Cambodia Hidden Charm 7 Days, 6 Nights

Today with the help of your private guide, driver and private vehicle you will get to explore the town’s major attractions.

Angkor Thom: was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8 m high wall, drawing a perfect square. Enter the city through the ancient South Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with Elephants and four giant faces.
Ta Prohm: Swallowed by the jungle where Strangler Figs and Kapok Trees have entwined themselves around the ruins. Undoubtedly, the most atmospheric ruin at Angkor with several towers, closed courtyards and narrow corridors to explore. Angkor Thom – This fortified city is flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side, which leads you through a 23- metre imposing stone entrance gate to the various temples inside.
Bayon: Beautifully crafted central towers, decorated with four opposing faces representing King Jayavarman VII. Bayon’s stone galleries display extraordinary basreliefs incorporating over 11,000 figures.
Elephant Terrace and Terrace of the Leper King: Giant viewing platforms used for public ceremonies, which served as a base for the King’s grand audience hall.
Angkor Wat: Surrounded by a 190-metre moat and taking 30 years to build, Angkor Wat represents the Khmer civilisation at its grandest. With its fascinating decorative flourishes, extensive bas-relief and multiple tiers, it is the best-preserved temple within the complex. Angkor Wat is well known for the more than 2,000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple. Construction is thought to have taken around thirty years of intensive labor. Today, Angkor Wat is figured on Cambodia’s national flag as the temple symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people.

We will end up our day by enjoying the sunset view from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hill with a panoramic view of Western Baray and Angkor Wat.

Overnight in Siemreap

After an early breakfast, take the road to embark on an private boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake. Cruise through Kampong Phluck, a village full of houses on stilts that submerge when the lake expands. Pass floating houses and impressive flooded forests, truly portraying life on the water.

Enjoy lunch during the trip, and return to Siem Reap.

Back in town, get ready to be pampered with a hour spa treatment and body massage.

Conclude the day with the remarkable Phare troupe perform a lively show that blends circus arts with riveting theater, dance and music to tell uniquely Cambodian stories — historical, folk and modern.

(Note: Due to low water levels during the dry season, the boat trip is only possible from June to March. However an alternative floating village at Chong Kneas can be arranged instead).

Travel by private vehicle to the beautiful countryside of Siem Reap Province.

Stop at quiet Beng Mealea, a temple complex around 65 kilometres from Siem Reap. Get that explorer feeling by discovering the completely overgrown Hindu temples. Undiscovered for centuries, Beng Mealea has only recently been made accessible and remains unrestored. It is one of the very few temples that offer the opportunity to climb through it.

Lunch at local restaurant then leaving Beng Malea we continue to the 10th century capital of Koh Ker. Whilst there are known to be over 200 temples within the boundaries of this ancient city, only 96 have been discovered thus far and in fact most of your morning is likely to be spent at just one; Prasat Thom, much of which is partially buried. At the far end of Prasat Thom there is towering pyramid, somewhat reminiscent of the Mayan or Inca architecture.

Your day tour ends at the hotel at around 17:00. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your pleasure. Dinner are on your own arrangement.

After breakfast, free time until your driver takes you to the airport to take a short flight to Phnom Penh. After you are transferred to your hotel and check in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh today; explore sites such as the Royal Palace, National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom.

The Royal Palace: Built in 1866 by the French these ornate buildings are the official residence of the reigning Cambodian royal family and King Sihamoni. View the Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda.
National Museum: Located just north of the Royal Palace, the National Museum of Cambodia is housed in a graceful terracotta structure of traditional design (built from 1917 to 1920), with an inviting courtyard garden. The museum is home to the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture: a millennium’s worth and more of masterful Khmer design.
Silver Pagoda: This concrete and marble structure includes a floor with over 5,000 silver tiles each weighing 1kg. Famous artifacts include a 90kg solid gold Buddha made in 1907 and an Emerald Buddha said to be made of baccarat crystal.
Wat Phnom: Home to a hilltop temple that carries the cities namesake. Locals flock here to pray for good luck and success.

Finish the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel to relax. Free time to have dinner at your own arrangement.

Breakfast at your hotel then transfer to the airport to catch the departure flight.