Phnom Penh City Tour

Discover four of Phnom Penh's finest cultural and historical attractions: starting from Wat Phnom and the beautiful Royal Palace. The we will visit the National Museum and the Silver Pagoda, so named because of its floor that comprises 5,000 silver tiles and topped by a gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds - arguably the most beautiful pagoda in the city.With so much to see, are you interested in?

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Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MCPS07

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Wat Phnom - Royal Palace - Silver Pagoda - National Museum

• Day 1 - Phnom Penh City

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  Begin your tour of this charming capital with a visit to the city's namesake, Wat Phnom. Founded in 1373, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river.
  Visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom. See the different structures of this pagoda-style compound and stroll in its beautiful garden. Visit the Silver Pagoda so named because of its floor that is comprised of 5,000 silver tiles. A gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha are also housed here.
  Continue going to the nearby National Museum, Built in 1917, it is an exceptional example of traditional architecture and is exclusively devoted to preserving and displaying Khmer art and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces are housed here including both pre-and post-Angkorian pieces.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  
  

  
  

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Lunch (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  
  

  
  

  - Dinners, except as specified above. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  
  

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  
  

  
  

  How to start? 

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Choeng Ek Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng Museum

While modern Cambodia has completely emerged from its “Khmer Rouge” shadow, the actual word itself still conjures up all kinds of undesirable images. But rather than dwelling on negativity, this one-day tour gives you a good balance of Cambodia’s past and present by combining a visit to the killing fields at Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Museum with a tour of the bustling Russian Market.

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Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MCPS06

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Choeng Ek Killing Fields - Tuol Sleng Museum - Russian Market

• Day 1 - Killing Fields - Tuol Sleng Museum & Choeng Ek

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Lunch

  Drive to the killing fields of Choeung Ek (16 km south of Phnom Penh). Between 1975 and 1978 about 17.000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners) detained and tortured at S-21 prison were transported to the extermination camp of Choeung Ek. They were often bludgeoned to death to avoid wasting precious bullets. Fragments of human bone and bits of cloth are scattered around the disinterred pits. Over 8000 skulls, arranged by sex and age, are visible behind the clear glass panels of the Memorial Stupa, which was erected in 1988.
  Return to Phnom Penh. Visit the Notorious Tuol Sleng Museum. In 1975, Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot's security forces and turned into a prison which is known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). It soon became the largest center of detention and torture in the country. More than 17.000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeung Ek to be executed; detainees who died during torture were buried in mass graves in the prison ground. The museum displays including room after room of these photographs of men, women and children covering the walls from floor to ceiling; virtually all the people pictured were later killed.
  Visit the Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
  
  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
  
  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
  
  - Lunch (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.
  
  - Dinners, except as specified above.
  
  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  
  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  
  How to start? 
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Classic Cambodia

Let's join us to see all the highlights of this exotic country in ten days, and visit the vibrant capital of Phnom Penh and charming Siem Reap- the gateway to the majestic ruins of Angkor. You will take a cruise on beautiful Tonle Sap Lake, explore the wonders of Angkor Wat and enjoy the beautiful beach in Kep.

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Duration: 10 days/9 nights

Tour Code: MCSD11

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Phnom Penh - Battambang - Phnom Sampeau - Siem Reap – Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat - Banteay Srei - Kep - Phnom Penh Depature.

• Day 1 - Phnom Penh Arrival - City tour

  Place Transport: Airplane->Cyclo->Boat
  Meals: Dinner

  You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour in a cyclo with visits to the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. End your day with a boat trip as the sun sets over the capital.

  Day 2 - Phnom Penh - Toul Sleng and the Killing Fields

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  This morning, you will visit the genocide museum which is known as Toul Sleng and the Killing Fields. In the afternoon, visit the Sovann Phum office for a taste of traditional Khmer culture.

