Panorama of Cambodia – 10 Days

General Information

Duration: 10 days/9 nights
Start/End: Phnom Penh/ Phnom Penh
Tour Route: Phnom Penh – Battambang – Siem Reap – Kep City – Phnom Penh
Tour Type: Natural and Landscape, History and Culture
Tour Categories: Cambodia local tours
Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Let us know all your specific requirements in inquiry form)
Guides: Local Tour Guides (English and Other Languages upon your Request)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Well-equipped rooms with full services

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: Phnom Penh Arrival
Day 02: Phnom Penh City Tour
Day 03: Phnom Penh – Battambang
Day 04: Battambang – Phnom Sampeau
Day 05: Battambang – Siem Reap – Angkor Temples
Day 06: Ta Phrohm – Angkor Wat – Banteay Srei
Day 07: Tonle Sap Lake
Day 08: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Kep City
Day 09: Kep City Excursion
Day 10: Phnom Penh Departure

Day 01: Phnom Penh Arrival (L, D)

Your flight will land in Phnom Penh, after receiving the warm welcome of your tour guide, return to the hotel and check-in. You will have a free morning to rest after your flight and watch the movement of the Cambodian capital.

In the afternoon, you will visit some of the capital’s famous attractions with tuk-tuk – a very popular mean in Phnom Penh as well as in Cambodia. The first destination of your trip is Wat Ounalom. Wat Ounalom is considered one of the main temples in Phnom Penh and the headquarters of Cambodia Buddhism. With a unique architectural complex, this sacred temple attracts pilgrims from all over the country and is a popular tourist attraction when it comes to Cambodia. The next places will be the National Museum and the Royal Palace.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 02: Phnom Penh City Tour (B, L, D)

On the second day in Phnom Penh, you will explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek Death Field to better understand the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime as well as Cambodia’s darkest period. Today will leave you unforgettable impressions. Late afternoon, take a stroll in Sisowath Quay. Sisowath Quay is known as the new Western town in Phnom Penh (to distinguish it from the old Boeng Kak Lake Western town). It is always hustling and bustling with a chain of lively restaurants, cafes, and bars along with an exciting venue. Sisowath Quay is also the ideal place to watch boat races during New Year’s festivities in Cambodia.

 

Day 03: Phnom Penh – Battambang (B, D)

As the second-largest city located 293 km northwest of Phnom Penh, Battambang is a beautiful city on the banks of the river, retaining many of the ancient features of French architecture. Coming to this city, you will be immersed in the romantic scenery along the banks of the famous Tonle Sap Lake of Cambodia.

But during the journey, you will stop in the two most beautiful cities in Cambodia. The first city in Oudong, a city about 40 km northwest of Phnom Penh. It was formerly a royal capital city, abandoned in 1866 after King Norodom moved to the modern capital, Phnom Penh. Then, stop in Kompong Chhnang famous for its pottery workshops and craftsmen, experience the work of locals before arriving in Battambang.

Day 04: Battambang – Phnom Sampeau (B, L, D)

Coming to Battambang, visitors will have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of small villages, rice paddies, and farms, giving visitors a great sense of relaxation.

In the morning at Battambang, visit Ek Phnom Temple – A 11th-century Angkorian ruins, built in the reign of King Suryavaman I. The towers were built on a large courtyard with a few The stone carvings are quite beautiful. Roads from Battambang to Ek Phnom will pass through some very beautiful villages. After lunch, continue the journey to Phnom Banan – a mountain temple built from the 11th century Angkor, including 5 towers, beautiful scenery, and a peaceful atmosphere.

Finally, visit Sampeou Temple – a temple on the top of the mountain with steps leading up. There are quite a few caves here, under the Khmer Rouge used as execution sites, there are still remains of survivors. Watch the magnificent scenery surrounding this temple, chat with monks about the legendary Neang Rumsay Sok. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Battambang – Siem Reap – Angkor Temples (B, L)

This morning, enjoy breakfast before heading to Siem Reap – Angkor. The first visit is Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom is located in the Angkor Wat complex. Next to the mighty Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom is equally mysterious to attract large numbers of tourists visiting Cambodia. Angkor Thom – the last great capital of the Angkor Empire, is one of the most beautiful, ancient and pride of the people of Cambodia. Afterward, visit the Terrace of the Elephants and the Leper King together with the Royal Palace before heading back to Siem Reap.

Day 06: Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat – Banteay Srei (B)

This morning, visit Ta Prohm – a temple located east of Angkor Archaeological Site with a convenient road from Siem Reap City. Guests have many options to visit the temple: rent by bike, tuk-tuk or take part in an open tour with a private shuttle. Entrance tickets are included in the ticket for the entire Angkor Archaeological Site. With the fig trees, ancient rice plants grow through the cliffs, pouring the bunches of roots covering the surface of the temple, visitors often like the Ta Prohm Temple as a scene from a fairy-tale novel. In fact, the temple was used as the backdrop for the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in 2001. But visitors must first admire the view of the temple to feel the beauty of it. Then, visit the temple Banteay Srei. Watch the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped Pre Rup temple before returning to Siem Reap.

Day 07: Tonle Sap Lake (B)

When booking Cambodia tour packages, many people know that this country owns the largest freshwater lake in the world, recognized by UNESCO as the World Biosphere Reserve in 1997. Tonle Sap means “great freshwater” often translated as “Great Lakes” in other languages. The lake is always a place to attract many tourists in the country to see the giant lake, learn the local culture as well as the habits of people here. Do not forget to experience a trip on the lake to watch the sunset, it is also the moment you feel the most beautiful peaceful scenery of this place.

Day 08: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Kep City (B)

Today, you leave Siem Reap to return to the capital Phnom Penh, then move to Kep – the coastal city with wonderful resorts.

Day 09: Kep City Excursion(B, L)

You have a free day for your Kep excursion today. Not so noisy as the cities of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kep brings peace, simplicity, harmony with the ancient French architecture survived. You can immerse yourself on Kep beach with gentle waves, clear blue water, smooth white sand, surrounded by mountains, peaceful scenery with beautiful houses. Kep City is famous for its beautiful beaches, white sandy beaches, it is famous for its delicious seafood, especially crabs, which is a symbol of the city. Visiting and enjoying seafood at the Kep Crocodile Market is one of the most enjoyable experiences when touring the Kep Sea (Cambodia).

Most visitors to Kep often take the time to visit Koh Tonsay or Rabbit Island. The island is only 30 minutes by boat from the city of Kep, with clear blue water, white sandy beaches, straight and tall coconut palms, creating a tranquil setting. Here you can take snorkeling to view the coral and colorful fishes.

In addition to swimming, enjoying seafood, visitors to Kep also experience many interesting activities such as visiting Kep National Park, Kep Oceanarium, taking pictures with white lady statue, explore the Banteay Srei Butterfly Farm with hundreds of diverse butterflies,…

Day 10: Phnom Penh Departure (B)

Enjoy the last morning at Kep, then return to Phnom Penh and depart from Cambodia. We hope this Cambodia tour will leave you unforgettable memories.

 

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