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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: First Steps in Laos
Stops: Luang Prabang Province
Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel in downtown Luang Prabang. Free time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. A smooth arrival for a great start. Day without a guide. Meals at your own expense.
Day without a guide – Meals at your own expense
Accommodation: Overnight at the Sanctuary Hotel (Luang Prabang)
Day 2: Discovering the Ancient Royal Capital
Stops: Luang Prabang Province
A day dedicated to exploring Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A small town with a unique and timeless atmosphere. You can wander the cobblestone streets lined with centuries-old temples, monasteries, and pretty colonial houses. Evening free to explore the night market.
Full-day guided tour – Meals at your own expense
Accommodation: Overnight at the Sanctuary Hotel (Luang Prabang)
Day 3: The crystal-clear waters of Kuang Sy
Stops: Luang Prabang Province
Enroute to the crystal-clear Kuang Sy waterfalls, where you can swim. You’ll have the chance to spot black-striped bears. You’ll then head to Luang Prabang for a stroll through two small artisan villages specializing in weaving and mulberry paper.
Guided day – Half board, dinner at your own expense.
Accommodation: Overnight at the Sanctuary Hotel (Luang Prabang)
Day 4: Flight to Siem Reap
Stops: Luang Prabang Province, Siem Reap
You’ll take a flight to Siem Reap. You’ll be met by your guide and begin your Cambodian adventure. You will have the opportunity to discover the Panorama Museum, which will allow you to relive the construction of the temples with a 360° panorama.
Guided day in Cambodia – Meals at your own expense.
Accommodation: Overnight at La Niche d’Angkor Hotel (Angkor)
Day 5: Mountain biking on the trails of Angkor and overnight stay with a local family
Stops: Siem Reap
Begin your day by exploring Ta Prohm, “the ancestor Brahma,” where you will enjoy magical moments in this temple, which has been left, in part, in its natural state to preserve the memory of its discovery by the first explorers who revealed the city of Angkor to the West.
Your day will continue with a mountain bike tour of the archaeological sites of Angkor! From the small Ta Nei temple nestled in the heart of lush greenery, passing by the “French Dam” before reaching the Preah Khan temple, enigmatic from many vantage points. (7km of mountain biking on a flat, packed dirt and sand track)
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the great hydraulic city of Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants, where the king and his court watched games and processions, and the royal palace grounds with the Phimeanakas.
After riding along the Baphuon, you reach the Bayon, the central temple of this fortified city, where you end the day with a bike ride along the ramparts and admire the sunset over the Angkorian forest. (7km of mountain biking on a flat, packed dirt and sand trail)
Reach the village of Arak Svay, where your overnight hosts will welcome you into their home, a traditional wooden house. Dinner will be shared with Mr. Sovan’s family, an opportunity to exchange, share, and cook with the inhabitants of the Angkor complex.
Guided day – Full board.
Accommodation: Overnight stay with a local – Basic comfort (Angkor)
Note: This day can be done by vehicle for those who do not wish to cycle.
Day 6: In the footsteps of Angkor Wat
Stops: Siem Reap
Today, you will discover the second part of the temples.
First, head to Phnom Bakheng hill to admire the sunrise over Angkor. Then, you’ll have breakfast in a small traditional village where you can chat with the locals before exploring the famous Angkor Wat, a world-renowned architectural feat.
In the afternoon, head to the “Citadel of Women,” built of pink stone. Along the way, you’ll discover the local life of this country, with its rice fields and sugar palms.
Guided day – Half board, dinner not included
Accommodation: Overnight at La Niche d’Angkor Hotel (Angkor)
Day 7: Discover the Cambodian countryside and Tonle Sap Lake
Stops: Tonle Sap, Siem Reap
This morning, leave the city center for the Cambodian countryside. Along the way, stop at a Cambodian family’s home to discover their rural lifestyle and traditions. Nearby, visit a pagoda and learn about the strong ties that have united the Khmer people with the Buddhist religion for over 1,000 years.
Meet your Cambodian chef, who will introduce you to the preparation of typical Khmer dishes, which you can then enjoy for lunch.
Leave your bikes behind to continue your afternoon on Tonle Sap Lake, the largest lake in Southeast Asia. Then, board a wooden boat to discover the lake, its inhabitants, and its floating houses.
Return to Siem Reap at the end of the day.