  Day 3 - Phnom Penh - Battambang

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Depart the capital for the drive to Battambang. Along the way, you will stop at Udong which is located 40 kilometres northwest of Phnom Penh. The Cambodia’s Royal Capital was abandoned 1866 when King Norodom moved his court to the current capital, Phnom Penh. Continue on to Kompong Chhnang where you will make a stop to view some of the ceramic workshops that the city is famous for. Later in the afternoon, you will arrive in the city of Battambang.

  Day 4 - Battambang – Phnom Sampeau

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  This morning, discover the 11th century Ek Phnom Temple. Inside, you will be able to view some beautiful carvings which are still in remarkably good condition. After lunch, make a visit to Phnom Banan to enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Then, head to Phnom Sampeau, a natural rocky hill offers a series of caves to explore. Sadly, many of them were used as “killing caves” during the Khmer Rouge period.

  Day 5 - Battambang - Siem Reap – Angkor Thom

  Place Transport: Car->Tuk Tuk
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today, you will travel to Siem Reap where you will begin your exploration of the magnificent temples of Angkor. In the afternoon, ride in a Tuk Tuk to visit the city of Angkor Thom. Start at the South Gate and walk along the ancient city wall to see the lost temple of Prasat Chroung. Continue to the Bayon temple where you will be surrounded by the smiling faces of tens of Buddhas. Also make visits to the Terrace of the Elephants, the Royal Palace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

  Day 6 - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat - Banteay Srei

  Place Transport: Tuk Tuk
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Rise early and travel in the Tuk Tuk to visit the jungle enveloped temple of Ta Prohm. Next, you will go to the magnificent Angkor Wat. Enjoy a guided tour around this huge structure and learn about the glories of the Kingdom of Angkor. Return to the hotel for a late breakfast and a rest. In the afternoon, head to the temple of Banteay Srei or 'Citadel of the Women’. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup.

  Day 7 - Tonle Sap Lake

  Place Transport: Tuk Tuk->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  This morning, drive in the Tuk Tuk to the edge of Siem Reap. Enjoy a fun cart ride through the countryside until you reach the Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake- the Tonle Sap. Board a boat and spend the rest of the morning at one of the largest floating villages on the lake which is called Kompong Phluk. In the village, you will witness the fascinating daily lives of the local people who live on the water. The boat service is provided by local people, and the profit goes directly back to the community. The rest of the day is at leisure.

  Day 8 - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Kep

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  This morning, depart Siem Reap and fly to Phnom Penh. On arrival, you will be driven to the coast and the charming resort of Kep. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day is free at leisure.

  Day 9 - Kep

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Today is free at leisure for you to explore this pretty resort. You may want to wander around the town to view some of the French colonial architecture or even take a trip out to Rabbit Island to enjoy the beautiful beaches that the island is famous for.

  Day 10 - Phnom Penh Departure

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  Spend the morning at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 09 Nights Accommodation with daily breakfast.

  
  

  
  

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Domestic flight tickets, including domestic airport taxes.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  
  

  
  

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  - Dinners, except as specified above. 

  
  

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  
  

  
  

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  
  

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  
  

  
  

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Best of Cambodia

This journey of Cambodia Tours covers Cambodia’s most outstanding ranging from fascinating city of Phnom Penh, exotic hub of Siem Riep to tranquil floating village and exceptional relics of Angkor temples. It is ideally design to offer chances getting close with local, experience the uniquness and authenticity that truly belong to Cambodia.

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Duration: 14 days/13 nights

Tour Code: MCHL07

Price from: US $ 1350.00 Pax

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham - Kampong Thom – Siem Reap - Angkor - Tonle Sap - Batambang - Phnom Penh - Takeo – Sihanounk Ville.

• Day 1 - Phnom Penh Arrival

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Dinner

  Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant and bustling capital city. Despite its recent turbulent history, Phnom Penh’s wide tree-lined boulevards and faded colonial mansions hold an undeniable charm. Upon arrival, the tour guide and driver of Cambodia Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to rest and freshen up before driving to the dock to catch an evening boat cruise along the Mekong River to watch the sunset over the shimmering city.

  Day 2 - Phnom Penh City Tour

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Phnom Penh was founded in the 14th century and has long been a vital trading hub at the confluence of three rivers: the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac. Start the day learning about the Khmer Rouge and Cambodia’s recent history on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the notorious Choeung Ek “Killing Fields.” Our cultural tour continues as we visit the National Museum—an excellent introduction into ancient Khmer art and civilization, and the Royal Palace which is home to the royal family and the opulent silver pagoda.

  Day 3 - Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham – Kampong Thom

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today, we leave the bustle of the big city on a drive through Cambodia’s beautiful countryside and largest rubber producing region on our way to Kampong Cham. Explore this quaint colonial town and see the Wat Nokor Pagoda which is an 11th century Mahayana Buddhist shrine and is home to a large reclining Buddha as well as many carved Buddha images. We continue on our journey to Kampong Thom in the afternoonn and stop along the way at Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei. Arrive in Kampong Thom and check in at the hotel. Spend the late afternoon on a pleasant walking tour through some nearby villages and climb the 980 steps to the top of Phnom Santuk for a superb sunset view.

  Day 4 - Kampong Thom – Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Spend the morning to explore the ancient temples around Kampong Thom before continuing on our way to Siem Reap. Kampong Thom is home to Cambodia’s most impressive group of pre-Angkorian monuments. Here, we will visit the ancient temple complex- Sambor Prei Kuk, which is situated just north of the town. The main temples are divided into three complexes, all dedicated to Shiva. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you wander through these 7th century brick monuments, artfully scattered about the jungle. In the afternoon, we continue on our journey to Siem Reap (147km, 2hrs drive), the gateway into the legendary Angkor temples. Arrive in Siem Reap in the late afternoon.

  Day 5 - Siem Reap – Angkor Temples

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Enjoy an entire day dedicated to discover the mysterious Angkor temples. Wake up before dawn and take a tuk-tuk ride to visit the jungle-entwined temple, Ta Prohm. Sunrise is one of the most beautiful and haunting times to visit the temples whose ancient sandstone blocks are gilded gold by the early morning rays. Return to the hotel for breakfast then set back out on a full day temple tour. Startwith the magnificent Angkor Wat— the largest Khmer temple and finest example of Angkorian art and architecture. We then proceed to Angkor Thom’s imposing South Gate, topped with the four serenely smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Next, visit Bayon temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

  Day 6 - Siem Reap – Angkor Temples – Floating Village

  Place Transport: Cruise
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Enjoy the stunning temples in the Angkor Archeological Park before driving to the Cambodia’s largest natural body of water, Tonle Sap Lake. After breakfast at the hotel, travel by car to Banteay Srei which is home to Angkor’s finest stone carvings, followed by Preah Khan (Sacred Sword)- one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. In the afternoon, head out of town and embark on a short cruise along Tonle Sap Lake and visit the local floating villages. Drive to the Angkor Archeological Park in the evening to watch the sunset from the foot of Phnom Krohm Mountain.

  Day 7 - Siem Reap – Koh Ker – Beng Mealea – Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  This morning, we travel to Koh Ker. Here, we will discover the long abandoned temples in the forests of northern Cambodia. It is also known as Chok Gargyar. This region is served as the capital of Jayavarman IV until his son and successor, Harshavarman I, moved the capital back to Angkor. There are more than 30 major structures and archeologists believe that there may have been as many as 100 minor sacred buildings in the region. In the afternoon, drive back to Siem Reap, stop en route to visit the remote and jungle-covered Beng Mealea temple.

