Authentic Cambodia


Trip description

Travel "Angkor and always" ... This personalized stay is an invitation to discover the essence of Cambodia, this small Asian country, so radiant, so precious, so joyful.

This 14-day stay allows you to visit this country in many facets. After being enriched by the history of its capital, Phnom Penh, you will head south towards Kep, sunset by boat on the mangrove, coffee plantation, discovery of a peaceful and lush island await you. Afterwards, admire the sunrise over the mythical temples of Angkor, ride an ox cart in the small villages, drive a tuk tuk through the rice fields, have dinner and sleep with the locals under the background of this traditional show, discover crafts or try yourself to the local cuisine in the company of a chef from the region and many more ...

Jungle, temples, sea, rice fields, let us pass on the passion of Cambodia to you !

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14 days

From : €1,395*

Day 1: Your arrival in Phnom Penh

Day 2: Phnom Penh - Killing Fields, Genocide Museum, National Museum and Royal Palace

Day 3: Discovery of Phnom Penh

Day 4: Departure to Kep

Day 5: Kampot and the pepper plantation

Day 6: Kep - Rabbit Island

Day 7: Flight to Siem Reap and visit of floating village on Tonle Sap Lake

Day 8: Angkor

Day 9: From Siem Reap to Banteay Chhmar

Day 10: Immersion in Banteay Chhmar and departure for Battambang

Day 11: Visit of Battambang and sunset at Phnom Sampov

Day 12: Return to Siem Reap

Day 13: Siem Reap - Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei Temples

Day 14: Cooking course in the countryside and departure...

Day 1 : Your arrival in Phnom Penh

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Arrival in Phnom Penh. You will be met by your driver and driven by private vehicle to your hotel. You will then have some free time to settle in. 

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.




Day 2 : Phnom Penh - Killing Fields, Genocide Museum, National Museum and Royal Palace

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Departure by private tuk tuk for the audioguide tour of the Killing fields followed by the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum S 21. 

Lunch will be free. 

After lunch, you will continue your visit to the National Museum and finally to the Royal Palace. You will return to your hotel at the end of the day. 

Dinner at leisure.




Day 3 : Discovery of Phnom Penh

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After your breakfast, you will leave by electric vehicle for the "Heritage" tour in the Cambodian capital to learn about its history and architectural secrets. 

Lunch at leisure after the tour. 

In the afternoon you will visit the Central Market with your French guide followed by the discovery by tuk tuk of the Protectorate Phnom Penh including the visit of Wat Phnom. The tuk tuk will then take you to the river where you will enjoy an aperitif cruise on the Mekong to admire the sunset. 

Dinner at leisure and return to the hotel.




Day 4 : Departure to Kep

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After your breakfast, you will drive by private vehicle to the small town of Kep in the south of the country. Arrival at your hotel in the late morning and installation. 

Free lunch (suggestion at your hotel). 

After your lunch, departure by tuk tuk to the Kep National Park for a free visit. Around 4pm, you will leave for a boat ride in the mangrove at sunset. At the end of your trip, your driver will take you to the city centre of Kampot for dinner. 

Dinner at leisure and return to your hotel with your driver.




Day 5 : Kampot and the pepper plantation

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After your breakfast, departure by scooter accompanied by your guide, specialist of the region for the visit of a pepper plantation then a stop at the lake of Changkar Bey, also called "The small bay of Ha Long of Cambodia". 

Local lunch included. 

Continuation of the walk to Kep via the Royal Alley, in the heart of authentic Cambodia, along the salt marshes and mangroves.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner at leisure.




Day 6 : Kep - Rabbit Island

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After your breakfast, you will leave by tuk tuk to the pier to take the boat that will take you to Rabbit Island, a lush and soothing island, isolated and timeless. 

Lunch at leisure and afternoon at leisure to enjoy the island and its calm. 

Return to the hotel at the end of the day

Dinner at leisure.




