PHNOM PENH KAMPONG CHAM KRATIE
RATANAKIRI BANLUNG PREAH VIHEAR SIEM REAP ANGKOR PREK TOAL BATTAMBANG PURSAT KAMPONG CHNANG PHNOM PENH
(Ref: KC15R-uk)
Some options that you can include in the program.
You can give instructions to the driver or guide
A complete file will be provided on arrival in
Cambodia for complete information on typical restaurants and some practical
info & off-the-beaten-track tours in order to preserve the originality of
our tours.
Day 1: PHNOM PENH
Welcome
at the airport.
Check-in
at the hotel.
Overnight
in Phnom Penh.
Day 2: PHNOM PENH
(B - L)
Photos: The Silver Pagoda
At
noon: authentic meal will be offered to you in a restaurant at the edge of the
Mekong. The atmosphere is very local and off-the-beaten-track. One or several representatives
of the agency will lunch with you. They will share with you their loves of the Cambodia.
Around
you the Khmers sell: crickets, fruits of the village (longan, jackfruit, apple
studs, and mango). Here few tourists but the Khmer life in nature.
In
the afternoon, visit the National Museum formerly called the Albert Sarraut museum where
the objects, statues and parts of arts come from all the Cambodian provinces.
You will continue by visiting the Ounalom Pagoda built in 1443, which is
the most important pagoda in Phnom Penh.
Colonial
District (Option,if
time permits and if you wish): the Grand Hotel, the Post office, the Bank of
Indochina, the Police station, the Superior Residence, the Treasury Bridge, the
Chamber of Commerce, the Library and the Railway Station.
Visit
the Wat Phnom (Pagoda on the hill) renovated in
1926. At the foot of the hill is a bas-relief sculptured by Th odore Rivi re to
honor the Siam-French treaty.
In
the evening, take a small cruise along the river bank
towards Chroy Changvar peninsula (according to weather and time, sunset on the
Royal Palace).
Overnight
in Phnom Penh.
Day 3: PHNOM PENH
- Kampong Cham - Kratie (B)
In Kampong Cham: Burn incense sticks at legendary
hills of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei. You will be welcomed by monkeys waiting
for your bananas. Discover of the temple dedicated to Buddha built by King Jayavarman VII in the thirteenth
century.
On
the way, visit Chlong, ancient town of timber trade.
Arrive in Kratie, take a boat on the Mekong to
observe freshwater dolphins, endangered
species caused by an inexplicably high mortality of pup, inbreeding, disease
and habitat destruction, especially gillnets.
Option: depending on the arrival time in Kratie province:
Visit
Wat 100 columns (in Khmer Wat Sorsor Muy Roi) and the tomb of the princess Kror Pom Chuk, according to the legend, died after an
attack of crocodiles in the Sambour district, the ancient city of Chenla
Empire. The story goes that her spirit still haunts the region and the people
of Kratie often speak of it.
On-site visit the soft turtles
conservation center (Family Trionychidae). This
international project involves the long-term conservation of the wild
population of one of the rarest freshwater turtles and the biggest in the
world.
Depending on your fitness at the time, possibility to
climb the Sambok hill for a panoramic view of the region.
Overnight at hotel on the river in Kratie.
Or on the island Koh Trong (only if you spend more
than one night).
Day 4: Krati - Ratanakiri (B)
Afternoon: departure on the road through the
rainforest and lead you to the Kachanh and Chaong water falls.
Bring swimsuits... Possibility of an elephant ride to one of the waterfalls
(If elephants are present that day, no reservation, you pay on spot, expect
around $20 for 2 people and a little trekking.). If time permits, possibility
to continue the track and go to the Ka Tien waterfall.
Return back to the lodge or hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Banlung.
Day 5: Banlung -
Taveng (B- Picnic)
Before you leave, visit the Banlung market where minorities sell
vegetables from their harvest in their basket back.
Visit Kroeung villages (possibility of a trek
between the Kala and Kres villages crossing the bamboo forest and
plantations), and visit ethnic minority known for their particular
constructions of their single houses.
Along the way, a picnic in the great collective house
where the festivities and meetings are held and it will
be served by the village chef.
