CAMBODIA LUXURY ESCAPE - 5 DAYS

Itinerary: Siem Reap – Angkor – Tonle Sap – Phnom Penh

CODE TOUR: XSEC 0044 - LUXURY TOURS

Highlights:

  • Savour the gorgeous spirit of Angkor with its ancient mystical structures
  • Admiring the enigmatic smiles of the 216 giant faces of the Bayon, Angkor’s strangest temple
  • Enjoy Dinner with Apsara traditional Dance Show
  • Cruise through lively floating village on Tonle Sap Lake
  • Experiencing Angkor Wat air ballon ride
  • Visiting 5000 silver floor tiles at the Silver Pagoda, in the Royal Palace
  • Sunset cocktail romantic Dinner on cruise in Phnom Penh

Overview

The nation of Cambodia hides a lot of interesting things such as the ancient Khmer projects in Angkor, the exotic floating villages in Tonle Sap Lake, etc. Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are famous as the two most potential cities in Cambodian tourism with thousands of old temples, national buildings, and deep on culture. With a tour to explore the Angkor temples, you can see top destinations, then leave crowds behind at exquisite temples set outside the main site. After your time in Angkor, cruise Tonle Sap Lake to spot remarkable birds and see a traditional fishing village on stilts. Moreover, you also have time to experience the capital with its special actions like Angkor Wat air ballon ride, Dinner with Apsara traditional Dance Show and enjoy a romantic Sunset Dinner

Tour summary:

DAY 1: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL (D)

Private driver & guide

Chom reab suor! Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia. You will be greeted by your guide and driver at the International airport for your transfer to the hotel. Feast on a buffet dinner of classic Khmer cuisine and take in an Apsara dance performance featuring the traditional culture of Cambodia. Watch several dances including classical and folk styles on stage. Enjoy a variety of dishes while you are served by an attentive staff and entertained with a breathtaking evening
Stay overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
You should go to bed not late for the early next morning weak up to enjoy the best moment of Angkor Wat View, the sunrise view to Angkor Wat.
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap

DAY 2: SIEM REAP - VISIT TA PROHM - ANGKOR WAT - AIR BALLON RIDE (B,L)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel In the morning, we visit the Ta Prohm Temple.
Unlike most other Angkor temples, it has been left just as it was when it was rediscovered, a photogenic maze of trees growing out of temple ruins amidst jungle surroundings, making it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors. Explore Angkor Wat, easily the most famous and best-preserved of all the temples within the Angkor complex. It is a massive three-tiered structure crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. The centrepiece of any visit to the temples around Siem Reap, Angkor Wat offers many iconic sights for amazing pictures. After your tour of the temples, and if weather permits, you will have the opportunity to rise 200 meters over the site by a tethered helium balloon to admire the sun setting over the temple and jungle. Hot air balloon is one of the most exciting activities for all domestic and international tourists. It is the only one hot air balloon in Cambodia that allows all visitors to gain more value-added beside exploring the amazing cultural heritage. Have a ride with hot air balloon, you will Enjoy the most scenic view of Cambodia country side and temple views. Experience the most exciting moment with the high altitude balloon flight. Enjoy the breath-taking atmosphere and have the best photos taking spots. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap. Recommend you are free to take a walk to pub street for an Angkor draft beer or enjoy a massage at the Seeing Hands.
  1. Optional for Phare: The Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap
  2. Optional for a traditional Khmer massage
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
Notice:  During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple
– Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).
– Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat
– Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower. 
– It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month). 

