Cambodia Soft Adventure

• Tread lightly upon the 5000 silver floor tiles at the Silver Pagoda, in the Royal Palace.
• Step back in time at the National Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of Angkorian sculpture.
• Check out the Art Deco masterpiece that Psar Thmei, Phnom Penh’s central market.
• Discover a darker side at Toul Sleng Museum, a brutal reminder of the pain of Cambodia’s past.
• Wat Phnom – on a leafy hill, Wat Phnom affords a view that has changed little in a half century.
• Soak up the city by night, with a happy hour cocktail, a fine meal and crawl through the city’s bars.
• Exploring Cardamom Mountain.
• Stare in awe at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat.
• Succumb to the enigmatic smiles of the 216 giant faces of the Bayon, Angkor’s strangest temple.
• Experience nature running riot at the mysterious ruin of Ta Prohm, the original Tomb Rider temple.
• Marvel at the exquisite carvings adorning the tiny temple of Banteay Srei, the finest seen at Angkor.
• Cycling along the roads less travelled which undiscovered by mass tourist.
• Apsara Dance – Catch a performance of Cambodia’s ancient dance form, once performed exclusively for the king.
• Relax with a massage or spa, the perfect medicine for weary bodies.

⇒ Tour grade: Morderate (customizable)
⇒ Trip code: VA18 (customizable)
⇒ Trip duration: 9 days/ 8nites
⇒ Destinations: Phnom Penh - Chi Phat - Siem Reap
⇒ Meals included: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners (Allow extra Meal budget minimum $20US/per day)
⇒ Transports: Private Car, Bus, Flight, Junk Cruise
⇒ Accommodation: 5 night in hotels, 3 nights in Guesthouse in Chi Phat.
⇒ Tour guides: English speaking tour guide or orther langage speaking ones upon request.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Profestional English Speaking tour guide or other languages upon request.
• All transfers and transportation
• Accommodation based on twin shared room at selected hotels with daily breakfast
   Check-in time at all hotels is 14:00 and check-out time at all hotels is 12.00              
  Early check-in and late check-out is subject to availability with surcharge.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary.

TOUR EXCLUDES:

• Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
• Other flight tickets
• Visas and airport departure tax
• Meals, drinks and other those mentioned in the itinerary
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
• Tips and gratuities.

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 :   Arrive Phom Penh
Day 2 :   Phom Penh – Chi Phat
Day 3 :   Chiphat – Veal Ta Prak
Day 4 :   Veal Ta Prak – Chipha
Day 5 :   Chiphat – Phnom Penh
Day 6 :   Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
Day 7 :   Siem Reap Exploration
Day 8 :   Siem Reap Exploration
Day 9 :   Siem Reap Departure

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrive – Phnom Penh (D)
Arrive Phnom Penh by afternoon flight, Phnom Penh - the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial charm. French villas along tree-lined boulevards remind the visitor that the city was once considered the gem of Southeast Asia. Recent political changes have triggered an economic boom of sorts, with new hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs springing up around the city.

We visit to the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Travelers will proceed to visit Independence Monument which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodian took their country back from French colony, continuing visit to National Museum, the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was build since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood and others. We pass through the River Front park whose scenery is much worth shooting, and continue to the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom before boarding on boat for Mekong River Cruise 1 hour bank to see the lovely Phnom Penh city at night with breathtaking view along the river.

Day 2 Phnom Penh – Chiphat (B,D)
Transfer from Phnom Penh to Chi Phat on the national road number 4. Arrive at Andoung Teok where we will catch local boat upstream journey along the Preak Piphot River. During this journey through mangrove forests, as well as witnessing typical river edge villages and homes, be on the lookout for birds and mammals coming to the waters edge to drink You will arrive in Chi Phat district in the afternoon. Then you go to Chi Phat Ecotourism office for the explanation about your trip. Check in at your guesthouse (basic facilities inc. mosquito net) for the refreshment.  We walk to nearby Waterfall for refreshing yourself into clear water and enjoy swimming. Welcome Dinner at the Community Ecotourism Office. It is then an early night to be prepared for an early start the following day.

