Package Tours Northeast of Cambodia 15D | 14N
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DAY 01: ARRIVAL - PHNOM PENH - NATIONAL MUSEUM – ROYAL PALACE (D)
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you will welcome by our guide and driver then transfer to direct to ecological sight, Visit to the Victory Monument, and the National Museum, This is one of Phnom Penh's true architectural gems. The Museum is instantly recognizable with its warm red terracotta and its gracefully cured roof topped by dozens of guardian nagas. It was designed in Khmer style in 1917 by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts Cambodgiens.
Continue your visit to the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. Then continue your visit at Wat Phnom Temple, a small hill crowned by an active Wat (Pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh.
Dinner at local restaurant | Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
DAY 02: PHNOM PENH – CITY TOURS – SHOPPING (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Visit the notorious Killing Fields "Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of who first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Continue your visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Visit Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs.
Mekong Sunset Boat cruise to admire the city. Dinner at local restaurant | Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
DAY 03: PHNOM PENH – TONLE BATI – PHNOM DA – PHNOM PENH (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Early morning depart from Phnom Penh to Tonle Batie and Ta Prohm Temples. From there continue to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center. Lunch al local restaurant. Dinner at local restaurant | Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
DAY 04: PHNOM PENH – UDONG – SKUN - KAMPONG CHAM (B)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning, we will leave from Phnom Penh to Udong Stupas where they will visit to an old temple and old stupa where the ash of former king of Cambodia is kept. Later, we drive across the bridge heading to Kampong Cham. Stop for a short visit at Spider Market in Skun. Upon arrival Kampong Cham, you will transfer directly to hotel for check in. Then visit Wat Nokor with its ancient’s temple and modern style pagoda. Visit Phnom Bros, Phnom Srei. Overnight at hotel in Kampong Cham province.
DAY 05: KAMPONG CHAM – KRATIE (B)
Breakfast at hotel
We will departure from Kampong Cham to Kratie by private car with guide. This is a real outpost town on the banks of the San River just off the Mekong. The tranquility in the region shows us an authentic and remote “face” of Cambodia. There is not many things to see in this town apart from the country side. We will arrive in Kratie after 4 hours drives. Check in at hotel
We transfer out to explore a complex of temple, containing Phnom Sambok and take a boat to Kampi visiting Dolphin on Mekong River Kampi, which boast the major sights in this region. A view over the surrounding area from the temple is impressive. A part of the pleasure of travelling in Kratie is the simple joy of catching a glimpse of the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin and seeing the dramatic sunset over the river. Overnight at hotel in Kratie Province.
DAY 06: KRATIE – RATTANAKIRI (B)
Breakfast at local restaurant In the morning, we will leave from Kratie province to Rattanakiri province by private car with guide. Upon arrival, we will check in hotel. This afternoon, we will visit the ethnic minority village, Tumpoun at Katieng Village. Visit the ethnic minority village, Kachak at Yak Lom Lake (Volcanic Lake) and take a walk at this area. Visit the local exhibition center for ethnic minorities. Overnight at hotel in Rattanakiri. Overnight at hotel in Rattanakiri province.
DAY 07: RATTANAKIRI – COUNTRYSIDE TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning, we will depart to Voeun Sai District. Arrival at Fain village (Sesan river side), pass across Sesan River by small boat. Visit the ethnic minority village at Pakalan, 3km South of Voeun Sai. Return to Visit Kachon Village. On the way to Banlung Visit the wide Volcanic rock at Veal Rumplan. Go for a walk to a cave which local people called “Tiger Cave”. Overnight stay at hotel in Rattanakiri province.
DAY 08: RATTANAKIRI – COUNTRYSIDE TOUR (B)
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast at hotel, we will departure to Bar Keo, 15Km from Banlung Town. On the way visit the ethnic minority village Charai. Visit the Gem Mines at Bar Keo, 30km in the east of Banlung Town. Visit O’YADAO and Pak Thom Village. Visit rubber, pepper and coffee plantations. Enjoy elephant riding. Overnight in Rattanakiri province.
DAY 09: RATTANAKIRI – STUENG TRENG (B)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning at 8:30AM, we will departure from Banlung to Stung Treng. Upon arrival, check in hotel This afternoon, we will take the boat trip to see waterfalls on Mekong River Overnight at hotel in Stung Treng province.
DAY 10: STUENG TRENG – PREAH VIHEAR – (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Today, we will drive through the dirt road of Cambodia via the jungle straight to Tbeng Meanchey city, in Preah Vihear province. Later, we will continue to SAEM District (near Preah Vihear temples area). Arrival Preah Vihear province, check in hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap province.
DAY 11: PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLES – KOH KER – BENG MEALEA – SIEM REAP (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Today, we will drive up to the high mountains to see the temple of Preah Vihear, located right on the top of the hill overlooking Thailand. After this tour, we will continue our trip to Koh Ker Temples, located about 80 kms from this place Visit to Koh Ker temples and it surroundings before heading to Siem Reap via Beng Mealea temples. Check in at hotel and night at hotel in Siem Reap province.
DAY 12: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT – ANGKOR THOM – TA PROHM (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
We start outgoing sights by journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world's largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is most famous temple at Angkor. Then we continue to Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. In the afternoon, we visit the sites of Angkor Thom, including Victory Gate, the Bayon, Baphuon, Phimean Akas, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then we enjoy elephant trekking to see sunset over Angkor Wat from Bakheng hill. Dinner with show at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Siem Reap province.
DAY 13: SIEM REAP – BOAT TRIP- SHOPPING (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
This morning we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and current.
Lunch at local restaurant. This afternoon, free shopping around old and night market. Dinner at local restaurant | overnight at hotel in Siem Reap province.
DAY 14: SIEM REAP – KULEN MOUNTIAN (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Today, we drive to Kulen Mountain “Sacred Mountain” exploring the birthplace of the Khmer Empire, where an ancient king proclaimed universal rule over the lands. A morning drive brings you through scenic landscape to Phnom Kulen. Upon arrival, ascend the hilltop to see the country’s largest reclining Buddha. At 1,500 feet (487 m), this peak and its sanctuary mark the end of a pilgrimage for many Khmer people, and the tremendous views across the forested plateau help illustrate why. Cutting through the area is the ‘River of 1,000 Lingas,’ where, just under the water’s surface, over 1,000 centuries-old carvings were sculpted into the sandstone riverbed. Downstream, visit the ruins of a 9th century temple and the cascading waterfalls and natural pools that create a lush mountainside oasis. Return back and visit to Banteay Srei temple (10th ce lntury), regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer Art. Then continue your visit to Banteay Samre, build in the third quarter of the 12th century. Dinner not included and night at hotel in Siem Reap. Dinner at local restaurant Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 15: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Then transfer you to Siem Reap international airport for your onward flight departure to home.
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