Return to Banlung in the late afternoon. Pass by gemstone
mines in surprising lunar landscapes. Ratanakiri is an area full of gems.
You can buy 2 stones for $20 depending on size.
Overnight in Banlung.
Day 6: Banlung - Veun Sai (B)
Pass bya
local market at the exit of the city.
Boat trip on the Tonle Se San to visit the Koh
Peak village renowned for its funeral totems. Most of the peoplein this region are Chinese
or Laotian and speak Laotian.
We visit their village, Lao Pagoda and its
surroundings.
In the late afternoon return to Banlung and visit the volcanic
lake Yeak Lom, set in a lush jungle
For minorities living in the area, the site remains a sacred
especially the mysterious creatures that live in this crystal
clear water...
Overnight in Banlung.
Day 7: Banlung
Stung Treng Preah Vihear (B)
Road to Preah Vihear "sacred sanctuary". On
the way, discover the Stung Trengtown, and crossed by
the Mekong by the bridge inaugurated in 2015 (Approximately 6h00 of route
including stops).
Break at Sraem (transit village of the Preah Vihear province).
In the afternoon:
Continue by the old conflict zone between the Thailand
and the Cambodia where king of sun S ryavarman I
built the temple of Preah Vihear dedicated to the god Shiva.
At the foot of the hill, take a 4x4 to climb the hill
to the temple s entrance then continue by foot. At the peak, magnificent
panoramic view on the Thailand.
(In case of hindrance you can transfer this visit to
the next day in the morning.)
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE In the depictionNo 2013/33 of 11 November 2013 Declare, unanimously, as interpretation
of the ruling of June 15th, 1962, that the Court decided, in this ruling,
that the Cambodia had sovereignty on the completeness of the territory of the
spur of Preah Vihear such as defined in the paragraph 98 of the
present ruling, and that, as a consequence, the Thailand had to remove from
this territory the elements of armed forces or police either other guards or
the Thai guards who were settled there. Read the completeness in the doc PDF here. Rating
agency: Now everything is calm. The tour is optional; the temple is
located 30 km from the hotel. |
Back
to Sraem at the end of the day (30Km).
Overnight
in Sraem village, Preah Vihearprovince.
Day 8: Preah
Vihear - Koh Ker - Beng Mealea - SIEM REAP (B)
Departure
in the direction of Koh Ker an impressive and abandoned temple in 120km
of Siem Reap, built by king Jayavarman IV (AD 928-942). The story of the
creation of this Capital is quite familiar to the Indian mythology MAHABHARATA.
It was the big evolution in the Khmer architecture which prefers statues much
more impressive than natural size.
Prasat
Thom has the shape of a 7-storeyed unfinished pyramid
built within the temples which was built in the previous period.
After
a small rest in the hammock, we continue the visit another forgotten temple, Beng
Mealea (Flower in the pond).
The
quality of the architecture and the decoration of this temple will amaze you in spite of the nature and the man who left it in ruin.
You
will take a boat to visit these houses on piles built only to face the floods
during the monsoon.
During
the dry season, you will have a walk in this
village surrounding a pagoda. You can observe the constructions and the
renovations of houses and boats, the lifestyle of the inhabitants, the means of
transport of the villagers who live 6 months on the water. Visit houses and
small factories of fishes, small market etc.
During
the rainy season, you will embark on a boat to
visit from one house to another and you will change later again a small boat to
discover the flooded forest.
Arrive
at Siem Reap in the late afternoon.
You
will go to discover Siem Reap, beginning with "Psar
Chas", the old market. Then city tour of the much
livened up district situated behind the hotel Ta Prohm where you can
walk in the evening (restaurants, massages, workshops, crafts night market).
Overnight
in Siem Reap.
Day 9: SIEM REAP
- Angkor Temples (B)
Discover
the archaeological park of the Khmer empire. Adjust the visit onspot with the guide according to your desire and
curiosity (You can also follow the chronological order of the temple constructions).
Continue
towards the other temples of the group.
Direction:
the small temple Banteay Srei (Citadel of women)
"Tribhuvanamahesvara".
It is located 25km north Siem Reap, built in pink sandstone which make this motifs carved like the precious of Khmer art and which
attracted the attention of Andr Malraux in 1923.It is situated in 25Km
North of Siem Reap.
