Taste of Cambodia 7 Days trip

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, you will be welcomed by your English Speaking guide and transferred to your hotel right in the heart of the city. Relax and unwind post-flight as you get pampered with a rejuvenating traditional Khmer massage at Bodia Spa. This evening, indulge yourself in a delicious Khmer Welcome Dinner at one of Phnom Penh’s best restaurants. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart on a Khmer Architecture walking tour that will take you on a fascinating discovery of Cambodian architecture from the late 1950s and 1960s, a culturally and politically vibrant time. After lunch, visit the remarkable National Museum and Grand Palace for further understanding of the Kingdom’s illustrious history. Dine for a cause this evening with a fabulous meal at a charity-run restaurant and enjoy a traditional puppetry and dance show.
Overnight in Phnom Penh

Sit back and enjoy the scenery along the drive to Battambang this morning.  After checking in at your hotel and freshening up, spend your afternoon observing and interacting with local craftspeople of the area.  Visit a cultural village and learn how local products are made. Finish the afternoon with a ride on the bamboo train before enjoying dinner at the authentic Smoking Pot Restaurant. (Note: the train tracks from Battambang to Phnom Penh are currently being rebuilt. The long term future of the bamboo train ride cannot be guaranteed. Should the service stop we will arrange alternative sightseeing).

Today, you will embark on one of the most stunning boat trips in Cambodia, as you will be taken from Battambang to Siem Reap by a comfortable private boat. (NOTE: This boat trip is only possible in the high water period from July to December as water levels are too low during the dry season and transfer times can be extremely long. From January to June alternative transfer by road.) Your journey follows the waterways of the Stung Sangker River and on into the Tonle Sap Lake. Arrive Siem Reap mid afternoon and enjoy some time at leisure before visiting the Angkor National Museum.

This evening, enjoy an Asian-inspired French meal at Abacus Restaurant in a beautiful garden setting.

Learn more about Khmer cuisine with a half day cooking course.  Under the guidance of a trained chef, visit the local market, buy traditional ingredients, and try your hand at preparing a variety of dishes.  After feasting on your creations, visit the enigmatic temples of Ta Phrom and Bayon as well as the smaller, but equally impressive, Banteay Kdei and Srah Srang.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Head to the countryside around Western Baray in the morning. Visit the Angkor Silk Farm 15 km west of Siem Reap, where you can witness the entire process of silk creation. This afternoon visit the legendary Angkor Wat from where you will enjoy the sun setting over the plains of Angkor.

As this is your last day in Cambodia, an authentic Khmer Farewell dinner at the renowned Cuisine Wat Damnak Restaurant will crown your culinary experiences in Cambodia.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, enjoy some time at leisure until the transfer to the airport for your individual departure flight.

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