Discover Cambodia Partakes In Sustainable And Socially Responsible Hospitality 8 Days

Promoting sustainable tourism standards and renewable travel is crucial in enhancing the global appeal of Cambodian tourism. This trip treasures social connections and immerses guests in the rich tapestry of Siem Reap’s local cultures. Our array of city and street food tours, Angkor Wat explorations, and countryside excursions aim to deepen cultural experiences for you. Committed to sustainability in hospitality, we prioritize eco-conscious practices by utilizing recyclable materials and actively engaging in initiatives such as garbage collection, tree planting, and food donations. These endeavors aren’t just among our staff but also invite you to participate, fostering a sense of shared responsibility towards the community and the environment.

We believe in crafting meaningful experiences that not only offer comfort but also contribute positively to the cultural fabric and sustainable ethos of this remarkable destination.

Highlight:

Advancing the conservation of natural and cultural resources
Promoting sustainable practices for resource efficiency and waste reduction
Learning about the culture of local areas in Cambodia
Strengthening rural transformation and community involvement
Learn about the unique architecture of Angkor temples according to ancient skills.
This is one of the unique places in the world where you can come to recharge your soul
Communicate and discover local lifestyles
Your journey contributes positively to the well-being of local communities

Tour Included

Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
Accommodation in twin sharing room with daily breakfast at hotels and overnight cruise
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
All transfers and transportation during tour
Boat trips for sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
English speaking experienced and licensed tour guide (your other preferred languages are available upon request)
Water on vehicle
Service charges and government taxes
24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Tour Excluded

Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
International flight tickets
Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Visa stamping fee at the airport (US$ 25.00 for Vietnam, paid by cash at the airport)
Tipping gratuity for guides, drivers, hotel & restaurant staffs, boat riders, etc.
Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
All other services which are not specified in the itinerary
Surcharge for peak season, New Year holidays (Vietnamese Tet & Calendar New Year), and compulsory dinners on Xmas and New Year’s Eve as per regulation of the hotels and cruises.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Siem Reap arrival- Angkor Temples (B)

You will discover the impressive temples of Angkor. Start to visit the most interesting points such as the unparalleled Angkor Wat, Bayon and its mysterious faces, Ta Promh where you will see its impressive roots, and a number of temples that will surely leave yours with our mouths open. Your specialist guide will be in charge of telling you the smallest detail of this place heritage of humanity.

Day 2: Phnom Kulen (B)

After breakfast, you will depart for the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen, where you will see a myriad of rice fields and typical Cambodian wooden houses on very long pillars. Phnom Kulen, known as the sacred mountain, was a very important place for the Khmer empire. From here, in 820 AD King Jayarvarman II proclaimed independence from Java, giving birth to the Khmer empire and modern Cambodia. In addition, from here flows the river that supplied them and was where they extracted most of the stones for the construction of the temples of Angkor. Among others, you will visit its great reclining Buddha and a small temple next to the waterfall. Then you will visit its incredible waterfall, where if you wish, you can take a dip.

You will have the evening to yourselves, you can stroll through one of the city's night markets or walk along the lively Pub Street.

Day 3: Siem Reap - Battambang (B)

In the morning you will leave for Battambang.

Arriving to Battambang you will go to visit the Ek Phnom temple and its giant Buddha statue. On the way, you will see the rural area of Battambang and spot flying foxes. On your next visit, you will work up an appetite as you visit a local rice paper production center, which is used to make spring rolls and other traditional Cambodian food. Your next visit will be to the Banan Temple, located on a 400-meter hill that can only be reached by climbing very steep stairs. It is said that this temple was the inspiration for the construction of Angkor Wat. At the end of the tour, you can relax and have lunch in a hut on a lake.

In the afternoon you will go to Phnom Sampeu Hill, where you will see several pagodas and The Killing Cave, infamous for the crimes of the Khmer Rouge. At sunset, you will watch as millions of bats emerge from one of the caves on the hill.

Day 4: Battambang – Koh kong - (B) the Cardamoms in Depth

Transfer to Koh kong. Today, enjoy the Cardamoms in Depth – free to enjoy your time

Stay overnight: Cardamom tented

Day 5: The Cardamoms in Depth - a Challenging Trek for Connoisseurs (B)

Free day to enjoy your time or
Optional Tour
Today, enjoy the Cardamoms in Depth - a Challenging Trek for Connoisseurs
After an early breakfast, meet the Wildlife Alliance Rangers together with an English-speaking guide and embark on a patrol over a network of abandoned poaching and logging trails through the dense forest. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, like macaques, gibbons or hornbills. Stop by the ranger station, where confiscated snares, traps and improvised hunting rifles are on display. After enjoying lunch at the station, kayak or hike back to the camp.
Stay overnight: Cardamom tented

Day 6: Cardamoms (B)

Today, enjoy the Cardamoms in Depth – free time to enjoy your time

Stay overnight: Cardamom tented

Day 7: Cardamoms – Phnom Penh

In the morning you will leave for Phnom Penh. Enjoy an afternoon tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," for an authentic and immersive experience like no other. Visit the beautifully renovated Art Deco Central Market and experience the local shopping scene firsthand. Known as ‘Phsar Thmei’ locally the market is a bustling hub for clothing, food and souvenir shopping. After exploring the market, we will stroll through the city’s off-the-beaten-path alleyways, where you’ll have a chance to

engage with the locals and see how they live their daily lives in the city. Observe and experience the locals enjoying their coffee while playing Cambodian-style chess and see the local food in its most authentic form, learning about the way of live in this vibrant city. Continue your visit to the city's namesake, Wat Phnom. Founded in 1373, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics

washed ashore by the river. From there, we will enjoy a short walk to the French Quarter, where you’ll get a glimpse of the city’s colonial era while admiring the beautiful architecture. The area boasts a number of Belle Époque and Art Deco houses and public buildings dating from the French Protectorate (1863-1953). As you get back to your hotel. Free evening

Day 8: Phnom Penh – Departure

You’ll enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum.

Transfer to the Moc Bai Gate Border to connect Hochiminh City