Cambodia Discovery
Phnom Penh's palace and memorials, then the temples of Angkor and the Tonle Sap floating villages.
Trip at a glance
- Duration6 days / 5 nights
- Starts inPhnom Penh
- RoutePhnom Penh · Siem Reap (Angkor)
- Places2 destinations
- CountryCambodia
- Ideal forCultural holidays, Educational tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-TI6VZP
Best time to visit: November to March
Trip overview
Phnom Penh's palace and memorials, then the temples of Angkor and the Tonle Sap floating villages.
The route spends 2 nights in Phnom Penh and 3 nights in Siem Reap (Angkor), so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and educational tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Phnom Penh
- Arrive via Techo International Airport / Phnom Penh airport and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: National Museum: Khmer sculpture
Day 2Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Central Market
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: Former S-21 prison
- Central Market: Art Deco market
Day 3Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Angkor)
- Travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Angkor) by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Siem Reap (Angkor) hotel
- Bayon: Temple of smiling stone faces
Day 4Siem Reap (Angkor): Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei
- Ta Prohm: Jungle temple wrapped in roots
- Banteay Srei: Pink sandstone temple with fine carvings
Day 5Siem Reap (Angkor): Temple cycling and Angkor Wat
- Temple cycling
- Angkor Wat: The largest religious monument in the world
Day 6Depart from Siem Reap (Angkor)
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
- Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
- Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
- Each stop linked to a learning theme agreed with teachers in advance
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Phnom Penh: Plan the memorial sites for one morning and keep the afternoon light.
- Siem Reap (Angkor): Buy a three-day Angkor pass; the temples are spread over a large area.
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