Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival – Tonle Sap Lake & Floating Village
Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you will be welcomed by our local guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Please note that standard hotel check-in time is 2:00 PM, so rooms may not be available upon arrival. Lunch is at your own arrangement.
In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Visit a traditional floating village, where you'll witness the unique lifestyle of local fishing communities, including floating homes, schools, markets, and even a floating police station. This fascinating excursion offers a glimpse into Cambodia's remarkable lake culture.
Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Ta Prohm
After breakfast, begin a full-day exploration of Cambodia's most iconic archaeological treasures.
Start with Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its magnificent Khmer architecture, intricate bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology, and beautifully preserved galleries.
Continue to the ancient royal city of Angkor Thom, entering through the impressive South Gate lined with giant stone figures. Visit the mysterious Bayon Temple, renowned for its 54 towers adorned with over 200 serene smiling faces, before exploring the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
After lunch (at your own expense), visit the enchanting Ta Prohm Temple, where enormous silk-cotton and strangler fig trees intertwine with centuries-old stone ruins, creating one of Angkor's most atmospheric and photogenic sites.
Dinner is at your own arrangement. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3: Siem Reap – Overland Transfer to Phnom Penh – City Tour
After breakfast, depart Siem Reap for an overland journey to Phnom Penh (approximately 312 km / 5 hours).
Along the way, stop at the historic Kompong Kdei Bridge, an impressive Angkor-era stone bridge built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII over 800 years ago. Continue to Skun Market, famous throughout Cambodia for its unusual local delicacies, including fried spiders and crispy insects.
Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, enjoy lunch at your own expense before beginning an afternoon city tour.
Visit the magnificent Royal Palace, the official residence of the Cambodian royal family, followed by the elegant Silver Pagoda, home to priceless Buddha statues crafted from gold, silver, diamonds, and precious gemstones.
Continue to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a former high school converted into a Khmer Rouge prison. The museum offers important insight into one of Cambodia's darkest periods and serves as a powerful memorial to the victims.
Dinner is at your own arrangement. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 4: Phnom Penh Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time at your leisure until your guide and driver transfer you to Phnom Penh International Airport for your onward flight.