Cambodia occupies an area of 181.035 square kilometers and located on the Indochina Peninsula and borders Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.The Gulf of Siem is off the West Coast. the country consists chiefly of a large alluvial plain ringed by a mountains and the Mekong River. The plain is centered on Tonle Sap Lake, with is a natural storage lake for the Mekong.
Climate
Situated in the tropical zone, Cambodia has sun almost year round. Each season has its own beauty and refreshing weather changes. The average temperature is 30 degrees C, the minimum is about 16 degrees C. There are tow main seasons: The Monsoon Season and Dry Season. The rain season last from May to October, due to southwestern monsoons, temperature range from 27 – 35 degree C with humidity up to 90%. The hottest month is April when the temperature can reach 38 degree C. The cool dry season ranges from 17 – 27 degree C (night day). December and January is the coolest period. (Nov–Feb: cool/dry, Mar–May: hot/dry, Jun–Aug: hot/wet, Sep–Oct: cool/wet).
Time
Time in Cambodia is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7).
The Khmer or Angkor Civilization came into existence during the period from 802 to 1431 A.D. and stretched as far as the modern Thailand-Burma Border in the West and Wat Phou of Laos in the North during its peak. Its emergence lies in the fact that the ancient Khmer rulers adopted a right political doctrine of its time, which enforce the unity among people. Moreover, they had developed an intelligent irrigation system to control the water of the great Mekong River for agricultures, which enhanced its prosperity. The Khmer Civilization had long been perished over 5 centuries ago, but it left outstanding monuments such as the great Khmer temples of Angkor Wat and Bayon and numerous unique sculptures like Apsara.
The word "Angkor" is derived Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, of "Nagara" which means "City". Angkor Wat literally means "City of Temple" and Angkor Thom "The Magnificent City".
No doubts, the ancient Khmers were great masters of stone carving. As we can see today the unarguable evidences of various Angkor temples lying on the vast plain of Siemreap, or even beyond its present-day border to the Preah Vihear at Dangrek Mountain, Phnomrung and Phimai in Thailand and Wat Phu in Laos. All these were created and carefully crafts by the ancient Khmers in successive centuries. This seems to contradict with the normal and easy-going life of the local Khmer people and villagers of their time. What drive them to put such an extraordinary efforts and time will be explained in the next chapters.
The study of Khmer civilization in depth is not easy and pain-taking by the historians and archaeologists. Most of the writing, found after the excavation of Angkor, were carved in the stones which became the unperishable materials against time. Although these evidences are important for us to understand the basic constituency of Khmer society and its chronology, they were mainly concerned with religious rituals, King's praise, and literature of Indian epics of "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata". There were little things saying about the ordinary life of the local people.
Interestingly, we learn about the daily way of life of the ancient Khmers, not from the Khmer themselves, but from the Chinese annals. In the middle of 13th century during Chinese Yuan Dynasty, a Chinese ambassador named Zhou Daguan traveled to Angkor, stayed with the local villagers, and explored this empire for a year before his return. He wrote in his Chinese chronicle about this amazing empire, and explain vividly how the people lives with the clear portrayal of the Khmer society during those days.
The center of the Khmer Civilization is at the Angkor Wat area which is situated on the plain of present-day Siemreap province north of the Great Lake of Tonle Sap. Throughout the course of Khmer history, the kingship was frequently attained by violent means with bloodshed throne. There were successive capitals built by different kings in the region, not far from each others; these capitals are at area of Angkor Wat and Roluos with the different names such as Harihalara, Yasodharapura, Jayendanagari, Angkor Thom and a few unknown names.
Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and several other Khmer temples are undoubtedly the relics of the past Khmer Civilization. In order to help travelers as well as readers to get a clearer picture of Cambodia and these temple complexes, we have put up several articles on Khmer Civilization which covers the historical background, successive eras from the beginning till the end, reasons of rise and fall of this civilization and a chronology.
Visa can also be obtained at Royal Embassies and Consulates of Cambodia or on arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap Airport and international border check points. All you have to bring along passport and 1 photograph (4x6) and fill up the forms. A month Tourist visa costs US$20, a business visa cost US$ 25 and may be extended indefinitely
Airport International Gate Way by Air: 1- Phnom Penh International Airport, visa on arrival available & E-visa accepted. 2- Siem Reap International Airport, visa on arrival available & E-visa accepted. 3- Sihanoukville International Airport, visa on arrival available & E-visa accepted.
• International departure tax: US$ 25/person • Domestic departure tax: US$ 6/person
Tipping isn’t obligatory but is widely practiced with tour guide, driver also in hotels and restaurants in addition to the service charges shown on bills.
