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HIGHLIGHTS
- Découvrez les charmes de Luang Prabang.
- Rejoignez le Cambodge pour Angkor.
- Terminez sur l’île de Koh Rong.
- Voyage modulable selon vos envies.
- Accueil et transfert à Luang Prabang.
Day 1: Welcome to Cambodia!
Stops: Siem Reap
You will be greeted by your English-speaking guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will begin your Cambodian adventure with a visit to the Panorama Museum, which will relive the construction of the temples with its 360° panorama and miniatures of the main temples of Angkor.
Guided day.
Distance: 20 km / approximately 1 hour (Airport – Hotel – City Center)
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at La Niche d’Angkor Hotel (Angkor)
Day 2: Angkor Tour by Tuk Tuk
Stops: Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Board a tuk tuk to discover the fabulous Angkorian city. Enter Ta Prohm, “the Brahma ancestor.” Admire the giant heads of Bayon and stroll around the site to visit the various monuments, including the Baphuon! Your guide will be eager to immerse you in the history of his country.
Distance by tuk-tuk: 30 km / approximately 1.5 hours (Hotel – Temples)
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at La Niche d’Angkor Hotel (Angkor)
Day 3: Legendary Sunrise over Angkor
Stops: Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
At dawn, climb Phnom Bakeng Hill and admire the sunrise over the Angkorian forest from the summit of this mountain temple, far from the hordes of tourists. Discover the illustrious Angkor Wat, a pyramidal temple renowned for its beauty and scale. Further on, you will reach Banteay Srei, “the Citadel of Women.” A dazzling day!
Distance: 100 km / approx. 2 hours
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at La Niche d’Angkor Hotel (Angkor)
Day 4: Countryside Drive
Stops: Siem Reap
This morning, transfer by vehicle to a small village nestled among rice fields. Discover the artisanal traditions of basketry and stop with the village’s last remaining elders, who still wear traditional clothing. You’ll enjoy a freshly picked coconut before continuing with an ox-cart ride (approx. 45 minutes) through the picturesque countryside of rice fields lined with sugar palm trees.
Then, you’ll help prepare your lunch. A Cambodian chef will teach you how to prepare typical dishes such as green mango salad, amok, or Cambodian kokor soup.
At noon, you’ll enjoy the prepared dishes.
You’ll continue with a visit to the Roluos site, where the remains of the first great capital of the Angkor Plain, Hariharalaya, and its royal foundations (9th century) remain. The nearby Preah Ko temple, dedicated to the ancestors of the royal family, and the Bakong, a pyramid topped by a sanctuary tower located in the center of the city, home to the supreme deity.
Then, a new immersion into rural life far from any tourist trail. You’ll first meet the family with whom you’ll dine in the evening. The monks will give you their blessing, and the village elders will come and chat with you. Discover the traditional dwelling and vegetable garden. From there, a short walk… We invite you to admire the sunset over the sugar palms before tasting Khmer specialties such as snake salad or crocodile soup. A unique experience for your taste buds!
Dinner with a local family.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at La Niche d’Angkor Hotel (Angkor)
Day 5: En route to Kampong Thom
Stops: Kampong Thom
Discover the Sambor Prei Kuk temple, recently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! On the way to Kampong Thom, visit the lakeside village of Kampong Kleang, then board a boat on the canals of Tonle Sap Lake to meet the families who raise crocodiles.
Distance: 220 km / approximately 4.5 hours. (Siem Reap – Kampong Thom)
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Sambor Village (Kampong Thom)
Day 6: Phnom Penh, capital of the kingdom
Stops: Phnom Penh, Vôtt Phnum Sântŭk
You’ll climb the steps leading to the pagoda located at the top of Phnom Santuk hill. You’ll stop along the way to enjoy a grilled tarantula, a specialty of the Skun commune, along with other insects: crickets, cockroaches, and silkworms. In Phnom Penh, you’ll visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and finish the day at the Killing Field.
Distance: 200 km / approx. 4 hours (Kampong Thom – Phnom Penh)
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at the HM Grand Central
Day 7: Escape to the Coast
Stops: Phnom Penh, Kampot
In the morning, return to the city and visit the capital’s main monuments, including the Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda, as well as the National Museum. Then, depart for the coast and the town of Kep.
Distance: 150 km / 3 hours (Phnom Penh – Kampot)
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tara Lodge
Day 8: Kampot – Pepper Plantation Discovery Day
Stops: Kampot, Kep
On the way to La Plantation, in a comfortable air-conditioned limousine, you will pass through villages, discover the traditional Khmer rural lifestyle, and admire the beauty of the rice fields and Cambodian countryside.
Guided tour of the Plantation.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by tour guides who will provide information on the activities available at La Plantation. The guide will show you around the Pepper and Spice Plantation and the fruit garden, while explaining our organic farming methods. You will understand why Kampot Pepper has been voted the best pepper in the world by chefs and gourmets.
Lunch at the Plantation restaurant.
Then, depart from the plantation and drive to Kep.
This is the perfect time for a swim at the beach or to admire the sunset over the sea.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.
Accommodation: Tara Lodge
Dinner at your own expense
Overnight at the hotel
Day 9: Koh Rong, White Sand Island
Stops: Koh Rong
Postcard scenery? It’s here! After a stop at the Sihanoukville pier, you’ll board a speedboat that will take you to the islands of Koh Rong. On the agenda? Deserted beaches and white sand. Enjoy the crystal-clear water surrounding the island and the facilities at your hotel to relax.