DAY 3: SIEM REAP - TONLE SAP - PHNOM PENH (B,L)

Private driver & guide

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh = 314kms (231kms by flight)
Breakfast at hotel, then visit Chong Knease Floating Village, takes a ride by traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake to experience the fishermen life. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. Then back town will see Artisans D’ Angkor and see their stone and wood carving workshops where the artisans are taught to use traditional Khmer techniques and continue visiting the Old Market where you can see the fresh local produce being sold as well as browse the souvenir stalls then relax and and Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch will transfer by driver only (No Guide) to Phnom Penh (it’s approx. 5.5hours). On the way, will stop at Skun Market where you can see local people selling fried grasshoppers, snake, big black spiders, seasonal fruits. Then direct to Phnom Penh Check in and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Phnom Penh
Optional: Take a flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh  

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH - FULL DAY TOUR - ROMANTIC DINNER CRUISE (B,L,D)

Private driver & guide

This morning after breakfast, visit the notorious Killing Fields “Choeung Ek” 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in ToulSlengPrison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Continue your visit to TuolSleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit Russian Market for some souvenirs, then continue the visit to Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. The Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles.  Last visit today is a Cruise with an unique wonderful overview of Phnom Penh, from Wat Phnom to Royal Palace and Mekong crossing. During almost 2.5 hours, you will discover Phnom Penh riverside from Tonle Sap river to Mekong river from an exclusive, quiet and cosy place, while you enjoy unlimited soft drinks and one alcoholic cocktail, beer or spirit throughout the cruise, our on board BBQ dinner accompanied by French wines carefully selected (one bottle for 4 people), overlooking the busy Phnom Penh’s riverside by night. Boat trip, dinner (selection of western-asian BBQ style with fresh food products shrimps, fish, chicken, pork, fried noodles and vegetables, fresh fruits. Menu depend on seasons) and free flow of soft drinks (tea, coffee, soft) one beer or spirits, white or red French wines (one bottle for 4 people) are included in your ticket price.  Overnight at Hotel in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Phnom Penh  

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH - DEPARTURE (B)

Private driver

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Enjoy the local food and coffee at hotel breakfast; in the same time review all the photos of you with Cambodia to record the best memories about this mystical kingdom. Then take the private car for airport dropping-off. Wish you a safe journey home or to the next destination. See you very soon!
Distance: Airport – Phnom Penh central: 10 km or 35 minutes driving. End of services.
Meals: Breakfast

Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

 

NOTES

NOTES

1.The perfect time to visit

  • Cambodia is under influence of the tropical climate. The best time to travel to Siem Reap is from November to March, during the cooler months of the dry season, when temperatures do not rise above 30 ° C. In December and January, it can be a bit chilly, especially in the evening and in the morning. As of March, it will be very hot in Siem Reap up to almost 40 ° C – and especially in May, before the rainy season begins, which lasts until October. The humidity is then extremely high and in rural areas, many roads are no longer passable after the often heavy downpours.

2.Passport & Visa

  • You will need a valid passport and a Cambodian visa to enter Cambodia. Tourist and business visas are valid for one month from the date of entry into Cambodia. Cambodia offers online visa processing.
  • The Cambodian visa now may also obtain at the airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and at all major border crossings. Cambodian immigration officials at airports now collect fingerprints upon entry using an inkless, electronic process. The visa on arrival is valid for a 30-day stay and issued at a cost of US $30 per tourist and US$35 per business traveler.
  • You must prepare:
    + A passport valid for at least 6 months from the expiry date
    + 02 recent passport-sized (4cm x 6cm) photographs
  • Some nationalities are required to get a visa in advance at Royal Embassy of Kingdom of Cambodia in their country: Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Nigeria.
  • On the other hand, the nationals of the Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia do not need a tourist visa and may stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively.

3.Language

  • In Cambodia, Khmer is known as the main language spoken by Cambodian which takes nearly 90% population of the country. The language is used in government administration, imparting education at all levels, media.
  • Besides that, English, French and Vietnamese are spoken in this country also

 