Ankor Wat
Angkor Wat is the largest temple in the world. It’s covered an area of 200 hectares, and it was built by King Suriyavarman II between the 9th and 14th centuries, when Khmer civilization was at the height of its extraordinary creativity. On the four sides of the wall, there are the bas relief tells the stories of Hindu and also 1,600 different sculptures of celestial dancers “ Apsara ” on the wall of this temple.
phnom penh
Phnom Penh is the capital was established in 1434 by King Ponhe Yat. Situated at the confluence of the Mekong, Bassac and Tonle Sap Rivers, a location known in Cambodia as Chaktomuk or four faces. Covering an area of 290 square kilometers, Phnom Penh is the major political, economic, cultural, communication and tourism center of both domestic and international services.
Ankor Thom
The fortified city of Angkor Thom, some sq km in extent, was built by Angkor’s greatest king, Jayavarman VII (rules 1181 – 1201), and dedicated to Buddhism. Angkor Thom located the north of Angkor Wat, enclosed by square wall 8m high and 12km in length and encircled by a moat 100m wide, said to have been inhabited by fierce crocodiles.
Sihanouk Ville or Kampong Som
Sihanouk Ville (also known as Kompong Som) is Cambodia’s only maritime port. its chief attractions are the four beaches that ring the headland. None of them rival Thailand’s finest, but during weekdays you quite often have the beach to yourself. It isn’t the world’s most sophisticated resort, but if you feel then need to escape the searing heat of Cambodia’s dry season, this makes a pleasant retreat all the same. it is popular during festivals and remains dry and hot from December to July. in Sihanouk Ville there are six main tourist sites consisting tour beaches, one island, one natural and cultural resort.
Ochheuteal Beach
The beach has the most beautiful characteristics-large beautiful sand beach, shallow water and quiet sea. We found the beach has specific either geographical aspect or the arrangement. Most of tourists who visit here are foreign tourists. They usually stay at Crystal Hotel and Seaside Hotel.
Kampot – Kep
The somnolent riverside town of Kampot is beginning to attract more visitors. It is a charming place with some lovely examples of French architecture and a relaxed atmosphere. Security concerns that have kept travelers away from Kampot province in the past are no longer a problem and the town is a good base from which to explore the nearby crumbling beach resort of Kep and abandoned hill station of Bokor, part of Bokor NationalPark.
Kep City
The background of Kep City: Kep is the seaside tourist city locating at southwest of Phnom Penh; the city can be accessible by National Road No 3 from Phnom Penh via Kampot provinces in 173km distance or by the National Road No 2 from Phnom Penh via Takeo. It also can be accessible by rail from Phnom Penh to stop at Dam Nak Cham Eu station. Then continue more 7km by a road to Kep city.
Mondulkiri
Mondulkiri is another isolated forested province south of Ratanakiri, nestled against Cambodia’s eastern border with Vietnam. It really is another Cambodia, with scenery and a climate quite unlike any where else in the country. The provinces, rich in mountain streams, canals and forest characterizing the natural attraction. Hunters claim that Mondulkiri has more than 60 spots of waterfalls, which are the potential sources for providing electricity in the future. Tourist attraction in Mondulkiri province are:
Boo Stra Waterfall
This double drop waterfall is an unforgiving journey of 37km from Sen Monorom, but is quite impressive, the upper tier dropping some 20m and the lover tier 40m. To get to bottom of the upper falls, take a left turn just before the road hits the river above the falls. To get the bottom of the lower tier, further down the track. A little way on is the Pnong village of Pichinda where you can pick up some very basic food.
Ratanakiri
Ban Lung is the provincial capital of Ratanakiri province and the best base from which explore the natural attractions of the area. The name Ban Lung actually refers to the district ,while the town is known as Labansiek. However, everyone calls the place Ban Lung. The town isn’t that interesting, but the locals are extremely friendly and help make a visit a lively time. You can also ask around town about the arranging an elephant ride in one of the surrounding villages.
Beung Yeak Loam Resort
Is the natural lake, which locates at the middle of mountain in Yeak Loam Commune, Ban Lung district from the Ban Lung town. The lake has square shape, approximate 800m diameter and 48m depth during the dry season, and occurs by volcano for centuries. The lake has clear water as the sea suitable for swimming, and there are tow harbors protruded to the above of the water for tourists to view the scenery and birds that are swimming along the stretch of the forest surrounding the lake. Information to tourists, and also for displaying souvenirs and handicrafts made by ethnic minorities.
TVHC1: Phnom Penh, 1 Day City Tour
Arrival at the airport. Welcome by our tour guide then transfer to visit: The National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace andWat Phnom. Lunch. Afternoon transfer to visit: Toul Sleng, The Genocide Museum, Shopping at Russian market. Transfer to Airport or your hotel.
Program TVHC2: Phnom Penh – Tonle Bati, 2 Days / 1 Night
Arrival at the airport. Welcome by our tour guide then direct transfer to visit: The National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. check in to your selected hotel. Lunch. Afternoon transfer to visit: Toul Sleng The Genocide Museum. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 (B, L)
After breakfast at the hotel you are transferred to visit: Tonle Bati located 33km south of Phnom Penh, visit: Ta Phrom and Prasat Yeay Peau. Back to town. Lunch Shoping at Russian or Central Market. Transfer to the airport for departure to the next destination.
Program TVHC3: Phnom Penh – Tonle Bati – Phnom Chiso – Oudong, 3 Days / 2 Night.
Arrival at the airport. Welcome by our tour guide then direct transfer to visit: The National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. Check in to your selected hotel. Lunch. Afternoon transfer to visit: Toul Sleng The Genocide Museum. Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 2 (B,L,D)
After breakfast at the hotel you are transferred to visit: Phnom Chiso located in Ta Keo Province 55km and Tonle Bati located 33km south of Phnom Penh, Lunch enroute, visit: Ta Phrom and Prasat Yeay Peau. Back to town. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to full day visit: Oudong the former capital of Cambodia from the early 17th century until 1866. Back to town lunch. Visit: Russian and Central Market. Transfer to Airport for departure.
Program TVHC3SR: Siem Reap – Angkor, 3 Days / 2 Nights (Arrival morning. departure morning)
DAY 1 (L, D)
Arrival at Siem Reap, welcome by our tour guide. Check in at your selected hotel. After lunch visit Baray Occidental 8km by 2.3km, constructed in the 9th century during the Khmer Empire, it is a out 10km from Siem Reap town. Then continue to visit Artisan d’Angkor, a handicraft center. Then transfer to enjoy the view of Sunset over Angkor Wat on the top of the hill Phnom Bakheng. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2 (B, L, D)
Today after breakfast at the hotel, we explore to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon perhaps the most photographed temple. Then continue to Baphoun, next will be Elephant and Leper King Terrace situated closely together, it is a short walk to visit both of them. Then Phimeanakas and Ta Prohm. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit Jewelry shop for real Cambodian Ruby and Sapphire. Afternoon continue the journey to visit The World Heritage of Angkor Wat, one of the “Seven Wonders’ of The world”. Buffet dinner with Cambodian traditional show. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 (B ,L ,D)
Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure till time to transfer to airport for departure.
Program TVHC4SR: Siem Reap – Angkor, 4 Days / 3 Nights (Arrival morning, departure morning)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL – SIEM REAP (L, D)
Arrival at Siem Reap airport. Welcome by our guide, transfer to check in at your selected hotel. Lunch at the hotel or local restaurant. After lunch visit Baray Occidental 8 km by 2.3km, constructed in the 9th century during the Khmer Empire, it is about 10km from Siem Reap town. Then continue to visit Artisan D’Angkor, a handicraft center. after transfer to enjoy the view of Sunset over Angkor Wat on the top of the hill Phnom Bakheng. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
Today after breakfast at the hotel, we explore to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon perhaps the most photographed temple. Then continue to Baphoun, next will be Elephant and Leper King Terrace situated closely together, it is a short walk to visit both of them. Then visit Phimeanakas and Ta Prohm. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch. Afternoon continue the journey to visit The World Heritage of Angkor Wat, one of the “Seven Wonders’ of The world”. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: SIEM REAP(B, L, D):
Breakfast at the hotel, excursion to Tonle Sap Lake visit Floating Village to experience the fisherman life Back to hotel. Lunch at Local restaurant. After lunch visit Siem Reap market, The Cambodian Cultural Village. Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 4: Departure(B):
Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure till time for transfer to airport for Departure.
Program EA: 1 Angkor Temples, 1 day trip
Arrival Siem Reap airport by morning fly. Our tour guide will welcome you at the airport. Direct transfer to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun. The Elephant and Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas and Ta Prohm. Lunch. After lunch you will be transferred to visit The World Heritage of Angkor Wat. one the “Seven Wonders’ of the world”. Finally you are transferred to Siem Reap airport for departure to your next destination. End of program.
Program EA2A: Angkor Wat Temples, 2 Days / 1 Night(Arrival morning, departure morning)
Morning arrival at Siem Reap airport. Welcome by our tour guide, Check in to your selected hotel then transfer to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Paphoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit Angkor Wat Complex, enjoy the view of sunset over Angkor Wat on the top of Phnom Bakheng. Dinnner at local restaurant, over night at the hotel.
DAY 2 (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, check out. Visit Siem Reap market, then transfer to Siem Reap airport for transfer to your next destination. End of program.
Program EA2B: Angkor Temples, 2 Days / 1 Night (Arrival morning, departure Afternoon)
Morning arrival at Siem Reap airport. Welcome by your tour guide, check in to your selected hotel then transfer to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Paphoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit Angkor Wat Complex, Enjoy the view of sunset over Angkor Wat on the top of Phnom Bakheng. Dinner at local restaurant, overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2 (B,L)
After breakfast at the hotel you are transferred to visit Ta Prohm, Chaosay Tevoda, Thommanon, Takeo, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang and Prasat Kravan. Lunch. Afternoon visit Pre Rup, Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure.
Program EA3A: Angkor Temples, 3 Days / 2 Nights (Arrival morning, departure morning))
Arrival at Siem Reap airport. Welcome by our tour guide, check in to your selected hotel then transfer to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Paphoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas. Lunch. After lunch visit Angkor Wat Complex, Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast excursion to Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei located 35km from Siem Reap. Back to town, lunch. afternoon visit Prasat Kravan, Ta Prohm, Chaosay Tevoda, Thommaon, Takeo, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang, Enjoy the view of sunset over Angkor Wat on the top of Phnom Bakheng. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at Leisure till time transfer to the airport for departure to your next destination. End of Program.
Program EA3B: Angkor Temples, 3 Days / 2 Nights (Arrival morning, departure Afternoon))
Arrival at Siem Reap airport. Welcome by our tour guide, check in to your selected hotel then transfer to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Paphoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas. Lunch. Afternoon visit Angkor Wat Complex, Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast excursion to Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei located 35km from Siem Reap. Back to town, lunch. afternoon visit Prasat Kravan, Ta Prohm, Chaosay Tevoda, Thommanon, Takeo, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srang, Enjoy the view of sunset over Angkor Wat on the top of Phnom Bakheng. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Rolous Group. Lunch. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to your next destination. End of program.
ProgramDPS3A: PhnomPenh –SiemReap, 3Days / 2Nights (Arrivalmorning, departuremorning by flight)
DAY 1: PHNOM PENH (L, D)
Arrival at the airport. Welcome by our guide then direct transfer to visit The National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. Check in to hotel. Lunch. Afternoon transfer to visit Toul Sleng, The Genocide Museum. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel, Fly to Siem Reap. Arrival at Siem Reap. Welcome, check in to hotel. Transfer to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Paphoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas. Lunch. Visit Angkor Wat Complex, enjoy the view of sunset over Angkor Wat on the top of Phnom Bakheng. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: SIEM REAP (B)
After breakfast at the hotel. Visit Siem Reap market, than transfer to airport for departure to your next destination. End of program.
ProgramDPS3B:PhnomPenh–SiemReap,3Days /2Nights (Arrivalmorning,departure aternoonby flight)
Arrival at the airport. Welcome by our guide then direct transfer to visit The National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace andWat Phnom. Check in to hotel. Lunch. Afternoon transfer to visit Toul Sleng, The Genocide Museum. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: SIEM REAP (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Tonle Sap Lake visit Floating Village to experience the Fisherman life. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit SiemReapmarket, then transfer to airport for departure to your next destination..
ProgramDPS4A: PhnomPenh–SiemReap,4Days /3Nights (Arrivalmorning,departuremorningby flight)
DAY 3: SIEM REAP (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Tonle Sap Lake visit Floating Village to experience the Fisherman life. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Rolous Group, Artisan D’Angkor, a handicraft and Siem Reap market. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 4: SIEM REAP (B)
After breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for departure to your next destination. End of program.
ProgramDPS4B: PhnomPenh–SiemReap,4Days /3Nights (Arrivalmorning,departure afternoonby flight)
DAY 1: PHNOM PENH (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel, Fly to Siem Reap. Arrival at Siem Reap. Welcome, check in to hotel. Transfer to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Paphoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas. Lunch. Visit Angkor Wat Complex, Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel. Visit Rolous Group, Artisan D’Angkor, a handicraft center and Siem Reap market. Lunch, Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to your next destination. End of grogram.
Program OTR4: Overland Tour from Poi Pet – Siem Reap 4 Days / 3 Nights
DAY 1: SIEM REAP(L,D)
Arrival in Poi Pet (Cambodia / Thailand border). By vehicle from Poi Pet to Siem Reap. Lunch at Local Restaurant, after transfer to visit Tonle Sap Lake. Dinner and Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Ter race and Phimeanakas. Lunch. Visit Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over Angkor. Dinner with Apsara dancing. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Excursion to Banteay Srey,Banteay Samrei, Ta Prohm, Pre Rup, back to town for Market shopping. Overnight in Siem Reap
By Vehicle from Siem Reap to Poi Pet (border of Cambodia / Thailand) End of program.
Program OTR5: Overland Tour from Poi Pet – Siem Reap 5 Days / 4 Nights
Arrival in Poi Pet (Cambodia / Thailand border). By vehicle from Poi Pet to Siem Reap. Lunch at local restaurant. Check in by select hotel. Transter to visit Western Baray. Dinner and Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Ter race and Phimeanakas. Lunch. Visit Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over Angkor. Dinner Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visit Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei, Ta Prohm, Neak Pean, Preah Khan. Lunch, Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, Dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 4: SIEM REAP (B,L,D)
Morning visit Rolus Group, Artisans d’Angkor. Lunch. Afternoon Market shopping. Dinner with Apsara show. Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 5: SIEM REAP (B)
By Vehicle from Siem Reap Poi Pet (border of Cambodia / Thailand) End of program.
