VLC07 - ANGKOR DISCOVERY & WATERWAY

Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap

• Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

• Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore Siem Reap on your own.

• Overnight: Siem Reap

 

Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat (B/L)

• Morning:

  • Witness a breathtaking sunrise at Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Explore the magnificent structures and intricate bas-reliefs of this iconic temple complex.

• Afternoon:

  • Visit Ta Prohm Temple, famously entwined with massive tree roots.

  • Discover Banteay Srei, renowned for its delicate pink sandstone carvings.

• Overnight: Siem Reap

 

Day 3: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom & Sunset Cruise (B)

• Morning:

  • Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the grand entrance to the ancient city.

  • Explore Bayon Temple, known for its 216 stone-carved faces.

  • Walk along the Elephant Terrace, a platform adorned with intricate bas-reliefs.

• Afternoon: Free time to relax before an enchanting sunset cruise around Angkor Thom.

• Overnight: Siem Reap

 

Day 4: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake Cruise (B/D)

• Check out and embark on a four-night cruise along Tonle Sap and the Mekong River.

• Enjoy stunning views and local experiences as you sail towards Phnom Penh.

• Overnight: Tonle Sap Lake (onboard)

 

Day 5: Cruise – Tonle Sap Lake Exploration (B/L/D)

• Take a boat trip around Tonle Sap Lake, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

• Spot exotic birds in Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary.

• Visit Moat Khla floating village and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing.

• Overnight: Tonle Sap Lake (onboard)

 

Day 6: Cruise – Tonle Sap Floating Villages (B/L/D)

• Explore Chhnok Tru, where homes, markets, and monasteries float on water.

• Visit Kampong Chhnang, a village famous for pottery and palm-sugar production.

• Overnight: Tonle Sap Lake (onboard)

 

Day 7: Cruise – Tonle Sap & Mekong River (B/L/D)

• Visit Koh Chen, a village renowned for its Khmer silverware craftsmanship.

• Discover Koh Oknha Tey, the "Silk Island," where traditional silk weaving thrives.

• Optional biking tour around the island.

• Overnight: Tonle Sap Lake (onboard)

 

Day 8: Phnom Penh – City Highlights (B)

• Morning:

  • Arrive in Phnom Penh and take a tuk-tuk tour of the city's landmarks.

  • Visit the Royal Palace and the sacred Silver Pagoda.

  • Explore the National Museum, home to Cambodia’s finest Khmer artifacts.

• Afternoon: Optional visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) or the Russian Market.

• Overnight: Phnom Penh

 

Day 9: Phnom Penh – Local Life & Evening Show (B/L)

• Morning:

  • Visit Wat Phnom, a temple atop a 27-meter hill offering panoramic city views.

  • Stroll through Central Market, a hub for local goods and souvenirs.

• Evening: Enjoy a captivating traditional Cambodian dance performance.

• Overnight: Phnom Penh

 

Day 10: Phnom Penh – Departure (B)

• Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

 

Note:

• Meals are indicated as B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner).

• Optional activities can be arranged upon request.