Siem Reap to Phnom Penh 6 Days

Welcome to Siem Reap, a unique, charming city for both local and international tourists who enjoy visiting the surrounding temples, the national parks plus newer, man-made tourist attractions. Siem Reap now offers many job opportunities for the younger generation, especially in the building, hospitality and banking industries. These days’ students do not need to go to Phnom Penh to obtain university degrees as Siem Reap has universities and tertiary education facilities.  Siem Reap offers excellent dining options along with entertainment and many festivals. This busy tourist city is the second largest in Cambodia after the capital Phnom Penh. Many westerners come to Siem Reap to relax and for business. Nowadays, you will see many modern western style buildings, especially around the Pub Street and Old Market areas.  If you have time, feel free to walk and explore the city.  Our tour leader will meet you in your hotel reception area at 18:00 the evening before your touring begins.

This morning, meet our guide to commence your Angkor Wat tour. If you decide to see sunrise at Angkor Wat we’ll leave your hotel reception at 04:30. If without sunrise, departure time from your hotel reception is 08:00. The lost city of Angkor captured the imagination of Europe’s archaeologists and was discovered in 1861.  However, prior to 1861 there were some villages already surrounding the Angkor Wat complex. Cambodia was colonialized by the French from 1863 – 1953. After the Khmer empire, Cambodia suffered from various civil wars when many of its population perished.  Enjoy the natural beauty as you travel to the temples.

• PRASAT ANGKOR WAT One of the largest world monuments and famous World Heritage listed site
• SOUTH GATE OF ANGKOR THOM The main entrance gate with faces caved in sandstone
• PRASAT BAYON The largest city in the Khmer Empire with beautiful smiling faces
• BAYON GROUP Some small temples such as Baphoun, King’s Terrace and Leper King
• PRASAT TA PROHM Made famous by the movie “Tomb Raider”, covered by the jungle.

What’s included:

• Temples Pass
• Angkor Tour-Small Circuit Tour
• Driver and Guide
• Cold water and towel

Accommodation:

3nights at D’skill Angkor Hotel Boutique

Optional Excursions:

Floating Village-20USD per person Private Boat

Keulen Mountain (ticket) – 20 USD per person

National Museum – 12USD per person

Meals:

2 Breakfasts

Leisure day to explore on your own.  Let us know what you would like to do and we can assist with arrangements.

Optional Excursions:

• Cambodian Landmine Museum – 5USD per person
• Floating Village – 20USD per person private boat
• Keulen Mountain (ticket) – 20 USD per person
• Cambodian Cooking Class – 29USD per person
• Kulen Elephants forest – 80USD per person
• National Museum – 12USD per person
• Angkor Eye Wheel – 12USD

Today we will depart Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, situated on the mighty Mekong River. Phnom Penh is a busy city and the main political center. It is home to many factories, industries, cultural centers, educational establishments and health care services. Phnom Penh is an historical city in Indochina, much like Vientiane and Hanoi and was colonized by the French from 1863-1953. During this time Phnom Penh was the largest city in South East Asia.  After the French departed, from 1953-1974 Cambodia was one of the countries in South East Asia which quickly developed its own educational program, along with commercial and manufacturing industries. But later on, Cambodia was troubled with civil wars and the “Khmer Rouge or Red Khmer” destroyed the economy and many people perished. In 1991 the Cambodia Paris Peace Agreement was signed, bringing stability for Cambodia which is now rebuilding and a developing country.

This morning visit the Genocide Museum, Killing Field, Toul Sleng Prison (S21) which are extremely sad places, but historically interesting. During the Khmer Rouge regime, the whole population was moved from the capital to the countryside, where so many were killed or died from starvation, hard work and disease.  After these visits, let your guide know where you want to be dropped off for exploring on your own.  In the evening, if you would like to do a boat party on the Mekong River, you can discuss with your tour leader to arrange at a good price.

What’s included:

Entrance Fees:

Genocide Museum

Killing Field

Toul Sleng Prison S21

Tour Guide and Driver

Optional Excursions:

Royal Palace 10USD

Wat Phnom 3USD

National Museum 10USD

The Silver Pagoda 3USD

Accommodation:

2 Nights Pacific Phnom Penh Hotel or Similar

Meals:

2 Breakfasts

Leisure day to explore on your own.  Let us know what you would like to do and we can assist with arrangements. If you choose to stay on in Phnom Penh to explore some more, please ask us for ideas on what you can do or tell us what you would to do.