CAMBODIA BETWEEN TEMPLES AND TRADITIONS ** PRIVATE TOUR ** — NAAR
Characteristics
Private tour with the option of an English/French/German-speaking guide during the visits. Include meals (v. the fee includes)
departures are guaranteed (min 1 participants). Subject to availability
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Phnom Penh
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, The room is available starting from 14.00., lunch during the visit, We will set off to explore the rich heritage and culture of Phnom Penh on an exciting half-day tour by traditional cyclo. We will depart from the hotel to discover the capital’s main attractions, including the Royal Palace and the nearby Silver Pagoda. As the official residence of the Cambodian royal family, the complex houses royal buildings, temples and murals that tell the story of the country. The Silver Pagoda, also known as Wat Preah Keo or the ‘Temple of the Emerald Buddha’, has a floor composed of over 5,000 silver tiles (weighing a total of five tonnes). The staircase is made of Italian marble, and inside stands a life-size golden Buddha adorned with 2,086 diamonds. Visit to the National Museum, situated north of the Royal Palace. Built between 1917 and 1920 in Khmer style, it houses important artefacts from the Angkor period and earlier, including an eight-armed statue of the god Vishnu and a pair of fighting monkeys from the Angkor collection.
**Note: visitors are required to wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees.**, dinner free, Pernottamento a Phnom Penh,
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Giorno 2 — Phnom Penh → Battambang
Breakfast, Depart from the hustle and bustle of the capital and head to the laid-back town of Battambang. Travel by road, stopping at Koh Chen Island on the Tonle Sap River, famous for its craft communities. Before lunch (included), stop at Kompong Loung and take a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to visit a floating village. Arrival in Battambang and a visit to the 11th-century Wat Ek Phnom, surrounded by trees and water lily ponds, featuring splendid Buddhist paintings. Check-in at the hotel and time to rest before a culinary exploration of the city., dinner free, Pernottamento a Battambang,
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Giorno 3 — Battambang → Siem Reap (Angkor)
Breakfast, The itinerary for this day will vary depending on the month of the year in which the trip takes place, as follows:
**OPTION 1: FEBRUARY TO JULY**
Departure for Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat. Visit to a local market and the 13th-century temple complex of Banteay Chhmar. Lunch near the temple, followed by a drive to Siem Reap.
**OPTION 2: AUGUST TO JANUARY**
Private boat cruise along the Sangker River and Tonle Sap Lake, with stops at a pagoda and a floating village. Duration approximately 7 hours, including lunch on board.
On arrival in Siem Reap, check-in at the hotel and free time, dinner free, Pernottamento a Siem Reap,
Giorno 4 — Siem Reap (Angkor)
Breakfast, Visit to the iconic Angkor Wat and the main temples by tuk-tuk. Departure for the Angkor Archaeological Park and a tour of the ancient capital Angkor Thom: South Gate, Bayon with its 216 carved faces, Baphuon, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Phimeanakas and the Royal Enclosure. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit to Angkor Wat, the largest religious building in the world, famous for its five towers and decorations featuring Apsara dancers.
