Imagine a country full of ancient and modern history, saturated with beautiful religious monuments, teeming with wildlife, and lush with rice fields, grasslands, and rivers. This is probably not how most people think of Cambodia, but after travelling through the country on this 13-day tour, your opinion is likely to change. Get off the tourist trail and let the travel experts of Asia Tour Advisor show you the real heart of Cambodia.
The tour starts in the capital of Phnom Penh, where the former granduer of French Indochina shines through in glimpses amongst the modern buildings of this rapidly growing city. Although the city was the epicentre of the tragic Khmer Rouge regime of the late 1970s, Phnom Penh’s main sights remained relatively untouched. The splendour of the Royal Palace, graceful lines of the National Museum, and the tree lined river quay are just some of the highlights of the capital.
From Phnom Penh, head north to the rural areas of Kampong Thom and Kratie. Situated upon river banks, these two towns receive gloriously few tourists. Pre-Angkorian temples, rice fields, and dense grasslands dominate the scenery of these towns. But perhaps the biggest draw to the area, is a chance to see the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins that inhabit the shallow pools of the Mekong around Kratie.
Spend 3 days in Siem Reap , the base town for exploring the Temples of Angkor. Built between the 9th and 13th century, hundreads of temples lie within the area that once served as the capital for the mighty Khmer empire. With your expert guide, your tour will not only expose you to the beauty of the temples, but also to the wonders of this ancient kingdom. As well as this you will have the unique experience of taking a hot air baloon ride over the temples.
As you continue your loop through rural Cambodia, travel toward the country’s second biggest city, Battambang. Full of semi-neglected, French colonial buildings and situated on the banks of the Sangker River, the town has a quiet charm about it. But the surrounding countryside is what really makes Battambang shine as it is filled with rice paddies as far as the eye can see, stilted wooden houses, fruit farms, and, of course, temples. From here you will make your way back to Phnom Penh and end your tour where it began.
See the best Cambodia has to offer as you travel from city to countryside on the ‘Grand Tour’. Visit ancient wonders and witness the everday life of the local people, whose giant smiles and friendly greetings will be a constant reminder just how special place Cambodia is.

Tour Information

  • Tour Code: CGT-13
  • Length: 13D / 12N
  • From: Phnom Penh
  • Finish: Phnom Penh

Tour Price

$935price per pax

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Date Activities Meal
Day 1Stay over night at hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day 2Explore the city with a cycloB, L
Day 3Visit the three famous stupas Damrei Sam PoanB, L
Day 4Visit to the Phnom BannonB, L
Day 5Take a boat on one of the most productive waters of the Tonle SapB, L
Day 6Visit Angkor WatB, L, D
Day 7Visit TakeoB, L
Day 8Trip to Sambor Prei KukB, L, D
Day 9Trip to Mondulkiri you past affix the rubber plantation in ChhupB, L, D
Day 10Have elephant trekking in the jungle.B, L, D
Day 11Have dinner and stay overnight in Sen Monorom.B, L, D
Day 12A boat takes you into the habitat of dolphinsB, L, D
Day 13Arrive in Phnom Penh and transfer to airport for departure.B, L
Day 1
Transport
Meals:B, L
Stay over night at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Detailed Itinerary: Welcome pick up at the international airport by Asian Tour Advisor’s guide then transfer to your hotel. Stay over night at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L
Explore the city with a cyclo

Detailed Itinerary: Have breakfast at the hotel and then sightseeing in Phnom Penh by cyclo. Explore the city with a cyclo, a symbol of the Asian countries and especially in Phnom Penh as an environmentally friendly means of transport is increasing. First you reach the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Then you enter in the traditional style National Museum of the country which is home to treasures of art and culture of the Khmer. In the restaurant you dine. Your afternoon program includes a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum, a memorial of the recent traumatic past of the country before you wander through the souvenir hunters indispensable for the Russian market. Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 3
Transport
Meals:B, L
Visit the three famous stupas Damrei Sam Poan

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast,leave Phnom Penh and travel to the former capital Udong at the foot of the hill. Explore the wonderful view of the typical landscape of rice fields and sugar palms, visit the three famous stupas Damrei Sam Poan, tray and Mak Troeng PROUMENS Cheday, all guardians of the ashes of former kings and their families. Lunch is at a local restaurant then keep going to Battambang through rural areas, where stop off in a small village famous for its pottery. Stay overnight in Battambang.

