Cambodia Tour 10 Days Overland

Upon your arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you’ll be picked up and transferred to a local hotel. Rest at leisure.

Sleep in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast will be served in the hotel.

Come prepared for this back-in-time journey into the tragic past of Cambodia. You’ll visit the historical Choeung Ek Memorial stupa, made up of around 8,000 human skulls. This was the ground of the infamous Killing Fields where witnessed the mass killings committed by the evil Khmer Rouge. This will be followed by a guided tour to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, which chronicles the tragic Cambodian genocide.

After lunchtime, everybody gets ready for a Phnom Penh City Tour to see the brilliant period of the capital marked by the classical National Museum, Royal Palace, and Silver Pagoda. By the end of today’s itinerary, spend time exploring Wat Phnom, an idyllic and divine Buddhist temple located on a hill

Sleep in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast will be served in the hotel.

Get on a private bus for a drive from Phnom Penh to Kratie. On the way, the bus will stop by Skuon village, which is known for its crunchy spider snack. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Kratie is a picturesque little town and trading port. It’s spotlighted with many French-colonial remnants. Upon arrival, embark on a local boat in Kratie waterfront towards the pristine Koh Trong Island for a happy homestay. This 6km island is home to nearly 280 families; This supports a cultural exchange experience. Thanks to the natural conditions, the island is ideal for growing pomelos, rice, and other agricultural products.

Enjoy homestay and at Khmer homemade meals. You might also find hammocks for ultimate relaxation.

Breakfast will be served in the homestay.

Promote your sports spirit by a 9km bicycle ride around Koh Trong Island’s perimeter. The journey on a two-wheel vehicle allows wonderful sightseeing of the traditional Khmer houses, orchards, rice fields, the locals’ daily routines, etc.

Around mid-afternoon, let’s leave the peaceful Koh Trong Island and begin a ride to Kratie City. There will be a break for lunch while it’s driving to Kampi Reserved Center, which protects the rare species of dolphins. Afterward, Stung Treng is our target in which we’ll stay overnight.

Sleep in Stung Treng.

Have breakfast at a local restaurant.

Spend a full day exploring what makes Stung Treng worth a tourist attraction. You’ll first travel to the Ou Svay Village and embark on a local boat nearby Sopheak Mitt Waterfall in the Mekong River. Next, be ready for an off-the-beaten-track hike back to Preah Rumkel, in which a Khmer homemade lunch is being prepared.

You’ll have an enjoyable kayaking trip nearby Anlung Cheuteal Dolphin Pool for meeting with the rare Irrawaddy dolphins. Keep stimulating your sports spirit by kayaking down the river thru the scenic flooded forests toward the Veun Sien Village. The estimates are 1.5-2hours for trekking and 2.5-3 hours for kayaking. Today is full of activities.

Return to the hotel in Stung Treng.

Have breakfast at a local restaurant.

Get on a morning drive to Preah Vihear Province passing thru the wild and green corners of the country. En route, stop for a short visit to the Tbeng Meanchey City and then keep driving to SAEM Town to your hotel.

After lunchtime, let’s drive up to the consecrated Preah Vihear Mountains to pay a visit to the UNESCO-recognized Preah Vihear Temple. The religious site is erected on the hilltop of the magnificent Dangrek Mountains range, which looks panoramic.

Return to the hotel in SAEM.

Breakfast will be served in the hotel.

The morning drive from Preah Vihear will begin. On the route, it will stop for a visit to Koh Ker temple group, once called the “Pyramid of Asia.” A guided walk tour around this significant monument will provide a better glimpse of how and why Koh Ker is a must-see. Surrounded by jungles and trees, the temple remains mysterious and unknown to most visitors.

Arrive at Siem Reap and stay in a hotel. Be free at leisure.

Breakfast will be served in the hotel.

The outdoor temple exploration today will take you to the 12th-century capital of Angkor Thom, which owns the attractive South Gate, the Bayon Temple, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Enjoy walking around the surviving ruins.

This afternoon, you’ll marvel at “The Capital of Temples” or the largest religious monument ever built in the world, namely Angkor Wat. As Cambodia’s national symbol appeared on the country’s flag, Angkor Wat is always a must-see to learn about the classical Khmer architecture and art of the brilliant time. By sunset, climb up to the top of Pre Rup Temple to enjoy the majestic scenery over awe-inspiring ruins.

Sleep in Siem Reap.

Breakfast will be served in the hotel.

Spend today exploring more significant temples in the complex. Banteay Srey (The Pink Temple or the Citadel of Women) is the first target of the day. Next, the Banteay Samre temple is also worth a discovery. Take time feeling the ancient vibe, like being lost in the lost world.

After lunchtime, go on visiting the Prasat Kravan and Srah Srang (“The Royal Baths” for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei with four concentric walls, and Ta Prohm – the attractive temple once filmed by Hollywood. Also standing out in the park are Neak Pean and Preah Khan temple.

Sleep in Siem Reap.

Breakfast will be served in the hotel.

Arrive at Kampong Phluk Village to start a scenic boat ride in Tonle Sap Lake. The journey on the water will provide peaceful sightseeing of the floating village, the Khmer’s life activities, floating houses, etc. You can stop by a floating site to meet the Khmer, eat food, and gain nice interactions.

Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport to catch your flight.

The Cambodia Tour 10 Days Overland is concluded.