As one of the jewels of Asia, Cambodia attracts more and more visitors from all over the world to come and admire its natural beauty and amazing heritage sites. This 7-day trip brings you to the two biggest cities: Phnom Penh and Siem Riep. Start in Phnom Penh, we visit some major sites such as the Royal Palace, the famous Silver Pagoda and Toul Sleng Museum to understand more its rich historical past and French influence in the ornate Khmer-style temples and the grand colonial buildings and villas. Cycling along a village in Mekong Islands to explore the local life. We then fly to the charming Siem Riep, the gateway to the majestic ruins of Angkor including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (Bayon), Terrace of Elephant, Grand and Small Circuits, Banteay Srei. You also have chance to take a boat trip over the water of Tonle Sap Lake to see the floating fisherman’s villages for a closer view of the local lifestyle and people. Ending the trip by a visit to Rabbit Island – a little island off the coast of Cambodia, near the town of Kep, which is regarded as the ultimate escape from the world.

Highlights:

• Discover the history and treasures of Phnom Penh city, the capital of Cambodia
• Take a sobering look at Cambodia's disturbing past with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum, a testament to Cambodia's recent bloody past under the Khmer Rouge regime
• Cycle along the village to explore the local life
• Visit the monuments of Rolous, one of the earliest of the Khmer Capital cities
• Admire the amazing architecture of Angkor Wat and its jungle temples
• Explore the ancient capital Angkor Thom
• Trip to the sophisticated carvings of Banteay Srei temple, the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art
• Take a boat trip on beautiful Tonle Sap Lake, visit the floating village of Chong Khneas to integrate into the local life
• Relax on Rabbit Islands – the ultimate escape from the world
• Charming hotels in great locations
• Comfortable & spacious vehicle for transfers

Itinerary in brief:

Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival (-/-/-)
Day 2: Mekong Islands - Cycling 8km - Cruising (B/L/-)
Day 3: Phnom Penh - Flight to Siem Riep (B/L/-)
Day 4: Siem Riep - Angkor Temples (B/L/-)
Day 5: Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre - Floating Village (B/L/-)
Day 6: Siem Riep - Kep (B/L/-)
Day 7: Kep - Departure (B/-/-)

• Ability to change the direction of the program
• Possibility of an extension in Laos or Vietnam 

Notes:

- We specialize in “tailor-made” tours for groups of two or more. We carefully inspect each step of your journey from the accommodation to the perfect guide to suit your needs
- The itinerary is open to modification to fit your personal travel needs
- Modifications to the itinerary may increase the price of the package
- For the price of this trip, just ask for a quote by clicking on "TOUR PRICE"
- If you are looking for a trip modified to your requirements, please send us your needs by filling out the form in “Customize your trip” 
- We will contact and send you a quote, excluding holiday period, within 48 hours of receiving your request. 

Prices

This trip is private and therefore can be altered to suit your needs, date of commencement and budget requirements.

Prices vary due to a number of specifics:

• Seasonal: during high season (October-April), the prices of services are generally higher when compared to the low season (May-September).
• The number of participants: the more of you that travel together the less you will pay!
• The choice of hotels: Fairly obvious one here; a 5-star hotel can cost ten times as much as a 2 star hotel.
• The activities during the trip: Two trips on the same itinerary and of the same length can have two different prices depending on the number and nature of activities included.
• The booking date: In some cases, booking your trip late can drastically affect prices due to their low availability.

Inclusion:

• Accommodation as recommended or similar category according to availability.
• Transfers according to program by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver except free day
• English-speaking guide’s assistance at every stage
• Meals as indicated in program (B: Breakfast /L: Lunch / D: Dinner)
• Entrance fees for attractions included in the program
• All activities and cruises clearly mentioned in the program
• Flight with tax: Phnom Penh – Siem Riep
• Private traditional wooden boat trip in Tonle Sap Lake
• Elephant riding
• Water and cool tissues
• Government taxes & service charge

Exclusion:

• Other drinks and meals not clearly mentioned
• Early check-in, late check-out
• Personal expenditures, tips
• Personal insurance (compulsory)
• Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
• International air transfers associated with airport taxes
• Visa and visa arrangement (available upon request)

Booking

Here are 2 steps to book your trip with Tonkin-Travel:

Step 1. Focus on your travel program:

You can choose this trip as is or customize it to your specific desires. Just click on the “Customize this trip” tab and fill in the form. One of our travel consultants will contact you within 48 hours to develop the travel program based on your specifications.

Step 2. Booking:

• Following the first step, tour program is selected and we access the rates.
• Upon confirmation of the trip, the registration must be accompanied by a deposit up to 25% of the total estimate.
• For programs with private junk (cruise) and/or 5 star hotels, the deposit is represented by 30% of the total estimate.
• Tonkin-Travel carries out the booking process upon receipt of the deposit. Confirmation of these reservations is sent to customer within 10 days via email

Nature of travel

This trip is private. That implies:

• You will be escorted by a private guide and driver. This approach guarantees a smooth trip with fewer organizational constraints.
• You will be the master of your trip. We guarantee flexibility in organizing visits at your request.
• Our services will be personalized according to your desires. Thus the proposals in this package are not fixed and you can bring suggest all the desired changes.
• You receive individualized care: ample food, organizing small events (anniversary, honeymoon, etc.), targeted information, followed necessary modifications, etc.

Accommodation

• Accommodation is an important expenditure of your trip. When you choose a luxury trip for example, the accommodation can represent three quarters of the price. Thus, your choice of hotels is closely related to your budget.
• Tonkin-Travel has negotiated rates with a wide range of hotels from 2 to 5 stars.
• In some places you will have the option to choose ‘home-stay’. Although this provides less comfort that a hotel it is a truly authentic experience and highly recommended for at least one night of your journey.

Transport

All transfers during your trip are covered by private vehicle with driver, unless otherwise indicated in our offer. We ensure that our vehicles are new and comfortable. Fuel, tolls, accommodation, compensation and the driver are included in our offer. Only gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.

The size of the selected vehicle is based on the number of tour participants according to the following quality standards:

Domestic flights

If your trip includes domestic flights if any, they will be operated by Vietnam Airlines, the largest airline in Vietnam. The fleet consists mainly of Airbus and Boeing. On some short trips, the company operates 72 ATR and some Fokker.

Rail transport

Train travel can be offered (particularly between Hanoi-Lao Cai and Hanoi-Hue). Travelling at a speed of 60km/h on average it is not necessarily the fastest but an interesting experience nonetheless.