8 Days Cambodia 3 Cities(PHNOM PENH – BATTAMBANG

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8 Days Cambodia 3 Cities(PHNOM PENH – BATTAMBANG – SIEM REAP)

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Embark on a fascinating journey through Cambodia, starting from vibrant capital, Phnom Penh, where explore both the city’s rich cultural heritage and its sombre past. From the Royal Palace to the poignant Genocide Museum, you’ll uncover the layers of history that have shaped this dynamic city. Afterwards, head to Battambang, a charming town known for its French colonial architecture and scenic countryside. Here, enjoy a bike ride through rural villages, visit local artisans, and experience the eerie yet awe-inspiring Killing Caves. Continue your adventure in Siem Reap, home to the iconic temples of Angkor, including the majestic Angkor Wat and the mystical Ta Prohm, famously featured in Tomb Raider. Along the way, immerse yourself in Cambodian culture with a cooking class, a boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake, and an unforgettable traditional circus performance. This 8-day tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty, making it a truly unforgettable Cambodian experience.

Activity location

Phnom Penh International Airport
- 12000 មហាវិថី សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី
- ភ្នំពេញ, ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Phnom Penh International Airport
- 12000 មហាវិថី សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី
- ភ្នំពេញ, ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia

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8 Days Cambodia 3 Cities(PHNOM PENH – BATTAMBANG – SIEM REAP) in English

8d
Opening hours: Wed 6:00 am-9:00 pm
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Language options: English

Price details

NZ$6,329.49 x 1 AdultNZ$6,329.49

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What's included, what's not

01-02 water bottles/pax/day
Accommodation in TWN/TRP sharing room with daily breakfast.
Services of an English speaking local guide (one city one guide)
All Entrance ticket to attractions where applicable, Sightseeing as per itinerary •
Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle/ Sightseeing as per itinerary
insurance, air tickets,airport taxes,visa authorisation letter,visa fee and stamp fee
Personal expenses such as service charge, soft drinks, laundry, etc…and other fees not mentioned

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please kindly note: some places of the excursion may be not friendly for the wheelchair.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Phnom Penh!

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Palace Gate Hotel & Resort(Apsara Deluxe Room)

Phnom Penh International Airport

Welcome to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport by your guide and transfer to hotel. Please note standard check-in time is at 14:00. Meal Today: No Meal.

Day 2: Phnom Penh City Highlights

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Palace Gate Hotel & Resort(Apsara Deluxe Room)

Phnom Penh

1h 30m

discovery tour of Phnom Penh. At 8:00am you will be met by your driver and guide. Gain insight into the recent dark history of Cambodia at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – a former school converted to a detention centre during the Khmer Rouge. Then visit an equally as harrowing are the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. These are tough visits but important for learning about the country’s history. The rest of the day is much lighter, visiting the Russian Market, the largest in Cambodia, where everything is sold from carvings to jewellery, clothes and souvenirs. In the afternoon, we visit Wat Phnom, a beautiful hilltop temple with manicured gardens, followed by the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, name for the 5,000 silver tiles that cover the pagoda’s floor, known for its collection of gold, silver, crystal and bronze Buddha statues. You will transfer back to your hotel. Meal Today: Breakfast only.

Day 3: Phnom Penh to Battambang

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Classy Hotel (Superior Room)

Kampong Chhnang Pottery

This morning you will take a private transfer to Battambang city. The journey will take approximately 5 hours, depending on the traffic. Along the way you will stop by Kampong Chhnang Pottery Making. Most families here produce the pottery in their houses and any will be happy for you to stop by. Also we go to see the best organised co-operative workshop at the foot of the hill, called Phnom Meas.

Phnom Sampov Eco-tour

On arrival at Battambang we check into the hotel. Please note standard check-in time is at 14:00pm. In the afternoon, visit Phnom Sampov which means 'Ship Mountain' because its peculiar shape reminds people of a ship. This legendary 100-meter-high mountain, topped by Wat Sampeou, contains 3 natural caves lined with Buddhist shrines and statues: Pkasla, Lakhaon and Aksopheak. Pkasla cave is full of uprooted stones and is considered important because Sampeou inhabitants go there to celebrate after a marriage. Some caves were used by the Khmer Rouges as killing caves. Refreshments with fresh coconut, and snacks are provided and around 18:00pm a million bats evacuate the caves at the bottom of the hill, creating a dark, fluid ribbon through the sky. Meal Today: Breakfast only.

