MOC BAI-BAVET (VIETNAM) – ANGKOR WAT (CAMBODIA) – POIPET-ARANYAPRATHET (THAILAND)

Day 1: Moc Bai (Vietnam) & Bavet (Cambodia) Border – Phnom Penh

We suggest arriving at the Moc Bai border in Vietnam around 9:00 AM. After crossing into Cambodia at the Bavet border, our guide will meet you to assist with visa application and all immigration procedures. Then, we’ll transfer you to Phnom Penh with a stop for lunch along the way, arriving in the city around 3:30 PM. Check in at your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax. In the late afternoon, we’ll pick you up for a tour of Wat Phnom and Wat Ounalom, followed by a scenic Mekong riverboat ride to watch the sunset, with snacks and cool drinks onboard. The day ends with a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Baitang Hotel (deluxe city room) or a similar standard hotel

Day 2: Phnom Penh Tours

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the royal residence and historic temple complex showcasing Khmer architecture and priceless art treasures. Next, we’ll see the Independence Monument, a symbol of Cambodia’s independence from France, and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a sobering site that recounts Cambodia’s tragic history under the Khmer Rouge. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the National Museum, home to a vast collection of Angkorian artifacts, and stroll along the art gallery street to see local artisans at work in their shops. Afterwards, you can return to your hotel at your convenience. Dinner is on your own.

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Baitang Hotel (deluxe city room) or a similar standard hotel

Day 3: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Siem Reap, a distance of approximately 314 km. Along the way, we’ll stop to visit the Spider Market in Skuon, famous for its local delicacies, enjoy lunch in Kampong Thom, and explore the ancient bridge in Kampong Kdei. Afterwards, embark on a local boat to visit Kampong Phluk Village on Tonle Sap Lake, where you can see traditional stilt houses, visit a local pagoda, and interact with families to gain a deeper understanding of life in Cambodia’s remote areas. From there, we will return to the dock by boat and continue to Siem Reap, where you’ll check-in at the hotel and have the rest of the day free at leisure. Dinner will be at a local restaurant.

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort (deluxe garden room) or a similar standard hotel

Day 4: Siem Reap Tours

At 5:00 am, our guide and driver will pick you up to drive to the main artificial lake of Srah Srang to watch the sunrise. Your guide will find the perfect spot for you to wait and witness the sun rising on the other side of the lake, creating a stunning and tranquil scene reflected in the water. After sunrise, beat the crowds early at 7:00 am with a visit to the picturesque Ta Prohm, a temple nearly swallowed by the jungle, overgrown with roots that create an eerily haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of ancient trees pushing between the massive stone blocks evoke feelings that may stay with you forever. Your breakfast box from the hotel will be arranged at a local cafe, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee before we continue to explore the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most impressive archaeological sites. The temple is renowned for its exquisite Apsara carvings and detailed Angkorian-era art. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the mysterious Royal City of Angkor Thom. Highlights include the Bayon Temple, with its 54 towers and massive stone faces. At first glance, it appears as a shapeless mass of stone, but upon closer inspection, you’ll notice the serene faces gazing out with half-closed eyes, conveying a silent, enigmatic presence from a primitive and remote era. Next, visit the surrounding complex, including Baphuon Temple, Elephant Terraces, Lepper King Terrace, and the Royal Palace area, offering a deeper insight into the grandeur of Angkor’s ancient civilization. Return to the hotel in town at about 3.30 pm

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort (deluxe garden room) or a similar standard hotel

Day 5: Siem Reap – Poipet (Cambodia)/ Aranyaprathet (Thailand) Border

After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer you to the Poipet border in Cambodia, also known as the Aranyaprathet border in Thailand. The journey covers approximately 150 km and takes about 3 hours. Upon arrival (at about 11.00 am), our guide will assist you with crossing into Thailand, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free process. Wishing you all the best for your next adventures in Thailand!

Included for the day:
Transport: Private vehicle and driver
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast