Private Tour Experience Cambodia with Seven Senses

Private Tour Experience Cambodia with Seven Senses

Experience off-the-beaten-track Cambodia on this unique tour of the country. After an exciting exploration in and around Angkor, head to the remote Beng Mealea, a prototype of Angkor Wat fully overgrown by vegetation. Explore Koh Ker, once the capital of the Khmer Empire, then head to Preah Vihear, by far Cambodia’s most dramatically located temple on the Thai border. Continue to O'Svay on the Lao border and spend overnight in a homestay at a small village. See the Mekong Dolphins. Explore remote villages and pagodas by motorbike, finally explore the hidden backstreets of Phnom Penh and experience the real life of the locals.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Siem Reap, the Gateway to Angkor (-/-/-)

Stop At: Siem Reap International Airport, NR6, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Meet with a local monk and receive a traditional monk blessing and learn more about Buddhism.

Continue afterwards with a short tuktuk ride to the local home of Sombai where you can taste the Infused Rice Wine and learn how this is being created.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Siem Reap

Day 2: Angkor Highlights by Jeep/Tuk-tuk or Bike (B/L/-)

Stop At: Angkor Archaeological Park, Taphul, Siem Reap Cambodia
Ride a 1960’s Military Jeep to Ta Prohm, left pretty much untouched by archaeologists. Hike to the back entrance of Banteay Kdei, visit some more temples, then pass through a typical Khmer village with its wooden houses on stilts and observe the daily activities of its people. An early lunch is served nearby at a local home. Continue by jeep to Angkor Wat, and visit some of the most important and lesser known temples.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Siem Reap


Day 3: Kampong Phluk - Banteay Srei - Kbal Spean (B/L/-)

Stop At: Kampong Phluk Floating Village, Siem Reap Cambodia
Depart to Kampong Phluk, a cluster of stilted houses built within the floodplain of the Tonle Sap. Flooded mangrove forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife. Enjoy an intriguing boat trip through the village and its mangroves then continue to a local monastery, where a special lunch arrangement awaits.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Cambodia
Visit one of the jewels in the Angkor area, Banteay Srei.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kbal Spean, Angkor Kulen Hills, Siem Reap Cambodia
End the day in to Kbal Spean. Explore the stunning carvings in the sandstone river bed and river banks. A small waterfall and the serene environment invites for a refreshing shower.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Siem Reap


Day 4: Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Koh Ker - Preah Vihear (B/L/-)

Stop At: Beng Mealea, 40 km east of Angkor Wat Cambodia
Visit Beng Mealea, overgrown with vegetation, allowing a real “wilderness experience”.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Koh Ker Temple, 100 Km North of Siem Reap Cambodia
Continue to Koh Ker, left to the jungle for nearly a millennium and mostly un-restored, this great archaeological site has been rarely visited until very recently. The ancient Khmer city is in a distant jungle location with up to a hundred ruined temples. Koh Ker is a paradise for those who want to witness how forceful the elements of nature can reclaim manmade structures.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a mid-range hotel in the Koh Ker area.

Day 5: Preah Vihear Temple - Community Adventure in O'Svay (B/L/-)

Stop At: Preah Vihear Temple, Cambodia
Visit the majestically located Preah Vihear. Transfer to O’Svay, located on the border with Lao, to board a local boat. The trip takes about 1 hour and passes unimaginable beauty. Different kinds of birds, some being endangered, beautiful river flora and fauna and untouched nature can be observed on the way. Observe the Mekong Dolphins that swim in this deep pool. Hike to a waterfall then check in with the local community for a wonderful homestay.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: homestay

Day 6: O'Svay - The Mekong Dolphins in Kampi - Kratie - Koh Trong (B/-/-)

Stop At: Koh Trong, Mekong River, Kratie Cambodia
Leave O’Svay in the morning and drive to Kampi. The Mekong is home to a number of deep pools in which fresh water dolphins live. Kampi is home to the largest amount of dolphins, which are critically endangered. Board a local boat and float around the waters of the Mekong. Continue afterwards to Kratie where you will board a local ferry to Koh Trong. This 9km long island is situated in the Mekong and is a true gem.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Koh Trong

Day 7: A Countryside Adventure on Motorbike (B/L/-) ​

Stop At: Koh Trong, Mekong River, Kratie Cambodia
Choose to drive a motorbike yourself or hop on the back of one for an unforgettable rural experience. Drive to a beautifully restored pagoda. Take a ferry to cross the Mekong River. Villages beautifully located on the banks of the river are connected with shady dirt roads and paths. Pagodas are the community institutions and small schools with hundreds of kids welcome you warmly to their community. Visit The 100 Pillar Pagoda, one of the largest in Cambodia.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Koh Trong

Day 8: Transfer to Phnom Penh (B/-/-)

Stop At: Wat Nokor, Off the Road to Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham Cambodia
Leave Koh Trong in the morning and cross the Mekong by ferry to Kratie. On our way to Phnom Penh, we will visit several places. Our first stop will be at Wat Nokor temple, followed by the hills. One is called the men’s hill and the other one the women’s hill. Let your guide explain you the funny story behind it.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 9: Phnom Penh Walking Tour (B/L/-)

Stop At: Wat Phnom, Street 96 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Explore the real Phnom Penh on foot, hop onto a tuktuk and head for the Central Market. See Wat Phnom, which is considered to be the birthplace of the city of Phnom Penh. Opt to climb on top of an old abandoned hotel (at your own risk) for a great view of the “Colonial Square”. Explore the little alleys that make up the old Chinese and Vietnamese Quarters. The alleys are so narrow at times that it feels like we walk through people’s living rooms. Small markets, chicken farms and all kinds of activities take place here. It is a real treat to explore!

End the day with a sunset cocktail and a view of the city unrivaled by any other sky bar.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 10: Departure (B/-/-)

Stop At: Phnom Penh International Airport, 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី, រាជធានី​ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia
Breakfast. Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to your onward destination.

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Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.