FORGOTTEN TEMPLES AND NATURAL RESERVES

DURATION: 
15 days / 14 nights
CODE: 
ICT-CA.202
PRICE FROM: 
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Overview

Destination: Siemriep – Kampong Thom – Phnompenh – Kep – Bokor National Park.

 

Trip summary: This trip will provide you the best adventure way to discover Cambodia in 15 days. You will have a chance to discover the forgotten temples in Siemriep, water life in Tonle Sap and Kampong Thom, discover Phnompenh and Bokor National Park.

 

Trip Highlights: Visit all the famous temple in Siemriep, walking to visit Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei – impressive Temple was made from pink sandstone and the other hidden temples, cycling in the ancient path of the temple complex, boating on Tonle Sap, discover Kampong Thom and Phnompenh and trekking in Bokor National Park.

 

Day 1: ARRIVAL SIEM REAP (ANGKOR)
Day 2:  SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (3-4 H. WALKING)
Day 3: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) – PHNOM KULEN – ANLONG THOM (5-6 H. WALKING)
Day 4: ANLONG THOM – KBAL SPEAN – BANTEAY SREI – SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (3 H. WALKING)
Day 5: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (ENTIRE DAY TO BE SPEND CYCLING)
Day 6: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (4-5 H. WALKING)
Day 7: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) – LAGO TONLE SAP
Day 8: LAGO TONLE SAP – KAMPONG THOM
Day 9: KAMPONG THOM - PHNOM PENH
Day 10: PHNOM PENH
Day 11: PHNOM PENH – KEP (B/-/-).
Day 12: KEP – TREKKING IN THE NATIONAL PARK OF BOKOR (4-5 H. WALKING)
Day 13: NATIONAL PARK OF BOKOR – KEP (6-7 H. WALKING)
Day 14: KEP – TAKEO – PHNOM PENH
Day 15: PHNOM PENH DEPARTURE

Itinenary

Day 1: ARRIVAL SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (-/-/-)
Arrive to Siem Reap and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 2:  SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (3-4 H. WALKING) (B/-/-)
In the morning, transfer to the entrance of the Victoria Angkor Thom. Visit the temple and walk up to the "Door of the Dead", the Terrace of Elephants and Baphoun. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon walk across the West door to arrive to the local village. Brief time for visiting and continue to the so-called "Temple of the Corner" where we will see the sunset. Continue walking to the South Gate to take car and return to Siem Reap.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 3: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) – PHNOM KULEN – ANLONG THOM (5-6 H. WALKING) (B/-/-)
Very early in the morning, transfer to the impressive temple Beng Mealea, (its location is quite far from the main Angkor complex). The temple is totally overgrown by vegetation. Transfer by road up the mountain of Phnom Kulen. Travel through the pilgrim’s way (350 meters unevenness) and arrival at Phum Thmei where the cars stop. A brief visit to this town and continue on foot or by bike (depending on road conditions) to Sra Damrei, huge monolith stone dating from 10th century and which represents two elephants and two lions. Picnic lunch at the foot of the monumental sculptures

completely hidden by dense vegetation. In the afternoon, we will walk through the jungle for 10 kilometres to the town of Anlong Thom. Stop en route to visit several temples. Arrive in the late afternoon to a pagoda where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 4: ANLONG THOM – KBAL SPEAN – BANTEAY SREI – SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (3 H. WALKING) (B/-/-)
Walk to the cars that will take us up to the waterfalls where we can, if desired, swim and we will have lunch. We must wait until 12 noon time when the forest guards allow visitors to descend. The walk will take place in a very narrow single-track road. Continue until Kbal Spean (River of the thousand Lingas). Ascent on foot (30 meters) to visit the relieves carved in the riverbed. Descend on foot to the cars to continue the trip by road to the temple of Banteay Srei. Return to Siem Reap where we will arrive late in the afternoon.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 5: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (ENTIRE DAY TO BE SPEND CYCLING) (B/-/-)
Cycle to temple of Preah Khan. Visit and continue cycling through the ancient roads until temple of Ta Nei. Visit and continue  until temple of Ta Keo and Ta Phrom, completely overgrown with vegetation. Free time for lunch. Visit and back to Siem Reap with brief stops at the temples of Pre Rup and Banteay Kdei. Arrive at the hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 6: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) (4-5 H. WALKING) (B/-/-)
In the morning, transfer by car to Angkor Wat where we will spend the morning visiting the temples. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Banteay Samre and walk on the East Baray until Sras Srang’s pond to see the sunset. Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 7: SIEM REAP (ANGKOR) – LAGO TONLE SAP (B/L/D)
Transfer to Phnom Krom to take a boat up the ornithological reserve of Preak Toal. Arrival and lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, we will explain the various fishing techniques and dedicate a short time to fish local species with local fishermen. At sunset, leaving to visit the flooded areas. Back to Preak Toal. Dinner and night in a local houseboat.
Note. The reserve Preak Toal is closed several months a year due to water conditions or birds nesting season. If is not possible to visit the Preak Toal we will visit the natural reserve of Kampong Pluk. This visit could be cancelled depending on the hydrographic conditions.

 

Day 8: LAGO TONLE SAP – KAMPONG THOM (B/-/-)
Departure in small boats to visit the flooded areas. Return to Phnom Krom and transfer by car to Kampong Thom. Stop en route in Kampong Kdei to see the angkorian bridge still in use. Free time en route for lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Kampong Thom visiting the pre-angkorian temple of Sambor Prei Kuk. Arrive at the hotel.
Overnight in Kampong Thom.

 

Day 9: KAMPONG THOM - PHNOM PENH (B/-/-)
In the morning transfer by car to Phom Penh. Arrival to hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 10: PHNOM PENH (B/-/-)
Day at leisure.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 11: PHNOM PENH – KEP (B/-/-)
In the morning, transfer by car to Kep. Arrival to hotel. Rest of the afternoon free.
Overnight  in Kep.

 

Day 12: KEP – TREKKING IN THE NATIONAL PARK OF BOKOR (4-5 H. WALKING) (B/L/D)
Travel by road to the weather station of Bokor with an en route stop at Kampot. After exploring the old French spa, start trekking up the waterfall of Popokvil. Stop at the waterfall for a swim and picnic. In the afternoon, walking through the forest to reach the forest guards’ hut where we will spend the night. We will have dinner and spend the night at the guards’ hut.

 

Day 13: NATIONAL PARK OF BOKOR – KEP (6-7 H. WALKING) (B/L/-)
Full day walking in the Bokor park (1080 m above of sea level), the most important natural reserve in Cambodia. Picnic lunch. Return to the hotel by car.
Note: If weather conditions do not allow us to do the trekking, we will return to Kep by car. The decision to allow the trekking is up to the forest rangers. This trek is medium-high level and requires a good physical condition.
Overnight in Kep.

 

Day 14: KEP – TAKEO – PHNOM PENH (B/-/-)
Transfer by road to Takeo to take a boat and visit the pre-angkorian temples of Angkor Borei and Phnom Da. Return to the city, free time for lunch and take the cars to travel by road to Phnom Penh. Arrive at the hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 15: PHNOM PENH DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Free time until transfer to airport.

Notes

Services included:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
• Accommodation in hotels (shared twin room);
• Meals as indicated: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D= Dinner;
• Boat trip
• English or French speaking guide;
• Entrance fee to indicated sights;

 

Services not included:
• Entry visa to Cambodia
• Air travel from and to Cambodia.
• Travel Insurance.
• Generally everything that comprises not specifically detailed in "Included Services."
• Tipping and personal expenses

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