Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival
Arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport, where your local guide welcomes you and transfers you to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to relax after your flight. In the late afternoon, you may take a gentle walk along the Mekong riverside, visit local cafés or enjoy Phnom Penh’s evening atmosphere at leisure.
Meals: No meals
Overnight: Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh City Discovery
After breakfast, start your city tour with the Royal Palace and the beautiful Silver Pagoda. Continue to the National Museum, home to a rich collection of Khmer art and sculptures. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phnom, then explore the Central Market or Russian Market for local products, souvenirs and daily-life experiences.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Phnom Penh
Day 3: Phnom Penh – Battambang
Leave Phnom Penh and travel by private vehicle to Battambang, one of Cambodia’s most charming riverside towns. Along the way, enjoy views of rural villages, rice fields and countryside life. On arrival, check in at your hotel. Later, enjoy a relaxing walk around Battambang’s colonial quarter and riverside area.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Battambang
Day 4: Battambang Countryside Experience
Spend the day discovering Battambang’s peaceful countryside. Visit traditional villages, rice fields, family workshops and small temples. You may see how local people make rice paper, fish paste, rice wine or other handmade products. Enjoy the famous bamboo train experience if available, then visit Phnom Sampov for panoramic countryside views.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Battambang
Day 5: Battambang – Siem Reap
After breakfast, depart for Siem Reap by road. The journey takes you through rural landscapes, local markets and small Cambodian towns. On arrival, check in at the hotel and enjoy free time. In the evening, you may explore the Old Market, night market, Pub Street or enjoy an optional Apsara dance performance.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Siem Reap
Day 6: Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Ta Prohm
Today is the highlight of your Cambodia tour. Visit the world-famous Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most iconic temple and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture. Continue to Angkor Thom, the ancient royal city, where you explore Bayon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, visit Ta Prohm, a romantic jungle temple surrounded by giant tree roots.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Siem Reap
Day 7: Banteay Srei – Local Village – Tonle Sap Lake
After breakfast, visit Banteay Srei, known for its delicate pink sandstone carvings and peaceful countryside setting. Continue to a local village to learn more about rural Cambodian life and farming traditions. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to visit a floating village and observe the daily life of communities living on the water.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Siem Reap
Day 8: Siem Reap Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and free time for shopping, coffee or relaxation depending on your flight schedule. Your driver transfers you to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight. End of the Soul of Cambodia 8-Day Package Tour.
Meals: Breakfast
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