  Day 8 - Siem Reap – Battambang

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today, we travel by car to Battambang which is the Cambodia’s second largest city. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then drive to Battambang, arriving in the afternoon. Check in at your hotel then enjoy an orienting walking tour through the city’s bustling boulevards lined with quaint French colonial buildings. Next, visit some of Battambang’s signature hilltop temples as well as the infamous cave, Phnom Sampov which is used as an execution field under the Khmer Rouge. Take a relaxing 30min ride on the Bamboo train before returning to your hotel.

  Day 9 - Battambang

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Spend the day to discover Battambang and its surrounding countryside. After breakfast, we start our day visiting the local marketplace, then head out of town to visit surrounding Angkorian and post-Angkorian temples, including Wat Ek and Wat Toul Bassaet. After lunch,  climb Phnom Sampov, explore the Bat Cave and visit some local Khmer Villages. Return to Battambang in the evening.

  Day 10 - Battambang – Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today, we drive from Battambang to the Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh. Get a taste for Cambodia’s rural life and stop en route at Kompong Chnang to visit the floating village in Kompong Luong. Arrive in Phnom Penh in the afternoon and check in at your hotel. Enjoy some free time to relax then show your  bargaining skills on a walk through the city’s expansive “Russian Market” where you can find anything from motorcycle parts to valuable gems.

  Day 11 - Phnom Penh – Takeo – Kep

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Leave Phnom Penh, we drive to the seaside resort, Kep-sur-Mer- the favorite getaway of the French in the early 1900s. Have breakfast at the hotel then begin our journey southwards, making our first stop at Phnom Chisor Temple dating back from the 11th century. Climb the 500-step path to the top of the hill to enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Continue on to the quiet town of Takeo before taking a short cruise to Angkor Borei which is located just a few kilometers from the Vietnamese border. Here, we visit a small museum displaying several reproductions of sculptures from the nearby ruins and a selection of artifacts dating as far back to the 4th century. After visiting the museum, we continue on our boat trip to visit the pre-Angkorian temple, Phnom Da, and a nearby temple Asram Maharosei. Arrive in Kep in the evening and check in at the hotel.

  Day 12 - Kep – Rabbit Island – Kep

  Place Transport: Cruise
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  we take a boat trip to Rabbit Island, just off the coast of Kep. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then board a local boat for a 30min float to Rabbit Island. Spend the afternoon bathing in the warm waters and snorkeling around the surrounding rocks, hiding many colorful fish. Return to Kep in the late afternoon.

  Day 13 - Kep – Sihanouk Ville

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Leave Kep, we drive to Sihanouk Ville. Check in and relax. The lovely beaches of Sihanouk Ville are some of the most unspoiled in all of South East Asia although the fast growing of tourism. There are some 10 km of beach stretching the whole length of the town and dozens of small islands which make for a perfect tropical getaway with facilities for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, This free day will provide you some great opportunities to soak up the sun and sea as much as you want by spending your time swimming or lazing on a beach. Stay overnight in Sihanoukville.

  Day 14 - Sihanouk Ville – Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  Have breakfast at the hotel before driving to Phnom Penh’s airport to catch your departure flight home.

Honeymoon Package in Siem Reap

Looking for a unique honeymoon destination? This tour offers 3 to 5 stars Angkor Wat packages that are the perfect extension to an exotic Asian honeymoon. Rates include accommodation, daily breakfast, site seeing permits to visit the Angkor ruins with an English speaking guide, a sunset balloon experience, an hour spa treatment, private boat cruise including champagne and fruit, lunch on day two, dinner at the exclusive Hotel de la Paix, flowers upon arrival and ‘tuk tuk’ transfers. When you are not exploring Angkor Wat, there are fantastic art and craft markets, golf courses and spas to enjoy, or simply relax by your resort swimming pool.

