Welcome to Cambodia! Over the next week, we will explore this amazing culture. The highlights of the trip will include visiting Angkor Wat (a UNESCO World Heritage site), spending time on Tonle Sap Lake, and touring the palaces of Phnom Penh. We will eat traditional meals and enjoy relaxing evenings at the hotels.

Day 1: Arrive in Siem Reap

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Arrival Airport: Siem Reap International Airport (REP)

Upon arriving at the airport, you will meet your local driver. You will proceed directly to your hotel for check-in. After settling in at the hotel, take a moment to adjust to the time change, and spend the evening on your own exploring the city.

Accommodation: Mother Home Boutique or similar

Day 2: Siem Reap, Angkor Wat

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In the morning, we will go by vehicle to discover Angkor Wat, the national symbol of Cambodia and the epicenter of Khmer civilization. It has been in continuous use since it was built. Angkor Wat is a stunning blend of spirituality and symmetry, an enduring example of humanity’s devotion to its gods.

After lunch, we will enter the Ta Prohm, "the Brahma ancestor." Nature overtook this temple long ago, and modern archaeologists decided to only partially clear the site. Today, it's a place where stone mingles with the roots of century-old kapok trees.

We will continue on to visit the Preah Khan temple. Enigmatic in many ways, it was built by King Jayavarman VII, who dedicated it to his father. It contains the only building with round columns, as well as beautiful devatas sculptures. At the end of the day, you will go to Angkor Archaeological Park to climb the temple mountain Pre Rup at sunset. Once we reach the top of the mountain, we will see the hills of Phnom Kulen and Phnom Bok.

Accommodation: Mother Home Boutique or similar

Day 3: Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake

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We will take a boat trip among the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake. The lake is a major part of development of the site of Angkor, and today more than a million people live in the area. When the lake's water level is high (from August to January), you will discover the village of Kampong Phluk, enlivened its fishing, farming, and floating gardens. We will take a pirogue ride in the flooded forest that borders the village. In the dry season (from February to July), we will sail to the village of Metchrey and discover the silk farm in Pourk. After we return to Siem Reap in the afternoon, you will have the rest of the day to explore on your own.

Accommodation: Mother Home Boutique or similar

Day 4: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

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During our private bus ride to Phnom Penh, we will stop at the forgotten temples of the ancient royal capital Sambor Prei Kuk — originally called Içanapura, or the city of Içanavarman, King of Zhen-la. The first capital of the Great Lake region, this city is the largest pre-Angkorian site, containing 60 listed and classified monuments.

As we continue our drive to Phnom Penh, we will see the Cambodian countryside with its rice paddies dotted with “Thnot,” the country’s iconic sugar palm. Our next stop — at the local market of Skun — will allow us to sample tarantulas, one of the many arachnids much appreciated by Cambodians.

Accommodation: Pacific Hotel or similar

Day 5: Phnom Penh Tour

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In the morning, we will board a tuk-tuk and start the discovery of Phnom Penh, "the pearl of Southeast Asia." The colonial period transformed the old village into a modern capital, distinguished by new construction and urban planning, revaluing the city's architecture and landscaping. Time permitting, we will also stop by Wat Phnom Hill and visit the Central Market.

In the afternoon, we will discover the Royal Palace, as well as King Sihamoni's main residence and the Silver Pagoda. Finally, we will visit the National Museum which houses rich collections of Khmer art, especially statuary. Most of the objects come from the Angkor site.

Accommodation: Pacific Hotel or similar

Day 6: Phnom Penh, Explore the City

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Enjoy a full day on your own to explore Phnom Penh.

Accommodation: Pacific Hotel or similar

Day 7: Depart Phnom Penh

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After a delicious breakfast, we will check out of our hotel & continue to the airport to catch our international flights back home or, if you have chosen to extend your adventure, continue on to another country in Southeast Asia!

Departure Airport: Siem Reap International Airport (REP)

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+ What clothing should I bring for my trip?

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+ What vaccinations should I get before my trip?

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