Photo: Banteay Srei
Option
and if you are passionate, on the direction of
Banteay Srei possibility to visit
A butterfly farm (no extra charge). http://www.angkorbutterfly.com
The Mine museum
(With additional charge, you pay at the door). www.cambodialandminemuseum.org
On
the way back, visit small temples (Banteay Samr , Prasat Prei, Prasat Tor ).
6:30
p.m.: Dinner offered with "Apsara" show in the AMAZONE restaurant: enormous buffet of all kinds of Cambodian specialties with
Apsara performance (20 male and female dancers).
Overnight
in Siem Reap.
Day 10: SIEM REAP
- Angkor Temples (B)
A
whole day is dedicated to visit the temples in the small and grand circuit:
Ta
Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Pre Roup, Tasom, Neak Pean, Krol Kor, Prasat Pithu, Preah
Khan, Preah Palilay and Bakheng for
the sunset.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Photo: Ta Prohm temple
In Siem Reap, there
is a quality show organized by the circus school of Battambang. (Strongly
recommended but with additional charge, ask your guide to reserve at your
convenient date. Phone: 015499480).
Day 11: SIEM REAP
- Angkor Temples (B)
This
day is reserved for the visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom and the famous temple of Angkor Wat.
Photo : Temples Bayon
Afternoon: visit the famous Temple Angkor Wat
in detail
Option
without supplement: at 18 km from Siem Reap, the silk farm center, the
breeding of the silkworms in the traditional weaving, the craftsman treats the
whole process and makes beautiful parts in the old motives.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 12: Siem Reap
Prek Toal - Battambang (B)
2
options for this day:
This crossing is normally navigable throughout the
year.
If waters are too shallow, our boat will land you
before Battambang and you will continuewith4x4 vehicle. When waters are low
it's better to embark early, around 7:00.
Throughout this journey you will see small villages on
banks, fish farms, the local residents who is bathing,
herds in the water, the fishers with Chinese square nets and the agriculture scenes
on 2 sides.
For the groups you can divide your group, a part can
choose option 1, the other option 2...
Consult us about it when you wish.
Important stops but optional:
At Prek Toal:
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A water hyacinth Workshop: In a large floating home,
the women of the community produce general merchandise product from a species
of water hyacinth's called "Long Hand."Water hyacinth is an invasive species. Osmose, a
project who is trying to fight it by having local people make baskets from it.
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A floating crocodile farm.
Wat Choeu Khmao or "black wood" Pagoda
ruined in a flooded area built by fishermen in 19th century during
the Siamese occupation.
Floating village Bak Prea: A restaurant on the water
is available but, however we recommend taking a picnic (check with the guide,
we provide the water).
Note :
Most of the agencies use a collective speed boat that make the trip by
following the main arm without guide, you embark with suitcases, and another
guide waits for you on the other side in Battambang.
According to the season the surface of the lake can
vary of 2500 in 120.000 km (4 - 5 times). Generally
from February till May the crossing is not possible for the collective
boats.
In Battambang we shall have the opportunity to see of
numerous French colonial houses.
Overnight in Battambang.
Attention: This crossing is along the Prek Toal bird sanctuary but not a business
one. The visit must devote a day and spend the night there to see the surprise
birds at daybreak ... Contact us.
Option 2:in case of impossibility or if you do not wish to take too much boat:
9:00 am: excursion with English-speaking guide and private boat, on the Tonl Sap lake, the visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, approximately 1h30 by boat. Then road for
Battambang and at the beginning the planned visits the next day what will
relieve the program of the next day.
Optional
this evening or the next day: pass by the school of
the circus " Phare Ponleu Selpak ", an associative school where
numerous young people come to learn not only the various disciplines of the
circus but also the illustration and the theater, following in daytime
possibility of shows with small additional charge (Generally it is closed
Sunday and other days according to the peak seasons,Tel.:
016899809). The show of circus operates every evening in Siem Reap Tel.:
015499480. These shows are strongly recommended (quality show)
Day 13:
Battambang (B)
The program of this day is a little loaded but
feasible as indicated. Feel reassured, the guide will adapt this day according
to your tastes and your rhythm.
