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Angkor Wat and the Angkor Temples are worthy of a lifetime of exploration, but for most of us this is not always possible. That is not to say that a little time doesn’t go a long way. The iconic temples of Angkor Wat, Bayon, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Preah Khan for example, are all easily visited in a short time, and for those who are making a flying visit, we’ve selected the finest temples of Angkor and created an itinerary which is unhurried but complete and makes optimum use of a shorter time, meaning you can enjoy the best of these magnificent temples.

DAY 1 – Arrive to Siem Reap, Ta Prohm, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Banteay Srey.

DAY 2 – Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Sunset.

This tour allows you to completely immerse yourself in the culture and warmth of Cambodia, treating yourself to the luxurious tropical paradise of Sihanoukville at the end of your adventure through the rest of the country. You’ll see the quintessential best of this unspoilt and fascinating kingdom, before soaking up the rays on white sand beaches, gazing out to the islands in the distance across the bright turquoise seas...before visiting them.
Your tour will commence in Siem Reap, where you will come nose to nose with the ancient Angkor Temples that  you will have read about, the majesty and awe inspiring size and complexity of which never fail to stun even the most seasoned and experienced of travelers. On the periphery of Angkor is the great Tonle Sap Lake also – the largest lake in Southeast Asia which cannot go unmissed. After immersing yourself in the majesty of Angkor, you will travel to Battambang – the lush, wild garden of Cambodia where ancient temples, limestone cliffs, wonderful culture and a charming network of villages and countryside tracks lead you around the province. On to Phnom Penh, a city undergoing an unceasing renaissance. Phnom Penh’s modern chic culture, daring modern infrastructure and creative young generation juxtaposing with the city’s enduring history, colonial architecture and traditional Khmer customs come together to create a fascinating 21^ST century capital city. After a refreshing look at Phnom Penh’s capital, we shall head south to Sihanoukville, where perfect tropical shores and pristine desert islands are yours for the taking – the perfect way to end a visit to beautiful Cambodia.

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DAY 1: Siem Reap( arrival);

DAY 2: Siem Reap;

DAY 3: Siem Reap;

DAY 4: Siem Reap / Battambang;

DAY 5: Battambang / Phnom Penh;

DAY 6: Phnom Penh;

DAY 7: Phnom Penh / Khiri Rom / Sihanoukville;

DAY 8: Sihanoukville;

DAY 9: Sihanoukville;

DAY 10: Sihanoukville / Phnom Penh (departure).

The following tour is designed to allow you to see the most important elements of Cambodia’s two most vibrant cities, the wonder that is the ancient city of Angkor on the doorstep of its contemporary neighbor Siem Reap, and also some of the lesser visited gems that most visitors miss. Phnom Penh, which is fast earning a reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s most enjoyable and modernizing cities, will be your first destination. From here we head to Siem Reap, taking in two beautiful provinces of Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom along the way. And then once in Siem Reap, a town which exudes charm and character in abundance, the jaw dropping legacy of the Angkor Temples will be revealed, as will the incredible Tonle Sap lake and some lesser visited treats like jungle clad ruins and atmospheric hilltop temples such as Beng Mealea and Phnom Krom.

DAY 1 – Arrival to Phnom Penh.

DAY 2 – Phnom Penh, Royal Palace, National Museum, Tuol Sleng (S21), Killing Fields.

DAY 3 – Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham - Kampong Thom – Siem Reap.

DAY4 – Angkor Wat, Preah Khan, Bayon, Angkor Thom

DAY 5 – Ta Prohm, Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei.

DAY 6 – Beng Mealea, Tonle Sap Lake, Phnom Krom

One of the most exciting elements of Cambodia travel is that you can explore the interesting juxtaposition of the ancient civilization of Angkor, with its fascinating customs, history and contrasts - compared with modern Cambodia as it is today. In the following tour you’ll arrive in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant and increasingly modern city and learn about the effects of Cambodia’s contemporary history on life today in Cambodia, while visiting a selection of the capital’s most wonderful sites, all of which will contribute to giving you an understanding in context of the country’s past, and present.  We will then explore the lesser visited Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham provinces, home to some exquisite temples in beautiful, peaceful surroundings, before the adventure culminates in breathtaking Angkor, Siem Reap, where the Eighth Wonder of the World in all its majesty begs to be explored, before embarking on a trip to admire the Cambodian phenomenon which is the Great Tonle Sap Lake.

DAY 1 – Arrival to Phnom Penh.

DAY 2 – Phnom Penh, Royal Palace, National Museum, Tuol Sleng (S21), Killing Fields.

DAY 3 – Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham - Kampong Thom – Siem Reap.

DAY4 – Angkor Wat, Preah Khan, Bayon, Angkor Thom

DAY 5 – Ta Prohm, Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei.