Everybody knows Angkor. It's legendary, and for good reason. But Cambodia doesn't end there. A broad range of activities, on and off the beaten path, enable visitors to pull back the curtain and discover the depth of the country's true beauty. Venture into the wilds of the northeast on a nature trek, where friendly hill tribes welcome you into their world.
Head south for inexplicably uncrowded beaches; their beauty complimented by the distinct lack of people. Take to the Mekong river (Mekong River Cruise )as it snakes through the heart of the country, its banks becoming a showcase for Cambodian life. And there's always the fabled temples of Angkor Wat. Cycle tours let you outpace the crowds without sacrificing a thing.
Packages start from Phnom Penh or Siem Reap - both served by regular international flights. Our tours feature small groups, knowledgeable guides, and the best destinations - there's no better way to experience Cambodia.
Mekong Legends - 10 Days/9 Nights
Ten days of eye-popping beauty and baffling displays of human innovation and achievement spanning three countries.
Be amazed by the World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Contrast Vietnam's northern and southern population centres of Saigon and Hanoi. Add another World Heritage Site to your portfolio in Lao ( Laos travel ) ancient city of Luang Prabang.
Phnom Penh Stopover Tour 3 days
Day 1 - Phnom Penh
* No local guide *
• Arrival in Phnom Penh
• Transfer
• Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2 - Phnom Penh
• Sightseeing in Phnom Penh
Explore PHNOM PENH, a chaotic, energetic and always fascinating city. Graceful tree-lined boulevards and riverfront promenades are reminders of bygone eras; today they teem with life and activity, as motorcycles weave in and out of traffic, vendor hawk their wares, and pedestrians go about their business. Start your tour at WAT PHNOM, the birthplace of the capital; according to legend the city began here when a woman named Penh found four Buddha statues and built the temple to house them. Afterwards, see the splendor of Cambodia's royal heritage by visiting the ROYAL PALACE, still the official residence of King Norodom Sihamoni, the adjacent SILVER PAGODA, also known as the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha, and the elegant NATIONAL MUSEUM, which contains a comprehensive collection of Khmer art.
In the afternoon, learn about a chapter from Cambodia's more recent, tragic, past at the TUOL SLENG MUSEUM (Museum of Genocide). Formerly the Tuol Svay Prey High School, in 1975, this became the interrogation and torture facility for the Khmer Rouge regime - at that time known as Security Prison 21, or simply S-21. Kept largely unchanged, this prison now showcases photographs and exhibits about the thousands of victims that passed through these doors - only seven of whom came out alive. Finally, explore the modern-day city, visiting one of Phnom Penh's two great markets, the CENTRAL MARKET, located in a distinctive domed Art Deco building (Central Market is currently underconstruction but can be visited as usual), OR the sprawling RUSSIAN MARKET, a labyrinth of stalls selling everything from CDs and DVDs to silks, crafts, jewelry and more.
• Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 3 - Phnom Penh
* No local guide *
• Transfer to the airport for departure flight to onward destination.
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