An 11-day tour in freedom mode ("seripheap" in Khmer) for travelers who wish to visit Cambodia at their own pace without worrying about hotel reservations and local transport. You start with a short stay in the capital Phnom Penh. On the road to Siem Reap where you will discover the unmissable temples of Angkor and the immensity of the lake Tonlé Sap, you will stop at **Kampong Thom ** to meet Khmer rurality and its inhabitants. At the end of this excursion, you will end your journey with a visi...
Welcome by your driver upon your arrival at the airport. Transfer and installation at your hotel. Rest of the day free.
Rooms available from 2 p.m. If you arrive a little early and your room isn't ready yet, you can drop off your bags at reception before going for a walk in town or relaxing by the pool.
Free day with tuktuk at your disposal for a visit of Phnom Penh. Note: Valid only for city tours. For any visit outside the city, a supplement will be requested by your driver.
Transfer by road to Kampong Thom halfway between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Still on the way, on the edge of Kampong Thom, discover the formidable pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. This archaeological site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2017. It used to be a capital before the advent of the Khmer empire which settled in Angkor a few centuries later, at the crossroads of Buddhist, Hindu, animist and even Persian and Greek cultures from the 7th century AD.
Tour with a resident English-speaking guide on site
We then go to visit the mountain of Phnom Santuk, the sacred mountain brings together pagodas and large reclining Buddhas; the oldest were sculpted in rock over time and other more recent ones are simply made of cement. You have to climb more than 800 steps in the middle of the forest to reach the top of this popular pilgrimage site in the region. We will probably be accompanied by groups of monkeys. From up there, you can enjoy the view of the vast plains and surrounding countryside.
No guide is included on this day
In the afternoon, transfer by road to Siem Reap, an essential step of your stay in Cambodia. The city-province notably hosts the extraordinary Angkor temples and the immense Tonlé Sap lake.
In the morning, take the direction of the village of Kampong Kleang located on Tonle Sap Lake around 1h30 by car from Siem Reap. You embark on a private boat to discover and visit floating villages. We discover the daily life of this community living mainly from fishing and to the rhythm of the lake.
Once arrived at destination, we check in at the hotel; The rest of the day is free.
No guide is included on this day
Free day at your convenience with tuk-tuk at your disposal.
Travel included in town only; to go out of the city, a supplement will be applied
After breakfast, transfer to Battambang. On your arrival, check-in, rest and free time.
Free day with driver at your disposal. Note: trips included in town only; to go out of the city, a supplement will be applied.
Transfer back to Phnom Penh without guide. Take the opportunity to make a last session of shopping, eat in one of the many Khmer or international restaurants (ask for any recommendations!) or visit the monuments you didn't have time to see before.
About 10 kilometers from Kampong Chhnang, discover the know-how of the potters. The traditional village has been famous for centuries for its clay pots sold throughout the whole country. The tools have been modernized but the know-how still remains, from generation to generation.
Free program before your evening transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport (included; we will organize the transfer according to your flight schedule).
Note: you must leave your room before noon. If your flight is in the evening, you can leave your suitcases at the hotel reception for a last walk around town.