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Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Tour Code: MCSS08

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Private temple visits - Unique sunsets - Delicious Khmer cuisine - Traditional Khmer massage

• Day 1 - Siem Reap arrival

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals:

  Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be greeted by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

  Day 2 - Angkor Temples – Spa – Romantic Sunset

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  We commence at the South Gate of Angkor Thom City. Here, we explore the centerpiece of the ancient city, the Bayon. The Bayon contains 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic smiling faces. Also included in the morning tour are the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of Leper Kings as well as The Ta Prohm Temple. We will enjoy lunch in the complex before embarking on our discovery of Angkor Wat, easily the most famous and best-preserved of all temples within the Angkor complex. We will then head back to your hotel. Free time to freshen up before being transferred to a well known Spa for a Tropical Massage. This massage focuses on the pressure points and stretching techniques associated with Thai massage. The Tropical Massage gently stretches and clears energy channels, leave you relaxed and refreshed feelings. No oil is used during this massage. Our day will end with a majestic sunset over Angkor Wat (balloon ride).

  Day 3 - Angkor Temples – Sunset boat trip - Dinner

  Place Transport: Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  After breakfast, we will head to the exquisite Banteay Srey (“Citadel of the women”). The temple displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. We will then head back to the hotel and have some free time until the afternoon. At around 4 PM, you will be picked up by our guide and transferred to the Tonle Sap Lake. Not far from the impressive Angkor Complex lies the huge Tonle Sap Lake, it is one of the world’s most productive bodies of fresh water. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake swells to 12,000 km². During the dry half of the year, the lake on the contrary shrinks to as small as 2500 km², draining into the Tonle Sap River. Each year, millions of fish come to spawn in the seasonally flooded forest surrounding the lake, attracting a myriad of water birds as well as people who have settled in villages along the shores and who live with the rhythm of the water. This ecosystem has been classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. You will be driven 15 km South of Siem Reap where you will take a private boat and discover the floating village of Chong Khneas as well as the wildlife of the lake. Champagne and fruits is on board for a unique sunset on the Lake. This evening, you will enjoy a dinner at the best table of Cambodia.

  Day 4 - Siem Reap Departure

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  In the morning, visit to Siem Reap market and/or the workshops of Artisans d’Angkor (wood and stone carving) and/or the Silk Farm at Pouk before transferring to Siem Reap Airport for departure flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 03 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily breakfast.

  
  

  
  

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available. 

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  
  

  
  

  - Dinners, except as specified above. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  
  

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  
  

  
  

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).

Cambodia Hidden Tries

Once traveling to Cambodia, Angkor Wat is a must –see; however, best Cambodia tours reveal us much more. This personalized Cambodia tour offers a lot of opportunities to explore ruins, villages and more remote natural and best cultural areas of Cambodia.

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Duration: 12 days/11 nights

Tour Code: MCSD09

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Phnom Penh - Mondulkiri - Kratie - Kampong Cham - Kampong Thom - Siem Reap

• Day 1 - Phnom Penh Arrival

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Dinner

  Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, we will transfer you to hotel. Visit the Victory Monument and the National Museum, the Royal Palace, built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda which is located within the Royal Palace ground. You will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree lined avenues of the city during sunset. Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Day 2 - Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces. It has become the largest cenrer for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Then we go to the Russian market and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Take a walk along the Mekong River and board the boat for Mekong Sunset Cruise (1 hour). Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Day 3 - Phnom Penh - Mondulkiri

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. Early departure by overland escorted by English or French speaking guide and private car or pick up truck to Mondulkiri, a province of 543 kms north of Cambodia. You will first part of the road from Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham and Snuol is in best conditions. The rest of the road from Snuol to Mondulkiri is dirt road. We will drive through the jungles of Cambodia. Some parts of the road are high plateau or hillside. Please keep your eyes open as you will see many kinds of wild animals crossing the road. Arrives in Senmonorom, a town of Mondulkiri province later in the early evening. Check in at hotel, straight your leg or walk around the hillside of the hotel. Stay overnight in Mondulkiri.

  Day 4 - Mondulkiri

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. We travel 7 Km north of Sen Monorom to visit the village of Pu Lung where elephant treks are organized. Full exploration of the forest by elephant. Lunch on site. This is hard at time but still funny experience and best way to explore the landscape close up. In the mid afternoon, we meet up with our car and diver back to Sen Monorom. Stay overnight in Sen Mornorom.

