Note: – Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund. – Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date. – Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.

Cambodia Essential Discovery – 5 Days / 4 Nights

The ideal journey for travelers with limited time who want to see Cambodia’s two most important cities. Witness the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat and the jungle-clad Ta Prohm in Siem Reap. Then, fly to Phnom Penh to explore the Royal Palace and learn about the country’s resilient history.

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Cambodia
Trip Duration
5 Day(s) 4 Night(s)

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Keywords : Angkor Wat , Cambodia , Culture , Heritage , National Museum , Phnom Penh , Royal Palace , Siem Reap , Southeast Asia Travel , Tonle Sap

Trip code :WT-CODE 1152

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Day 01: Siem Reap Arrival
Day 02: Siem Reap
Day 03: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
Day 04: Phnom Penh
Day 05: Phnom Penh – Departure

DAY 01: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, our guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Siem Reap for check-in. Begin your journey with a visit to Artisans d’Angkor, a renowned handicraft center preserving traditional Khmer wood and stone carving techniques. Continue to Wat Thmey (Siem Reap Killing Field), home to a striking glass-walled stupa that holds the remains of victims from the Khmer Rouge era.

In the early evening, enjoy a tuk-tuk ride around Siem Reap’s charming suburbs and take part in a serene Buddhist monk blessing ceremony, wishing you happiness, prosperity, and safe travels throughout Cambodia.

Dinner on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 02: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TEMPLES (B/L/-)

After breakfast at the hotel, begin exploring the legendary Angkor Archaeological Park.
Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, and the Terraces of the Elephants and Leper King. Continue to the atmospheric Ta Prohm, the “Tomb Raider” temple overgrown by giant tree roots.

After lunch, explore Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda, and Ta Keo, an impressive early Angkor temple built in the same era as Angkor Wat. Continue to the world-famous Angkor Wat, the grandest monument of the Khmer Empire and the largest religious structure in the world.

Climb Bakheng Hill for a breathtaking sunset view over Angkor Wat and Tonle Sap Lake.

In the evening, enjoy an optional buffet dinner with a traditional Apsara dance show, followed by free time at the lively Pub Street and Night Market.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 03: SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE – PHNOM PENH (B/L/-)

After breakfast, visit the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. Board a traditional wooden boat to explore the stilted houses, floating schools, fish farms, and the daily life of villagers who depend on the rhythm of the lake’s tides.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, visit Wat Phnom, the city’s namesake pagoda, standing atop the only hill in the capital. Continue to Chaktomuk Riverside along Sisowath Quay, where the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac Rivers converge — a beautiful area to enjoy the city’s evening atmosphere.

Dinner on your own. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

DAY 04: PHNOM PENH – ROYAL PALACE & MUSEUMS (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.
At 08:00, start your city exploration with a visit to the Royal Palace, built in 1870 under King Norodom. Within the complex, see the Throne Hall, Royal Residence, and the Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morakot), famous for its floor made of over 5,000 silver tiles and its priceless collection of Buddhist treasures. Continue to the National Museum of Cambodia, home to more than 5,000 artifacts from Angkor and other periods of Khmer history.

After lunch, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, somber yet vital reminders of Cambodia’s recent past. The Buddhist memorial stupa at Choeung Ek honors the 1.7 million victims of the Khmer Rouge regime.

End your day at Phsar Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market) — perfect for souvenir shopping, local crafts, and Cambodian silk.

Dinner on your own. Overnight in Phnom Penh.