TEMPLES TO ISLANDS
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap - Experiencing places 'the locals way'
Duration: 9 days
Location: Cambodia - Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Koh Rong
From incredible ancient temples to sand & swaying palms
During this 9 day / 8 night escape you can explore majestic ancient ruins and soak up you dose of vitamin sea!
At a glance
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DAY SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY LOCATION 1 Arrival in Siem Reap – Experience incredible Phare the Cambodian circus Siem Reap 2 Cycling Tour of the Temples of Angkor Siem Reap 3 Sunrise & Sunset – Experience sunrise at the temples and sunset in the villages Siem Reap 4 Cooking up a storm Siem Reap 5 Cruise to the islands Koh Rong 6 Relax and enjoy the sand and sea of Koh Rong Koh Rong 7 Relax and enjoy the sand and sea of Koh Rong Koh rong 8 Travel to Sihanoukville Sihanoukville 9 Transfer to Sihanoukville airport Sihanoukville -
DAY 1
SIEM REAPArrival into Siem Reap International Airport.
You will be met at the airport by the hotel driver and transported to the hotel for check-in.
At 7.15pm we will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Phare the Cambodian Circus. Enjoy an incredible theatrical performance from Phare, inspired by a Cambodian tale or folk lore.
Transfer back to the hotel.
DAY 2
CYCLING TOUR OF THE TEMPLESExploring the temples on two wheels is a great way to experience the Angkor Archeological park. Your guide will take you though some of the incredible temples on a gentle cycling tour, Traveling along magical jungle paths and dirt roads only accessible by bike.
The day starts with transport to the temple area and then you jump on your bike and cycle to Ta Prohm temple. Your guide will bring to life the stories of the incredible temples and help you capture wonderful pictures of this incredible ancient site, where stones and tree roots are locked in a silent battle.
Our journey continues with a tour of the south gate of Angkor Thom, where the smiling faces of Bayon are waiting to greet you.
We enjoy lunch in the temple complex before continuing on to explore the incredible Angkor Wat.
If at any time you tire of cycling we have a support vehicle that you can transfer to. Plenty of water and cold towels are provided throughout the day.
DAY 3
SUNRISE AND SUNSETOur day begins early with transport back to the temples to witness sunrise over Angkor Wat. If you feel like continuing your temple explorations in the cool morning there are plenty of sites to explore.
When you are ready we transfer you back to the hotel.Relaxation
at 3pm you will be picked up and transported out to a local village for a guided walk and talk through the community. Your guide will talk to you about local customs and culture and give you a wonderful insight into the local community.
We then pause at a traditional wooden stilt home that overlooks the rice fileds. Surrounded by sugar plam trees you can relax and watch the sunset with some lovely cool drinks & snacks in hand.
Transfer back to your hotel
DAY 4
COOKING UP A STORMOur day begins at 9.30am with a wonderful hands on Cambodian Cooking Class. This class includes a short walk in the village, followed by an interactive class set in tropical gardens. Learn to cook three delicious Khmer dishes and take home a recipe book so you can be sure to re create a little of Cambodia back home.
This is a small group cooking class and at the end of the class you along with your fellow budding chefs are able to sit back and enjoy your creations.
The class will conclude around 12.30pm and the afternoon is free and easy for you.
DAY 5
JOURNEY TO KOH RONGAt a time that suits your flight we provide a transfer to Siem Reap international airport.
Domestic Flight from Siem Reap (REP) to Sihanoukville (KOS) taking around 60 mins.
You will be met by a local driver at the airport and transferred to the dock to meet the speed boat for your transfer to Koh Rong. Enjoy a fast cruise to the tropical island of Koh Rong (40 mins dependent on weather) where you will met by the hotel staff who will welcome you for check in.
DAY 6 & 7
SOAK UP YOUR DOSE OF VITAMIN SEA!Enjoy the incredible tropical island of Koh Rong. White sandy beaches with swaying palm trees await. Now is your time to relax and unwind. You now have two days to slow down to island time, feel like snorkeling, swimming, fishing or just relaxing and listening to the water lap on the sand the choices are yours.
DAY 8
TRANSFER BACK TO SIHANOUKVILLEAny time to suit you can check out of the hotel and travel back by speed boat to Sihanoukville. Our driver will meet you at the dock and transfer you to the hotel for check in.
The afternoon is yours to explore the town of Sihanoukville.
DAY 9
TRANSFER SIHANOUKVILLE AIRPORTAny time to suit you can check out of the hotel and we will transfer you to Sihanoukville International airport.
Sights you’ll see
Need to know
- This tour is private for you and can start/finish on any day
- All accommodation includes a daily breakfast
- The tour can operate in either direction to suit your travel plans
- You can add or subtract days or locations to any of our tours
- Combine this tour with other experiences in Cambodia, Vietnam or Laos
or contact us to create a tailored plan for you
or contact us to create a tailored plan for you
Locations for this tour
This itinerary example may be enjoyed ‘as-is’ or we can tailor it with fewer or additional days, to suit your travel plans and interests.
We also offer a fine selection of accommodations including charming boutique hotels.
Costs for this tour vary depending on season, duration, hotel preferences and how many people are in your party.
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