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Full-9Days Explore Cambodia Angkor Temples Private Small Group
By Hok Tour Guide
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- 9d
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- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
You will be on a journey of exploration, visiting novel places, and experiencing the local culture during your 9-Day Tour! Your first stop is Phnom Penh, where you’ll have an opportunity to see what’s happening in this exciting city before heading out into rural of Cambodia. Phnom Penh is the most populous city in Cambodia, it has been the capital city of Cambodia since the French Protectorate in Year 1863 and grows up to become the national prime city with its economic industrial and cultural centre. Nowadays Phnom Penh is one of the most popular tourism destination. Cambodian is very shy but very hospitable and constantly keep a smile on their face. It is predicted that the smiling tradition is started by the majority of Cambodians are Buddhist followers, so they always keep in mind to be satisfied with their life. Cambodians are extremely calm people. In general, Cambodians are those really friendly and welcome to visitors. Cambodia is the Kingdom of Wonders!
Activity location
- Phnom Penh
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Raffles International College
- Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Full-9Days Explore Cambodia Angkor Temples Private Small Group
- 9d
- English
Pickup included
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$3,929.12 x 1 AdultAU$3,929.12
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* Select 8 adult tickets to get our lowest price of AU$1,360.08 per adult
What's included, what's not
- Air-Con Vehicle
- All entrance fees
- Airport pick up & transfer
- English tour guide/leader
- Accommodation (3-4 stars)
- Others not mentioned in itinerary
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- Public transport options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Phnom Penh-Airport Pick Up with Welcome Dinner
- 2 stops
- Meals: snacks
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Phnom Penh
- 1h
Today we your arrival day, we will go to pickup your group from Phnom Penh airport to transfer to hotel in Phnom Penh city, to check in. Available check in time is from 2.00pm. Enjoy your relaxing till 6.00pm. At 6.00pm please present at your hotel lobby, the local guide or group leader will meet you there for a short briefing and organising your welcome dinner. Enjoy your dinner and stay.
Phnom Penh is the most populous city in Cambodia, it has been the capital city of Cambodia since the French Protectorate in Year 1863 and grows up to become the national prime city with its economic industrial and cultural centre. Nowadays Phnom Penh is one of the most popular tourism destination. Phnom Penh was occupied by The Pol Pol Kampuchea Democratic Party from 1975-1979, the prosperous capital city has turned into a killing field. Million people were evacuated from the city centre of Phnom Penh into the countryside rural villages and jungle farms.
Phnom Penh's Night Market
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
At night time, after your dinner, you can go out to the riverside for your city exploring. Kindly pay your attention to Journey around, take care of your belongings and mobile phone, not to walk alone into the quiet dark area, please bring your hotel name card, to make an agreement pricing before boarding on tuktuk to go from place to place. Phnom Penh is the most populous city in Cambodia, it has been the capital city of Cambodia since the French Protectorate in Year 1863 and grows up to become the national prime city with its economic industrial and cultural centre. Nowadays Phnom Penh is one of the most popular tourism destination. Phnom Penh was occupied by The Pol Pol Kampuchea Democratic Party from 1975-1979, the prosperous capital city has turned into a killing field site. Million people were evacuated from the city centre of Phnom Penh into the countryside rural villages and jungle farms.
Day 2: Full Day Explore Phnom Penh Wonders
- 6 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Royal Palace Park
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Today Tour, starting time at 8.00am, we will pick up your group from your hotel lobby to visit Cambodian Royal Palace. The Royal Palace of Cambodian King is located in Phnom Penh city, main entrance gate is facing to Tonle Chakromuk riverbank. The Royal Palace is the principal residence of their majesties King Queen and the Royal Family. The original name of the Royal Palace is called Preah Borom Reach Veang Chaktomuk Monkul. The name is given due to its location near the crossroads of the four faces river, Upper Mekong river, Tonle Sap River, Tonle Basak river and Lower Mekong river. The Royal Palace is the most popular attraction of tourism in Phnom Penh city of Cambodia.
Silver Pagoda
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Silver Pagoda or Wat Preah Keo Morokot was built between 1892-1902 and was renovated in 1962 in the style of traditional Khmer Architecture. It’s located in the southern section of the Royal Palace complexion. The main attractions are Silver Floor, thousands of holy artefacts made from gold silver bronze and Jade. The Monarch had used to celebrate the Buddhist Ritual.
