Itinerary
- Day 1
Phnom Penh
You'll arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. After checking in and having a welcome drink, the rest of the day is open for you to settle in and relax at your own pace.
- Day 2
Phnom Penh
Start the day by taking a cyclo through Phnom Penh at a relaxed pace. You'll visit Wat Phnom for spiritual reflection, then head to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda to see the grand architecture. The National Museum comes next, where you can walk through centuries of Khmer art and history. After lunch, you'll visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, which is powerful and moving. Later, wander through the Central Market and Russian Market as the city starts to wind down for the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Khmer lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cyclo tour of Phnom Penh
- Visit to Wat Phnom
- Visit to Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Visit to National Museum
- Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Visit to Central Market
- Visit to Russian Market
- Traditional Khmer lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Wat Phnom Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum of Cambodia Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market Russian Market - Day 3
Phnom Penh to Kompong Thom
Leave Phnom Penh in the morning and drive toward Kompong Thom. Along the way, stop in Skun to check out the unique Spider and Insect Market where locals sell snacks. Have lunch in Kompong Thom, then travel about 30 km to Sambor Prei Kuk, an ancient archaeological site with dozens of brick temples featuring intricate carvings from the 7th century.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Spider and Insect Market in Skun
- Lunch in Kompong Thom
- Visit to Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site
Landmarks Spider and Insect Market Sambor Prei Kuk - Day 4
Kompong Thom to Siem Reap
After breakfast, head toward Siem Reap and stop to see the Naga Bridge in Kampong Kdei. Next, you'll reach Kampong Kleang, a fascinating village built on stilts and floating structures on Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia's largest lake. Take a boat through flooded forests and fishing villages to see how people live here. Grab lunch at a local restaurant or homestay, then continue driving to Siem Reap.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant or local homestay)
Included Activities
- Visit to Naga Bridge in Kampong Kdei
- Boat trip through Kampong Kleang floating village
- Lunch at local restaurant or homestay
Landmarks Naga Bridge Kampong Kleang Tonle Sap Lake - Day 5
Siem Reap
Start before dawn and head to Angkor Wat to watch the sunrise over the temple. Spend the early morning exploring the central complex and looking at the intricate bas-reliefs in that special light. Breakfast follows at a local restaurant. Then attend an authentic monk blessing ceremony at an active pagoda where monks chant sacred Pali scriptures and sprinkle holy water. In the afternoon, explore Angkor Thom's southern gate, the Bayon Temple, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Baphuon, and Phimeanakas. End your day at Ta Prohm temple, famous for its ancient trees growing through the ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
- Exploration of Angkor Wat central complex
- Breakfast at local restaurant
- Monk blessing ceremony at active pagoda
- Visit to southern gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit to Bayon Temple
- Visit to Terrace of Elephants
- Visit to Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit to Baphuon temple
- Visit to Phimeanakas temple
- Visit to Ta Prohm temple
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Terrace of Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Baphuon Phimeanakas Ta Prohm 
- Day 6
Siem Reap
Begin at Damdek's lively local market to soak in the vibrant energy and activity. From there, go to Beng Mealea, a 12th-century temple partly covered by jungle with intricate Ramayana carvings carved into the stone. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Banteay Srei temple with its finely carved details. On the way back, stop at the Landmine Museum to see defused mines and learn about clearance efforts. Later, visit a village to watch traditional sugar palm production in action.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Damdek local market
- Visit to Beng Mealea temple
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Banteay Srei temple
- Visit to Landmine Museum
- Visit to traditional sugar palm production village
Landmarks Damdek Market Beng Mealea Banteay Srei Landmine Museum 
- Day 7
Siem Reap to Battambang
Depart Siem Reap in the morning for roughly a 3-hour drive to Battambang. When you arrive, take time to see the well-preserved French Colonial architecture, temples, markets, and art galleries around town. A unique half-hour ride on the Bamboo Train is next, a simple bamboo platform now limited to an 8 km stretch. Finish the day strolling through town to check out charming colonial buildings and small art galleries in the old quarter.
Included Activities
- Half-hour Bamboo Train ride (8 km stretch)
- Stroll through Battambang's colonial old quarter
- Visit to art galleries
Landmarks Battambang French Colonial Architecture District - Day 8
Battambang to Siem Reap
Explore Battambang's countryside by tuk tuk, visiting local families who make traditional goods like rice paper, dried bananas, bamboo sticky rice, fish paste, and rice wine using old methods. Relax in a traditional Khmer house where you'll have seasonal fruits and coconut water. Then visit a Khmer Rouge memorial to learn about the area's history. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive back to Siem Reap and celebrate with a Khmer farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Khmer farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to local families producing traditional goods
- Relaxation in traditional Khmer house with seasonal fruits and coconut water
- Visit to Khmer Rouge memorial
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Khmer farewell dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Tuk Tuk exploration of Battambang countryside
- Day 9
Siem Reap
After your final breakfast, you'll have some time depending on your flight departure. You might do last-minute shopping, explore a bit more of the city, or relax before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Siem Reap
- Last-minute exploring in Siem Reap
- Relaxation before departure
