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SECRET OF THE MEKONG 10Days
Most recommended Tour in Cambodia 2020 & 2021

10day Tour in Cambodia 2020 & 2021

Day 01: Phnom Penh Arrival
Day 02: Phnom Penh /City tours (B)
Day 03: Phnom Penh / Silk Island (B, L)
Day 04: Phnom Penh /Kratie / Koh Trong(B)
Day 05: Koh Trong/ Free Day (B)
Day 06: Koh Trong/ Stung Treng(B)
Day 07: Stung Treng/ Siem Reap (B)
Day 08: Siem Reap / Angkor Temples (B, L)
Day 09: Siem Reap /Tonle Sap Lake (B)
Day 10: Siem Reap / Departure (B)

Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival

On arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel for check. Remain of the day is free to recover from the jet lag. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 2: Phnom Penh / City Tours (B)

Breakfast at hotel. We’ll visit to the Independence Monument, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. Wat Phnom, it is the most significant of all the temples in Phnom Penh. Next visit 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 Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings although it is generally understood to be the royal abode of the King of Cambodia. Continue to visit Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), 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. If time permitted, visit the Central Market (PsarThmei), 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. Then we go to visit Wat Phnom before embark on wooden boat to enjoy sunset over the 4 face rivers & the Mekong Mighty. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 3: Phnom Penh / Silk Island (B, L)

Breakfast at hotel
Enjoy haft day (4 hours) Cruise to visit Silk Island (Share Cruise)
11:30am – Our Remorque “tuktuks” driver will pick you up and transfer to the pier.
12:00pm – Embark on Cambo Cruise sailing to visit Silk Island.
12:30pm – Serving Fresh BBQ lunch
13:30pm – Docking at Silk Island for visiting Silk Farms.
15:30pm – Ride back to Phnom cool off with a cocktail & Snacks will be provided.
16:30pm – Disembark and transfer to your hotel.

Optional (07:00pm – 08:00pm) Get a Show Ticket to seeing the permanent professional of Traditional Dance Show at the National Museum of Cambodia. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 4: Phnom Penh /Kratie / Koh Trong(B)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer by driver to bus station for taking a public bus to Kratie (315 km – 6hour drives). Kratie City is a real outpost town on the banks of the Se San River just off the Mekong. The tranquility in the region shows us an authentic and remote “face” of Cambodia. Meet our driver on arrival and you’ll transfer direct to the pier for sharing a local ferry to check in hotel.Overnight in Koh Trong

Day 5: Koh Tring /Free Day (B)

Breakfast at homestay or hotel. Free Day or explore your own activities on Island or joint haft day tour to Mekong Dolphin (book and pay at your own) http://www.soryakayaking.com/tours/

Koh Trong is an island located in the Middle of the Mekong River in Kratie Province; it is the closest island to the town of Kratie and is a great place for visitors. The scenery shows the natural beauty of the Cambodian countryside including a nice view of the Mekong River and a big sandy bar (dry season) where you can swim or enjoy a bicycle tour on the island and experience its special features such as; visiting a Vietnamese floating village and local pagoda, tasting the local grapefruit and a wonderful meal served by the home stay owner, and planting a tree as a contribution to the local environment.Overnight in Koh Trong

Day 6: Kratie/Stung Treng(B)

09:00am check out and embark to mainland where you will continue by a private taxi to Stung Treng Town, 90 km with 2 hour drives. Stung Treng is a beautiful province located on a high sandy bank overlooking the Mekong River where it is joined by the Se Kong River. It is about 455 km from Phnom Penh and some 40 km to the Laos border. This charming city is linked to Banlung (Rattanak Kiri) and is actually more than just a ‘stopover’. The Sekong Bridge, itself an attraction, serves as a convenient passage to the border of Laos.Overnight in Stung Treng

Day 7: Stung Treng/Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, sharing a local taxi to Siem Reap (5hour drives). Upon arrival, meet our guide and then you will transfer to check in at hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 8:Siem Reap / Angkor Temples (B, L)

Today is one-day tour of the Angkor temple complex. You will start the trip at 7AM in the early morning and head to the famous Angkor Wat – best preserved of all the Angkor temples. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is the most famous temple at Angkor. We will enter through the back entrance and witness the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry. We will then walk through to the front entrance where our car will be waiting to pick you up.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch in Siem Reap before heading to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, where you’ll begin your exploration of the centrepiece of this ancient city, the Bayon. The Bayon holds 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatically smiling stone faces. The afternoon tour also visits the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of Leper Kings, as well as Ta Prohm, made famous by the movie Tomb Raider. After the day's touring you will be taken back to your hotel.Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 9: Siem Reap / Tonle Sap Lake (B)

We continue to Kampong Phluk Floating Village, located at 16 km at north-south of Siem Reap. The villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them. Flooded mangrove forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife including crab-eating macaques. During the dry season when the lake is low (March – July), the buildings in the villages seem to soar atop their 6-meter stilts exposed by the lack of water. At this time of year many of the villagers move out onto the lake and build temporary houses. In the wet season when water level rises. Return to hotel and spend afternoon free. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 10: Siem Reap / Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight free in morning or transfer direct to Siem Reap International Airport for onward flight to next destination. End of Service!

Remark: P = Person B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)

Package Price Includes:
- Full private A/C vehicle transfer as program.
- Private tour with English speaking tours guide.
- Accommodation shared in Double/Twin sharing room
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- All sightseeing tickets.
- Boat to Kampong Khleang (depend on season)
- Government taxes
- Cold mineral water & Tissues on coach.

Services Excluded:
- Cambodia visa fee 30$
- International flights
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverages or meals
- Peak season surcharge (20th Dec – 05th Jan& 22nd Jan – 05th Feb)
- Gala dinner on 24th& 31st December
- Other services not mentioned above.
- Remittance fee in all kinds

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