The Royal Throne Hall is the best known as Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay, it was inaugurated on 16 June 1919 by His Majesty King SISOWATH. It was used for many purposes including the Royal Coronation Ceremony, the twelve months ceremony, Audience granted by King on the national and religious day, the presentation of credentials by former envoys and formal reception to distinguished guests both national and international.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Toul Sleng Genocide Museum was Toul Sleng Prime School and Toul Svay Prei High School. Pol Pot Communist Party designed the detention interrogation inhuman torture and killing after the confessions from the detainees were received and documented. On the 7th January 1979, Samdach Hun Sen and his allies has defeated Khmer Rouge army from Phnom Penh and collecting all the evidence such as photos films killing tools torture tools and the confession archives. Toul Sleng Genocide Museum was opened for public to visit from August 19, 1979.
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Cheung Ek Genocide Centre is the famous killing field site in Cambodia where Po Pot used it to kill about 20 thousands stilted here. There are about 128 mass graves but only 88 were excavated. Over here you can experience it with 15 minutes Video History to show you more detail about Khmer Rouge Army and their Genocide Activities through out the country.
National Museum of Cambodia
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Phnom Penh national Museum is the sacred house for displaying of Cambodian original artefacts, those are remarkable movements from unsafe regions or looting. It’s top tourism destination in Cambodia. Some of original artefacts made from bronze gold silver copper sandstone wood jade and precious stone.
Wat Phnom
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Wat Phnom Historical Site was established by A Wealthy Woman her name Penh around year 1372 A.D to house some holy artefacts that she has found inside the hallow tree. Wat Phnom is located in the centre of Phnom Penh city of Cambodia. It is adopted by numerous stupas and Tomb of King Panhea Yath, King Panhea Yath was a founder of Phnom Penh city.
Day 3: Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Adventure
- 4 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Siem Reap
- 3h
Today Activity, we will pick up your group from your hotel lobby at 7.30am to check out and to journey to Siem Reap Angkor. Along the way, we will enjoy the beautiful scenery and taste local snacks such as Tarantulas Crickets Grasshoppers Spiders Giant Water Bug and more. We will make stop for your refreshment and Lunch Break too.
Kompong Khleang
- 3h
- Admission ticket included
In the Afternoon, after your lunch we will visit the Kompong Khleang fishing community and its floating houses, fish farms, thousand-stilted houses, and exploring the Tonle Sap Great Lake. This is your amazing experience with local fishermen family. 80% of Cambodian population are earning their lives from farming and fishing. Their own foods are always come with rice and fish. And Then we will go directly to Siem Reap city, to check-in and refreshments. At about 7.00pm we will go out for dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap city. Siem Reap was little more than a village when French explorers such as Henri Mouhot "re-discovered" Angkor in the 19th century. However, European visitors had visited the temple ruins much earlier, including António da Madalena in 1586.
Siem Reap
- 1m
Siem Reap is a charming town with small population and cutie colonial traditions building. There are lots of things to do, including shops restaurants bars hotels boutiques resorts museums and Siem Reap is a home of the Angkor Temples.
Siem Reap Night Market
- 1h
Siem Reap was little more than a village when French explorers such as Henri Mouhot "re-discovered" Angkor in the 19th century. However, European visitors had visited the temple ruins much earlier, including António da Madalena in 1586. Siem Reap is a sacred home for Angkor Wat temples and adopted by lots of restaurants bars shops hotels guesthouses boutique and resort’s spa.
Day 4: Angkor Temples Tour With Sunrise
- 7 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Angkor Wat
- 3h
- Admission ticket included
Today we will pick up your group at 4.40am to visit the sunrise at Angkor Wat Temple. Sunrise activity is very famous for travelling to Angkor Wat Temple.
The Ancient people understand lots of things that we don’t understand now. Things about the stars, the sun, the moon, about energy, about mathematics, about the astrology and the communication. Angkor is the mysterious Hinduism temple on earth. Please take your holiday to Cambodia now to understand more about the mystery.
