Spa, wellness and meditation

Road transfer to Siem Reap, the city-province that hosts among other things the magnificent temples of Angkor. An unmissable destination par excellence, the city also borders the equally famous Tonlé Sap lake and its floating villages.

On the road, at the crossroads of national roads N6 and N7, be adventurous to fully enjoy a brief "gastronomic" stop in the town of Skun, famous for its spiders and grilled insects.

On the way, at the edge of Kampong Thom, let's discover the magnificent pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. This archaeological site has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since July 2017, which it owes to its status as a former capital during the period preceding the rise of the Khmer empire, which would later establish itself at Angkor a few centuries later. A pivotal site at the crossroads of Buddhist, Hindu, animistic and even Persian and Greek cultures from the 7th century AD onwards, as we will be able to discover.

The visit to Sambor Prei Kuk is done on foot to cover the different temples. The walking distances are not very long, but the sun near the zenith at this time of day can make the visit tiring. If you're getting tired, don't hesitate to ask your guide to cut it short. A free lunch is scheduled after the visits at a local restaurant nearby.

We then head towards the village of Kampong Kleang located on the Tonlé Sap lake, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Siem Reap. We board a private boat there to discover and visit the floating village.

Once you arrive at your destination, we will settle you into your hotel; the rest of the day is free. Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide

Day tour by tuk-tuk of the wonderful Angkor temples located around and inside the Angkor Thom enclosure. We discover in particular Angkor Wat, symbol of the apex of the Khmer Empire during the Angkor era.

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

Let's conclude with Ta Prohm famous for its immense trees with tentacular 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 (warning: Phnom Bakheng is off-limits to children under 12 years old and the authorities limit access to 300 people at sunset, creating a queue)

Due to an already busy 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 want to visit these sites, don't hesitate to inform your guide at the beginning of the day so he can best arrange the schedule.

Possibility to do the visits in reverse order to avoid the crowds. You just need to indicate this 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 sit on temple elements.

In Cambodian culture, it is offensive to behave rowdily inside a sacred place, calmness 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 it matters to you.

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

In the morning, departure (by car today) to visit the temples of Preah Kô, Bakong and Lolei forming the Roluos group. Erected at the end of the 9th century, these pre-Angkorian Hindu temples were the first to be built in stone. Marking the beginnings of classical Khmer art, they served as a model for nearly 300 years.

With your guide, enjoy your visit to Aranh Sakor pagoda just a stone's throw from Siem Reap to participate in a sacred Buddhist ritual. Receive a purifying blessing under the sign of water that will bring you luck. This blessing is a Khmer practice dating back thousands of years. It takes place inside the pagoda and begins with the harmonious chanting of monks. A way to wish you good luck, safe travels, and a long life. This is followed by a longer ritual still marked by the refrain of the bonzes who this time apply holy water to your face. At the end of the ritual, the monks adorn your wrist with a red bracelet, a sign that the blessing has been properly performed. Practical information: Bring a change of clothes and a towel to dry off after the water blessing. Dress code: Dress appropriately by covering your knees and shoulders.

An introductory day to the Navutu wellness practice including:

a group yoga class,

a private yoga session,

a massage session (choice of: Khmer, Thai or relaxing),

a holistic care session (choice of: Reiki, Pranayama, Shiatsu or Acupuncture).

At Navutu, you will have the opportunity to meet two yoga teachers, Manuela and Richard. They are both English-speaking and approach this discipline in different ways. Yoga, which she first discovered 8 years ago, helped Manuela fight illness. It gave her inner balance. She wants to share today this sense of connection between body and mind.

Richard, for his part, refines his mastery of yoga day by day. Although he completed his 200 hours of teacher training in 2015, he remains a student and learns more and more each day. Since he started this practice 14 years ago, Richard sincerely believes that every day with a practice session is more rewarding and productive than days without.

Day without English-speaking guide-accompanist

Your driver drops you off at Siem Reap airport for your flight to Sihanoukville.

After landing and collecting your luggage, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the Sihanoukville pier, a coastal town in the south with beautiful fine sand beaches and gateway to the paradisiacal islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem.

Boat transfer to Koh Rong from Sihanoukville pier.

Day without English-speaking guide

Embark on a half-day adventure off the island of Koh Rong towards the floating village of Prek Svay! An authentic and unspoiled location, ideal for meeting the local population. The cruise also includes a snorkeling moment and lunch in the heart of nature. The boat is not private.

Free day at your convenience (no services included).

Day without guide-escort

Return by boat to Sihanoukville.

A taxi is arranged for your road transfer to Kep, a charming seaside town renowned for its crab market and national park ideal for a lovely walk.

The Kampot region is internationally recognized for its exceptional pepper. It is therefore impossible to pass through Kampot without visiting one of the many pepper plantations in the region!

In the morning, we head towards Secret Lake which offers a magnificent panorama with a view of the mountains. Then we visit the famous family-run pepper production farm, La Plantation with one of their English-speaking guides who will explain the origin and reason for the fame of this pepper. You will learn more about the cultivation methods and how to cook this famous pepper.

Free day at your convenience

Drive back to Phnom Penh.

Free program before our transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport.

We will need to check out of our room before noon. If our flight is in the evening, we can leave our luggage at the hotel reception for one last tour of the city.

Optional: if the flight is after 4:30 PM-5:00 PM, it is possible to save one last night in the capital by going directly to Phnom Penh International Airport from Sihanoukville.