Private 3-Day Tour in Siem Reap & Phnom Penh

Short trip but extensive exploration in both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Be sure that you will be able to compare the situation between Angkorain and Post-Angkorian Period. This itinerary is designed for travelers who are interested in the ancient capital city to modern one ie. Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. You will be admired for Cambodia's rich culture and civilization in Angkorian period and experience in brutalities of Khmer Rough time which made Cambodia back-step in Year Zero in 20th century. Also, you are definitely recognizing the sustainable development in 21 century after a civil war. Let a local host show you around and experience this cultural attraction from a local perspective.

Day 1: Siem Reap-Angkor Temple Tour

We are going to pick up you at the hotel where you are staying and transfer to Angkor Thom South Gate:

Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom. On the left side of the moat, 54 ‘devas’ (guardian gods) pull the head of the snake ‘Shesha’ while on the right side 54 ‘asuras’ (demon gods) pull the snake’s tail in the opposite direction. Bayon, the 54 tower, Baphuon, built in middle of the 11th century (1060), Phimeanakas, built in late tenth century, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King.

Ta Prohm, gained its 21st Century fame from the movie Tomb Raider featuring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft. Today, with Lara long gone, this temple is on the itinerary of most visitors and rightfully so. Many corners of Ta Prohm showcase an intricate relationship between the roots of Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) and ancient stones covered in moss. Truly a photographer’s paradise, don’t miss the opportunity to capture your own explorer’s moments.

Angkor Wat: Astonishing in the morning or afternoon light you will be able to photograph the temple from across the lotus pond and then continue to explore the many levels and intricately carved galleries. Your dedicated and knowledgeable guide will provide all the necessary information to bring Angkor times back to life. This is another tick on your “bucket list” and an experience of a lifetime.

Day 2: Private Transfer to Phnom Penh

After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Phnom Penh. On arrival in Phnom Penh, you are going to visit ROYAL PALACE, constructed after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh in the mid-19th century.

Day 3: Phnom Penh Trip

Pick up at hotel and transfer to visit Tuol Sleng Genocidal Museum, a notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rough regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979. Visit Choeung Ek Genocidal Center: A number of sites in Cambodia where collectively more than a million people were killed and buried by the Communist Khmer Rouge regime, during its rule of the country from 1975 to 1979 and 15 Km from Phnom Penh. Back to hotel and drop off.