If you want to capture or experience a spectacular sunrise at Angkor Wat, then there is a spot for you. The reflecting pool in front of the main temple is where you’ll find it. When you reach there, try to position yourself behind the reflection pool. As expected, the colours of the sky will appear mirrored in the water as the sun rises. Then you can capture the most iconic sight on camera. Please bring your insects repellent and torches.
Ta Prohm
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Ta Prohm is the most popular jungle temple in Cambodia, it’s located in the north east of Angkor Wat temple for about 6km by road. It’s beautiful with the gigantic tree and roots grabbing the ruins. In Year 2001 Hollywood has made a film of Tomb Raiders in here. It’s the best known as the Tomb Raiders Temple or Angelina Julie temple. Ta Prohm was built by King Jayavarman VII, dedicated to his mother. The best time to visit this temple is early in the morning and late afternoon, to avoid the crowds!
Angkor Thom South Gate
- 30m
- Admission ticket included
Angkor Thom South Gate is excellent decoration with the 54 gigantic statues of Gods and demons holding up The Nagas. Its tower gate is adopted by the incredible four smiling faces of Brahma and escorting by Lord Indra. In this form, Lord Brahma and Indra look carefullyto the four main directions to protect and to prosper the Khmer King’s capital city of Angkor Thom. Highly recommended!
Bayon Temple
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Bayon is the most beautiful smiling faces temple in Cambodia, it’s located in the centre of Angkor Thom city. It’s adorned with 49 towers and each one is adopted by the beautiful four smiling faces of Lokesvara, a savior God in Mahayana Buddhism. Bayon is built by King Jayavarman VII from year 1181 with the combination of two religious artworks. He was the first great King to stop the conflict between Hindu and Buddhist people. Under his ruling, all Cambodian people were living peacefully happily and prosperity.
Terrace of the Elephants
- 30m
- Admission ticket included
This historical site is located in front of the Ancient Royal Palace of the Khmer Empire. On the wall, there are lots of Elephants carved. The Elephant terrace has served as The Royal Conference Centre. It’s facing to the ancient royal stadium where all the competitions and shows are made here in here including Elephant fighting ceremony. Trying your best to look for the four original well kept sculpture of Garudas and Lions behind the Airavata three head elephant staircase.
Phnom Bakheng
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
Bakheng Hill is the most popular destination for sunset at Angkor Area. There are thousands of tourists visiting sunset from this hilltop at every late afternoon. On this hilltop there is an ancient Hindu temple called Prasat Phnom Bakheng. You are able to overlook Angkor Wat temple from here. It’s amazing views of the rainforest and countryside. Highly recommended!
Phare, The Cambodian Circus
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
This is your optional activity at night time, you can get an opportunity to visit the Cambodian Phare Circus where you can enjoy with their fascination of performance. Your payment for the entrance fee is like your great donation to support them for living standards learning schooling and supporting their poor family at home.
Day 5: Angkor Temples With Banteay Srei
- 5 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Banteay Srei
- 1h
Today at 8.00 am, we will pick up your group from your hotel to visit Prasat Banteay Srei temple.
- Banteay Srei is the most beautiful pink stone temple in Cambodia, it’s located in the north of Angkor Wat temple about 37km. Banteay Srei means Lady Temple, the special charm of this temple lies on its remarkable state of preservation, it’s small size but excellent for its decoration. Banteay Srei is a real jewel for the Khmer Art. Because of its fine and intricate carvings, some local said, it must have been built by the women, that why name is lady temple or Banteay Srei. The original name of this temple was called Isvarapura, built by King Rajendravarman II from year 967, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Banteay Srei was discovered by The Frenchman in year 1914 but the site was not cleared until year 1924. The first major temple restoration project was established by EFEO in 1923-1927 by using the reinstating method.
Banteay Samre
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Banteay Samrei temple is located on the east side of Yasorvarmantadak(water reservoir), built by King Suriyavarman II, dedicated to his family and friends. Banteay Samre is well preservation of its stone gigantic carvings and living harmony with the nature surrounding. It is quite and fresh atmosphere, it’s a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat Style. Banteay Samre means “The Citadel of Samre”. Banteay Samré was excellently restored by Maurice Glaize from 1936 until 1944. The design of its single ogival tower is immediately recognisable as Angkor Wat style along with other temples in the region such as Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda. Due to this temple's similarity to some monuments of north-east Thailand, it has the appearance of a compact Phimai. While there are no inscriptions describing its foundation, it seems likely to have been built by a high official of the court during the reign of King Suryavarman II.