Early in the morning: visit the central market
before taking Tuk Tuk along the bank of the Sangke
river by crossing Cham et Khmer communities until the Ek Phnom temple.
On the way, stop at Prohoc market to check your tolerance with the odor
of fermented fish. Continue the rural visit to the old pagoda Wat Samroung
Knong sadly known by its prison activity during the Khmer Rouge regime. On
the road, we will stop several times to observe the preparation of Krolann (pastry
cake with glutinous rice, bean and coconut); rice pancakes; incense sticks;
fish Nems.
Afternoon:
excursion by car until Prasat Banon or the hill Banon which is an attractive temple perched on the top
of a hill, 368 steps to climb for the bravest.
Then we will continue the road until Phnom Sampeou,
12Km of Battambang. At the top of a calcareous outcrop of Phnom Sampeou raises
itself a set of temples, where the monkeys took up residence, with a
magnificent view on the surrounding plains (A good physical condition is required).
You will discover a profound canyon of
"ghosts" and caves having served as mass graves in the time of the
Khmer Rouges. The corpses of the tortured prisoners were thrown to it. At the
foot of hill, before sunset, you can attend a magnificent show where millions
of bats go out of the cave.
- Pagoda Wat Damrei Sor, Wat Kandal,
- Small museum,
- Notables' Old house in the village Wat Kor saved by the Khmer Rouges.
- The Old house of the governor, the station, the
colonial houses.
Overnight
in Battambang.
Day 14:
Battambang - Pursat - Kampong Chnang - Phnom Penh (B)
Departure
from Battambang to Pursat town, located halfway from
Phnom Penh, we will adjust the departure time according to what you wish to do
during this day.
On
the road pass by the Krokor market famous for its fish products.
Back
to Phnom Penh via the Kampong Chnang Province famous for its floating
villages and its potteries.
At
36 km before arriving in Phnom Penh, visit Oudong, former
Khmer capital. The palace was transformed into one of the most beautiful pagoda of this province situated at the foot of the Phnom
Preah Jartroip hill (Mount Royal Treasury).
Visit
the silversmiths village situated in
Kampong Luong village, Pongnea Loeu district.
Overnight
in Phnom Penh.
Day 15: PHNOM
PENH (B)
The
morning at about 8 a.m.: departure by car then take a ferry for the Silk
Island conscripts also Koh Dach on the Mekong, a heaven of peace in
15 km from Phnom Penh. In almost traditional houses, women weave silk and
cotton fabrics.
This
discovery costs you a half day.
Option: on the way back: visit the Russian market, visit the museum S21
"Toul Sleng" notorious center of torture and interrogation the
prisoners under the Khmer Rouge Regime.
Continue
by following the road which had been used to deport prisoners up to the
extermination camp of Cheong Ek, also known as Killing Fields.
After
all these emotions, for the amateurs of
photos, you can climb to the 7th floor of the Sorya Shopping Center
where you will have a panoramic view of Phnom Penh. Last shopping at the central
market.
By
late afternoon: transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Possibility of seaside extension, daily flights are
available for Sihanoukville.
