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The Best Cambodia Tour for the First-time Travelers

>Starting from Siem Reap and ending in Phnom Penh, this 8-day Cambodia tour will take you to explore the incredible UNESCO-listed wonders in Siem Reap and learn more about the dark history of the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh. Moreover, the days of beach relaxation in Sihanoukville will bring you a different Cambodia.
Travel Route: Siem Reap - Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh
Day: 8
Best for: First-timers
Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle
Why Travel with Us
We Live in this Country:
The specialist who designs this trip have lived in this country for several years, in some cases, born here. Our first-hand knowledge will help you have an authentic experience, making the most of your vaction.
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We guarantee 100% deposite refund during the pandemic, and provide 24/7 emergency service during the trip.

Highlights

Trace back to the Glory of the Ancient Khmer Dynasty

Take a full-day trip to Angkor Wat to discover the mystery behind the ancient stone faces.

Get to Know Both Sides of Cambodia from the Capital

Visit Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia to know more about this land in both its glorious and dark sides.

Relax on the white-sand beach in Sihanoukville

Enjoy the fine pearl-white beaches in the most popular beach resort in Cambodia.

Ta Prohm
Tonle Sap Lake
Silver Pagoda

Tour Itinerary

 
Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival
Welcome to Cambodia!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Siem Reap International Airport and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Siem Reap Tour
Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.
Your morning will begin with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider set.
Then you will come to Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.
After lunch, you'll have the whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Angkor Wat, the most iconic temple of Cambodia.
Day 3: Siem Reap Tour
After breakfast, you will first visit Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
In the afternoon, you will visit Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You’ll enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will sit in Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
Day 4: Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
Today, you will take a flight from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville to enjoy the golden beach of Cambodia.
Your local guide will escort you to the hotel. And the rest of the day is free for you.
Stay overnight in Sihanoukville.
Day 5: Sihanoukville Beach Relaxing
Today you will have a full day to enjoy the beaches of Sihanoukville. Located on a peninsula that dips into the Gulf of Thailand, the beaches of Sihanoukville are lined the peninsula with pearl-white sand. From the busy Ochheuteal Beach to the secluded chill-out Otters Beach, each with its own features.
You can take a relaxing walk on the beach or swim in the warm sea. There is the freshest seafood and the most breathtaking sunsets over the sea. You can also enjoy a beach party in the evening.
Stay overnight in Sihanoukville.
Take a relaxing walk on the beach.
Day 6: Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh
Say goodbye to the island paradise and continue your journey to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
After checking in at the hotel in Phnom Penh, you can explore the city on your own as the rest of the day is free for you.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 7: Phnom Penh Tour
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the Silver Pagoda, which is decorated with about 5,000 silver tiles on the floor. Then, you will visit the Royal Palace, where the Khmer Royal family lives.
The next trip to the National Museum will give you a detailed look at the history of Cambodia and a deeper understanding of the mysterious Khmer Culture.
Today will end with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields), where you will learn about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge and the dark history and devastation that occurred at the Security Prison.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation.
Day 8: Phnom Penh Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia.
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
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Service Included

Private English-speaking tour guide
Local transfers mentioned in the itinerary
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International flight to and out of Cambodia
Cambodia visa
Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.

Cambodia Travel Restriction 2022

Cambodia has reopened to overseas visitors on September 15, 2021.

If you have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, then you do not need to be quarantined and are free to travel to Cambodia after applying for a visa.

For the latest and more detailed information about entering Cambodia, please feel free to contact us.

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