Ta Som
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Ta Som is the temple of the grand Tour, where tourists love to explore the incredible tower gate in the East Entrance. It’s East Gate is grabbing by trees and roots, it makes this temple more popularity. King Jayavarman VII built this temple to dedicate to his master and uncle king. It was served with the Royal school at that time.
- Ta Som is a Mahayana Buddhism temple, built by King Jayavarman VII, dedicated to his ancestors and Master. Some scholars said that king Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father King Dharanindravarman II. It’s located in east of Neak Poan Royal Hospital. It’s main attraction with the east gate is still grabbing by trees and it’s roots. Highly recommended!
Neak Pean
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
This temple was the major Royal Hospital, it’s located in the centre of Jayatadak manmade lake. It’s built by the Great King Jayavarman VII from 1181. It’s beautiful scenery with long wooden walkway through the water. Highly recommended!
- Neak Poan Temple is located in the centre of Jayatadak lake, it’s surrounded by water. Neak Pean means “the entwined serpents". Neak Pean was originally designed for medical purposes (the ancients believed that going into these pools would balance the elements in the bather, thus curing disease); it is one of the many hospitals that Jayavarman VII built. It is based on the ancient Hindu belief of balance. Four connected pools represent Water, Earth, Fire and Wind. Each is connected to the central water source, the main tank, by a stone conduit "presided over by one of Four Great Animals (maha ajaneya pasu) namely Elephant, Bull, Horse, and Lion, corresponding to the north, east, south, and west quarters.
Preah Khan
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
This temple was built by the Greatest king Jayavarman VII 1191, to dedicate to his father, taking him form like Lokesvara, a savior God in Mahayana Buddhism. Some gigantic trees are living in side the temple complexion.
- Preah Khan is a sacred temple in the Angkor main park, built by King Jayavarman VII in year 1191, dedicated to his father name Dharanindravarman II, who is represented in the central sanctuary by Lokesvara, The Savior God in the Mahayana Buddhism, who was much worshiped Jayavarman VII’s reign. During the middle period The stupa was erected in place for Lokesvara in the central sanctuary. It’s located in the north of Angkor Thom city, from the north gate to west entrance of Prasat Preah Khan temple is about 800 metres. Preah Khan is well known for its beautiful scenery of the original ruins and it was served as the University of Fine Art And Culture under the reign of King Jayavarman VII.
Day 6: Beng Mealea temples Tour with Street Foods Tour
- 4 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Beng Mealea
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Today Tour, We will pick up your group from your hotel lobby at 8.00am to visit Beng Mealea temple. It’s the famous temple with its ruined condition, It’s great example of what Nature destroys the historical site and still living harmony with the nature. We can combine your visit to the ancient quarry. Beng Mealea is the most popular remote jungle temple in Cambodia, it’s located in the north east of Siem Reap city about 66Km by road. Beng Mealea is the incredible ruins that still living harmony with the nature and its original ruined condition. It’s untouched by the restoration and conservation project. It was re-opened to visitors in the early year 2000 after the land mine was cleared. Beng Mealea was built by King Suriyavarman II and then completed by King Dharanindravarman II. The sarcophagus looking urn: “Indiana Jones” kind of the environment with piles of falling stones and dark galleries. Enjoyable, provides you exercise caution during your visit!
Prasat Bakong
- 1h
Bakong is dedicated to Shiva God, it’s the major Hindu temple in the Rolous group Area. Bakong was built by King Indravarman in year 881 A.D to dedicate to the Mount Meru is a sacred home for Hindu God Shiva. It was the first major Hindu temple built by sandstone but not so much detail carvings. Highly recommended!
Preah Ko
- 45m
- Admission ticket included
Preah Ko temple is located in north of Bakong temple for about 600 metres away. It was built by King Indravarman in year 789 to dedicate to his parents and his ancestors. It’s beautiful brick temple, some sculptures are well preserved and the most important thing is original Sanskrit writing on the Jam of each temple doorway. And next we will go to visit one more temple is called Prasat Lolei. Lolei was built by King Yasorvarman in year 903 to dedicate to his parents and his ancestors. It’s located in the centre of Indratadak reservoir. It’s beautiful scenery and important documentary with original Sanskrit on the jams of each temple doorway. Then we will go back to your hotel in Siem Reap city for your refreshment and rest.
Siem Reap Night Market
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Street food tours for bout one hour at the local night market. This is your best experience with local street foods in Siem Reap city. And tonight your optional activity is dinner with Apsaras Performance.
Day 7: Siem Reap-Battambang Explorer
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Battambang
- 3h
At 8.00 am, we will pick you up at your hotel to make a journey to Battambang city. Along the way, we will stop for your refreshment and exploring. It’s beautiful scenery of Cambodia countryside and local villages. When we are arriving Battambang city, we will ask hotel for early check in, and to get a short break for your refreshment. Battambang is a second largest capital city in Cambodia. Battambang means “The lost stick City”, it’s located in the western part of Cambodia, bordering with Thailand too. For Cambodian people, we are all happy to call Battambang is the kingdom of white gold, because of its largest production of rice. During the colonial time, Battambang was very popular in trading business and agriculture. It’s beautiful and charming town is adorned by colonial buildings, local markets, hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, museum and government city Hall. Highly recommended!
Battambang Bat Caves
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
After arriving to Battambang city, we will do check in and to rest for a while until 4.00pm we will go to watch the Bats. Bat’s cave in Phnom SamPov Mountain is very popular for tourism. There are lots of visitors like to take this opportunity to see the dragon bats flying out from the caves. The Bat cave is located in the west of Battambang city, In Phnom SamPov mountain. It’s a popular tourism destination in Battambang, tourists love to visit Phnom SamPov mountain and historical site first and then continue tour to the bat cave before sunset. Over here you would have a stunning experience to see many millions bats are flying out from the cave together to find their foods. While bats are coming out from cave, they took a form like a real dragon bat. It’s amazing! To return to the city for dinner and back to your hotel. Overnight in Battambang city.
Day 8: Battambang Cycling Adventure
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Battambang Province
- 3h
At 7.30 am we will take an adventure cycling for about 20km within four hours tour to taste local wineries(Khmer rice wine is a famous local liquor for the local people, we called it “Cambodian Johny Walkers”. It’s very strong alcohol, only experts are able to produce it with excellent quality. Some of the local people are still using for their organic herbal medicine to support their strength or for well-treatment. They added some local herbs and fruits into the rice wine to fermented them before drinking. Good taste and taste),
fresh fruits, fresh juices, and some local snacks, interactions with local people. To return to your hotel and rest.
Battambang
- 2h
At 3.00pm we will pick up your group from your hotel lobby to visit Battambang city Hall Centre and then continue to get your newest amazing experience at Bamboo Train Tour (Bamboo train is the popular local transport for tourists in Battambang city. This was on the "bamboo train" which was basically a little platform with a lawnmower engine strapped to it to hurtle you down the train track! It was exhilarating:). Most of the tourists said that, making your tour to Battambang, you must to experience with this Bamboo Train Tour, if you are not doing, it means your exploring was not completed). To enjoying a beautiful scenery and rice fields and sunset. Back to the city. To get dinner. Overnight in the city.
Day 9: Battambang-Phnom Penh Explore
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Accommodation (3-4 stars)
Battambang
- 4h
At 8.00 am check out, and make the journey to Phnom Penh city of Cambodia. Along the way, we will stop to visit a famous local pottery village. To stop for your lunch and refreshment. Arriving at Phnom Penh, we can check in, to rest and relaxing.
Phnom Penh
- 1h
To check-in, your refreshment and relax. At 7.00 pm we will go out for a farewell dinner at the local NGO restaurant to support them. End of your amazing
discovery Cambodia.
Phnom Penh
- 45m
On the next day, we will transfer you back to Phnom Penh airport for your departure from Cambodia for your next destination or to flight back Home.
Location
Activity location
- Phnom Penh
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Raffles International College
- Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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