Around Cambodia

Resort:	Around Cambodia
Operator:	Wendy Wu Tours
Destination:	Asia
Price From:	£2890.00

Overview

15 Day Around Cambodia Tour Itinerary

DAYS 1-2 FLY TO SIEM REAP

Fly overnight to Siem Reap. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

DAY 3 TEMPLES OF ANGKOR

Rising early, journey to the old city of Angkor Thom and pass through the magnificent South Gate flanked by 54 gods and demons. At Angkor Thom’s centre is the enigmatic Bayon, a breath-taking temple of innumerable sculptural decorations. Also admire the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm before the rest of the day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most magnificent, and best preserved of all of Angkor’s treasures.

DAY 4 CAMBODIAN PHARE CIRCUS

Journey to Kbal Spean to see the intricate stone carvings, and continue on to Banteay Srei, a captivating carved Hindu temple made of rose sandstone. This evening, enjoy the talents of the Phare Cambodian Circus.

DAY 5 CRUISE TONLE SAP LAKE

High Water Season (Aug to Feb) Enjoy a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Kleng and observing the way of life of these lake communities. Back on dry land visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Return to Siem Reap via Artisan D’Angkor, an organisation working to revive traditional Khmer arts and crafts. This evening sit down to dinner and the Apsara dance show.

DAY 6 THE NATIONAL SILK CENTRE

Begin the journey towards Battambang, stopping in Puok District to visit the National Silk Centre. Learn about the cultivation of silk, from the planting of mulberry trees used to raise the silkworms to the harvesting of silk threads. Observe the artisans using the dyed and treated silk threads to create beautiful products in the workshops. On arrival in Battambang the rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 7 LA MAISON DE COCO

Head out of town to the 12th century Prasat Banan Temple and admire the breathtaking hilltop views. Return to Battambang and take a stroll through the village of Wat Kor, then explore a local house for a glimpse of traditional Khmer life. Visit a local NGO, La Maison de Coco, where traditional skills such as weaving are taught to locals before a visit to Phnom Sampov to see the bat cave.

DAY 8 VENTURE TO PHNOM PENH

Journey south to Phnom Penh, stopping at the former capital city Udong, a potters’ village and Touch Hill.

DAY 9 PHNOM PENH BY CYCLO

A somewhat European city of airy boulevards and colonial villas, scarred still by the events of 1975, Phnom Penh has been engulfed by energy and optimism making it a pleasurable place to be. Today’s visits include a cyclo ride to the magnificent Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, before reflecting on the past at the harrowing Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields. Sunset at hilltop Wat Phnom rounds off the day.

DAY 10 KAMPOT PEPPER FARM

Depart for the beach town of Kampot, and visit a pepper farm to learn about the renowned Kampot pepper. Enjoy a walking tour of the harming riverside town and it’s colonial architecture.

DAY 11 RABBIT ISLAND

Take a boat ride out to Koh Thonsay where you can spend a few hours relaxing on the beach before returning to Kep. Also visit the Kep Crab Market, a seafood lovers’ heaven, before continuing to Sihanoukville.

DAY 12 SIHANOUKVILLE AT LEISURE

Spend the day at leisure explore this lively town or just hit the beach for total relaxation. A delicious group lunch at a local restaurant is included.