A mixture of Cambodian hospitality, Asian exotica and Indochinese charm await the visitor to Phnom Penh. Situated at the confluence of three great rivers - known as the 'Chaktomuk' (four faces) or 'Quatre Bras' (four arms) of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers - Phnom Penh is a city of more than 2 million people, the capital of Cambodia and the country's commercial, economic and political hub. It is also comparatively new travel destination. An adventure destination just a decade ago, the city is now a center of diverse economic and urban development and is quickly morphing an air of edgy chic with bistros and boutique hotels lining the riverfront, smart little silk boutiques and galleries dotting the side streets, a budding arts scene and a heady dusk-to-dawn nightlife.
08:00 pick up from the hotel, visiting to
Koh Dach Island by boat on the Mekong River to see the daily life of the villagers and weaving villages. Lunch at the local restaurant. This afternoon, you will continue your tours with the
Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the
Royal Palace, the
Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha,
Tuol Sleng Museum with its disturbing account of Pol Pot's reign of terror as well as
Wat Phnom Hill, where you can view the sunset from its top.
Trip includes:
- English speaking guide
- All transfers & transport by private vehicle
- All entrance fees as indicated
- Lunch
- Boat cruise in Mekong River
- Government taxes & service charge
Trip doesn’t include:
- International flights
- International departure tax (25 USD/ pax in Cambodia)
- Cambodia visa : Available at the airport/border ( 25 USD/ pax)
- Travel insurance
- Admission fees during free time
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such atelephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
- Tips and gratuities