World Heritage

Welcome by our driver upon your arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport (KTI).

Transfer and check-in at the hotel.

The rest of the day is free.

Rooms available from 2:00 PM. If we arrive a bit early and our room is not yet ready, we can leave our luggage at the reception before going for a walk around town or resting by the pool.

Day trip by tuk-tuk

Early in the morning, transfer by road to Kampong Thom halfway between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

On the way, let's be bold and take full advantage of a brief "gastronomic" stop in the city of Skun, famous for its spiders and grilled insects.

On the outskirts of Kampong Thom, discover the remarkable pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. This archaeological site has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since July 2017 and owes this status to its role as an ancient capital before the advent of the Khmer empire, which would settle in Angkor a few centuries later. At the crossroads of Buddhist, Hindu, and even Persian and Greek cultures from the 7th century of our era, as we will be able to discover.

We then head to Steung Saen, capital of Kampong Thom province, where we spend the night.

Check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Road transfer to Siem Reap via a detour to visit two sites that are well worth it. Discover Koh Ker, capital of Cambodia for a short period in the 10th century. You visit notably the Prasat Thom, a 30 m high temple-mountain.

Visit the Beng Mealea temple devoured by strangler fig roots. It served as the setting for the film "Two Brothers" filmed in 2004 by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

Once you arrive at your destination, we will check you in at the hotel; The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy as you wish.

Day visit by tuk-tuk of the wonderful temples of Angkor located around and within the grounds of Angkor Thom. We discover in particular Angkor Wat, symbol of the apogee of the Khmer Empire during the Angkorian era.

Within the grounds of Angkor Thom, discover Bayon and its many towers with gigantic faces, Baphuon and its gigantic statue of a 40m reclining Buddha, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and its great diversity of sculptures as well as the Terrace of the Leper King.

We conclude with Ta Prohm famous for its immense trees with sprawling aerial roots. We can end this day with a sunset either at Srah Srang, or from the heights of Pre Rup or Phnom Bakheng if you are ready to brave the crowds (note: Phnom Bakheng is off-limits to children under 12 years old and authorities limit access to 300 people at sunset, creating a queue)

Due to an already packed schedule, we deliberately skip a few secondary temples of the small circuit such as Banteay Kdei, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda or Ta Keo. If you wish to visit these sites, don't hesitate to inform your guide at the beginning of the day so he can arrange the schedule as best as possible.

Possibility to carry out visits in reverse order to avoid crowds. Simply mention it to your guide at the beginning of the day.

Temples are sacred places, avoid short clothing, you must cover your shoulders and wear long pants or a long skirt.

In order to preserve these fragile monuments, it is forbidden to touch the sculptures or to sit on temple elements.

In Cambodian culture, it is offensive to be rowdy inside a sacred place, calm and respect are key.

It is not recommended to buy items or sweets from child vendors, this only encourages begging and truancy, prefer a donation to an association if you feel strongly about it.

If you wish to photograph the monks (called Bonzes), you must obtain their permission beforehand. Moreover, you must not touch them, they have the right to touch you but not the other way around.

The rivers that flow through Angkor have their sources in the Phnom Kulen mountain. It is in this vast natural site that the Khmer kingdom was born in 802, proclaimed by King Jayavarman II who made his country independent from Java's control. We therefore invite you to visit the cradle of the Khmer Kingdom. In the morning, we drive up the road to the top of Phnom Kulen or "Mount of Litchis", a pilgrimage site for Cambodians thanks to the presence of a large statue of the Reclining Buddha. A refreshing swim in the natural pool of a beautiful waterfall rewards your effort.

In the afternoon, continue with a visit to Banteay Srey, a temple with human proportions compared to the gigantic Angkor Wat or Bayon. This pink sandstone temple nicknamed "The Citadel of Women" is known for the refinement of the bas-reliefs and sculptures that adorn its walls and columns. Your discovery continues with a visit to the Banteay Samre temple depending on remaining time.

Return to the city and free time for the rest of the day.

Today we visit the floating village of Mechrey by private boat. Located 25 km from Siem Reap, it is one of the least touristy floating villages. Ideal for getting a glimpse of the locals' lifestyle on the water, you will be able to see all floating structures: Homes, schools, restaurants and even… a pagoda!

Duration of 1.5 to 2 hours

Possibility to extend the visit to Tonlé Sap Lake if the visit to the Roluos group is removed. Additional fee to be expected.

In the afternoon, we return to the Angkor archaeological site, more precisely to the Roluos site, a small Khmer city housing the beginnings of the Angkorian era. Seat of the first capital of the Hariharalaya empire, Roluos marks the beginning of classical Khmer civilization. The buildings are mostly constructed in brick, laterite, or sandstone. Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko are the three main temples of the place. All devoted to the cult of Hinduism, the latter two however protect Buddhist pagodas today. We reserve the visit of Bakong temple for the end as we will be able to take advantage of the viewpoint to admire the sunset from the heights of this temple-mountain.

Possibility of extending the visit to Tonlé Sap lake if we remove the visit of the Roluos group. Additional fee to be expected.

In the morning, transfer to Battambang. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and then rest/free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we visit one of the last traditional Khmer architecture houses in Battambang. Built from three different types of wood, it houses numerous period utensils, trompe-l'œil, and massive furniture. The rich history of this charming building erected in 1920 will be told to us by the great-grandson of its first owner. A passionate history enthusiast.

South of Battambang, a visit to Banon temple perched at the top of a hill offers us, after climbing 358 steps, a lovely panorama of the Cambodian countryside. Passing through traditional villages bordering the road, we can witness the family-made rice cake production and chat with the locals about their daily life.

Finally, let's discover the temple of Phnom Sampov, "the ship-hill". We stay there until sunset to observe the flight of bats and their incredible choreography in the sky

In the morning, drive back to Phnom Penh. About ten kilometers from Kampong Chhnang, admire the craftsmanship of pottery artisans. The traditional village has been renowned for centuries for the quality of its clay pots sold throughout the country. While tools have certainly modernized, the craftsmanship and techniques passed down from generation to generation remain.

Upon your arrival in Phnom Penh, you join the meeting point to take the ferry to the silk island Koh Dach. This island of 20,000 inhabitants in the middle of the Mekong is known for its silk weaving craftsmanship.

You discover this pleasant and authentic island on foot or by bike in the heart of nature, between fruit trees, fields and the banks of the Mekong with even a small beach set up for swimming.

After breakfast, we head to Kampot.

In the morning or early afternoon, transfer by road to Phnom Penh. Once we arrive at our destination, we check into the hotel; the rest of the day is free.

Free time before your transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport. (included; we will arrange the transfer according to your flight schedule). Note: you will need to check out of your room before noon. If your flight is in the evening, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception to explore the city.