Family Explore Cambodia Together
Overview
If you are wondering about your family holiday, this tour will be a perfect option for you. Cambodia is a fascinating country for travelling families with its tropical islands, breathtaking nature and affordable luxury. Start at the capital Phnompenh where is considered as the pearl of Asia then head to KohTrong to enjoy the life of local people and their customs. Finally, end the adventure trip in Seam Reap to discover the largest lake in Southeast Asia of Tonle Sap and World’s Heritage Site of Angkor Highlighted Temples Complex. Moreover, your family will have chance to experience riding horse and enjoy the circus show to get a deep insight into Cambodia’s culture.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Pay a visit to the Paris of the East – Phnompenh with its museums, its markets and its historical districts where the French colonial architecture brings us back to a bygone era where.
- Explore various endangered species in the largest zoo in Cambodia Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre
- Discover the ancient history of Cambodia by visiting Angkor Highlighted Temples in Siem Reap
- Get a deep understand of the Cambodia’s culture with the excursion to KohTrong village, Tonle Sap Lake and Circus show
- Enjoy the amazing horse experience in The Happy Ranch Horse Farm
Itinerary
Accommodation: At the hotel in Phnompenh
Meal: None
Located in the confluence of Mekong river, Tonle Sap and Basaac, Phnompenh was considered as Paris of the East. The tough past of Kingdom of Cambodia, including the period of being French’s colony, has been sharply affecting Phnompenh nowadays.
The first destination of city tour is the TuolSleng Genocide Museum. It shows us the genocidal crimes of Khmer Rouge in the ruling period from 1975 to 1979. In the four-year ruling of Khmer Rouge, Tuol Sleng detained about 17.000 people, most of them were soldiers under ruling, who was blamed for betraying.
Next, we visit National Museum, built by French colonial government with the mixture in architecture: French and Khmer. Known as the top of the museums of archaeology and literature in Cambodia, it has the biggest Khmer artistic and religious collections in the world.
We continue to visit Royal Palace, a complex of buildings built in 1866 where the Kings of Kingdom of Cambodia lived, except for the period that Cambodia was under of Khmer Rouge ruling.
We will finish the city tour by visiting Silver Pagoda. Being an important and famous pagoda in Cambodia, Silver Pagoda has more than 5000 handmade pieces of silver paved on the floor. There is a place of cultural and religious precious objects storing, more than its worshipping function.
You will be on your own in the evening, or you might want to enjoy aleisure cruise on Mekong river (optional) with a private catered dinner by well-known chef. The dishes are mainly done with grill and BBQ along with drinks like local beers while you are enjoying the sunset and taking sights along the river bank. You’ll earn a rare, but great opportunity to see the floating villagers and fishermen’s activities. Cruise back to the port and transfer back to your hotel.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Phnompenh
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
We will have a picnic lunch, then heading back to Phnompenh. En route, we visit the small lake called TonleBati, famous for the tranquil atmosphere. Nearby isTa Prohm Templesand PrasatYeayPov, which were constructed in the 12th century under the period of King Jayavarman VII. These two temples is considered as the Mini Angkor.
Return to the hotel and you are free at leisure.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Phnompenh
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
You can take your time to relax in the evening.
Accommodation: At the resort in KohTrong
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Return to the resort in KohTrong and you are free.
Accommodation: At the hotel in KohTrong
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
The evening will be on you own.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Seam Reap
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
The Tonle Sap is the largest lake in Southeast Asia. Most of population inhabited around the bank of the Lake earn a living by catching fish and making agricultures. This lake offers a great biodiversity, over 300 species of freshwater fish, as well as snakes, crocodiles, turtles, otters and water birds.
In the afternoon, go to The Happy Ranch Horse Farm and your family will have a chance to explore both ancient temples and authentic Cambodian’s rural life by horse.This is a well-established institution where horses are available for riding. Riding a horse through paddy fields, visiting authentic places and observing traditional customs makes you have fun.
You have a dinner then we will take you to have a watch a circus show at Phare, The Cambodian Circus at 8:00 PM. It is not only a conventional circus, but also an emphasis on artistic performance and a social message behind each one. Phare artists will not make you disappointed with their talents, enthusiasm and artistic energies. Watching circus, the kids will actually be interested.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Seam Reap
Meal: Breakfast
Recognized as World’s Heritage Site, Angkor Complex was the largest and most important archaeologist sites in Southeast Asia. It contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. The Complex comprises numerous monuments in Khmer architecture which is naturalistic and complicated.
The first destination is Ta Prohm, which is nearly disappeared in jungle and surrounded tropical forests. It was a monastery and a Mahayanist Buddhism School, constructed by the king Khmer Jayavarman VII in late 12th century and early 13th century.
We continue to visit Angkor Wat, the largest religious heritage site all over the world. The King Khmer Jayavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in early 12th century as his own mausoleum. It is a mixture in 2 basic Khmer architectures: mountainous – temple architecture.
In the afternoon, we will continue to explore the mysterious Angkor Thom – the longest and the last capital of the Khmer Empire. Lying beside Tonle Sap Lake, it was constructed by the king Khmer Jayavarman VII in late 12th century in Bayon architecture. Then, we visit the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Lepper King Terrace and Royal Place area and visit one more ruin in Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in 12th century by King Jayavarman VII.
We return to the hotel and you will have time to explore Seam Reap by night by yourself.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Seam Reap
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Meal: Breakfast
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Tuk Tuk, Ox-Cart ride
- Local private boat, Kayak
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
Tour excludes:
- Cambodia Visa stamp fee
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any
- Surcharged for Public holidays
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- Gratuities/ Tipping
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
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