Program OT5A: Overland Tour from Bavet – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap, 5 Days / 4 Nights (Arrival Bavet PM)
DAY 1: Phnom Penh(L,D)
Arrival in Bavet afternoon (Cambodia / Vietname border). By vehicle from Bavet to Phnom Penh. Overnight Phnom Penh.
DAY 2: Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Genocide Museum, Russian Market. Lunch, dinner. Overnight Phnom Penh.
DAY 3: Phnom Penh-SIEM REAP (B,L,D)
Transfer to Siem Reap by vehicle. Lunch. Visit Artisan d’Angkor, and Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over Angkor. Dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visit Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant and Leper King Terrace, Phinmeanakas, Lunch. Visit Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Neak Pean, Preah Khan. Dinner.
Free leisure till departure to your next destination. End of program.
Program OT7: Overland Tour from Poi Pet – Battambang – Siem Reap, 7 Days / 6 Nights
DAY 1: Poi Pet - Battambang(L,D)
Arrival in Poi Pet (Cambodia / Vietname border). By vehicle from Poi Pet to Battambong. Overnight in Battambang.
DAY 2: Battambang (B, L, D)
Sightseeing Battambang: visit Museum, Wat Ek Phnom, Wat Sampeou, Da Tambang, Laang Thom, Laang Kiririrum. Overnight in Battambang.
DAY 3: Battambang - Siem Reap (B,L,D)
By vehicle from Battambang to Siem Reap lunch en-route. Dinner in Siem Reap. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visit Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over Angkor, Lunch, dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 5: SIEM REAP (B,L,D)
Visit Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei, Ta Prohm, Neak Pean, Preah Khan. Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, Lunch, dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 6: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh (B,L,D)
By vehicle transfer to Phnom Penh. Lunch. Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom,National Museum. Dinner. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 7: Phnom Penh(B)
Visit Central and Russian market. Transfer out for flight to next destination End of program.
Program OT9: Overland Tour from Poi Pet – Siem Reap - Kampong Thom - Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh, 9 Days / 8 Nights.
DAY 1: Siem Reap(L,D)
Arrival in Poi Pet (Cambodia / Thailand border). By vehicle from Poi Pet to Siem Reap. Lunch and transfer to visit Artisan D’Angkor and Western Baray. Dinner upon request. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 2: Siem Reap(B, L, D)
Visit Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas. Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over Angkor. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 3: Siem Reap (B,L,D)
Visit Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei, Ta Prohm, Neak Pean, Preah Khan. Dinner with Apsara show. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visit Prasat Kravan, Sras Srang, Banteay Kdei, Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup Temple and shopping. Lunch. Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 5: SIEM REAP-Kampong Thom(B,L,D)
By vehicle from Siem Reap to Kompong Thom, Visit Sambor Prei Kuk, Phnom Santuk and Wat Andri. Lunch on the way, Dinner. Overnight in Kampong Thom.
DAY 6: Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham (B,L,D)
By vehicle from Kampong Thom to Kampong Cham. Sightseeing in Kampong Cham. Visit Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey, Wat Nokor, Rubber Plantation, Wat Nokor Bayon. Overnight in Kampong Cham.
DAY 7: Kampong Cham – Phnom Penh(B,L,D)
By vehicle from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh. Lunch. Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Genocide Museum. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 8: Phnom Penh (B,L,D)
Visit Killing Field, Russian market and Central market, Lunch, dinner. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 9: Phnom Penh(B)
Transfer out to next destination. End of program.
Program HCT6: Holidays Cambodia Tours, Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Rattanakiri – Phnom Penh, 6 Days / 5 Nights
Arrival Siem Reap airport. Check in to hotel. Visit Angkor Wat. Lunch. Visit Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Phimeanakas. Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over Angkor. Dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 2: Siem Reap-Phnom Penh(B, L, D)
Breakfast. Excursion to Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei, Lunch. Visit Siem Reap Makret. Flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Dinner. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 3: Siem Reap-Rattanakiri (B,L,D)
Breakfast. Flight from Phnom Penh to Rattanakiri. Lunch. The first day of trekking Ban Lung. Dinner. Overnight in Rattanakiri.
DAY 4: Rattanakiri (B,L,D)
Breakfast. Visit Taveang Village (visit various minority in Taveang Village. Overnight in Taveang.
DAY 5: Rattanakiri – Phnom Penh(B,L,D)
Transfer by a/c car from Taveang to Banlung Flight from Banlung to Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 6: Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham (B)
Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. Transfer out. End of program.
Program HCT8: Holidays Cambodia Tours, Phnom Penh – Kratie – Rattanakiri – Siem Reap, 8 Days / 7 Nights.
Arrival Phnom Penh: Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 2: Phnom Penh – Kratie(B, L, D)
By vehicle from Phnom Penh to Kratie, sightseeing in Kratie. Overnight in Kratie.
