore traditional wooden houses on Koh Trong
- Taste fresh grapefruits
- Explore Kratie's largest local market
- Visit Krolanh (Bamboo Cake)
- Visit Wat Sor Sor Moury Rory monastery
- Visit Phnom Sambok
- View freshwater Mekong dolphins at sunset
Landmarks Koh Trong Island Kratie Market Wat Sor Sor Moury Rory Phnom Sambok Mekong River - Day 12
Kratie to Kampong Thom
Leaving Kratie after breakfast, you'll head to Kampong Thom with stops along the way. You'll see Cambodia's largest rubber tree plantation and vast fruit plantations with Mekong River views. A stone cutting village shows traditional craftsmanship before you visit Phnom Santuk, a significant cultural site. Following lunch, you'll explore Sambor Prei Kuk, a pre-Angkorian ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site featuring three separate temple groups.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kampong Thom Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop at Cambodia's largest rubber tree plantation
- Visit stone cutting village
- Visit Phnom Santuk
- Visit Sambor Prei Kuk UNESCO World Heritage site
Landmarks Phnom Santuk Sambor Prei Kuk Mekong River - Day 13
Kampong Thom to Preah Vihear
After breakfast in Kampong Thom, you'll drive to Preah Khan Kampong Svay, the largest temple complex in Cambodia. This massive site covers 5 square kilometers, roughly four times bigger than Angkor Wat, with four enclosure walls, a central sanctuary, water reservoir, and various buildings. Located in a remote area, it sees fewer visitors and retains much of its natural state. Following lunch, you'll continue to Preah Vihear city for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Sopheakmongkol Motel)
Included Activities
- Visit Preah Khan Kampong Svay temple complex
Landmarks Preah Khan Kampong Svay - Day 14
Border Temple and History
You'll depart Preah Vihear after breakfast to visit Preah Vihear Temple, perched atop the Dangraek Mountain range on the Cambodia-Thailand border. This 9th-century Hindu temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering great views and a unique cultural experience. After lunch, you'll explore Anlong Veng to see former homes of Khmer Rouge leaders including Pol Pot and Ta Mok, then head to Siem Reap for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regency Angkor Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Preah Vihear Temple
- Visit former Khmer Rouge leaders' homes in Anlong Veng
Landmarks Preah Vihear Temple Dângræk Mountain Anlong Veng 
- Day 15
Early Angkor Temples and Tonle Sap
After breakfast, you'll visit the earliest Angkor temples from the 9th century, including Lo Lei, Preah Ko, and Bakong. Then you'll take a boat through Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake, visiting Kampong Phluk floating village where homes stand on stilts up to 10 meters high. You'll see fishing communities and their unique lifestyle from the water. Following lunch, you'll check out Wat Bo Pagoda, Artisans Angkor handicraft center, and Royal Residence Park in Siem Reap.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regency Angkor Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Lo Lei temple
- Visit Preah Ko temple
- Visit Bakong temple
- Private boat tour to Kampong Phluk floating village at Tonle Sap Lake
- Visit Wat Bo Pagoda
- Visit Artisans Angkor handicraft center
- Visit Royal Residence Park
Landmarks Lo Lei Preah Ko Bakong Tonle Sap Lake Kampong Phluk Wat Bo Pagoda Artisans Angkor Royal Residence Park 
- Day 16
Angkor Archaeological Park
You'll start before dawn for the iconic sunrise at Angkor Wat, watching the sun rise behind the temple's central towers. After exploring Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, you'll head back to your hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon, you'll visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple with 54 towers decorated with over 200 stone faces. Then you'll walk through the ancient city seeing Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, and Terrace of the Leper King. From there, Ta Nei Temple and the famous Ta Prohm Temple with giant tree roots await, followed by Banteay Kdei and Srah Srang royal bathing pool before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch break at local restaurant near the temples)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regency Angkor Hotel )
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Explore Angkor Wat complex
- Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Baphuon temple
- Visit Phimeanakas temple
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Ta Nei Temple
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Banteay Kdei temple
- Visit Srah Srang
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Phimeanakas Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Ta Nei Ta Prohm Banteay Kdei Srah Srang - Day 17
Angkor Grand Circle
After breakfast, you'll explore the Angkor Grand Circle visiting Preah Khan monastic complex featuring intricate carvings and partially unrestored ruins, then Neak Pean island temple in a peaceful baray. Ta Som has its entrance gate surrounded by a sacred fig tree, and East Mebon sits on an island in the now-dry East Baray. Banteay Samre is beautifully preserved throughout. Following lunch, you'll head to Banteay Srei Temple, the 'Crown Jewel of Khmer Art', known for detailed carvings and red-pink sandstone. A traditional Khmer village shows wooden houses and palm sugar production. The day finishes with sunset at Pre Rup Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant near the temples)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regency Angkor Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Preah Khan temple
- Visit Neak Pean temple
- Visit Ta Som temple
