THAILAND AND CAMBODIA TOUR 9 DAYS

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

Day 1: Bangkok arrival (D, G)

Arriving at the airport in Bangkok, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. You’ll then be free until be picked up to the local restaurant for your dinner with one of our representative. You’ll spend the night in Bangkok.

Day 2: Bangkok (B, L, G)

In the morning, you’ll start a tour of Bangkok with a longtail boat trip along the Chao Phraya River and the many lively inner canals which provide some fantastic views of the local life close up. Along the way you’ll make a stop at Wat Arun, the temple of Dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace, dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremony. Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After seeing this complex, you’ll drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to some of the most significant temples in Bangkok. The landmark of Wat Traimit is well known as the Golden Buddha Temple while Wat Pho houses a gigantic Reclining Buddha. You’ll spend the night in Bangkok.

Day 3: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi (B, L, G)

Drive south of Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram in the Mae Klong river delta area, you’ll first visit a unique country market along the railway tracks. Afterwards you’ll continue to Tha Kha, one of the many floating markets where local people come together to sell their produce. You’ll then take a fascinating paddleboat journey through the waterways to visit a family that makes coconut sugar syrup at their teak house. After a glass of the sweet juice, you’ll cruise through the maze of canals heading to Damnern Saduak Floating Market. After strolling around the market, you’ll continue to Kanchanaburi for lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the famous bridge on the River Kwai, built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II. You’ll also visit the JEATH Museum before driving to your riverside resort. The drive continues to Tiger Temple in the afternoon to visit the home of wild tigers, and where the tiger you can see close and touchable. After visiting these sites, you’ll board on the train ride along the Death Railway, then check in your hotel and free on your own. You’ll spend the night in Kanchanaburi.

Day 4: Kanchanaburi/Ayuthaya/Bangkok (B, L, G)

In the morning, you’ll visit the most important of the ruined temples in Ayuthaya historical park – the Wat Pra Si San Phet, Wihan Pra Mongkhon Bophit and Wat Chaiwattanaram. Continue to Bangkok Pa In Palace for summer palace of the early of Bangkok. Lunch at local restaurant and proceed to Bangkok for check into hotel and free at own leisure.

Day 5: Bangkok/Phnom Penh (B, G)

After breakfast, you’ll be free until your driver arrives to take you to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. Arriving at Phnom Penh International airport, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. The rest of day will be your own. You will spend the night at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 6: Phnom Penh (B, L, G)

In the morning, you will visit Koh Dach Island by boat on the Mekong River to see the daily life of the villagers and weaving villages.

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. You will spend the night in Phnom Penh.

Day 7: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap (B, L, G)

After breakfast, you’ll be free until your driver arrives to take you to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport, the car will pick up and take you to visit Preah Khan, built by the King Jayavarman VII and, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Neak Pean, a fountain (built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), the temple of Ta Som, as well as the unique brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan.

After having lunch in the local restaurant, you will visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara). Sunset at Pre Rup. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 8: Siem Reap (B, L, G)

In the morning, you’ll visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.

After lunch, you’ll visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Visit also Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. You will spend the night in Siem Reap.

Day 9: Siem Reap departure (B, G)

After breakfast, you’ll be free until your driver arrives to take you to the airport for your departure flight.