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Discover Cambodia
7 days, Bangkok to Phnom Penh
Itinerary
Day 1Bangkok
Arrive at any time. We highly recommend booking pre-accommodation to fully explore this vibrant city.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Bangkok/Siem Reap
Travel from Thailand to Cambodia. Explore Siem Reap for the evening.
Journey to the Cambodian border. After the border formalities are complete, switch to a Cambodian van and continue on to Siem Reap. The scenery is spectacular and the contrast between Thailand and Cambodia is immediate.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Thailand - Cambodia)
Get ready to cross into Cambodia. Aranyaprathet is known for being one of the most hectic border crossings but CEOs will help make the process go as smoothly as possible. The border crossing is done on foot and can take up to an hour so be patient and think of all the fun Cambodia has in store.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time to explore the markets in beautiful Siem Reap, or grab a drink on Pub Street.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Siem Reap
Enjoy a guided tour of the Angkor Wat complex.
Spend the whole day exploring with a local guide. The best way to experience the site is to arrive for sunrise, explore in the cooler morning hours and head back into town to relax during the hottest time of the day. Then, head back into the site for sunset and a little more exploring.
Angkor Wat Guided Tour
Enjoy a tour of the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide. Explore magnificent Angkor Wat temple--Visit the enigmatic faces of Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and tour Ta Prohm (aka the "Tomb Raider" temple), which is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.
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Phare Circus
Enjoy a stellar performance by Phare, a unique and socially conscious circus that injects Cambodian culture and history into its inspiring shows. See acrobatics, contortion, and aerial arts melded with theatre, modern dance, and more. Take in stories of war, relationships, and discrimination, inspired by the real-life experiences of Phare’s creators and performers.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Siem Reap
Enjoy a free day in Siem Reap. Head back to Angkor Wat for more exploring, visit Tonle Sap floating village, take a cooking class or visit the Angkor Museum.
Free Time
Get active or get lazy. The choice is yours.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Angkor Museum Visit
12USD per personLearn about the story of Angkor and the Khmer empire at the interactive Angkor Museum. Explore the museum’s inspiring galleries and interactive technology, which bring Angkor’s past to life. Opt to rent an audioguide (5USD) for the full experience.
Cooking Class
Refine your culinary skills with an optional cooking class. Discover the secrets of the delicious local cuisine.
Tonle Sap Floating Village
25-30USD per personTour the floating villages of Tonlé Sap. See what life is like living on a lake — rice planting, attending churches and school, are all done on top of water. (Please note: this activity runs seasonally.)
Phare Circus
Enjoy a stellar performance by Phare, a unique and socially conscious circus that injects Cambodian culture and history into its inspiring shows. See acrobatics, contortion, and aerial arts melded with theatre, modern dance, and more. Take in stories of war, relationships, and discrimination, inspired by the real-life experiences of Phare’s creators and performers.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Siem Reap/Phnom Penh
Travel to Phnom Penh before exploring the city on a cyclo tour.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van's restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Phnom Penh
Take a sobering guided tour of Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Free time in the afternoon to explore.
Follow a local guide and witness the dark side of Cambodian history with visits to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields, and Tuol Sleng, the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.
In the afternoon enjoy free time to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Russian market or Wat Phnom.
Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide.
Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour
Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls.
Free Time
Use free time to explore some of the palaces, temples and museums in the city.
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National Museum
10USD per personVisit Cambodia's largest museum of culture, history, and archaeology. Tour its buildings inspired by Khmer architecture – constructed in the early 1900s, they house one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art. Visits here are well worth your time.
Silver Pagoda Visit
10USD per personTour the Royal Palace complex to see the neighboring Silver Pagoda (aka the Temple of the Emerald Buddha). See the many magnificent treasures inside this beautiful vihara (Buddhist monastery), including its floor lined with more 5,000 tiles of silver.
Royal Palace Visit
Visit the King’s current dwelling place, a magnificent riverside palace with classic Khmer architecture. Dress appropriately please; visitors must wear clothing that covers knees and shoulders, and shirts must reach the elbow.
Russian Market Visit
Shop this must-visit market for souvenirs, handicrafts, antiquities, and Western brand-name clothing at (often) greatly discounted prices. Haggle away for the best deals!
Wat Phnom Visit
1USD per personVisit Wat Phnom (Hill Temple) in late afternoon, a historic monument with lots of green space. Keep an eye on your food and belongings; cheeky monkeys like to get a hold of anything they can.
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BreakfastDay 7Phnom Penh
Depart at any time.