Cambodia Adventure & Southern Coast Tour 12 Days

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. We set off at 8.00am for full day guided Angkor exploration, start with the south gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces, stroll to explore Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king, terrace of elephant & Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed. Enjoy delicious set lunch at Triple K air conditioning restaurant.

After lunch, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest monument in the world. Unlock the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia. Next, enjoy the hiking up to Phnom Bakheng to watch the spectacular sunset or alternatively go to Pre Rup temple as if Phnom Bakheng is always touristy.
Overnight in Siem Reap

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast is at hotel. We set off to a nearby countryside to experience oxcart adventure through rural village to interact local people, see animals, fresh vegetable gardens and rice fields dotting with palm trees. Enjoy fresh coconut juice & tropical fruits before heading to visit Cambodian Liqueur workshop where you have a chance to test many different liqueur flavors and followed by finger snacks. Continue for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving centre displaying various defined handicraft and silk products, continue to stroll around old market for shopping and see daily trading. Enjoy Khmer set lunch at famous Viroth’s restaurant.

Afternoon, continue to Kompong Phluk; one of the stilt house village located at the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to embark a private sheltered boat, enjoy sightseeing along the canal before the excursion reaches the stilt houses. The boat slides slowly through high stilted houses, come across the highlight of fishing activities. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home. Resume by canoe to explore the mangroves with pleasant surroundings, we may see water-birds and monkeys before we dock to our regular boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, unlock Tonle Sap’s eco-system and its rich biosphere.

Note: We alternatively go to visit floating village at Chong Kneas instead of Kompong Phluk if the water level is still low. At Chong Kneas, it doesn’t have mangrove so canoe is not available. It’s a bit difficult to predict on the weather (Generally, it begins to rain from July).

Evening, transfer to have set dinner at beautiful décor restaurant “Grill Wine Café” before transfer to experience unique Phare Cambodia Circus show.
Overnight in Siem Reap

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Journey out to venture the unique experience on the famous bamboo train in Battambang, cruising on the track of the train while enjoying scenic village views. Disembark then continue to wander around the infamous Prohoc market “Fermented Fish Market”, observe rice paper making and try the taste of Cambodian rice wine with learning how it is made. Return hotel for refreshment and we drive directly (7 hours) to Kampot Province, Cambodia’s southern coast.
Overnight in Kampot

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. We head out from Kampot visit famous Crab Market animated by crab farming, people selling a lot of fresh seafood as well as regional vegetables and fruits. Next, we venture by trekking with 8km through the jungle trail of Kep National Park, feel the serenity of the mother nature that admired by songs of wildlife/birds and you will probably come across wild monkeys, and take beautiful photos of Cambodia’s landscape overlooking blue sea, islands and countryside.

Transfer Kep boat pier, embark a local boat to Rabbit Island. Enjoy free time, swimming by the white sand beach or have a short trekking to see people growing sea weeds on this island. We take the boat back to the mainland and return to hotel in Kampot.
Overnight in Kampot

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. We leave to explore the town of Kampot where you can see the vibrant influence of French colonial architecture, drive passing countryside to Phnom Chhnouk where we experience walking 203-step staircase, down into the cave and admired by Pre-Angkorian bricked temple. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Continue riding into beautiful mountainous countryside, along the beaten railway before we visit Sothy’s Pepper Plantation where the best famous Kampot pepper comes from and export to the world. Continue to see and observe the salt fields admired by countryside dotting with palm trees. Return hotel for refreshment and break.

Evening, our guide and driver take you to Kampot River then we catch our private boat for the excursion to view the picturesque sunset enhanced by Kampot river-lake and mountainous landscape.
Overnight in Kampot

Meal: Breakfast
After having breakfast at hotel, our guide and driver will meet you at hotel’s lobby then we drive from Kampot to Sihanoukville poat pier then you embark the public speed ferry at 9.00am to Koh Rong Samloem (approx. 1 hour) and once you arrived at the pier, you will be assisted by hotel’s staff with all your luggage to your hotel. Peacefully enjoy free time by the beach, swimming and sunbathing.
Note: Our guide and driver will say goodbye to you when you got on board.
Overnight in Koh Rong Samloem