Guided Day – Half Board, Dinner on your own
Accommodation: Overnight at La Niche d’Angkor Hotel (Angkor)
Day 8: Khmer Crafts
Stops: Siem Reap
This morning, discover local crafts with the scents of Angkor and the artisans of Angkor. This association helps integrate young people and women by training them in local crafts.
Your afternoon will be free to relax or stroll through the old market of Siem Reap.
In the evening, enjoy the show by the Phare Modern Circus, offering original performances depicting daily life through acrobatics and juggling.
Guided day – Half board, lunch on your own
Accommodation: Overnight at La Niche d’Angkor Hotel (Angkor)
Day 9: The Ancient Capital of Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Temple
Stops: Phum Beng Mealea, Preah Vihear Province, Siem Reap
Drive through the rice paddies of the Siem Reap countryside before reaching Beng Mealea Temple, a veritable Indiana Jones temple, and continuing with a visit to the ancient Angkorian capital of Koh Ker, including the tallest pyramid in Cambodia.
Guided Day – Half Board, Lunch on Your Own
Accommodation: Overnight at Preah Vihear Boutique (Preah Vihear Province)
Day 10: The City of Preah Vihear and the Pre-Angkorian Site of Sambor Prei Kuk
Stops: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear Province
Today, climb the rocky outcrop in a 4×4 to reach the disputed site of Preah Vihear. You will wander on foot through the various buildings located a few dozen meters from the Thai border.
Then, drive through the semi-desert province of Preah Vihear, before reaching the Pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk, which you will reach via a small dirt and sand road through the forest. Guided day – Half board, lunch on your own
Accommodation: Overnight at Sambor Village (Kampong Thom)
Day 11: En route to the capital, Phnom Penh
Stops: Phnom Penh, Kampong Thom
You’ll take a leisurely drive to Phnom Penh. Along the way, you’ll discover rubber plantations and the former Michelin natural rubber packaging factory.
Through the countryside, you’ll discover landscapes of rice paddies and sugar palms. And if you wish, you can taste insects at the Skun market.
Arrival in Phnom Penh in the afternoon.
Guided day – Meals on your own.
Accommodation: Overnight at the HM Grand Central Hotel (Phnom Penh)
Day 12: The Pearl of Southeast Asia
Stops: Phnom Penh
Discover the city’s French colonial past by cyclo-rickshaw. You will discover typical architecture from this period: the Central Post Office, the former Bank of Indochina, etc. Then, you will discover the city’s Khmer heritage: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, etc.
Guided day – Free meals.
Accommodation: Overnight at the HM Grand Central Hotel (Phnom Penh)
Day 13: Head to Cambodia’s beaches
Stops: Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh
You will drive to Sihanoukville, where you will board a speedboat to the island of Koh Rong Samloeum.
Enjoy your free afternoon to relax and enjoy the beach.
Self-guided day – Free meals.
Accommodation: Overnight at Sweet Dreams Hotel (Koh Rong)
Days 14 to 15: Relaxation and beach time on Koh Rong Samloeum
Stops: Sihanoukville
You can enjoy this paradise island, which offers a variety of activities, as you wish.
Day without a guide – Meals not included.
Accommodation: Overnight at Sweet Dreams Hotel (Koh Rong)
Day 16: Last day in Cambodia
Stops: Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh
You will reach Sihanoukville by speedboat, then head to Phnom Penh airport for your international flight.
Day without a guide – Meals not included.
| DAY | ITINERARY |
| Day 1 | LUANG PRABANG |
| Day 2 | LUANG PRANG |
| Day 3 | LUANG PRABANG |
| Day 4 | LUANG PRABANG – SIEM REAP |
| Day 5 | SIEM REAP |
| Day 6 | SIEM REAP |
| Day 7 | TONLE SAP – SIEM REAP |
| Day 8 | SIEM REAP |
| Day 9 | PCHUM BENG, MEATEA, PREAH VIHEAR, SIEM REAP |
| Day 10 | KAMPONG THOM – PREAH VIHEAR |
| Day 11 | PHNOM PENH |
| Day 12 | PHNOM PENH – SIHANOUKVILLE |
| Day 13 | PHNOM PENH – KAMPONG THOM |
| Day 14 à 15 | SIHANOUKVILLE |
| Day 16 | SIHANOUKVILLE – 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.