Treasures of Cambodia - 9 Days/8 Nights
 
Phnom Penh – Battambang – Siem Reap
Visit Cambodia’s modern and vibrant capital city of Phnom Penh, which boasts lovely French-style colonial architecture along the Mekong River. Drive to Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city in a peaceful and picturesque setting on the banks of the meandering Sangker River. Cross the Tonle Sap Lake by speedboat (not possible during the dry season of February-August) to Siem Reap and explore the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat and other majestic temples of the Khmer people.
Privately-Guided! Whether you are a single person, a couple, or a group, you'll have your own guide and driver for all airport pickups, dropoffs, and daily excursions.
Choose your own dates! This is not a fixed-departure-date tour. Just let us know the dates that work best for you and we will arrange everything.
Customizable! Need more time? Less time? Want to see or do something that isn't included? Just let us know, and we will arrange it for you and let you know the change in costs.
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Trip Highlights
- Wat Phnom, the symbol of Phnom Penh
- Mekong River sunset cruise
- Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields
- UNESCO World Heritage Museum Angkor Wat
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Phnom Penh
Upon arrival at the Phnom Penh International Airport, you will be met and taken to your hotel for check in. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2: Phnom Penh
After breakfast, visit the genocide museum of Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields before heading to Wat Phnom, the symbol of the city. Explore the stunning Royal Palace then the Silver Pagoda before continuing on to the National Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of sculpture from the Angkor period. In the evening board a boat for a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (Breakfast)
Day 3: Phnom Penh to Battambang
After breakfast, leave Phnom Penh and travel west toward Battambang, the “rice bowl” of Cambodia. Stop for lunch along the way and arrive in Battambang in the late afternoon and check into your hotel. Travel to the hilltop temple of Wat Banan. Continue to Phnom Sampeau, a sacred mountain dotted with interesting pagodas and stupas. Overnight in Battambang (Breakfast)
Day 4: Battambang to Siem Reap
After breakfast, take a speedboat along the narrow Sangker River, offering some intimate glimpses of rural life in Battambang province. Pass close by the Prek Toal Biosphere where you may be lucky enough to see some rare large water birds. Emerge into the Tonle Sap Lake, which feels like a vast inland sea. Travel to the floating village of Chong Kneas where you will transfer to Siem Reap and check into your hotel. In the afternoon travel back in time to one of the earliest capitals in the Angkor area, Hariharilaya, now known as Roluos. See the brick temple of Lolei, Preah Ko, and Bakong. For those that are interested, a stop can be made at the small country town of Rulous for a look at the real Cambodia. Overnight in Siem Reap (Breakfast)
Note: During the dry season from February to August, the low water level of the Sangke River can make the boat ride to Siem Reap impossible. During this season, we will arrange an overland transfer from Battambang to Siem Reap.
Day 5: Siem Reap - Angkor Tours
Rise early to view Ta Prohm in the dawn light. This temple has been abandoned to the elements and is known as the “jungle temple” for the tentacle-like roots slowly strangling the surviving stones. Continue to the giant pyramid of Takeo, one of the highest temples in the Angkor area. Visit the remains of an old Angkorian bridge which once spanned the Siem Reap river. There is an option to visit the smaller temples of Chau Sey Devada and Thommanon for avid temple enthusiasts. Visit the royal bathing pond of Sra Srang, once for the exclusive use of the king and his concubines. Walk to the first great Buddhist monastery in Cambodia, Banteay Kdei. Continue to the large stone temple of Eastern Mebon before returning to Siem Reap via the temple of Kravanh. Journey to the mountain temple of Phnom Bakheng to see the sunset over Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap (Breakfast)
Day 6: Siem Reap - Angkor Tours
This morning journey north to Kbal Spean, the original “River of a Thousand Lingas.” Head south to the petite pink temple of Banteay Srei. Later visit the 12th century temple of Banteay Samre. Finish with the sunset over the rice fields from the royal crematorium of Pre Rup, a classic view of the Cambodian countryside. Overnight in Siem Reap (Breakfast)
Day 7: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat
After breakfast travel to the mighty temple of Preah Khan, or “Sacred Sword.” Continue to the elegant Neak Poan then the Khmer temple of Ta Som, located at the eastern end of the Northern Baray. In the afternoon, journey out to the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world’s largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. Overnight in Siem Reap (Breakfast)
Day 8: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap and Angkor Thom
Taking a break from the temples, travel out to the mighty Tonle Sap Lake to visit the floating village of Chong Kneas. In the afternoon, visit the highlights of Angkor Thom, including the enigmatic faces of the Bayon, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Overnight in Siem Reap. (Breakfast)
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (Breakfast)
Rates
Per Person Rates (based on double occupancy)
Prices good through March 31, 2011. Discounts available for groups of 3 or more! Please call!
4 star Hotels: $1,425
5 star Deluxe Hotels: $2,115
Single Person Rates
4 star Hotels: $2,585
5 star Deluxe Hotels: $3,960
Single Room Supplement (for groups of 2 or more)
4-star Hotels: $550
5-star Deluxe Hotels: $1,235
Rates Include
- All airport transfers
- All private tours and excursions as outlined in the itinerary
- All surface transportation as per the itinerary by private, air conditioned car
- Hotel accommodation on bed & breakfast basis inclusive of all taxes and service charges
- All entrance fees
- Services of a private local English speaking guide for all visits and excursions
Rates Do Not Include
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Airport departure taxes
- Tips
- Expenses of a personal nature
Hotels
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Phnom Penh | Amanjaya Pancam Hotel | Raffles Le Royal Hotel | Battambang | La Villa | La Villa | Siem Reap | Borei Angkor Resort and Spa | Hotel De La Paix |
To Book This Tour
- Download, print, and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to 206-529-4803, or mail it with your non-refundable $500 per person deposit to:
Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way
Suite H Seattle, WA 98103
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, full payment will be due upon confirmation of hotels and flights.
Payments must be made by personal check, bank wire transfer, or credit card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate the reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf file)
Reservation Form with Complete Terms and Conditions
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