9DAYS EXPLORE THE NORTH

TOUR CODE: DOTCAM-22

DESTINATION: Cambodia ( Siem reap, Along Veng ,Pheah Vihear, k. thom, k. Cham. Phnom penh)

DURATION: 9Days

Day 1: Siem Reap - Arrival (L/D)

Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport welcome by your guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Start your visit of the Angkor complex by an elephant trek from the South Gate of Angkor Thom to the Preah Pithu temples, passing by the Bayon temple. Visit the fascinating Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
After lunch, explore majestic Angkor Wat until sunset.
Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.

Day 2: Siem Reap  (B/L/D)

Breakfast at your hotel. Discover Kravan, Pre Rup, Mebon Oriental, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan temples. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon visit of Srah Srang basin, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples.Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.
Day 3: Siem Reap    (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Chong Kneas, the fishing village of the Tonle Sap and depart onboard a nicely restored traditional wooden boat. Cruise on the Tonle Sap Lake to enjoy the insights of the centuries-old traditions of the daily life and the natural splendor of the country.
*During the low water period from April to July the boat excursion will be replaced by the visit of the Silk Farm of Puok.. After return to Siem Reap lunch at your hotel.
In the afternoon visit of "Chantiers Ecoles – Les Artisans d'Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone-carving and wood-sculpting and the local market. After free time to stroll around the local market.
Dinner with Apsara Dance performance in a local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4: Siem Reap - Along Veng   (B/L/D)

Early morning breakfast at your hotel. Start your journey on a paved road northwards to the famous Bantey Srei temple for a short visit. Continue your journey to Anlong Veng, the last residence of Brother No. 1 Pol Pot, on a red soil road.
Lunch at local restaurant
Visit of Ta Mok house and Pol Pot quarter.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Along Veng.

Day 5: Along Veng - Preah Vihear  (B/L/D)

Early breakfast at local restaurant. Continue to Preah Vihear (1h30). Start to climb-up the hill to reach the majestic Preah Vihear Temple located near the Thai border. Explore the Preah Vihear Temple (or Prasat Phra Viharn) which dates back to the beginning of the 11th century. It dominates the plain from its prominent position in the Dangrek Mountains at an altitude of more than 700m and was only returned to Cambodia by a ruling of the International Court of Justice in The Hague in 1963 (previously occupied by the Thais). Picnic on site. Descend Dangrek Mountain to Preah Vihear Town.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Accommodation in guesthouse.

Day 6: Preah Vihear – Kompong Thom (B/L/D)

After breakfast drive by a 4WD car to Kompong Thom on a red soil road.
Lunch at local restaurant and in the afternoon drive to Sambor Prei Kuk at 28 kms (40 mns) and visit the ancient capital of Chenla with its 100 temples predating the Angkorian period.
Drive back to Kompong Thom and dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Kompong Thom.
Day 7: Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh         (B/L/D)

Breakfast at local restaurant. Drive to Kampong Cham province (134 kms-3hrs) and visit Phum Brasat and Wat Nokor on the way. Arrive in Kampong Cham and have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon tour of the town to view samples of colonial architecture.
Continue to Phnom Penh on a good paved road (2 hrs).
Arrive in Phnom Penh and check-in at hotel.
Dinner at local. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 8: Phnom Penh (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel. First discovery of Phnom Penh with Wat Phnom, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum . Lunch at local. In the afternoon visit of Tuol Sleng Museum and the Russian Market.
Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Phnom Penh.


Day 9 Phnom Penh – Departure     (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the airport for departure flight.

End of Service/ Meal: B = Breakfast / L = lunch / D = Dinner

 HOTEL USE ABOVE PRICE

TourInclusion :Accommodation in shared twin room, Entrance fee,  Meals as mentioned in the program, Transfers, entrance fees, and tours by air-conditioned car/mini-bus with English speaking guide ( other Language pay  extra charge)/ 4 WD to Preah Vihear, Drinking water and refreshing towels

Tour Exclusion: Optional tours, International flights in and out of Cambodia, International airport tax 25 USD per person, Visa: 20 $, Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry etc.

Please contact DOT TRAVEL (CAMBODIA) for more details, such as travel-tips and country-up date