Cool Cambodia

Breakfast at your hotel, Visit ANGKOR THOM covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats; the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter by the monumental SOUTH GATE over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS and the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE and PHIMEANAKAS before continuing to the mysterious BAYON TEMPLE. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle. VisitTA PROHM TEMPLE, one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them.Continue tour to the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, ANGKOR WAT TEMPLE is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with Naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside.Afterwards  visit MEANCHEY one of natural tourisms and a mangroves abode for hundreds species of fresh water fishes and birds and decorated with ethnic stilted houses line over the water surface up to the air. The villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them, most of who live in stilted houses. The people depend largely on fishing and tourism for their incomes. We embark on the traditional wooden boat through the flooded forests of the GREAT TONLE SAP LAKE, habitat of many bird species it will bring you to Chong Kneas. This amazing floating village is built on 8 to 10 m high stilts. We visit an island pagoda, a school and traditional stilt houses to interact with the local families.

Breakfast at hotel. 07:30am You’ll be picked up and departure to Kulen Mountain or Phnom Kulen is declared as a National Park. It is an isolated mountain massif located in Svay Leu District and some 48km from Siem Reap and believed to be the birthplace of the Khmer Empire where King Jayavarman II was crowned as ‘God-king’. Kulen Mountain is a favorite spot among Cambodian families for weekend getaways and special holidays. This is where families usually gather together and the place where visitors go for outdoor activities.After 1hour drive, stop around 10-15min at ticket counter for checking ticket and you can use restroom or take a photo before drive up to the top of mountain. 20-30 minutes later, we reach the place and start trekking to visit The River of a Thousand Lingams, see some images of gods and countless Shiva Lingas carved on the riverbed. The carvings are visible when the water is at its lowest level. It is believed that they have been carved into the river for nearly a thousand years and are meant to bless the water that goes through them. Then climbing up to the Buddhist pagoda and see the Huge Reclining Buddha carved at the height of a big rock. The Buddha statue is made of sandstone and is one of the biggest of its kind in Cambodia. Our locals usually come here and visit the pagoda to pray and do some offerings. Don’t miss to take views from the top; you’ll see the lush forests and jungles as well as breaching fresh air.Finally, we walk down and go to see the most beautiful waterfall, it is a perfect spot to cool off your day, plunge into the cold refreshing water that flows through the falls or simply relaxing and taking some nice photo for bring home with beautiful backdrop. Later in the evening experience Cambodia’s cultural excellence in the form of dance and drama with (Apsara Dance)fine dining at a prestigious venue.

Admission and Hours: If you’re going to the top of the mountain by car,van you need to go up before 11am. The road is one-way traffic only and the traffic going up finishes early, so don’t be late!

Etiquette: This is a place where Cambodians go to relax and play. In Cambodian culture most people dress conservatively even whilst swimming, so girls – keep to shorts and t-shirts, boys too – or if you must,at least shorts. No bikinis or speedos please!When entering temples, be sure to remove your shoes and hats. It’s

important to wear clothing that covers you from shoulders to knees. If you are not dressed accordingly, then it would be polite not to enter any of the temples 

Have a hearty Breakfast at the Siem Reap hotel. After breakfast travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by land Transfer by air conditioned vehicle – travel by land transfer to Phnom Penh, visit the Skun Spider village (spider market) on the way. Our guide & driver will meet and bring you visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (from S21 prison). This prison was a secondary school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest detention and torture center under the Khmer Rouge regime. Follow by The Killing Fields at Chheung Ek. At noon, visit one of Phnom Penh’s most iconic landmarks, The Royal Palace, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Next is The National Museum, one of the world’s greatest collections of Khmer cultural material including sculpture, ceramics, pottery, bronzes and ethnographic objects from the prehistoric, pre-Angkorian, Angkorian and post-Angkorian periods as well as more recent works, such as a beautiful wooden royal barge. Continue to visit Wat Phnom “Mountain Pagoda” is a Buddhist temple that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh, located on the hill. According to legend, the first pagoda on this site was erected in 1372 to house four statues of Buddha deposited here by the waters of the Mekong River and discovered by Lady Penh. Wat Phnom is the most popular place for local people comes to play healthy spot or praying for their good luck as well as admire the sundown. If time permitted, visit Phsar Thmey (Central Market), a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. The four wings of this gigantic yellow dome are teeming with stalls that sell goods ranging from gold and silver, antique coins, money exchange, books, flowers, food, fabrics, shoes, souvenirs, seafood and countless other products. 

After Breakfast at the hotel proceed towards Shihanoukville, Cambodia’s Coastal zone. located at South-East Asia, Gulf of Thailand in Cambodia. Take a ferry to the Koh Rong Island. Koh Rong is an island in the Sihanoukville Province of Cambodia. It’s known for its sandy coves and coral reefs, like those around Koh Rong Pier. Inland, the dense jungle terrain is dotted with coconut palms and waterfalls., and birds, and lively Police Beach, a party spot. High Point Rope Park has suspension bridges, rope walks and zip line.

After breakfast at the hotel explore the beaches and the resorts with all the amenities on your own. Spend some time in leisure in tranquility. Koh rong is best known for fishing, snorkeling and vibrant parties. Overnight.

After breakfast return to Phnom Penh with fond memories of Koh Rong Island. Enjoy a dinner cruise at Chaktomuk River.  

Check out and proceed towards Phnom Penh International Airport after breakfast for your journey back home.