Day 7 : Flight to Siem Reap and visit of floating village on Tonle Sap Lake

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After your breakfast, you will leave the hotel by private vehicle for Sihanoukville airport and your flight to Siem Reap. Transfer from the airport to your hotel by private vehicle and installation. 

Free lunch on arrival. 

Departure by private vehicle and accompanied by your English speaking guide to a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake. Boat trip to discover this way of life so far from our habits followed by a boat trip in the flooded forest (depending on the water level and the season). 

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. 

Dinner at leisure.




Day 8 : Angkor

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Early departure by tuk tuk with your English-speaking guide to purchase your 3-day passes for Angkor then head to Angkor Wat to admire the sunrise. Complete visit of the site after a free breakfast (provided by your hotel), with the visit of the city of Angkor Thom with the Bayon, the Terrace of Elephants and the Leper King. 

Private lunch on the outskirts of Sras Srang in a traditional house, where you can then enjoy a moment of relaxation. 

After this quiet break, you will embark on a short flight in a tethered balloon to admire a sublime 360 degree panorama of Angkor Park.

Return to your hotel in the middle of the afternoon. 

Dinner and traditional Khmer art show (included).




Day 9 : From Siem Reap to Banteay Chhmar

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After your breakfast, departure by private vehicle with your driver to the village of Banteay Chhmar located in the North West of Cambodia, on the Thai border. You will be hosted by local people. 

Lunch included at the village community centre. 

Beginning of the afternoon with a walking tour of the Banteay Chhmar temple accompanied by an English speaking guide. This will be followed by an oxcart ride to Ta Prohm. 

Return to your homestay and have dinner at the foot of the temple by torchlight with traditional music played live by the villagers. 




Day 10 : Immersion in Banteay Chhmar and departure for Battambang

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Breakfast included (possibility to have it at the inhabitant's home). You will have a guided walking tour of Banteay Chhmar market. Then you will ride a koyon, the traditional Khmer tractor, to the temple of Banteay Torp through the rice fields. Visit the temple with an English speaking guide. 

Lunch included at the foot of the temple ruins. Departure by private vehicle to Battambang after your lunch.

Arrival at the end of the day and installation at your hotel. 

Dinner at leisure




Day 11 : Visit of Battambang and sunset at Phnom Sampov

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Morning of cultural visits by tuk tuk and accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you will discover the authentic Cambodian countryside, to discover traditional crafts. 

Local lunch included. 

Continuation of the visits in the countryside (orchards, market gardening) to end your journey at the end of the day at Phnom Sampov to witness the flight of thousands of bats at sunset. 

Dinner at leisure.

Return to the hotel.




Day 12 : Return to Siem Reap

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After your breakfast, you will leave your hotel by private vehicle towards Siem Reap. Arrival in the late morning and installation.

Free lunch at your hotel.

Afternoon at leisure (swimming pool, shopping...) 

Dinner and show at the Circus Phare (Category C included)




Day 13 : Siem Reap - Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei Temples

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After your breakfast, departure by private vehicle and accompanied by an English-speaking guide for the visit of Ta Prohm, the famous temple of Tomb Raider, followed by the Citadel of Women, Banteay Srei located at about 20 kilometres north-east of Angkor.

Lunch included at a restaurant in Banteay Srei. 

On the way back to Siem Reap you will visit a silk preservation centre with the Franco-Khmer owners (www.goldensilk.org). 

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Dinner at leisure




Day 14 : Cooking course in the countryside and departure...

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After breakfast, departure by tuk tuk to take part in a private cooking class in the countryside with a chef from one of the best hotel schools in the region. He will take advantage of his days off to welcome you to his home with his family in their village, in the middle of rice fields and lotus fields. Share his secrets of traditional cooking in the heart of authentic Cambodia.

Lunch prepared by you and shared with the family (included). 

Return to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon before your flight home.

In the late afternoon, you will leave the hotel by private vehicle to Siem Reap International Airport. Enjoy your trip...


N.B.: Personalized suggestions for free lunches and dinners on your itinerary will be made.




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