  Day 5 - Mondulkiri

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. Today, we set off for 37 km on the bumpy road along two rivers to the most famous waterfall, Bousra Waterfall. Along the way, you can explore Bousra beautiful scenery with its rice fields, dense forests and have chance to visit traditional Phnorng villages as well as a coffee and paper plantation. Enjoy the bath at the waterfall. Picnic lunch is included at the side. Return to Senmonorom town in the afternoon and enjoy peaceful walk through the quiet road of Senmonorom. No other places where you can have such a quiet walk like this town. Stay overnight in Senmonorom town.

  Day 6 - Mondulkiri - Kratie

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. We will leave by the same adventure road, through the forests back to the main road at Snuol where we continue to Kratie. Part of the road from Snuol to Kratie is in best conditions. The trip will take you about 5 hours to arrive in Kratie. Check in at hotel. In the afternoon, we will spend our time visiting the Mekong River Dolphins at Prek Kampi Reserved area. The rare water dolphins are available to be seen here only. Stay overnight in Kratie.

  Day 7 - Kratie - Kampong Cham

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. We will leave from Kratie by road to Chhlong District. Chhlong still remains many kinds of colonial houses, buildings and old cultures of the people from the French's time. This is the only place where you can find those old colonial house styles available. We will then continue to Kampong Cham by dirt road. Arrive in Kampong Cham, check in at hotel. Visit Wat Nokhor with its ancient temple and modern style pagoda (12th century). Stay overnight in Kampong Cham.

  Day 8 - Kampong Cham - Siem Reap

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, depart for Kampong Thom. En route, we will stop for the visit to Wat Khear Nokor, and Phum Prasat, continued with Prasat Sambor Prei Kuk, located 35 Km northeast of Kampong Thom. Visit the ancient capital of Chenla with its 100 temples dating from the Pre-Angkorian period. After that, we continue the journey to Siem Reap. Arrival in Siem Reap, check in hotel for relaxation. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 9 - Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake

  Place Transport: Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Breakfast at hotel. This morning is free for your own activities. In the afternoon, depart for Mechrey- a small floating village surrounded by flooded forests of mangrove trees, approximately 10 km from downtown Siem Reap. Board a local boat for a cruise along Tonle Sap Lake. We will pass through mangrove forests, visit a floating primary school, stroll around the Mechrey pagoda situated on a small island surrounded by floating houses. Visit some private houses and a fish farm where we can see first hand how the local people farm fish. The cruise then continues along a broader water-ways, home to a wide variety of bird life. The boat returns to the pier where our waiting vehicle will drive us back to Siem Reap. Enjoy sunset from Phnom Bakheng which is one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor. From here, you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 10 - Siem Reap - Roluos Group - Temples

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  This morning, visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which is served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned from A.D 877-89), are among the earliest permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. See the temples of Preah Ko (erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century and dedicated by the King to his ancestors), Bakong (the largest and the most interesting of the Roluos group temples, it has an active Buddisht monastery) and Lolei (was built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir by Yasovarman I, the founder of the first city at Angkor). In the afternoon, continue your temple visits including Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the "Mountain Temple" of Pre Rup until sunset. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 11 - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Angkor Thom

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Have breakfast at hotel and then visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then the jungle-like temple of Ta Prohm is embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 12 - Siem Reap Departure

  Place Transport: Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Depending on your departure time from Siem Reap, there are many places to buy some souvenirs at one of the local markets. Trip concludes after transfer to the airport for your flight home. Thanks for traveling with us. Hope you have enjoyed the tour.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 11 Nights Accommodation with daily breakfast.
  
  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
  
  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.
  
  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
  
  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.
  
  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available. 

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.
  
  - Dinners, except as specified above. 
  
  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 
  
  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).