Day 4: Battambang Unique Experience

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Classy Hotel (Superior Room)

Battambang

Breakfast at your hotel. You will spend your day exploring by the beautiful countryside around Battambang by bicycle. Visit with Cambodian families who produce traditional products (such as rice paper, dried bananas, and bamboo sticky rice) made in the same way they have been for generations. You will learn first-hand about everyday life in rural communities which make up over 70% of Cambodia’s population. Learn from local families about how they make traditional products such as rice paper, dried banana, bamboo sticky rice, fish paste and rice wine. Taste and experience the pleasures of these products fresh off the fire. Spend some relaxing time in a traditional Khmer house enjoying seasonal fruits and coconut water. Finish your morning tour by visiting a memorial site for the victims of the Khmer Rouge. The ride is about 22km. It departs at 7:30am and returns around 12pm. The morning ride is suitable for all fitness levels.

Battambang

Afternoon (Tour with Car), visit Phare Ponleu Selpak – in Khmer, The Brightness of the Arts – is a Cambodian non-profit arts school located in Battambang, offering support to children, youth and the surrounding communities through artistic, educational, social and community outreach and engagement programmes. Take a ride on a traditional rail vehicle called a ‘norry’ and the Bamboo Train, a unique railway track passing rice fields and local villages to experience local modes of transport once in town. Enjoy the Sunset view from Bamboo from Bamboo train.

Day 5: Battambang to Siem Reap by Road

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Tara Angkor hotel (Superior room)

Siem Reap Province

In the morning, Our guide will accompany you to Siem Reap City by private transfer. It takes approximately 3 hours. Upon arrival at Siem Reap city, directly go for check-in. Please note that standard check in time is at 14:00. Afternoon free time at your own leisure Meal Today: Breakfast only.

Day 6: Angkor Highlights & Phare Circus

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Tara Angkor hotel (Superior room)

Angkor Thom

At 8:00am, pick you from your hotel for the day’s tour. Your first visit is the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk and see the ancient capital of Angkor Thom built in the late 12th century before we head onwards to Bayon temple which is unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara. Baphuon is like an artificial mountain that recently re-opened after years of restoration. Following, you may visit the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then continue to the popular temple of Ta Prohm which is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries. However, probably more famous for being the location where they filmed the Tomb Raider film.

Angkor Wat

Afternoon we continue to the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, Angkor park’s most revered temple and the largest religious monument in the world. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas‐reliefs which are absolutely breathtaking. Your guide will explain the stories from the exquisite details and provide you with ample time to explore the inner and outer grounds of the temple. As a special final evening in Siem Reap, we will go to see a show of Cambodian Traditional Circus(Seat-A). More than just a circus, Phare performers use theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent. Meal Today: Breakfast only.

Day 7: Cooking Class & Tonle Sap

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Tara Angkor hotel (Superior room)

Siem Reap Province

09:00AM, This morning, you will experience the art of Khmer cuisine with a hands-on Cooking Class. Start the day with a guided tour through the local food market where your chef will explain the Cambodian fruits, vegetables and spices. Back at the cooking school and with the guidance of your chef, you will observe. Then practice Khmer cuisine techniques creating your own dishes for lunch!

Chong Kneas Floating Village

This afternoon, we set off to Tonle Sap Lake where you will discover different aspects of the floating village activities from crocodile farming to fishing farms, traditional medicine shops, boat shops, spirit houses, floating schools, and more. Afterwards, you will be transfer to the 500 year old Wat Preah Prom Rath which is a modern-looking temple and monastery located in the heart of Siem Reap. Meal Today: Breakfast, Lunch your cooked food

Day 8: Siem Reap Departure

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport

Your driver will meet you to assist with your luggage and take you to the airport for your departure flight. We will leave from your hotel in 3hrs prior to your flight time. Meal Today: Breakfast only

Location

Activity location

Phnom Penh International Airport
- 12000 មហាវិថី សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី
- ភ្នំពេញ, ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Phnom Penh International Airport
- 12000 មហាវិថី សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី
- ភ្នំពេញ, ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia

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