**Note: access to the Bakan Tower requires appropriate clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered). Access is limited to 100 people; children under 12 are not permitted.**, dinner free, Pernottamento a Siem Reap,
Giorno 5 — Siem Reap (Angkor)
Breakfast, Excursion to the temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, among the most evocative in the region. Banteay Srei, built of pink sandstone, is famous for its exquisite carvings; Banteay Samre is dedicated to the god Vishnu. Stop at the village of Preah Dak to sample local snacks and soak up the authentic atmosphere. Lunch at the temple, built at the end of the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. Its mysterious charm captivates visitors: parts of the temple seem to be engulfed by the gigantic roots of the ancient trees that tower above it. Onwards to the Satcha craft centre and the day concludes at Les Senteurs d’Angkor, dedicated to local natural products. Dinner at a restaurant with an Apsara dance performance. After dinner, transfer to Pub Street for some free time (return to the hotel at your own convenience), Pernottamento a Siem Reap,
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Giorno 6 — Siem Reap (Angkor) → Phnom Penh
Breakfast, Departure for Phnom Penh (approx. 314 km, 6 hours). Stop at the Sambor Prei Kuk complex (7th century), one of Cambodia’s most important pre-Angkorian archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled in the forest, the complex comprises over 170 brick temples dating back to the 7th century, built during the reign of Isanavarman I. Considered a precursor to Angkorian architecture, it captivates visitors with its decorated towers, the roots entwined around the structures, and its mystical, uncrowded atmosphere, offering an authentic and evocative experience. Lunch en route. Arrival in Phnom Penh, check-in at the hotel and free time, dinner free, Pernottamento a Phnom Penh,
Giorno 7 — Phnom Penh
Breakfast, Visit to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (formerly S-21 prison), a testament to the Khmer Rouge era. Today, the museum houses photographs, documents and testimonies that recount the suffering of the victims, offering a powerful and deeply thought-provoking insight into the country’s recent history. **Note: appropriate attire required.** Continue to the Russian Market, the perfect place to buy handicrafts, art objects and curiosities. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to Techo International Airport for the afternoon flight to the next destination, end of the tour,
Notes
ROOMS: Triple rooms are always double rooms with an additional bed, often smaller than the two existing beds; triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. Requests for smoking rooms, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, higher or lower floors, etc., are always on request and not guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
HOTEL FINAL LIST: indicated in the travel documents
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: The room must be vacated in the morning, by the time indicated by the hotel; the surcharge for late check-out is equal to 50% of the extra night for check-out by 6 pm; for check-out after that time, an additional night will be charged.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.
TIMETABLES: departure times are indicative and depend on the number of hotels from which pick-ups are scheduled for each day; the pick-up start time indicates when customers should be ready in the lobby for departure; in hotels reached last, a wait of at least fifteen minutes or more compared to the indicated time is likely. The return times to the hotel are purely indicative and variable depending on a considerable number of factors including the time dedicated to visits and the intensity of traffic.
PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.
TIPS: not included, at the discretion of the tourist
MEALS: not included unless specified.
REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, they are exclusively for/from the hotels scheduled for the tour on the days of the tour's start/end; in case of extending the stay, for transfers to/from other hotels, or for arrivals/departures from other airports, a supplement applies. The supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone. Requests for booking transfers not included or for different hotels must be received at least 3 weeks before departure, or an additional urgency supplement will be applied.,
Starts from
7 days / 12 nights - from Phnom Penh to Phnom Penh,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch,
Price includes
Private tour with local guides, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, entry visa, janitorial work, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Hotel list (or similar) Siem Reap:
standard category: Somadevi Angkor
superior category: Tara Angkor
deluxe category: Angkor Miracle Resort, Hotel list (or similar):
standard category: Phnom Penh- Capri by Fraser Phnom Penh; Battambang- Classy Hotel & Spa; Siem Reap- Somadevi Angkor;
superior category: Phnom Penh- Soma Hotel Riverside; Battambang- Battambang Resort; Siem Reap- Tara Angkor;
deluxe category: Phnom Penh- Sun & Moon Riverside Hotel; Battambang- Maison Wat Kor; Siem Reap- Memoire Palace Resort and Spa;, flight to Phnom Penh (not included): it is necessary to book flights arriving by 12.00, flight from Phnom Penh (not included): it is necessary to book flights departing after 14.00 hours., The scheduled times are indicative; the exact times will be confirmed locally by the guides., Cambodia visa required: 30 USD, can be obtained on site (further details will be provided upon booking), Tips: although not mandatory, tips are recommended for all those who provide a service such as guides, drivers of any means of transportation used, porters. It is a sign of appreciation that makes them proud and gratifies them for the work done. As an indication, the amount to consider per person per day is about 5 USD for the tour guide and 3 USD for the driver of the vehicle used for transportation. For the rest of the services provided, the amount of the tip is at the discretion of the traveler., Please note that genuine triple rooms are rare in this destination, and most hotels do not offer this room type. These are usually double rooms with an extra bed added. Please be aware that the extra bed may be a rollaway bed or a sofa bed, at the hotel’s discretion, and is not recommended for an adult guest.,
