Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Tour 5 Nights / 6 Days
This Cambodia classic tour combined two special destinations: Phnom Penh Capital and Siem Reap Angkor. Visit the striking yellow Royal Palace admired by Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Killing field and other main attractions before heading to Siem Reap where we explore the magnificent heritage Angkor Wat temple with its incredible masterpieces, amazing history with rich civilization as well as various impressive ancient temples. Go further, a boat excursion takes you to see the Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake, witness daily life & interesting activities on the largest freshwater lake in Asia, and enjoy a delicate dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance show.
At a Glance
- City/Region: Phnom Penh → Siem Reap (or Vice Versa)
- 2-night stay in Phnom Penh
- 3-night stay in Siem Reap
- Classic, historical, cultural, classic, sightseeing, boat excursion
- Private tour, free hassle, flexible
- All included, NO hidden cost
Briefing Program
- Day 1: Phnom Penh – Arrival
- Day 2: Full Day Phnom Penh City Tour with Sunset Boat Cruise
- Day 3: Public Bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Day 4: Fully Guided Angkor Discovery
- Day 5: Tonle Sap Lake, City Tour & Traditional Apsara Show
- Day 6: Siem Reap – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 | Phnom Penh – Arrival
Meal: None
Upon your arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly escort guide and driver then transfers directly (approx. 45 minutes) to a booked hotel for check in and have your own free time.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2 | Full Day Phnom Penh City Tour with Sunset Boat Cruise
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. Today our guide and driver will pick you up at 8.00am then go to Independent Monument where we stop to capture some beautiful photos before continue to witness the tragic site of Choeung Ek – the killing field that proceeded more than 20 thousands of civilians and the site is connecting with Tuol Sleng Museum – was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian market for shopping.
Enjoy Khmer set lunch at Bopha Titanic Phnom Penh restaurant by The Riverside.
Afternoon, visit The Royal Palace – a complex of buildings which are served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia, admired by impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments etc. Continue for a guided tour at the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings. Next, continue to visit Wat Phnom with interesting legendary of founding place of Phnom Penh Capital.
Evening, we head to Phnom Penh’s Riverside where get on board with a welcome cocktail while the boat cruise is slowly gliding along Mekong & Tonle Sap, watch the sunset fading at horizon, immerse yourself with golden color of Phnom Penh skyline. Disembark around 6.20pm and return hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 3 | Public Bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Our team picks you up and transfers to bus station for Giant Ibis bus departure at 8.45am or 9.45am (6 hours) to Siem Reap Angkor.
*Domestic flight or private car/minivan (surcharge) are available upon request.
Upon your arrival at bus station, you will be greeted by our friendly team then transfers to a booked hotel for check in and have your own leisure.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 4 | Fully Guided Angkor Discovery
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
*Sunrise is available upon request (surcharge) and starting time is at 4.30am.
Breakfast is at hotel. We’re journeying out (or tuk tuk) of hotel at 8.00am to the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
Enjoy Khmer set lunch at a selected local restaurant near temples.
Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.
Note: Visiting beautiful sunset is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 25 minutes/way) to the hill and it’s always touristy or skip it if you feel tired.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 5 | Tonle Sap Lake, City Tour & Traditional Apsara Show
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast is at hotel. We set off hotel at 8.30am for countryside sightseeing along with a visit at local market to see interesting trades before resuming our journey to Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to take a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kompong Phluk then the boat slows down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in their student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we embark on a canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our main boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about Tonle Sap ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.
Return Siem Reap city to enjoy tasty Khmer set lunch at Khmer wooden house restaurant.
Afternoon, we go for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on, and you can also go to Royal Residence Garden for walking and breathtaking.
Evening, we leave to enjoy tasty dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 6 | Siem Reap – Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Simply enjoy the rest of free time in Siem Reap before our team picks you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
Thank You and Goodbye to Beautiful Cambodia
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