Day 4
Transport
Meals:B, L
Visit to the Phnom Bannon

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, drive by bamboo train and visit to the Phnom Bannon, the second largest city of Cambodia, Battambang, is situated in the fertile region of the country with a bamboo train built by the local villagers drive sitting on the platform to the next station of a village which the doors of insight into everyday life and opened a small factory for wooden sculptures. Back in Battambang, have lunch and stroll through the city centre with its well-preserved French colonial buildings. Later, climb the hill, Phnom Bannon, on the top is the temple Prasat Bannon. Stay overnight in Battambang.

Day 5
Transport
Meals:B, L
Take a boat on one of the most productive waters of the Tonle Sap

Detailed Itinerary: Boating on the river Sangkar to the Tonle Sap (August to March / Option 1) or on the “Silk Road” to Siem Reap and boat ride on the Tonle Sap (April to July / Option 2). There are two options; Option 1: With private wooden boats, glide through the narrow Sangkar River, especially during the rainy season leads red-brown water up to the floating village of Tuol Preak same name and pass the bird sanctuary. This bird world reveals its visitors especially from December to March, a unique variety. Following lunch in a traditional house in the village take over the Tonle Sap to Siem Reap continue. Overnight in Siem Reap. Or Option 2: On the way to Siem Reap, first meet at a silk village, where the silk production started in the cultivation of mulberry trees up to the weaving of fine fabrics. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Arrived in Siem Reap, take a boat on one of the most productive waters of the Tonle Sap, towards one of the floating villages, equipped with own schools, community buildings and shops. Experience the original species life. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 6
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Visit Angkor Wat

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast at the hotel, taking into the world of Angkor, starting with Angkor Thom, the former royal fortified city. In it’s centre is the Bayon, whose collection of eerie towers with over 200 smiling faces of the visitors attracted by magic. Lunch is at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit Angkor Wat, one of the largest and most complete sacral buildings in the world. Then explore the temple, Ta Prohm, which was left by the researchers as they found him one day. Before you return to Siem Reap, opens up a 10 minute balloon flight an unforgettable view of the world of Angkor. At dinner in the restaurant, enjoy a traditional Apsara dance performance. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 7
Transport
Meals:B, L
Visit Takeo

Detailed Itinerary: Have breakfast at the hotel, break on the north to the temple of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre of Angkor. The stone carvings at Banteay Srei are of such stunning perfection that his name in professional circles as a synonym for the Khmer art in the period of its formation is used. Lunch is at the restaurant. In the afternoon visit Takeo, a typical Angkor-period the Temple Mount, which is guarded by the Nandi bull at the main entrance.Then reach Neak Phan, reflecting the Hindu conception of a primordial ocean surrounding the world, and Preah Khan, a temple complex surrounded by dense jungle. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 8
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Trip to Sambor Prei Kuk

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast ,leave the world of Angkor to venture a little further into the history of Cambodia. In Kampong Thom will lead the trip to Sambor Prei Kuk, the sunken city. It consists of 4 temple complexes, which are considered the oldest survivor of the Khmer architecture. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Then reach the bustling port city of Kampong Cham, where everywhere in the streets, at markets, but especially along the river there are lively crowds of rural people, during brief tour through the centre can be found beautiful historic buildings from the colonial period. Have dinner and stay overnight stay in Kampong Cham.

Day 9
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Trip to Mondulkiri you past affix the rubber plantation in Chhup

Detailed Itinerary: Ride into the remote world Mondulkiris after breakfast at the hotel. Mondulkiri is one of the few remaining provinces of Cambodia, almost undiscovered, thinly populated by hill tribes who live in the highlands Chlong traditional way. Tropical forests and picturesque landscapes await you. Their trip to Mondulkiri you past affix the rubber plantation in Chhup and by Snoul be the last major stop before the mountains, where we have our lunch. Take advantage of your arrival in Mondolkiri the remaining days to look at the small provincial capital Sen Monorom. Stay overnight in Sen Monorom.

