Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival
Arrival in Phnom Penh and transfer to hotel. Phnom Penh has already been in its history twice capital of the country, first under King Phunhea in 1434.Jedoch the city lost this meaning in the 16th century. 1866 King Norodom made the city on the Tonle Sap River back to the capital of the country. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh
After breakfast, visit the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda and learn a lot about the cultural and historical heritage of the city. Before retiring to the pagoda of Wat Phnom. Another insight into the history of Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge reign of terror are a visit to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum; Formerly a school and during the Pol Pot regime prison. The tour continues to the Killing Fields (Chueng Ek). The day ends with a one-hour boat ride at sunset on the Mekong. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 4: Phnom Penh - Senmonorom
Today the path takes you first to Mondulkiri. This province is located in the "wild" East and both climatically and culturally is very different from the rest of the country. It is home to many hill tribes and elephants. After checking in at the hotel and visit the minority, village Poutang. Overnight in Senmonorom
Day 5: Senmonorom
After breakfast, make an elephant trek through the surrounding villages. Then go to Bousra waterfall - it is the largest local waterfall. Am Wasserfall a picnic waiting for you. Take but a cool dip. In the afternoon return to the city and visit POUTANG, an original mountain village with typical coffee and avocado plantations. Overnight in Senmonorom.
Day 6: Senmonorom - Kratie
Morning drive to Kratie, a small town along the Mekong River, is famous for the Irrawaddy dolphins. A population of 30 animals living in this area and can be in the morning and late afternoon observed. The small town charms with its lively atmosphere and a wonderful combination of old colonial buildings and traditional houses from the Khmer period. Visit Wat Rokakandal with its unique murals. Following trip to Preak Kampi, there boat trip on the Mekong. You might even discover the famous dolphins? Following transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kratie (F)
Day 7: Kratie
After breakfast, visit a typical, colorful market, where merchants sell everything - from fresh fruit and meat to motorcycle tires. Set out to explore the surrounding area on a boat. Excursion to the island of Koh Trong with their typical Cambodian village life. You can choose if you want to explore a typical horse cart or bike the island. In the center of the island, you will learn a project for reclamation of the forest know. Then a trip to a floating village on the southern tip of Insel.Übernachtung in Kratie
Day 8: Kratie - Kampong Thom
Departure to Kampong Thom. The route takes you through lush meadows - home to numerous waterfowl. The bullock carts along the road are the main form of transport. Although there are nearly 1,000 steps between through worth the climb up the mountain Phnom Santuk with great views of the surrounding area. Continue to Kampong Thom where you will have the afternoon free. Overnight in Kampong Thom.
Day 9: Kampong Thom - Siem Reap
Sambor Prei Kuk is surrounded by jungle temple complex. The ruins date back to the time before Angkor and is a must for travelers. Explore the complex on foot. The architecture seems seamlessly with the surrounding nature to verschmelzen.Weiterfahrt to Siem Reap (about 3 hours). Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 10: Angkor: Roluos Group - Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre
After breakfast, visit the Roluos group of temples with the temples of Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei. Then transfer to the temples Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre. Overnight in Siem Reap.
***Optional: Bike tour to Tonle Sap Lake
You drive through the village of Chreay and keep traveling on Tonle Sap River. The Tonle Sap is Southeast Asia's longest fresh water source. The temple of Phnom Krom is one of the best ways to find the area around the Tonle Sap River to see. Enjoy an incredible sunset. Transfer back to the hotel.
Price: On request
***Optional balloon flight in Angkor:
Enjoy an exciting flight over the ruins of the Angkor complex, the starting point for the 15 minute flight is 500 meters from Angkor Wat.
From the top you have an ideal view of the landscape with its rice fields and villages.
Price: On request
Day 11: Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the largest religious structure in the world. The huge temple complex, surrounded by tropical forest, was from the 9th to the 15th century center of Khmer civilization. In its heyday, there lived 1 million people, more than in any city in Europe. The day begins with a bike ride through villages. You will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom with the famous Bayon complex, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Baphoun temple. In the afternoon visit Angkor Wat, built by order of the most important Khmer king Siriyavaram in 40 years of work by countless architects and sculptors. The day is rounded off by a visit to the Phnom Bakheng hill from which you can enjoy a unique and evocative sunset over Angkor. Return to the hotel with stops for foot massage. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Optional: Dinner with traditional Apsara dance show: 30USD per person at Angkor Village Resort
Day 12: Angkor: jungle temple Ta Phrom - Floating Villages
After breakfast, visit the temple of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei and Ta Phrom. Afterwards boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake with visiting floating villages. It is one of the richest fishing waters of the earth. For centuries, people have adapted to the affected by monsoon rains and Mekong change in water level. On the return trip stopover at Wat Athovea. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Siem Reap - Battambang
Today drive to Battambang with its still well-preserved French colonial buildings. Cambodia's second largest city is still outside of tourist flows. After check-in, please visit Phare Ponleu Selpak, means for disadvantaged youth. You see young artists at work and visit a traditional circus show. Overnight in Battambang
Day 14: Battambang
After breakfast drive to Phnom Sampeau and visit the famous Killing Caves. After a short ride on the "bamboo train" visit Wat Banan, a farm on a mountain temple from the 11th century .. Climb. Up and enjoy the view of the beautiful surroundings and walk around the temple In the afternoon visit some villages where you can learn about the traditional crafts, such as the preparation of the typical Cambodian fish paste "Prahoc". Overnight in Battambang.
Day 15: Battambang - Kampong Chhnang - Oudong - Phnom Penh - Departure
This morning you leave Battambang and continue towards Kampong Chhnang, known for traditional pottery. Continue to Oudong where you can expect a tradionelles Khmer lunch at a picnic. A traditional oxcart will meet you for a ride through rice fields and past farms - this is truly an unforgettable ride. About steps you reach the top of the mountain Oudong to get an unforgettable view of the surroundings. Your guide will tell you a lot about the landscape, the architecture and culture of the area.
In the afternoon, continue to Phnom Penh. We stop in Koh Chen, an island in the Tonle Sap River, better known as the "Silver Village". His name has received the village by the artisanal processing of silver. From here it is not far to Phnom Penh, which can be reached during the afternoon. It follows the transfer to the airport. Onward flight back home, end of the trip.
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