FAM TRIP TO CAMBODIA: OCTOBER 17-26, 2024
Phnom Penh (3 nights) – Siem Reap (5 nights) – Phnom Penh (1 night)
DAY 1 (17-OCT). BEGINNING OF THE TOUR IN PHNOM PENH (-/-/-)
Welcome to Cambodia – the Kingdom of Wonder!
Arrive in Phnom Penh and transfer from the airport/river port to Himawari Apartment Hotel 5*. Check-in.
After 17:00: Optionally, enjoy an evening tour of Down Penh by tuk-tuk, stopping at the iconic brewery bar (additional cost).
DAY 2 (18-OCT). HALF-DAY CITY TOUR & WELCOME DINNER (B/-/D)
Program of the day (10:00 – 20:00):
10:00: Meet in the lobby (checked out with luggage).
10:30 – 13:00: City tour. Visit Wat Phnom and other famous landmarks along the Mekong River in the vibrant Post Office Square district. Learn about the city’s French colonial heritage and iconic New Khmer architecture.
13:00 – 15:00: Free time for a walk around the city and lunch (not included). Explore local food at the city’s iconic food street. Suggested restaurant: Khéma La Poste (advanced reservation required).
15:00 – 17:00: Cyclo ride experience. Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.
17:30: Check-in at Park Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh 5*.
18:30 – 20:00: Welcome dinner at Park Hyatt (dress code: Elegant).
After 20:00: Optionally, relax at the nightclub in Park Hyatt Regency 5*.
DAY 3 (19-OCT). HALF-DAY CITY TOUR & SUNSET AT THE MEKONG (B/-/-)
Program of the day (10:00 – 19:00):
10:00 – 12:00: Optional guided tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (entry ticket included).
12:00: Meet in the lobby (checked out with luggage).
12:00 – 13:00: Inspection of Park Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh 5*.
13:00 – 15:30: Free time for a walk and lunch (not included) around the iconic Central Market.
16:00 – 17:00: Inspection of Himawari Hotel Apartments 5*, followed by a beer tasting at Himawari Microbrewery.
17:00 – 18:20: Sunset cruise on the Kanika Boat along the Mekong River. One drink (beer, soda, or wine) and a tapas platter are included.
19:00: Check-in at Rosewood Phnom Penh 5*. Optionally, visit the iconic Skybar Sora Bar, one of Rosewood’s six restaurants. This open-air bar offers excellent panoramic views (reservations recommended).
DAY 4 (20-OCT). FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP (B/L/D)
Program of the day (10:00 – 22:00):
10:00 – 12:00: Optional guided tour of Sosoro Museum (entry ticket included).
12:00: Meet in the lobby (checked out with luggage).
12:00 – 14:00: Inspection followed by lunch at Rosewood Phnom Penh 5*.
14:30 – 15:30: Inspection of THE BALE Phnom Penh Retreat 5* (a welcome drink will be served).
15:30 – 16:30: Transfer to Phnom Penh airport.
18:15 – 18:55: Flight to Siem Reap by AirAsia Cambodia KT104.
19:00 – 21:30: Transfer to Siem Reap. Stop at FCC Angkor by Avani 5* for a quick inspection followed by dinner.
22:00: Check-in at Memoir Palace Resort & Spa 5*.
DAY 5 (21-OCT). TONLE SAP LAKE & CULINARY CLASS EXPERIENCE (B/L/D)
Program of the day (10:00 – 19:00):
10:00 – 13:00: Excursion to Tonle Sap Lake. Visit Chong Khneas floating village and stop at a lotus farm.
13:00 – 15:00: Lunch at Mea Dy restaurant in midtown.
15:00 – 19:00: Culinary class experience with dinner at Amok Restaurant.
After 19:00: Free time in the city/hotel. Optionally, attend Phare Circus (Cambodia’s best live performance) (entry ticket is not included). Overnight at Memoir Palace Resort & Spa 5*.