4.Foods should to try in Siem Reap

  • Cambodia is not only famous for the Buddist temples and Angkok complex, but also well-known for its appetizing and original cuisine. “Natural Sweetness” is the essence of Cambodian food, with vegetables and fruits being utilized largely, thanks to its rich resource all-year-round in a tropical country.
  • Prahok: Prahok is a crushed, salted and fermented fish paste that is used in Cambodian cuisine as a seasoning. Fish are exposed to the sun for a day, flavored with salt, pepper, garlic and cold rice and kept in a jar for several months. After it becomes pasty and grayish, it can be enjoyed. Prahok is among the symbols of Cambodian cuisine.
  • Green Mango Salad: Takes little time to prepare, yet the results can be great. Such a dish is top ideal for any meal and any time during the day. The salad plate features various vegetables and fruits such as green mango (of course), tomato, cucumber, bell peppers and other ingredients like peanut butter, green onion, fresh basil/mint, fish sauce, etc.
  • Kralan Bamboo sticky rice: Kralan is a snack that is made from Cambodia sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and soybean in a bamboo tube. The bamboo tree must be the bamboos that grow in village because it has long tubes, contains a lot of water and has white flesh inside the tube. Bamboo tubes are burned in coal fire, all the faces of the tubes must face the fire to be well-cooked.
  • Jaggery sweet soup: Jaggery sweet soup’s main ingredients are coconut milk and palm fruits. Jaggery sweet soup is a sweet thick soup with potato cubes and green beans and best served in cool or with some ice. Its typical colors range from golden brown to dark brown. This dessert can be savored to balance all the hot and spicy food you may have tried in Siem Reap and boost your energy.

5.What to bring

  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing to reflect the sun.
  • Comfortable sandals or shoes.
  • Refillable water bottle.
  • Powerful sunscreen and long-lasting deodorant.
  • Earplugs to block out the noise.
  • Universal travel adaptor.
  • Unlocked mobile phone for use with a Cambodian SIM card.
  • Rain coat if travelling in wet season.
ACCOMMODATION

LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.

  1. Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
  2. Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
  3. Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
  4. Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi

Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)

CITIES /AREASHOME STAYHOTEL-STANDARD
HOTELS-SUPERIOR
HOTEL-DELUXE
HOTELS- LUXURY
Phnom PenhCapital HotelKhmer Village Guest House/Brigade Manager HotelCardamon/King Grand Boutique/Town View III/River Home/Asia Tune/The Frangipani Living Arts HotelOhana/Juliana/Harmony Phnom Penh/Kravan/ The Frangipani Royal Palace/Villa Langka/Iroha Garden Hotel & ResortSokha Phnom Penh Hotel/Palace Gate Hotel & Resort/Rose Suites/ Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Siem ReapAnou Home Guesthouse/Chamraoen’s Home/Sihariddh Angkor VillaTa Som Guest House/Mother Home Boutique HotelCentral Boutique Angkor Hotel/Laniche D’Angkor Boutique/Angkor Holiday Hotel/City River/Treasure Oasis/Cheathata Angkor/Silk Angkor/The Frangipani Villa Hotel & SpaSaem Siem Reap Hotel/Sokha Roh/Mother Home Boutique/Treasure Oasis AngkorHotel Somadevi Angkor Boutique & Resort/Royal Angkor Resort/Angko Micracle/Sokah Angkor/Angkor Palace Resort/Sak Mut Hotel & Spa…
SERVICES & PRICE

TRAVEL PRICE: CAMBODIA LUXURY ESCAPE 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
From…. To… usd /per
Excluding international flights

Inclusion

  • Hotel accommodation based on Twin/Double sharing. Daily breakfast, all taxes, service charges included.
  • Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itineraries
  • Air-conditioned coach throughout tour.
  • Arrival and departure transfers.
  • Entrance fees and Sightseeing tickets.
  • Boat trips
  • Drinking water.
  • All taxes & service charges.

Exclusion

  • Insurance is not covered by our company
  • International & domestic Flights (In/Out Cambodia)
  • Cambodia Visa fee (approved upon arrival at airport)
  • Pre and post-tour accommodation.
  • Other meals, snacks and drinks.
  • Single supplement (Mandatory)

Customize this tour

This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.

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Contact us

  • +84 914374251
  • xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn

My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.

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