Day 1: Arrive Phnom Penh

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, meet and welcome by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, is built around four river arms formed by a sharp curve in the Mekong River near the junctions of Bassac and the Tonle Sap tributaries. This charming city has wide boulevards and a pleasant blend of oriental and colonial architecture but reminders of a troubled past are also evident. Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Tour in Phnom Penh

This morning we will visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 by the French, followed by the Silver Pagoda (also known as the temple of the Emerald Buddha). Formerly a wooden building, the Silver Pagoda was rebuilt in 1962 in concrete and marble and is floored with over 5,000 silver tiles each weighing 1kg. It is famous for its 90kg solid gold Buddha made in 1907 and an emerald Buddha said to be made of baccarat crystal. We will also stop at the National Museum, located next to the Royal Palace, before an emotional visit to Tuol Sleng Museum, known as the Museum of Genocide Crimes. This former school was used by the Khmer Rouge as a detention and torture centre in the late 1970s; today the building houses paintings and photographs of the victims. Visitors can see the crude cells built in the classrooms and the torture devices used to extract confessions in Stalinesque purges of the regime. After lunch we drive south-west of Phnom Penh to visit the emotional Killing Fields of Cheung Ek, made famous by the film of the same name. More than 17,000 civilians were killed and buried in mass graves here, making this place a chilling reminder of the brutalities of the genocide Khmer Rouge regime. Please be informed that the Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields of Cheung Ek might confront with upsetting Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Phnom Penh to Kep by overland (Approx 3hours drive)

We head south to the colonial beach town of Kep, stopping along the way to visit Tonle Bati and Phnom Chisor to see the ancient temples and enjoy a packed picnic lunch en route. We also stop at Kampong Trach, which was one of the last Khmer Rouge holdouts and boasts a series of limestone caves and passages that were carved into the mountain itself. We continue on to Kep and transfer to our hotel. The afternoon is free at your leisure. Kep served as a glamorous seaside resort for the French in the early 1900s, however, during the Khmer Rouge years most of Kep's French colonial buildings were destroyed. Many of the villas and mansions that remain today are abandoned, reminding visitors of a rich and luxurious past. Fortunately the town is beginning to thrive with visitors again, travelling to the seaside town for its peacefulness, sunsets and seafood - particularly the crab! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Kep to Sihanoukville by overland (Approx 3hours drive)

This morning we drive along the southern coast heading west through Kampot to admire its rustic French colonial streets and Chinese architecture. We will enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to the seaside town of Sihanoukville. The town of Sihanoukville was built as a port city in the late 1950s, however it is a newer, more urban city than most of the provincial cities in Cambodia. Nowadays it is as much a beach town as it is a port town and caters to beach-going weekenders from Phnom Penh, as well as a steady increase of foreign visitors. Despite this, it still has a relaxed pace of life Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Sihanoukville enjoy with white sand beach

Enjoy the full day free at your leisure to further explore this seaside town Lunch with the group is included today and your guide will advise where and when to meet. However, if you decide to have lunch on your own please let your guide know; it will be at your own expense if you choose to do this. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by overland (Approx 4hour drive)

Today we drive back to Phnom Penh, detouring through Kirirom National Park, which was once a favorite resort of the royal family and, at 700m above sea level, maintains a cooler climate than in Phnom Penh. The National Park protects small waterfalls, unique and abundant birdlife and lush, elevated pine forests. We enjoy a picnic lunch here and then continue to our hotel in Phnom Penh. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Phnom Penh to Battambang by overland (Approx 4hour drive)

We head north to Battambang this morning and stop en route to visit the 17th-century capital city, Udong. It was the ancient capital of Cambodia during the latter stages of the Khmer Empire. It offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside with innumerable sugar palm trees, as well as 18 ancient Stupas. Next we visit Kampong Chhnang Province to see traditional handmade pottery, followed by the amazing floating village of Chhnok True. Later we continue to Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city. Situated on the banks of the Stung Sangke River, Battambang possesses some of the grandest and best preserved colonial architecture and scenic countryside. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Tour in Battambang

This morning we will drive to the railway station and catch the bamboo train, set up by the villagers to facilitate the transportation of goods and people. The train in itself is very basic - one platform to sit, placed on top of four wheels activated by a small motor. Our guide will provide some cushions for your comfort. We travel 8km to the next station, O’Sralao, through beautiful landscape and rice paddies. Once we arrive, we visit a village and discover the daily life of people who live in the Cambodian countryside. We visit a workshop that specializes in wooden sculpture and then continue to the non-governmental organization, ‘La Maison de Coco’. This organization implements different projects in order to support underprivileged people in the community, especially children and girls who are victims of abuse, domestic violence and trafficking. From here we transfer by Reo-Mock back to Battambang to explore the city centre with its beautiful houses dating from colonial times. This afternoon we drive to Phnom Bannon Hill and climb to the top to reach the 12th-century Prasat Bannon Temple and enjoy the breath-taking view over the surrounding plains. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Battambang to Siem Reap by overland (approx 3hours drive)