DAY 3: Kratie – Rattanakiri (B,L,D)
Visit Wat Phnom Sambok and Dolphin Observation Park. By vehicle from Kratie to Banlung, sightseeing around Banlung. Overnight in Rattanakiri.
Visit Teuk Cha Ong Waterfall and Yeak Laom volcanic lake. By vehicle from Banlung to Ta Veang. Excursion in Ta Veang area. Overnight in Rattankiri.
DAY 5: Rattanakiri(B,L,D)
Excursion in Ta Veang area (visit various minority village in Ta Veang).
DAY 6: Rattanakiri – Phnom Penh(B,L,D)
By vehicle from Rattanakiri to Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 7: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap(B,L,D)
Morning flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Phimeanakas. Visit Angkor Wat and Phnom Bakheng for Sunset over Angkor. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 8: Siem Reap – Connecting flight(B)
Excursion to Banteay Srey. Transfer out. End of program.
Program HCT9A: Holidays Cambodia Tours, Phnom Penh – Kampong Thom – Siem Reap – Sihanouk Ville, 9 Days / 8 Nights
Arrival Phnom Penh, check in hotel. Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 2: Phnom Penh – Kampong Thom(B, L, D)
Transfer to Kampong Thom by vehicle. Sightseeing Kampong Thom. Visit Sambor Prei Kuk, Phnom Santuk and Wat Andri. Overnight in Kampong Thom.
DAY 3: Kampong Thom – Siem Reap(B,L,D)
By vehicle from Kampong Thom to Siem Reap. Visit Baray, Artisan d’Angkor and Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over Angkor. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 4: Siem Reap (B,L,D)
Visit Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, and Phimeanakas. Visit Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 5: Siem Reap(B,L,D)
Excursion to Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei, Ta Prohm, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 6: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Sihanouk Ville(B,L,D)
By Vehicle from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. By Vehicle from Phnom Penh to Sihanouk Ville. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.
DAY 7: Sihanouk Ville(B,L,D)
All day at leisure. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.
DAY 8: Sihanouk Ville(B,L,D)
DAY 9: Phnom Penh – Connecting flight(B)
By vehicle from Kampong Som to Phnom Penh and contacting flight to next destination. End of program.
Program HCT9B: Holidays Cambodia Tours, Siem Reap – Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham – Phnom Penh, 9 Days / 8 Nights.
Arrival in Siem Reap airport, check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 2: Siem-Reap(B, L, D)
Visit Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, and Phimeanakas. Visit Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over Angkor. Dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 3: Siem Reap(B,L,D)
Visit Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei, Ta Prohm, Neak Pean and Preah Khean. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visit Prasat Kravan, Sras Srang, Banteay Kdei, Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup. Vosit Siem Reap market, boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 5: Siem Reap-Kampong Thom(B,L,D)
By vehicle from Siem Reap to Kampong Thom. Visit Sambor Prei Kuk, Phnom Santuk. Overnight in Kampong Thom.
DAY 6: Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham(B,L,D)
By vehicle from Kampong Thom to Kampong Cham. Sightseeing in Kampong Cham. Visit Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey, Wat Nokor, Rubber Plantation and Wat Nokor Bayon. Overnight in Kampong Cham.
By vehicle from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 8: Phnom Penh(B,L,D)
Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Russian Market, Genocide Museum and Killing Field. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Transfer out. End of program.
Program HCT10: Holidays Cambodia Tours, Phnom Penh – Takeo – Oudong – Kampong Cham – Kampong Thom - Siem Reap – Sihanouk Ville, 10 Days / 9 Nights
Arrival in Phnom Penh, check in hotel. Sightseeing in Phnom Penh. Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 2: Phnom Penh(B, L, D)
Excursion to Angkor Borei, visit Phnom Da, on the way back visit Phnom Chisor, Tonle Bati. Overnight in Phnom Penh..
DAY 3: Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham(B,L,D)
Excursion to Oudong: visit Cham Village, Kampong Luong (Cambodian Craft) then by vehicle to Kampong Cham. Overnight in Kampong Cham.
DAY 4: Kampong Cham – Kampong Thom (B,L,D)
By vehicle from Kampong Cham to Kampong Thom. Sightseeing Kampong Thom: visit Sambo Prei Kuk, Phnom Santuk and Wat Andri. Overnight in Kampong Thom.
DAY 5: Kampong Thom – Siem Reap(B,L,D)
DAY 6: Siem Reap(B,L,D)
Full day tour visit Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Phinmeanakas. Visit Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 7: Siem Reap(B,L,D)
Visit Banteay Srey, Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm and Ta Keo. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 8: Siem Reap – Sihanouk Ville(B,L,D)
Flight from Siem Reap to Sihanouk Ville and free leisure. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.
DAY 9: ihanouk Ville(B,L,D)
Full day at leisure. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.
DAY 10: Sihanouk Ville(B)
By vehicle from Sihanouk Ville to Phnom Penh and connect flight to next destination. End of program.
Program HCT11: Holidays Cambodia Tours, Phnom Penh – Takeo – Oudong – Kampong Cham – Kampong Thom - Siem Reap – Sihanouk Ville, 11 Days / 10 Nights
Arrival in Phnom Penh, check in hotel. Sightseeing in Phnom Penh. Visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom. Overnight in Phnom Penh..
Excursion to Angkor Borei. Visit Phnom Da, on the way back visit Phnom Chisor, Tonle Bati. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Visit Angkor Thom: Bayon, Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Phinmeanakas. Visit Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Visit Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 8: Siem Reap(B,L,D)
Excursion to Banteay Srey and Banteay Samrei. Visit Siem Reap market. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 9: Siem Reap – Sihanouk Ville(B,L,D)
Flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Then transfer from Phnom Penh to Sihanouk Ville by a/c car. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.
DAY 10: Sihanouk Ville(B,L,D)
DAY 11: Kampong Som – Phnom Penh – Connecting flight(B)
Cambodia Adventure & Temples Tours 14 Days / 13 Nights (Tour Code: TVHC 14)
Arrival in Phnom Penh. Transfer your hotel. City tour including: Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom. Overnight at your hotel.
After breakfast, tour to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the Russian market and the Choeung Ek Killing fields. In the afternoon stroll through the Central market and take a sunset cruise on a local boat down the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 3: PHNOM PENH – BANLUNG (B, L, D)
In the morning flight to Banlung, capital of Rattanakiri, nicknamed “the Red City” because of the omnipresent laterite. Transfer to the lodge / guesthouse. Drive by keep on bumpy road to discover the surrounding waterfalls (Teuk Cha Ong, Okatchang). Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: KROEUNG TERITORY (B, L, D)
Drive north towards Laos and the village of Ta Veang. Cross the volcanic lava field of Veyrum Plang. As we go north, you cross different types of landscape: primary forest, clear forest, bamboo forest and “african” bush. stop in some Kroeung villages. The Kroeung people have the particularity of erecting bachelor houses standing on very long bamboo poles, these houses will remain so till the young man finds a wife, then, they are destroyed. The right time to see them is usually from February to August. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: TAMPOUN TOTEMS (B, L, D)
Direction northwest through bamboo forests to reach the village of Voeune Sai. This village is like a Chinese enclave in Cambodian territory, most villagers not speaking Khmer. Upstream we find Tampoun villages that practice funeral statuary. We can admire superb totems in the village of Ka Choan, reached by boat or jeep. Dinner & night at lodge.
Day 6: BANLUNG – STUNG TRENG (B, L, D)
Early shopping at the Banlung market, then a short trip to the volcanic lake of giant Laom, superb place surrounded by pristine rain forest. Swim or go for a walk around the lake before leaving to catch the plane to Stung Treng (alternatively by road). Meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the sleepy little town, its markets and the local pagodas, Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 7: STUNG TRENG – KRATIE (B, L, D)
In the morning embark on the local boat to Kratie (4 hrs). On arrival, stroll through town and check in at hotel. In the afternoon, excursion to Phnom Sambok (9km) and Kampi (12km) north of town to try to catch a glimpse of the endangered Irawaddy dolphins. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 8: KRATIE – KAMPONG CHAM (B, L, D)
After breakfast, transfer to the port for the trip by speedboat to Kampong Cham. The speedboat from Kratie takes 2½ hours to Kampong Cham. On arrival visit of Wat Nokor: 11th century Mahayana Buddhist shrine of sand stone and late rite and walk through the town to see old colonial buildings and the daily life. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 9: KAMPONG CHAM – KAMPONG THOM (B, L, D)
In the morning, drive across the new bridge to the rubber plantation in Chup. On the way to Kampong Thom, visit of Phnom Pros (Man Hill) & Phnom Srei (Woman Hill): each has its own temple on the top. In the afternoon climb the 980 steps of Phnom Santuk for sunset. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 10: KOMPONG THOM – SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
After breakfast drive to Sambor Prei Kuk, 30km north, a Pre-Angkorian complex of temples built in 616 – 635 AD. The road from Kampong Thom to Siem Reap is a long but interesting journey of 145km. Road conditions are good and this journey will take around 3 hours to complete. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel..
DAY 11: SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
Siem Reap is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Start with a visit to the Roluos Group of temples including Preah Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei, In the afternoon visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. Return to hotel after watching the sunset over Angkor Wat. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 12:SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
An early start to catch the sunrise (optional). Return to the hotel for breakfast. A morning tour of the temples includes the South Gate of Angkor Thom, The famous Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon continue to Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers and the twin temples Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. The day ends with a sunset at Phnom Bakheng (optional). Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 13:SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
After breakfast visit Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean (River of 1000 Lingas) and Banteay Samrei, In the afternoon continue to Pre Rup. East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 14: Sihanouk Ville(B)
After breakfast and depending on your departure flight, visit the Siem Reap market, workshops of Artisan d’Angkor (wood and stone carving) AND/OR take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake (best from July to February) AND/OR the landmine Museum of Mr. Aki Ra before your transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight.
