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Amazing Cambodia

Amazing Cambodia

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Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Cambodia’s rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the majestic Angkor temples in Siem Reap to the peaceful charm of Battambang and the vibrant capital Phnom Penh, experience the heart and soul of Khmer civilization. This tour combines iconic archaeological sites, rural village life, traditional crafts, and poignant reminders of Cambodia’s recent past — all with warm local hospitality and immersive cultural experiences.

Highlights:

  • Explore the breathtaking Angkor Thom complex and the iconic Angkor Wat temple, UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Witness the jungle-clad temple of Ta Prohm and hike Phnom Bakheng for spectacular sunset views
  • Cruise Tonle Sap Lake to discover floating villages and traditional water-based lifestyles
  • Enjoy the unique Bamboo Train experience and cooking class in Battambang’s scenic countryside
  • Discover Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, and bustling Central Market
  • Gain insight into Cambodia’s recent history with visits to the Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields
  • Stroll along Sisowath Quay to soak in local life and sample adventurous street foods

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Discover Cambodia in 8 days: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Tonle Sap, Battambang’s Bamboo Train, Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, National Museum, Tuol Sleng & Killing Fields — a powerful blend of heritage, culture, river life, and history.

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  • Departure/Return Location
    Depending on flight schedule
  • Dress Code
    Comfortable clothes and walking shoes recommended; light jacket for Sapa; respectful attire for temples.

Tour Plan

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Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap (D)
You’ll be cordially greeted upon arrival and transferred to hotel for check-in and tour briefing. Time allowing, we’ll take an orientation tour of the city centre to get acquainted with vibrant local lifestyle. This evening you’ll be honored guests at the Welcome Dinner with entertainment from Apsara dancers.
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Day 2: Siem Reap (B)
Today we start exploring Siem Reap’s Angkorian relics from Angkor Thom. Enter the Great City through the South Gate and traverse to admire Baphoun and Phimeanakas temples, Terraces of Elephant and Leper King, and especially the mysterious smiling Bayon. This afternoon we’ll visit the fascinating jungle-clad temple of Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei as the Citadel of Chambers, the mountain temple of Takeo, the elegant Hindu temple of Thommanon, the badly ruined temple of Chau Say Thevoda, and the Royal Bath of Sras Srang. Conclude the day with a hike up Phnom Bakheng to behold the magnificent sunset into the land of temples.
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Day 3: Siem Reap (B)
This morning we tour the epic temples of Angkor Wat - a vast rambling complex of diverse temple structures, dating from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Many are adorned with exquisite carvings and bas-reliefs; some are so entwined with trees and vines that have almost returned to the jungle. Afternoon, we drive to Pour Krom and walk through this lovely village to see rural Khmer life. Experience an ox cart ride before a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to see floating villages and get a taste of life ruled by monsoonal rains and water-based agriculture. One of the most productive bodies of fresh water in the world, Tonle Sap was classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. Back in town, we’ll pay a visit to Les Artisan D’angkor, the Rebirth of Khmer Arts, or Senteur D’angkor, the realm of Khmer scents.
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Day 4: Siem Reap-Battambang (B, L)
This morning we transfer overland to Battambang province. The four hour drive affords a great opportunity to see local life along the way around the Tonle Lake. In Battambang we’ll explore Phnom Banon with five sandstone towers on top and enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding plains. Return hotel and sample the idyllic tranquility.
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Day 5: Battambang (B, D)
After breakfast we travel to Odam Bang village, some 3km from the town, to experience a ride on the narrow gauge Bamboo Train through the rice fields to Osroy Lov, and then back. Next, pay a visit to Wat Kor village, where the old traditional houses aged between 80-100 years old still exist for the home of villagers. Afternoon we take a cooking course in a family house at Ch'Ngainh (Delicious). After shopping at the local market, we go to the familial house to learn how to cook some delicious Khmer dishes. You’ll have a cooking lesson, marvelous time with a charming couple, a cooking book, a very good dinner, and may be some snake wine to drink.
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Day 6: Battambang –Phnom Penh (B, L)
Today we have 290 km to drive to get to Phnom Penh. En route, visit the beautiful Kompong Tralach Leu Pagoda, the former capital city of Phnom Oudong, and the famed silversmith village of Kompong Luong.
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Day 7: Phnom Penh (B)
This morning we’ll walk throughout the serene Royal Palace with its spectacular Silver Pagoda. Delve deeper into Khmer history at the National Museum. Immerse in the vibrant local life at the Central Market housed in a distinctive domed Art Deco building, a labyrinth of stalls selling everything from CDs and DVDs to silks, crafts, jewelry and more. Confront the tragic history of Cambodia on a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum, before paying respects to the thousands of Cambodians who died during the Pol Pot regime at the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Spot monkeys, and perhaps have your fortune told at the hilltop temple Wat Phnom. Mosey along Sisowath Quay at sunset and take the opportunity to see stalls selling fried cockroaches, spiders, crickets or grasshoppers or other culinary delights.
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Day 8: Departure (B)
Free until transfer to the airport for departure.

Tour Location

Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat – Tonle Sap – Battambang – Phnom Penh – Killing Fields

The Amazing Cambodia – 8 Days tour brings together ancient temples, rural communities, river life, colonial towns, and the country’s modern history — a deep dive into Khmer heritage and culture.

Siem Reap – Apsara welcome dinner, Angkor orientation, local markets, and vibrant nightlife.

Angkor Thom – South Gate, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, and the enigmatic Bayon with its smiling stone faces.

Ta Prohm & Surrounding Temples – Jungle-clad Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say Thevoda, and Sras Srang Royal Bath; sunset trek atop Phnom Bakheng.

Angkor Wat – The world’s largest religious monument with 9th–13th century towers, galleries, carvings, and bas-reliefs — Cambodia’s most iconic masterpiece.

Tonle Sap Lake & Pour Krom Village – Floating villages, ox-cart ride, monsoon-driven water life, and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve insight; visit Les Artisans d’Angkor or Senteurs d’Angkor.

Battambang – Phnom Banan hilltop temple, tranquil countryside, and traditional atmosphere.

Bamboo Train & Wat Kor Village – Unique narrow-gauge bamboo railway ride; traditional 80–100 year-old wooden houses; local lifestyle encounters.

Khmer Cooking Experience – Family-run cooking class with market visit, home kitchen, Khmer recipes, and a convivial dinner.

Phnom Penh – Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Central Market, Wat Phnom.

History of the Khmer Rouge Era – Tuol Sleng (S-21) Museum and Killing Fields of Choeung Ek — essential sites to understand Cambodia’s modern past.

A profound journey through Cambodia’s cultural soul, ancient wonders, river traditions, and living history.

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