6-Day Mystical Cambodia
Cambodia is a beautiful country that magnetizes visitors with its breathtaking vistas, architectural magnificence, and cultural richness. As you step into this country, you’ll be greeted by thick forests, charming valleys, and lush flora and fauna. Divided into twenty-five different provinces, it is a melting pot of different cuisines, cultures, and traditions.
Home to the famous Angkor Wat and many other beautiful temples, the spiritual seekers are bound to have the time of their life over here. It is also known for its urbane lifestyle and ultra-chic venues where you can have never-ending fun and entertainment. It casts a spell on the visitors by offering the perfect medley of the modern and the old offerings.
This Asian country is also home to beautiful attractions that are known for their architectural brilliance and scenic masterpieces. Wherever you go, you’ll experience a new side of this country, and your heart will ponder to explore its hidden gems and beautiful vistas. From scenic parks to coastal towns and beaches to museums, there are endless venues that you should not miss exploring if you’re here. The wildlife sanctuaries, islands, architectural ruins, and national parks are also worth exploring, and they tell about the different facets of this country.
If you want to explore the nightlife of the country, then there are many pubs, bars, and nightclubs over here where you’ll find the best of the music, food and the drinks. You can further enjoy shopping at the world-class malls as well as local stores that sell everything under the sun that you can think of at affordable rates.
And if you’re a foodie, then you’re in for a treat over here as Cambodia is dotted with some of the best restaurants and hotels where you can relish the local dishes and international flavors. You can even enjoy swimming, scuba diving, and snorkeling at the famous beaches here that are a paradise for adventure junkies.
ITINERARY WALKTHROUGH
DAY 01 SIEM REAP ARRIVAL
Les Artisan D-Angkor : is a must to get a deep insight into the remarkable skilled workmanship of traditional handicrafts in Cambodia.
Art Center Market : become one of the must night shopping destinations for shoppers.
DAY 02 SIEM REAP
Angkor Thom : the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire.
Angkor Wat : the largest monument of the Angkor group and the best preserved, is an architectural masterpiece. Its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief's and sculpture make it one of the finest monuments in the world.
Bakheng Hill : a popular tourist spot for sunset views of the much bigger temple Angkor Wat, which lies amid the jungle about 1.5 km to the southeast.
Apsara Dance : a traditional dance of the Kingdom of Cambodia that dates back to the 7th century, an essential part of the Khmer culture which finds its roots in both Hindu and Buddhist mythologies.
DAY 03 SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH
Skuon Spider Town : Fried spider is a regional delicacy in Cambodia, in the Cambodian town of Skuon. The vending of fried spiders as a specialty snack is a popular attraction for tourists passing through this town.
Phnom Penh : Cambodia's busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists.
Independence Monument : Built in 1958 for Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.
Naga Resort Entertainment Complex : is the largest hotel, gaming and leisure operator in Cambodia.
DAY 04 PHNOM PENH
Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda : Gleaming in gold, the Royal Palace is one of Phnom Penh's most splendid architectural achievements. The "Silver Pagoda" sits next to the Royal Palace, with 5329 silver tiles that cover the floor. Each tile was handcrafted and weighs 1.125kg.
Toul Sleng : In 1976, the Khmer Rouge renamed the high school S-21 and turned it into a torture, interrogation and execution center.
Central Market Shopping : A large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods.
Chaktomouk River : Enjoy a Cruise on Chaktomuk River, confluence of Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac. Discover a picturesque view of the Royal Palace, National Museum, parks and Phnom Penh skyline.
Wat Phnom Hill : Set on top of a tree-covered knoll 27m high, Wat Phnom is the only hill in town.
DAY 05 PHNOM PENH
Free Day : Whole day free at leisure. Today no Guide and Transfers service.
[PLACE SUGGESTION ON FREE DAY] Aeon Mall : offering a new lifestyle to the people by opening a large-scale shopping mall which is the first of its kind in Cambodia in 2014.
[PLACE SUGGESTION ON FREE DAY] Remork-Moto Taxi (Tuk-Tuk) : Short journeys around town will cost USD 2–3 per remork (seats up to four people) and the remork can be hired for USD 15–20 per day, depending on the duration and distance.
DAY 05 HOME DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport. Home sweet home!