DAY 6 (22-OCT). LEGENDS OF ANGKOR & FOOT MASSAGE EXPERIENCE (B/L/D)
Program of the day (05:00 – 21:30):
05:00 – 08:30: Sunrise at Angkor Wat, the most significant Hindu temple.
08:30 – 09:30: Breakfast in a wooden house, Sala Kdei, in the Angkor area.
09:30 – 11:30: Explore the ancient city of Angkor Thom.
12:00 – 13:30: Inspection followed by lunch at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort 5*.
13:30 – 15:00: Relax by the swimming pool at Sofitel Resort.
15:30 – 17:30: Return to Angkor to visit Ta Prohm, an ancient Buddhist city.
18:00 – 19:00: Foot or classical body massage experience at Mudita Spa.
19:30 – 21:30: Arrival and inspection followed by dinner at Memoir Palace Resort & Spa 5*. Overnight at Memoir Palace Resort & Spa 5*.
DAY 7 (23-OCT). RURAL LIFE & THE SACRED KULEN PLATEAU. APSARA SHOW (B/L/D)
Program of the day (08:00 – 21:30):
08:00: Meet in the lobby (checked out with luggage). Luggage will be left in Siem Reap and transferred by a separate bus.
08:15 – 10:00: Transfer to Phnom Koulen.
10:00 – 13:00: On arrival: visit Mountain River of a Thousand Lingas, a 16th-century monastery home to an 8-meter reclining Buddha. Participate in ablution rituals, or traditional Khmer practices, at the foot of the monastery. Explore mysterious caves where ascetics once lived in seclusion. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the serene waterfall. Sample pink banana, rice wine, and chocolate coffee.
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch at a local restaurant on the plateau.
14:00 – 17:00: On the way back, stop at a village famous for palm sugar products and visit a renowned Cambodian silk manufacturer.
17:00: Arrival in Siem Reap. Check-in at Anantara Angkor Resort 5*.
17:00 – 19:00: Relax at the resort. This is an excellent time to get a massage at Anantara Spa (advance booking required).
19:00: Departure from the hotel.
19:00 – 21:00: Visit Angkor Village Hotel 5*. Enjoy a show and dinner at the Apsara Theatre.
21:30: Return and overnight at Anantara Angkor Resort 5*.
DAY 8 (24-OCT). CITY ACTIVITIES (B/L/-)
Program of the day (09:30 – 19:30):
09:30 – 12:00: City tour: Temple Park, Royal Residence, Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm Shrine, and King Master Statue.
12:00 – 13:00: Visit Amansara Resort 5*. Lotus Folding experience. A welcome drink will be served.
13:00 – 15:00: Inspection followed by lunch at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor 5*.
15:00 – 17:00: Free time in the city or at the hotel. Optionally, experience a quad tour in the countryside or visit Artisan d’Angkor workshops (entry ticket is not included).
17:00: Return to the hotel.
17:30 – 18:30: Meditation with a Buddhist monk at Anantara Angkor Resort 5*.
18:30 – 19:30: Inspection of Anantara Angkor Resort. Canapés and drinks will be served.
After 19:30: Free time. Optionally, enjoy a fun tour of the famous Pub Street until late (additional cost).
DAY 9 (25-OCT). FLIGHT TO PHNOM PENH & GALA DINNER (B/-/D)
Program of the day (09:30 – 20:00):
10:00: Meet in the lobby (checked out with luggage).
10:00 – 11:00: Transfer to Siem Reap airport.
12:35 – 13:25: Flight to Phnom Penh by AirAsia Cambodia KT103.
14:00 – 17:30: Transfer, hotel check-in, and relax at Raffles Le Royal Phnom Penh 5*.
17:30 – 20:00: Hotel inspection and Gala Dinner at Raffles Phnom Penh with the participation of government and tourist association representatives (dress code: Elegant Attire).
DAY 10 (26-OCT). END OF THE TOUR (B/-/-)
• Hotel check-out and transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport.
OPTIONAL SERVICES, EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES (must be booked in advance):
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