Phnom Penh to Kep

This trip allows you to explore from Phnom Penh to Kep. Once a tourist mecca where King Sihanouk went to holiday, Kep was largely destroyed during the Khmer Rouge years. Today, it is a village hamlet by the sea with little development. Although not spectacular, Kep exudes a special atmosphere. The beachside market is famous for the best crabs in Cambodia. 

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Duration: 5 days/4 nights

Tour Code: MCPS03

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Phnom Penh - Takeo - Kampot - Kep - Phnom Penh Depature

• Day 1 - Phnom Penh Arrival

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Dinner

  Opening its arms to every Indochina holiday fan, Phnom Penh distresses your trip toil with its beautiful landscape and friend local folks.Check in upon arrival.
  To make the most of time, we will have an afternoon trip visiting Phnom Penh's highlights including Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Raung Damrei Museum and National Museum of Fine Arts. Ending the day in the Independence Monument. Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Day 2 - Phnom Penh - Tonle Bati - Takeo - Phnom Da – Kampot

  Place Transport: Car->Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Depart from Phnom Penh for Kampot. En route, stop at Tonle Bati and visit Ta Prohm temple (12-13 centuries) and Yeay Peau temple (12th century). Visit the Prasat Neang Khmao, the temple of the Black Virgin (10th century) and visit a silk weaving village before proceeding to Takeo. Lunch at local restaurant.
  Take a boat from Takeo to Phnom Da (please note that the speedboat does not have a cover or any shade - hat and sun tan cream essential).
  Visit Phnom Da temple (the climb up is easy as this particular Phnom ‘hill’ is not very high). The path up to the temple is steep, over some big rocks), a pre-Angkorian laterite tower (6th century) and Asram Maharoseil (6th century), an Indian-style sandstone temple constructed in a style unlike any other temple in Cambodia. Return to Takeo by boat and continue to Kampot and check-in hotel.

  Day 3 - Kampot - Bokor National Park

  Place Transport: Car->Boat 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Bokor National Park - a pleasant 30 minutes forest walk will take you to the Popokvil Waterfalls – access is difficult in wet season and there may be no water in dry season. However, the walk is pleasant at any time! Visit the long abandoned hill station of Bokor Mountain, discover the ruins of the former Royal Residence, the church, and the casino hotel, and enjoy an amazing view of the southern coast. Picnic lunch provided at the site.
  Drive back to Kampot for a boat trip on the pristine Kamchay River. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

  Day 4 - Kampot - Kep

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Today, you will be driven to the coast and the charming resort of Kep. Checked in and the rest of the day is free at leisure for you to explore this pretty resort. You may wish to wander around the town to view some of the French colonial architecture or even take a trip out to Rabbit Island to enjoy the beautiful beaches that the island is famous for.

  Day 5 - Kep - Phnom Penh Depature

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Spend the morning at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 04 Nights Accommodation with daily breakfast.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
  
  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 
  
  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.
  
  - Dinners, except as specified above. 
  
  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 
  
  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - You can get Cambodia Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).