Day 10
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Have elephant trekking in the jungle.

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, have elephant trekking in the jungle. On the back of an elephant, you can experience the uniqueness of the jungle, its sounds and smells. Only by the large animals the narrow paths that can be used that run deep into the woods to play streams and hidden waterfalls where your picnic. Elephants in Mondulkiri considered as equal members of the community and are essential for the transport. Have dinner and stay overnight in Sen Monorom.

Day 11
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Have dinner and stay overnight in Sen Monorom.

Detailed Itinerary: Their present adventure takes you on a bumpy road through several villages to Phnong hard to reach, the largest waterfall in Cambodia. The Phnong villages are unique in their architecture, explores the lifestyle of people has been difficult. Then have an adventurous crossing of three rivers to reach the Bu Sra waterfall. Two-stage pours the water in about 70 m deep, surrounded by evergreen trees majestic giants. On the way back you stop at a coffee and pepper plantation. Have dinner and stay overnight in Sen Monorom.

Day 12
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
A boat takes you into the habitat of dolphins

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, leave the jungle world Mondulkiris and sailing in the small town of Kratie on the Mekong River. Lunch is at a local restaurant. In Kratie it offers in the calm waters of the mighty river a very special attraction – the Irrawaddy dolphins. Many Khmer believe in rebirth as a dolphin, since the snub-nosed animals are reputed many human characteristics. A boat takes you into the habitat of dolphins, where you may have the opportunity to experience this very close. Have dinner and stay overnight in Kratie.

Day 13
Transport
Meals:B, L
Arrive in Phnom Penh and transfer to airport for departure.

Detailed Itinerary: Today your journey in Cambodia is by visiting the temple Wat Nokhor Penh on the line between Kratie and Phnom end. The Buddhist Wat Nokhor middle of a park-like setting includes a number of stupas and shrines. In two restored ponds monks take their daily bath, which is why Wat Nokor was an important religious centre in the region. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Arrive in Phnom Penh and transfer to airport for departure.

Number of people in the group / hotel category - Price per person (in US$) Valid to 30th of Sep 2011
2 - 3 Pax 4 - 5 Pax 6 - 9 Pax 10 - 15 Pax Single Supplement
Standard (2*) 1877 1223 1115 935 194
Mid-Range (3*) 1915 1262 1156 976 235
Superior (4*) 1979 1358 1229 1072 330
Premium (5*) 2229 1585 1454 1326 587
Number of people in the group / hotel category - Price per person (in US$) Valid from 1th Oct 2011 to 30th Apr 2012
2 - 3 Pax 4 - 5 Pax 6 - 9 Pax 10 - 15 Pax Single Supplement
Standard (2*) 2500 1630 1485 1246 194
Mid-Range (3*) 2550 1528 1540 1301 235
Superior (4*) 2635 1809 1637 1428 330
Premium (5*) 2958 2111 1936 1766 587
Accommodation during the trip
City Standard (2*) Mid-Range (3*) Superior (4*) Premium (5*)
Phnom Penh Asia Hotel, Town View II Asia Palace, Khmer Royal PhnomPenh, Sunway Hotel Intercontinantal Hotel
Battambang Golden Palace Steng Sangke Kemara I La Village Hotel
Siem Reap Angkor PHC Casa Angkor Hotel Somadevi Angkor Hotel Sokha Angkor Hotel
Kampong Cham 7 Makara Hotel 7 Makara Hotel 7 Makara Hotel 7 Makara Hotel
Sen Monorom Mondolkiri Hotel Mondolkiri Hotel Mondolkiri Hotel Mondolkiri Hotel
Kratie Oudomsambatt Hotel Santekpheap Hotel Le Relais De Chhlong Le Relais De Chhlong

Trip Included:

  • Transportation by private car or bus, according to the itinerary.
  • All meals as per itinerary. (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • Elephant Trekking
  • Guide and entrance fees.
  • Boat trips as per program
  • Accommodation in a two-bed room with daily breakfast; (A / C Room)

Trip Excluded:

  • Personal expenses and personal insurance
  • International Airport Tax and Visa
  • Other meals and drinks.
  • Emergency evacuation.
  • Other services not mentioned above.

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