Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap

Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Angkor Discovery 
After breakfast, begin your full-day exploration of the Angkor temples. Enter Angkor Thom through the South Gate to see Bayon Temple with its serene stone faces, then visit Baphuon, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm, famous for giant tree roots intertwined with ancient ruins. After a local Khmer lunch, spend the afternoon at the magnificent Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Optional sunset at Phnom Bakheng can be arranged. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Tonle Sap Lake & Apsara Show 
In the morning, travel through the countryside with a stop at a local market before heading to Kompong Phluk floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. Take a boat ride to see stilted houses, floating markets, fishing activities, and enjoy a canoe trip through the mangroves before cruising further into the great lake. In the afternoon, visit Artisan Angkor to see traditional crafts, then stroll around the Old Market and Royal Residence Garden. In the evening, enjoy a Khmer dinner accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4: Transfer to Phnom Penh & Sunset Cruise 
After breakfast, transfer to the bus station for your journey to Phnom Penh (around 6 hours, with optional flight or private car available). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and rest. In the late afternoon, visit Wat Phnom, the legendary pagoda where the city was founded, then continue to the riverside for a sunset boat cruise along the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers with a welcome drink. Dinner will be served at a riverside restaurant with beautiful views. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnom Penh Highlights & Departure
This morning begins with a visit to the Independent Monument, followed by a guided tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) to learn about Cambodia’s tragic past. Continue to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, home to Cambodian kings and treasures, before visiting the National Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Khmer artifacts. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some last-minute shopping at the Russian Market before your transfer to the airport for departure.