Simply Cambodia

Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport, where your Travel Comfort representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. After check-in, take time to unwind or step out for a gentle introduction to the city: wander Pub Street, browse stalls at Psar Chas (Old Market), or enjoy a relaxing spa treatment to recover from travel. A short tuk-tuk ride offers first glimpses of Khmer life and colorful street scenes. In the evening, sample Cambodian specialties at a riverside restaurant and stroll along the illuminated lanes—an easy, atmospheric start before your temple days. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After an early breakfast, depart for the incomparable Angkor Wat, built in the 12th century—spend the morning exploring the central towers, labyrinthine galleries, and intricate bas-reliefs that tell Hindu epics. Your guide will highlight architectural symbolism and ideal photo points. After a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant, relax before moving to Pre Rup Temple at 16:30 to watch the jungle and sandstone temples glow at sunset—an atmospheric, romantic moment. Finish the day with a traditional Khmer dinner accompanied by the graceful Apsara Dance performance, showcasing Cambodia’s classical arts. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, head to Tonle Sap Lake for a captivating boat ride through the Floating Villages, where stilt houses, floating schools, and fishing life reveal everyday Khmer resilience. Return to town for a visit to Wat Bo Pagoda, noted for its historic murals and tranquil courtyards. Enjoy lunch, then browse Psar Chas Old Market for handicrafts and souvenirs. In the afternoon, explore the vast West Baray Reservoir—a testament to ancient Khmer engineering—before visiting Puok Silk Farm to see skilled artisans transform cocoons into silk fabric. Evening at leisure; overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, check out and begin the scenic road transfer to Phnom Penh (approx. 5–6 hours). Travel through rice paddies and rural villages, stopping for refreshments and photos along the way—this overland route gives real insight into everyday Cambodia. Arrive in Phnom Penh by afternoon and check in. Then visit the ornate Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, home to national treasures and impressive Buddha images. Stroll along Sisowath Quay at dusk and enjoy riverside dining, taking in the Mekong ambience. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Begin at Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh’s symbolic hilltop shrine with local legends and city views. Continue to the sobering Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)—a former school turned prison that documents the Khmer Rouge atrocities. Afterwards, visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek to pay respects at the memorial stupa; the experience is solemn and profound. After lunch, relax with shopping at Phnom Penh Central Market or sample Khmer street food. Optional late-afternoon Mekong River sunset cruise is a gentle way to reflect and enjoy the skyline. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and use remaining time for last-minute shopping at the Russian Market or Central Market, or for a short cultural stop at Wat Ounalom—one of Phnom Penh’s principal Buddhist temples. Have a relaxed coffee by the river or pick up a final souvenir. Our representative will assist with hotel checkout and transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport for your onward flight. Depart with lasting memories of Angkor’s temples, Tonle Sap’s water communities, and Phnom Penh’s poignant history.