A Cultural Tour of Cambodia’s Past & Present – Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Kep

Day 1 Arrival in Siem Reap (Welcome to Cambodia!)

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you’ll be met by your personal guide and transferred to your hotel for a three-night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey or begin exploring the town independently, with its relaxed streets, markets, and cafés setting an easy introduction to Cambodia.

Day 2 Siem Reap (The Jewels of Angkor)

Begin early with a sunrise visit to Angkor Wat, the crown jewel of Khmer architecture and Cambodia’s national symbol. Covering more than 200 acres, the temple’s harmonious proportions, bas-relief carvings, and sacred symbolism reveal the spiritual and political power of the Angkorian era. After lunch, explore Ta Prohm by E-bike, where massive tree roots intertwine with ancient stone, creating one of Angkor’s most atmospheric settings. Continue to Angkor Thom, the former royal capital, visiting the Bayon, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Return to your hotel for the evening. (B,L)

Day 3: Siem Reap (Kulen Elephant Forest & Tonle Sap Lake)

Travel to Kulen Mountain for an ethical elephant experience at Kulen Elephant Forest, a protected sanctuary spanning over 1,100 acres. Walk alongside rescued elephants during a guided observation trek as they roam freely through forest and waterholes. After lunch, continue to Kampong Kleang on Tonle Sap Lake for a boat journey through floating fishing villages, where homes, schools, and daily life rise and fall with the lake’s dramatic seasonal changes. Return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon. (B,L)

Day 4: Siem Reap / Phnom Penh (From Ancient to Modern Cambodia)

Fly to Phnom Penh and begin sightseeing at the Royal Palace, a 19th-century complex showcasing Khmer craftsmanship, including the Silver Pagoda and revered Buddha statues. Visit the Champey Academy of Arts, a nonprofit institution dedicated to preserving Cambodian performing and visual arts, followed by the National Museum, home to an extensive collection of Khmer sculpture and artifacts. Lunch is served at the historic FCC. (B,L)

Day 5:  Phnom Penh (History & Reflection)

Visit Tuol Sleng (S-21), a former school turned interrogation center during the Khmer Rouge era, preserved as a powerful memorial. Continue to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, where mass graves bear witness to Cambodia’s recent past. The afternoon is free at leisure to explore Phnom Penh independently or relax. (B)

Day 6: Phnom Penh / Kep (Off the Beaten Path to Kep)

Travel by road through Cambodia’s lush countryside to Kep—an understated coastal hideaway that remains largely off the tourist radar. Stop en route at a pepper plantation renowned for producing Cambodia’s prized Kampot pepper. Upon arrival, check in to your resort and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. (B)

Days 7–8: Kep (Unhurried Days By The Sea)

Two full days are free to relax in Kep’s peaceful seaside atmosphere—browse local fishermen and farmers markets, stroll nearby Kampot town, or simply unwind at your beachfront your retreat. (B)

Day 9: Depart Kep (Farewell Cambodia)

Your private transfer brings you to Phnom Penh International Airport, where your guide ensures a seamless departure for your flight—concluding your journey through Cambodia with comfort, discovery, and perspective. (B)

• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
• Prices includes all entrance fees, domestic air taxes, hotels taxes & service charges
• Price excludes personal expenses, beverages and gratuities to guides and drivers.
• Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners at hotels apply between Dec. 20 – Jan. 05
• A Visas is required for Cambodia. Not included in package.
• All flights, hotels and excurions are subject to availability at time of reservation