Day 3 Cardamom Mountain Trekking: Chiphat – Veal Ta Prak (12.5 Km) (B, L, D)
We’ll have an early start this morning and after breakfast you will be introduced to your trekking guide. Then the fun really begins when you take the first steps of your trek, along the way you will discover many local waterfalls and swimming areas as well as experiencing mountain village life as you pass by traditional wooden houses and through a canopy of mango, banana and jackfruit trees. We trek along a single track between banana trees before coming to Veal Ta Prak. Arrive Cam site we set up camp for the night. Evening we walk to nearby pond and try to spotting wild animals which come to the pond. Come back to the camp site and have dinner made by our forest cook.

Day 4 Cardamom Mountain Trekking: Veal Ta Prak – Chiphat (B, L, D)
We get up early to watch a beautiful sunrise before heading back to camp for breakfast prepared by our forest cook. We continue trekking to O’Chonleas Pran (Refugee River) by passing small stream and meadow. Arrive at Damnak Kos where we set for lunch. We get on traditional row boat along the Stoeng Prat (Cattle Skin Cord) River and long river enjoy birds watching. Arrive in Chiphat you will be free. Dinner at Community office.

Day 5 Chiphat – Phnom Penh (B, L)
Morning will bid farewell to Chi Pat as you journey back to Andoung Tuk. On arrival at Andoung Tuk you will meet your waiting vehicle and depart for Phnom Penh, allowing you time to reflect on the wonderful and unique Cardamom Mountain trekking experience you have enjoyed in the seldom visited mountains of Cambodia, and taking away very fond memories. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 6 Phnom Penh – Udong Stupas – Siem Reap (B, L)    
We depart for Siem Reap by road with English guide. En route, visit a Cham Muslim village.  Arrive Udong then visit the various temples and the three large Stupas where the ashes of three former Kings are preserved.

Next, visit the most impressive structure of the site, the "Vihara of the 18-Cubit Buddha".
We travel on Route 6 today to Skuon town for a sampling of sautéed spiders-a local delicacy. On the way visit archeological “Naga Bridge” at Kompong Kdei. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 7 Siem Reap Exploration (B, L)

Day 8 Siem Reap Exploration (B, D)
Early morning we start witness sunrise over Angkor Wat temple and listening singing birds over the ancient land of Angkor area. We walk to nearby Pagoda and offering food to monks. After monks finished breakfast we start enjoy our breakfast box on the ground floor of pagoda, jasmine tea will be served in the peaceful of pagoda.

• Banteay Srei: nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving
• Banteay Samre: Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer.
• We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers
• Prasat Kravan – with its unique brick sculptures
• Srah Srang – The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing
• Banteay Kdei – Surrounded by four concentric walls
• Thommanon and Chaosay Tevorda temple

Farwell dinner with Apsara Dance show at local restaurant.

Day 9 Siem Reap – Departure (B, L)
Today we will visit Sangkheum Center for Children and Artisan Angkor, which is handicraft center. Sangkheum Center is the place that you can join the children language or handicraft classes, etc. Mainly children are from poor families, some are orphans or street kids. Today is a chance to make a difference and see so much more. Your chance to really see what real life is like in a Cambodian Village. We start our trip toward a local village by driving through local villages, pass rice plantations and herds of cows or buffalo. We are happy to stop along the way allowing you to capture some great photo opportunities. Arriving at the Village, we meet our host family for the day and we embark on Ox cart to visiting the Khmer Village and enjoy view of the rice field and a lots of palm trees with great fresh air. This tour program provides them with a sustainable stream of income, and creates opportunities for the entire village. Life in a Cambodian village revolves around the seasons. Rice planting makes way for harvest and then rice sorting and husking. We head to a local school and Pagoda. This is a great chance to meet some very friendly children and give them the chance to practice their English skills! The tour of the Pagoda provides an interesting insight into Buddhism and its role in the daily lives of the Khmer people. We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals.

Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination. Say goodbye to your Cambodian guide and driver. Goodbye Cambodia!!!!

Price per person based On 2-5 People - Just You! Private Car, Driver and Guide