Jewel of Khmer 7 days

• On arrival at Phnom Penh Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel by our drivers. Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh.
• Then you will spend some time taking a small trip around Phnom Penh.

- First destination: Royal Palace. It was built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town

- Second destination: Silver Pagoda. It locates within the grounds of the Royal Palace, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles.

- Final destination: Wat Phnom. This legendary temple recites the history of Phnom Penh’s name.

• Overnight in Phnom Penh

Morning

• After breakfast, you will visit Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek. A trip to these two sights provides a deep insight into the painful, bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

• Heading out about 45 km to the south through the countryside for visiting to the Tonle Bati to explore Ta Prohm and Prasat Yeay Peo Temple.
• You will also visit weaving villages before returning to your hotel.
• Overnight in Phnom Penh

• The overland expedition begins as we depart for the town and pass through Cambodia’s biggest-growing rubber area to Kampong Cham. The deep contrast of lush vegetation and the red surface of basaltic soil is incredible all along the way.
• On arrival in Kampong Cham, we visit the beautiful French colonial architecture and Wat Nokhor, containing the ancient temple and modern-style pagoda.
• The following destination of our trip is Kangpong Thom. Along the way, we make a stop at Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, two hills whose names were translated as the 'man hill' and the 'woman hill'.
• Then continue the road to Kampong Thom and spend the night here.

• The early morning starts with the drive to the archeological sight of Sambor Prei Kuk, dotted with hundred pre-Angkor-styled temples. The road will be highlighted by the spectacular scenery of this ancient ruin. You might find a mixture of temples and forests, which makes the road trip all worthwhile.
• Then you continue traveling by road to Siem Reap, passing the charming Khmer countryside. The town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world-famous temples of the ancient city of Angkor, home for the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire dating from 802 AD to 1350 AD. This stunning and extensive site sprawls through the dense jungle over an area of 60 square miles.
• Overnight in Siem Reap.

• After having breakfast at hotel, you have the chance to visit Rolous Group, Bakhong, Preah Ko & Lolei temple.
• Then continue to visit Banteay Samre.
• Your final destination is the famous Banteay Srei Temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art.
• On the way back and stopping at Pradark village, you will see the villagers making sugar palm, handicrafts for selling to tourists. It’s an excellent chance for you to see the local people living at the countryside with their struggling for daily life.
• Spend the night in Siem Reap.

• You will have breakfast at hotel and continue your visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom. This is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone
• Then heading to the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King & Ta Prohm.
• Continue to visit the World Heritage Site and witness the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple.
• You will spend the night at the hotel.

You will have free time until the driver picks you up at the hotel then transfer your to Siem Reap Airport for departure to your next destination.