Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Angkor Trekking to Sihanouk Ville 8 Days / 7 Nights

Cambodia trekking is a great way to see more than just temples. Following our carefully researched itinerary, you will experience the beauty of Cambodia safely. On this tour, you will extensively explore Angkor complex on foot, take a boat trip to Phnom Penh, trek in Kirirom, visit Ream National Park and enjoy a beach break at Sihanouk Ville.


Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Tour Code: MCAT02
Price from: US $ 640.00 Pax
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Angkor Complex - Phnom Kulen - Beng Mealea - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Kirirom National Park - Sihanouk Ville - Phnom Penh Depature
  • Day 1 - Angkor Complex (25km)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    The tour will start from the hotel. Our walking guide will brief on the tour. Transfer to the back road behind Angkor Thom where we begin to walk exploring the Angkor temples complex to visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Phimean Akas, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephant, and Terrace of Leper King. After lunch, visit the jungle temple of Ta Phrom and extensively explore Angkor Wat which is the 7th wonder of the world. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 2 - Phnom Kulen - Beng Mealea (15km)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Phnom Kulen is a sacred place where many Khmers like to hang out in the weekends. However, the attractions are deserted during the weekdays and it is a great treat to discover the “river of a 1000 lingas”, Grand Reclining Buddha and the 30 meter water fall. After lunch, transfer to visit untouched Beng Mealea temple hidden in the jungle. Beng Mealea is considered as one of the best temple because of its own character, charming and peaceful. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 3 - Siem Reap-Phnom Penh (Walking 0km)

    Place Transport: Boat->Car 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to board the speedboat to Phnom Penh (07h00-01h00). It is one of the interesting boat trip crossing Tonle Sap lake. The boat journey is best from July to February. The boat has air-con, life jacket and toilet. Upon arrival, transfer to check in at the hotel. Afternoon, visit National Museum of Khmer Arts, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

    Day 4 - Phnom Penh - Kirirom National Park (Walking 15km)

    Place Transport: Car 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
    The day starts with a transfer Phnom Dat Chivit located in Kirirom National Park where walking guide and ranger will brief you on the tour. After water fill and get ready, immediately begin the hiking 2 hours to visit Phnom Dat Chivit. The walking is interesting to discover through the pine forest followed by the sound of the birds and we stop to search for them. To the top of the hill, it has the best view to see all the other part of the mountain range. It is not only peaceful breathtaking but also is the kingdom of the 2 eagles, they normally chasing around. Dinner and overnight at Chambok home-stay. 

    Day 5 - Kirirom-Sihanouk Ville (5km)

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    In the early morning, walk to the water fall. As we walk along the path for ox card, the birds are singing. We are able to see some birds also as they are conserved by the community. Then there is a bit climbing with some rock. We have one stop before reaching to the 40 meter high water fall. Enjoy swimming and relaxing before returning back to home-stay for breakfast. Then we visit the community with the local guide to learn about rural life at its most authentic. Transfer to Sihanouk Ville. In the afternoon, free to enjoy swimming and relaxing at the beach. Stay overnight in Sihanouk Ville. 

    Day 6 - Sihanouk Ville-Ream National Park (5km)

    Place Transport: Boat 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer for 30 minutes to board the boat to visit the mangrove forest. The mangrove forests along the fresh water river are reserved by the community. It is as important as their living because it protects the fish and their eggs. After 1 hour boat drive, we reach to the sea where the water becomes salty and it's the end of the mangrove forest. We swim and relax at the peaceful beach with less visited than the beach in Sihanouk Ville. Then, we walk through the jungle on the tropical island for 45 minutes to the village where we have lunch with the local family. After lunch, we relax on the boat to patiently observe the dolphin. Transfer back to Sihanouk Ville for overnight.

    Day 7 - Sihanouk Ville

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to wander around the port town and the market on your own to enjoy swimming and relaxing at the beach. Stay overnight in Sihanouk Ville.

    Day 8 - Sihanouk Ville - Phnom Penh Depature

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
    Meals: Breakfast
    Have reakfast at the hotel. Transfer back to Phnom Penh to visit Cheung Ek Killing Fields and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Then transfer for departure flight.

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