We leave Battambang and drive towards the border of Thailand, stopping at Pouk District to visit the National Silk farm, a fascinating way to learn about Cambodian silk, here we will witness silk creation and the growing and harvesting of mulberries. We have lunch at a local restaurant before we continue to Siem Reap and check-in to our hotel. In the afternoon, drive about 45-minutes to the countryside, stopping en route to visit a local village, arrive at the quay and board a local boat for a 1.5-hour ride on the Tonle Sap Great Lake (the best times are from mid-August to End of January), also known as the Great Lake of Cambodia. Find out how communities live and work on the lake; see the floating schools, markets, and police stations, among others; observe their daily lives. Drive back to Siem Reap. Siem Reap is a bustling tourist destination due to its proximity to both the ancient Khmer national capital city of Angkor as well as Tonle Sap Lake. Angkor Wat is one of the main attractions and is the world's largest religious monument, in addition to being the spiritual and cultural heart of Cambodia. This huge complex of palaces and temples were built on the sprawling alluvial plain to the north of Tonle Sap and will amaze all its visitors. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Siem Reap tour to Angkor Complex

After we have completed the formalities to get our National Park pass this morning, we begin our touring of the temples of Angkor, visiting the incredible fortified city of Angkor Thom. We will start at the South Gate, flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side and then continue on to the 12th-century Bayon. Its beautifully crafted central towers are decorated with extraordinary bas-reliefs incorporating over 11,000 figures. From here, we visit the Elephant Terrace, which was used as a giant viewing platform for public ceremonies and served as a base for the King's Grand Audience Hall and the Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch we will visit the magnificent 12th-century Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat took 30 years to build and represents the Khmer civilisation at its grandest; it is also the best preserved temple with its fascinating decorative flourishes and extensive bas-reliefs. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Siem Reap tour to Angkor Complex

This morning we visit to Banteay Srei, a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and considered by many to be the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Angkorian art. The temple is cut from stone of a pinkish hue and contains some of the finest stone carvings in the world. We also visit Banteay Samré before enjoying lunch. After lunch we continue on to Preah Khan, Neak Pean and the fabulous Ta Prohm, which is undoubtedly the most atmospheric ruin at Angkor. Unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it has been left to be swallowed by the jungle. For all would-be Mouhots and closet Indiana Jones’, Ta Prohm is the perfect ‘lost temple’ in the jungle, where Strangler Figs and Kapok trees have entwined themselves around the ruins. Their roots have burst apart even the thickest of walls, yet their clinging embrace prevents the walls' total collapse. In the afternoon we climb to the summit of Pre Rup to enjoy the sunset over the Cambodian rice fields. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Siem Reap tour to the remote temple of Beng Mealea

Today we travel to the less visited Beng Mealea, a temple almost forgotten by the local population. Beng Mealea, which dates from the 11th Century, is just waiting to be rediscovered by the more adventurous traveler. This sprawling jungle temple, which covers over 1sq km, is largely overrun by vegetation and was constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat-style. However, Beng Mealea precedes and may have even served as a prototype for Angkor Wat. We will enjoy a picnic lunch and then return to Siem Reap. Upon arrival back in town we visit the local markets and Les Artisan D'Angkor, where disadvantaged youth are taught traditional Cambodian crafts. Tonight you will enjoy dinner with Khmer traditional dance show at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Siem Reap departure

After breakfast and check-out you will be transferred to the airport for onward flight Meals: Breakfast

AMAZING CAMBODIA AT A GLANCE

Amazing Cambodia is a Cambodia company with our head office based in Siem Reap, Established with the objective of inspiring travelers with a passion for discovering the world at its best and exploring it in style. We are at home in Cambodia, having intimate knowledge of our destinations and we are passionate about promoting ‘responsible travel.’ We offer off-the-beaten track destinations, authentic cultural and special interests tours, charming resorts and spa retreats, private or small group journeys, and tailor-made itineraries throughout Siem Reap,

Scope of Business: 
Tailor-made upscale individual and small groups travel in Cambodia, small to medium-sized incentive tours & special events, VIP escorts and delegation trips.

We have been in operation since April 2007 and since this time we have developed a wide range of product appealing to even the most varied of provinces.

With the continuous and effective formula of 'fully inclusive' tours each product has been carefully constructed to provide the client with the very best each provinces has to offer, as well as a diversity of cities and attractions. We endeavor to not only provide our tour members with the 'must see' attractions in each provinces, but to constantly create innovative programs to previously unreachable areas ensuring our position at the forefront of the tourism boundaries, but more importantly servicing our clients' ongoing needs.

Our tours in Cambodia have grown from strength to strength since 2006 where we have achieved double digit growth each year (30% in 2013), with tours catering to most demographics and lasting between 3 to 15 days duration.

It is in this way that Amazing Cambodia Travel can now offer a diversity of products and types of travel that appeal to a wider cross section of people, but still maintain the same successful formula of our 'fully inclusive' tours.