Sights of Cambodia

Sharing its borders with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, the captivating country of Cambodia has an array of attractions to tempt you.   Cambodia is most famous for its famous 'Lost City' the awe inspiring Angkor Wat Temple complex which sprawls over several kilometres.   But there are also a number of other attractions just waiting to be discovered.

Phnom Penh the historic, bustling capital city of Cambodia is often considered one of the most beautiful French built cities in Indochina.  It has many tree lined boulevards, elegant colonial villas and numerous temples.

Sihanoukville also known as Kampong Som, is home to some beautiful beaches and a good base for visits to Ream National Park. 

Renowned for its rich cultural diversity with over 20 different ethnic groups, the remote and intriguing Rattanakiri province on the borders of Vietnam and Laos is still one of the most undiscovered and captivating areas of Indochina.

Days 1 & 2

Fly with Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow to Phnom Penh via Singapore.  On arrival at Phnom Penh Airport you will be met and transferred to the Intercontinental Hotel for a two night stay.

Day 3

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a city tour to visit the National Museum which houses Khmer Art, the Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom, and the Silver Pagoda so named because of its floor which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles.  Finally visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the killing fields.

Day 4

Following breakfast drive from Phnom Penh to visit Angkor Borei, and take a speed boat to the Temple of Phnom Da built in the 6th Century.  This is the believed site of the first Cambodian capital city.  On the return visit Phnom Chisor, Tonle Bati, Ta Prohm, Yeah Pean Temple and Prasat Neang Khau, a favourite riverside spots of Cambodians.

Day 5

After breakfast, depart for Kompong Cham, a former French trading post on the Mekong.  After a tour of the town centre, continue to Wat Nokor, an 11th century sandstone Buddhist shrine.  Continuing your journey visit Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, two hill top temples.  Travel south towards Kompong Thom, visiting the Phnom Santuk Mountain pagoda to admire the sun setting over the countryside.  Stay overnight in Kompong Thom.

Day 6

After breakfast depart for the little visited Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex, located 35km north of Kompong Thom.  Hidden in the forest, the 47 temples pre-date Angkor Wat, being built between 615 and 650 AD.  Later continue to Siem Reap and stay for three nights at the Angkor Palace Resort and Spa.

Day 7

Following breakfast visit the Angkor complex by taking an elephant ride from the South gate of Angkor Thom and visit Bayon, Baphoun, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and the Royal Palace area.  In the afternoon visit on of the astounding triumphs of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat and watch the sunset over the stunning Cambodian landscape.

Day 8

After breakfast visit Banteay Samre and Banteay Srei, the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture.  In the afternoon, drive about 45 minutes into Siem Reap's countryside before arriving at the boat quay.  Board a wooden boat for a 90 minute ride on Tonle Sap Lake, also known as the Great Lake of Cambodia to visit the community of people living on floating houses on the Lake.

Day 9

Following breakfast, visit the enchanting Ta Prohm Temple which remains in its original state wrapped by the roots of enormous fig trees.  The rest of the day is at leisure before transferring to Siem Reap Airport for your flights with Singapore Airlines to London via Singapore, arriving London early the next morning.

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