- Visit East Mebon temple
- Visit Banteay Samre temple
- Visit Banteay Srei Temple
- Visit traditional Khmer village
- Watch sunset at Pre Rup Temple
Landmarks Preah Khan Neak Pean Ta Som East Mebon Banteay Samre Banteay Srei Pre Rup - Day 18
Phnom Kulen National Park
You'll depart after breakfast for Phnom Kulen National Park, historically important as the quarry for sandstone used building Angkor temples. Climbing to the mountaintop gives you panoramic views across the landscape. You'll see Poeng Ta Kho, a dramatic viewpoint with beautiful scenery, and the Largest Reclining Buddha carved into a natural sandstone boulder. The River of a Thousand Lingas features Hindu symbol carvings in the riverbed. The largest waterfall provides a peaceful spot for swimming. After lunch, you'll visit a local village experiencing rural Cambodian life firsthand.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant near the falls)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regency Angkor Hotel )
Included Activities
- Ascend Phnom Kulen Mountain
- Visit Poeng Ta Kho (Amazing Cliff)
- Visit Largest Reclining Buddha
- Explore River of a Thousand Lingas
- Visit largest waterfall
- Visit local village
Landmarks Phnom Kulen National Park Phnom Kulen Mountain Poeng Ta Kho River of a Thousand Lingas - Day 19
Remote Jungle Temples
After breakfast, you're heading out for a full-day journey exploring Cambodia's most fascinating remote temples hidden deep in jungle. You'll start at Koh Ker, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former 10th-century Khmer capital. Prasat Thom rises seven levels high as the first pyramid-style temple in Cambodia, and Linga Pura features giant lingas. Prasat Pram shows mystical beauty with giant trees growing through structures. Following lunch, you'll continue to Beng Mealea, one of Cambodia's most atmospheric temples largely consumed by jungle, offering a raw adventurous experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regency Angkor Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Koh Ker temple complex
- Visit Prasat Thom pyramid-style temple
- Visit Linga Pura temples
- Visit Prasat Pram
- Visit Beng Mealea temple
Landmarks Koh Ker Prasat Thom Linga Pura Prasat Pram Beng Mealea - Day 20
Siem Reap to Battambang by Boat
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the port for a scenic boat journey from Siem Reap to Battambang, considered Cambodia's most beautiful boat ride. You'll pass floating villages observing fishermen, fishing boats, women traders paddling house-to-house, and children playing in the water. A stop in a village lets you stretch and enjoy lunch with a local family. This route shows authentic river life you can't experience by road.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with local family at village stop)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Classy Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Private boat trip from Siem Reap to Battambang
- Pass through floating villages
- Village stop with lunch with local family
Landmarks Floating villages - Day 21
Colonial City and Countryside
After breakfast, you'll explore Battambang, Cambodia's second-largest city, famous for charming colonial architecture and traditional wooden houses over a century old. You'll see local villages producing sun-dried bananas, rice paper, fresh noodles, traditional cakes, sticky rice, and fermented fish paste. Ancient Ek Phnom Temple comes next, followed by the world-famous Bamboo Train experience. Then you'll visit Wat Damdei Sor monastery and historic colonial sites including an 1904 Italian-style building and Phsar Nat Central Market. After lunch, you'll head to Phnom Banan temple on a hill with panoramic views, then Phnom Sampov limestone mountain, the Killing Caves, and finish watching millions of bats fly out from Bat Cave at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Classy Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit local villages
- Visit Ek Phnom Temple
- Ride the Bamboo Train
- Visit Wat Damdei Sor monastery
- Explore colonial-era sites
- Visit Phsar Nat Central Market
- Visit Phnom Banan temple
- Visit Phnom Sampov
- Visit Killing Caves
- Watch sunset at Bat Cave
Landmarks Ek Phnom Temple Bamboo Train Wat Damdei Sor Phsar Nat Tadombong Kro Nhung Phnom Banan Phnom Sampov Killing Caves Bat Cave - Day 22
Battambang to Siem Reap
Leaving Battambang after breakfast for Siem Reap, you'll stop in Sisophon, a quiet charming city near the Thai border showing local life away from tourist areas. Then you'll head to Banteay Chhmar Temple, a remarkable lesser-known Khmer complex built in the late 12th century during Jayavarman VII's reign, rich with intricate carvings and deep in the jungle. Following lunch, you'll visit the Angkor Silk Farm to watch traditional silk production from mulberry growing to wooden loom weaving. The day ends at West Baray, one of the largest ancient reservoirs from the Angkorian period.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local stop along the way)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regency Angkor Hotel )
Included Activities
- Explore Sisophon
- Visit Banteay Chhmar Temple
- Visit Angkor Silk Farm
- Visit West Baray
Landmarks Sisophon Banteay Chhmar Temple Angkor Silk Farm West Baray - Day 23
Departure from Siem Reap
After breakfast, you have free time to do whatever you'd like until your driver meets you at the hotel lobby. You'll be transferred without a guide to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for your onward flight.
- End point
- Kouk Thlok Leu, Chi Kraeng, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Drop off at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Landmarks Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
