Grand Tour of Cambodia in 20 Days

Welcome to Cambodia. Transfer from the airport. Check-in the hotel.

Enjoy dinner at the famous The Nest Angkor Restaurant. Taste the special Khmer dishes.

Night at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap from above

Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom. Discover the amazing Terrace of Leper King, Bayon, Phimeanakas, Royal Enclosure. Visit Ta Prohm Temple, Terrace of Elephant and Baphuon as well.

Visit Angkor Wat in the afternoon. This monument was built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II. This is the king’s capital city and state temple for Hindo, then Buddhist. The trip concludes by admiring the magnificent sunset view at Angkor Wat.

Angkor Wat

Head to The Roluos Group. It has a collection of monuments that indicate the ruins of Hariharalaya, the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire’s first major capital.

Transfer to Kampong Phluk, a cluster of three villages. They were built on stilts in the floodplain of Tonle Sap Lake, about 16 kilometers of Siem Reap’s southeast.

Kampong Phluk floating village

Move to the province of Kompong Thom. It is also known as a cultural and historic site. Visit the pre-Angkorian temples. The 7th century Sambor Prei Kuk, regarded as the most amazing archaeological monument after Angkor Siem Reap.

Sambor Prei Kuk Temple

Finish the journey at the Isanborei Crafts hut. This place displays several local produce handicrafts. You can learn how these handicrafts are made.

Drive from Kampong Cham to Kratie to catch a ferry to Koh Trong Island, a small island in the middle of the Mekong opposite Kratie Town. Ride bicycles from the Koh Trong community.

Koh Trong Island

On your way to Banlung, stop at O Russey Kandal. Visit Yaklom Lake in Banlung, a natural lake formed in a volcanic crater.

Yaklom Lake

Kalai Village is a small settlement located between Voensai in the north and Banlung in the south. Kreung people live in Kalai Village. The Kalai jungle trek is a relatively simple hike. As a result, no extraordinary abilities are required. You can enjoy a remote view of the jungle just before entering. You will soon be immersed in the green world.

Kalai jungle trek

Free at leisure.

You can go to the waterfall and relax in the hotel’s swimming pool.

Overnight in Banlung.

Banlung local people

Transfer to Kratie.

Enjoy some free time after lunch.

You can wander down along the river’s edge and observe one of the most spectacular sunsets on the Mekong.

Overnight in Kratie.

Kratie

Make your way to Kampi’s dolphin pool, which is the largest on the Mekong River and the natural environment of the threatened species Mekong Dolphin (Irrawaddy Dolphin), which can only be found in freshwater deep pools.

Continue on to Mondulkiri, arrive late in the afternoon.

Kampi’s dolphin pool

Experience an elephant trek to the streams and rapids located approximately 2 hours from the village. Elephants are gentle and gracious animals that move slowly and carefully through the jungle, allowing you to soak in the scenery and enjoy the experience to the fullest.

Elephants in Senmonorom

Get a long drive back to Phnom Penh.

Stop frequently to stretch your legs or take pictures. Along the way, stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Phnom Penh

Discover the Royal Palace and the amazing solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda. This pagoda has the floor of five thousand silver tiles. It also has the largest golden Buddha statue. Visit the National Museum, a treasure chest of Angkorian and Pre-Angkorian relics.

Then visit Wat Phnom, the Toul Sleng Museum, and the Russian Market.  Conclude the trip with a one-hour boat ride down the Mekong River to explore the local nightlife.

Wat Phnom Temple

After breakfast, you will depart for Kampot, stopping in Phnom Chisor along the way. Climb the hill to see the ancient temple ruins. Continue your journey to Takeo. You will travel to Phnom Da by boat and see local life on the water.

Phnom Chisor

Take a boat to KohTonsay (Rabbit Island), where you can spend the morning relaxing on the beach or exploring the island. This afternoon, return to Kep for free time.

KohTonsay (Rabbit Island)

Enjoy free time in the morning.

Transfer to Sihanoukville.

Sihanoukville

Move ahead to Ream National Park’s white beach for a picnic lunch before boarding a boat to Sampoch Island.

Enjoy your time until evening, then return to Sihanoukville.

Ream National Park beach

Free time to relax.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.

Sihanoukville

Free time in the morning.

Return to Phnom Penh in the afternoon.

Check into the hotel and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh local life

Free time to relax.

Pick-up and transfer to the airport for flight back.

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