Ideas for tours
for your car rental. Some options that you can include in the program. You can give instructions to the
driver or guide
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Phnom Penh |
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Detail |
Price in $us/pers |
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Cooking class in Maisons
d Amis click here ( if you sleep
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Free |
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Genocide
Museum Toul Sleng (S21) |
5 |
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Ride in cyclo 2 hours |
15 |
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Ride in
Tuk-tuk in city 3 hours |
10 |
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Bike ride in
Koh Dach |
15 |
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Ride in
Tuk-tuk in Koh Dach 2 hour s |
20 |
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Mini sunset cruise on the Mekong 1 hour |
15 |
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Sunset + Diner in boat on the Mekong: Cambocruise click here |
28 |
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Sunset + Diner in boat on the Mekong : Phocea (min 2 pax) click here |
32 |
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Mekong River Cruise, meal... in Phoc a 1day
or + click here (min 6 pax) |
55 |
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Cruise on
Mekong, Phnom-Penh, Siem-Reap, Saigon ... |
On request |
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Aperitif / sunset boat in front of the Royal Palace |
20 |
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Diner on boat on the Mekong with Kanika boat (min 2 pax) click here |
30 |
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Dinner at a restaurant of insects |
16 |
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Dancing on Sisowath Quay in the evening |
2 |
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Shadows Theatre Show Sovann Phum
(weekend) click here |
10 |
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PLEA PKAA
Spectacle click here |
15 |
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Phnom Penh FishingT our click here |
On request |
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Golf 18 holes |
On request |
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Home stay in Koh Dach |
On request |
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Battambang |
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Detail |
Price in $us/pers |
Bike ride: half day |
12 |
Ride in Tuk-tuk : half day |
12 |
Cooking Class cambodgienne + d jeuner Smoking pot |
20 |
Circus Spectacle : Phare Ponleu Selpak |
12 |
Crocodiles farm |
2 |
Kayak11km downstream click here |
16 |
Transfert by collective boat from
Battambang-Siem Reap |
30 |
Transfert by private boat from Battambang-Siem Reap |
170-250 |
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Siem Reap |
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Detail |
Price in $us/pers |
Visite lotus farm |
Free |
Visit workshops of a lacquer master, discovery of his works |
Free |
Rosana
Broadway Cabaret Show Web Site |
40 |
Cambodian
Cultural Village (advisable for 1 day)Web Site |
15 |
KompongPluk Village on stilts house in the lake 10 Km from Siem Reap |
25 |
Elephant ride in Angkor zone
20 minutes |
25 |
Angkor
National MuseumWeb Site |
15 |
Circus Spectacle : Phare Ponleu Selpak Web
Site |
23 |
Dinner with Apsara dance at THE KHMER BARBE Q : instead of AMAZON |
10 |
Dinner with Apsara danceat
Angkor
Village (VIP) instead of AMAZON |
23 |
Dinner show with shadow theater |
28 |
VIP tour of the temples with archaeologist expert per day |
350 |
Pottery class (1h30) |
15 |
Painting lessons
on ceramics (1h30) |
15 |
Balloon ride (attached by a cable overlooking the temples) |
25 |
Overview of Angkor Wat with hot balloon Web Site (d conseill ) |
130 |
Spectacle of Khmer Boxing Fighting |
15 |
Bokator Demonstration |
10 |
Cooking Class:
PAUL DUBRULE school Web Site |
From 40 |
Dinner at a restaurant of insects |
15 |
Show of the transformists (Rosannah Brodway) |
20 |
Horse
ride www.thehappyranch.com 1 hour |
30 |
Ride the
Quad www.quad-adventure-cambodia.com 1 hour |
35 |
Flight of the
Gibbon www.treetopasia.com |
On request |
Moto Aventure in Siem Reap www.khmerways.com |
On request |
Golf 18 holes |
On request |
Retreat Meditation / Yoga |
On request
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Home stay |
On request
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Watercolor Courses taught by a Cambodian watercolors
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On request
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Introduction to food street (Cambodian specialties) |
On request |
Cruise on Mekong,
Siem-Reap, Phnom-Penh, Saigon |
On request |
Visit to a factory-based aperitifs rice wine tasting |
On request |
Helicopter http://helistarcambodia.com/our-fleet/ 2 helicos : Eurocopter AS350B3+ modele 2009 and Eurocopter
AS350B2 VEMD Squirrel 2008 6 seat
and 2 rangs.
in the middle, view less |
14mn: 150 USD/pers 30mn: 300 USD/pers (min 4 pax) |
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Kep, Kampot,
Sihanoukville |
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Detail |
Price in $us/pers |
Bike ride (rent for a
day) |
12 |
Ride in Tuk-tuk (a
morning in and outskirts of the city) |
15 |
Kep rabbit island click
here (code oc12345 2 times) |
8 $us/pers or 30/boat |
Kep Eric private boat full day (other island, diving, meal) click here |
Tel: 09 64 38 64 37 |
Sihanoukville Koh
Rong island click
here (code oc12345 2 times) |
20 |
Excursion to the Ream park by car or by boat |
On request |
Kampot : Kayaking on the river
'Prek Kampot' |
Between 5 and 20/pers |
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