Note: Adventurous. Maximum of 8pax. No suitcases. Flexibility. Best from July to Feb.
Overland Border Package 10 Days / 9 Night (Tour Code: TVHC 10)
Day 1: BAVET – PHNOM PENH (L, D)
Meet and welcome at Bavet – Moc Bai border. Transfer to Phnom Penh. Lunch en route. Arrival Phnom Penh. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to visit: Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, Russian or Central market. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: PHNOM PENH – Sihanouk Ville(B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Take the 3 hours drive to Sihanouk Ville. On the way we stop at Pick Nil, where Cambodian people stop and pry for the safe travels from Yeay Mao. Many spirit house are maintained for Yeay Mao, the deity who oversees the southern coastal region of Cambodia. Arrival Sihanouk Ville. check in to hotel. Lunch. Enjoy swimming on Ocheuteal beach. Dinner at beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: SIHANOUK VILLE – PHNOM PENH (B, L, D)
After breakfast, we continue to visit Ream beach. Located in Ream National park 18km north of Sihanouk Ville. Experience the fishermen life and a mangrove swamp behind the beach, with attracts a wide variety of tropical birds. Picnic Lunch on the beach. Depart to Phnom Penh to 2pm. Arrival Phnom Penh. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel..
Day 5: PHNOM PENH – BATTAMBONG (B, L, D)
After breakfast take the morning vehicle to Battambang. Arrival Battambang. Transfer to visit Ek Phnom is an 11th century Angkorian ruin built as Hindu temple under Suryavarman I, located 11km down Sanker River from Battambang. Then continue to visit Phnom Banan 25km from Battambang, on a hillside location. Check in to hotel and lunch at local restaurant. After lunch proceed to visit Phnom Sampeou mountain. Visit Wat Sampeou, was used as “Killing caves” by the Khme Rouge. The wat is unexceptional but the view is spectacular. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: BATTAMBANG – SIEM REAP(B, L, D)
Take a journey to Siem Reap from Battambang by boat. Arrival Siem Reap. Welcome. Check in to hotel. Lunch at the hotel or local restaurant. Then transfer to visit Baray Occidental, visit workshops of Artisans d’Angkor (wood and stone carving). Enjoy the view of sunset over Angkor Wat on the top of Phnom Bakheng. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 7: SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel, continue to visit: Banteay Srey, Banteay Samrei located 35kmfrom Siem Reap. Back to town. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Angkor Wat complex till sunset. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 8:SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to The South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Phimeanakas. Continue to visit Ta Prohm temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit the famous Preah Khan temple, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Mebon and Pre Rup. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 9: SIEM REAP (B, L, D)
Take an excursion trip to Tonle Sap Lake visit Floating village to experience the fisherman life. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Rolous Group include Preah Ko, Bakong and Lo Lei temple. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10: SIEM REAP – POI PET(B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart to Poi Pet border. Lunch en route. After lunch we continue journey to Poi Pet the Cambodia – Thailand border check point. Tour end here.
Payment
Full tour price must be paid within 15days prior to arrival of the passengers. Payment can be made by bank remittance or bank draft. The prices listed in this brochure all the programs organized by Thai Vision Holidays Co.,Ltd & Tours, are in American Dollars and are given as information only.
Price Include
Hotel accommodation base on twin sharing room, all road transfers, tour guide (English, French, Japanese, Mandarin, German, Vietnames, Thailand), as mentioned in the program and entrance fees.
Price Exclude
Air Ticket, Ticket International and domestic airport taxes, visa fee, beverages, camera fees at sites, person expneses, tips and other expenses due to unexpected events.
FOC
1 FOC will be given to every 15 adult paying.
Cancellation Policy
Customers canceling their booking will incur the following cancellation fees: - 30 days prior to arrival date : No Charge - Less than 30 days pior to arrival dte : 25% Charge - Less than 21 days pior to arrival dte : 50% Charge - Less than 10 days pior to arrival dte : 90% Charge - No show : 100% of the total amount of the trip.
Child and Infant Rate
Infant Under 2 years old : Gratis (except air ticket 90% discount of adult normal full fare) - Child under 6 years old stay with parent no extra bed : 50% discount on total package price- Child under 12 years old stay with parent no extra bed : 25% discount on total package price- Child over 12 years old is condidered as an adult.
Bank Details
Name of the Beneficiary : THAI VISION HOLIDAYS CO., LTD
Name of the Bank : BANGKOK BANK, SUKHUMVIT SOI 43,
BANGKOK – 10110, THAILAND
Account No. : 172 – 307 – 2219
Currency : US Dollar
Swift Code : BKKBTHBK