Distance by car and boat: 96 km / Travel time: 2.5 hours (Kampot – Koh Rong)
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight stay at Sweet Dreams Resort (Koh Rong)
Days 10 to 12: The Gulf of Siam
Stops: Koh Rong
Free day to enjoy the beach in front of you and the tropical sun.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight stay at Sweet Dreams Resort (Koh Rong)
Day 13: Drive to Phnom Penh
Stops: Phnom Penh
In the morning, you’ll take a boat to your taxi. You’ll head to Phnom Penh, the country’s capital. Then, you can spend the afternoon at leisure exploring this vibrant city that never sleeps!
Driving distance: 295 km / Travel time: 5.5 hours (Tatai – Phnom Penh)
Meals included: Breakfast
| DAY | ITINERARY |
| Day 1 | SIEM REAP |
| Day 2 | ANGKOR WAT, SIEM REAP |
| Day 3 | SIEM REAP |
| Day 4 | SIEM REAP |
| Day 5 | KAMPONG THOM |
| Day 6 | PHNOM PENH, VÔTT PHNUM SÂNTŬK |
| Day 7 | PHNOM PENH – KAMPOT |
| Day 8 | KAMPOT – KEP |
| Day 9 | KAÔH RŎNG |
| Day 10 to 12 | KAÔH RŎNG |
| Day 13 | PHNOM PENH |
Q&A
Official Language: Khmer
Capital: Phnom Penh
Surface: 181 035 Km2
Population: 16 204 486
Currency: Riel (KHR)
Telephone code: +855
The RIEL is the national currency. But the US Dollar is also accepted throughout the country and prices are generally displayed in Dollars. The exchange rate is relatively stable: 1USD=4000 Riels. Warning: banknotes printed before 1990 are not accepted in Cambodia and their value decreases if the banknote is torn or scratched or graffitied or folded. In the case of a payment in Dollar, the change will be returned to you in Riel. The Euro and other foreign currencies are easily exchangeable in airports and markets.
Credit cards are now widely used in tourist cities (Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville) and you can withdraw Dollars. Cash withdrawals are possible in major cities in Laos, with a credit card (Visa or American Express). Payments are also possible in some hotels, luxury shops, or restaurants. But the cost of the levies (variables) remains quite high (3% commission). We recommend that you carry cash to cover your personal expenses throughout the trip.
No vaccination is required. However, it is recommended to protect yourself against hepatitis A and B (ask your doctor for advice). We advise you to bring your own:
of a broad-spectrum antibiotic;
of your usual medications if you are undergoing treatment;
an anti-diarrheal and an intestinal antiseptic (Intetrix, Immodium…);
a protective cream against mosquitoes;
moisturizing sunscreen, lip stick;
a healing ointment and a local antiseptic.
The Khmer kingdom of Cambodia reached its peak in the 12th century when great temples were erected, but the struggles between Hindus and Buddhists, Khmers, Mon and Cham tore the kingdom apart. The Siamese gradually established their political control over the Khmers while the Vietnamese also sought to dominate and colonize Cambodia. In 1863, France offered its protection to Cambodia, once again threatened by the Siamese (Thais). King Norodom I accepted the protectorate and Cambodia became a French colony. It was only after the Second World War that King Norodom Sihanouk negotiated with France the independence of Cambodia, which was granted on 9 November 1953.
After 15 years of reign, the king could not prevent the Khmer Communist Party from starting the armed struggle in 1968. In 1970, a military coup d’état precipitated Cambodia into a civil war that ended in April 1975 when the Khmer Rouge seized Phnom Penh. The brutality of Pol Pot’s troops served as a pretext for the Vietnamese to invade the country in December 1978.
They left the country following international pressure in September 1989. In May 1993, multi-party parliamentary elections were held. A new constitution was ratified and Norodom Sihanouk was once again proclaimed king. In 2004, he abdicated in favour of his younger son Norodom Sihamoni, currently in charge of the kingdom.
Khmer (sometimes called “Cambodian”) is the official language, with a clear majority; it is estimated to have 11.2 million speakers, or 83.6% of the population, according to 2012 figures, far ahead of Vietnamese (1 million speakers), Cham (475,000 speakers) and Chinese (438,000 speakers). It is mainly spoken in Cambodia and the neighbour regions of Thailand by the Surin Khmer (northern) and in Vietnam by the Khmer Krom.
MINI GLOSSARY
Hello : Sour Seday
Goodbye : Ly hai
Thank You : Orkoun
Can I have the bill? : Som kotleuy
How much does it cost ? : Klei ponman
I don’t understand : Ort yol
My name is : Kyom tchmo
Where are the toilets ? : Bantop teuk neuy na ?
I don’t understand khmer : Kyom atché pissa khmer
Do you speak english ? : Tah nyek neeyay preesah ahng-lay tay ?
Hotel : Santa Khear
On your way, you will often have the opportunity to meet local people. Wherever you are, be discreet and humble. The multiplicity of cultures and traditions means that certain attitudes are perceived differently in different countries. To avoid being disrespectful, take the time to understand the people you meet, take the time to make connections.
There too, listen to the advice of your guide! He knows better than anyone the behaviors to avoid or adopt. For example, if you want to take a picture of someone, always ask them for permission. The best way for acceptance is to have established a prior contact. Similarly, do not distribute gifts at all … This often encourages children to beg, to avoid this kind of drift, it is better to refer to the local structures competent (donate to school, hospital, village chief etc.). Finally, be careful not to wear too light clothing (short shorts, cleavage …) and avoid exuberant behavior.