DAY 1- ARRIVAL PHNOM PENH (D)
Upon arrival at Pochentong International airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to hotel for check-in. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Morning flight only- In between there is also time for a visit to the ‘Russian Market’. Test out your bargaining skills as you wander through the stalls filled with souvenirs, local handicrafts, and electronic goods. Tour ends back at your hotel
DAY 2- PHNOM PENH (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel visit to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Chaktomuk River, Wat Phnom.
After lunch, visit Independence Monument, Victory Monument, Toul Sleng museum which displays items of the inhuman acts of Pol Pot and Killing Field, Central Market. Dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 3- DEPARTURE PHNOM PENH (B)
Goodbye Phnom Penh. After breakfast at the hotel, free time until transfer for departure to Airport for the flight to Singapore.
Highlights:
ROYAL PALACE - SILVER PAGODA – NATIONAL MUSEUM - CHAKTOMUK RIVER - WAT PHNOM - INDEPENDENCE MONUMENT - VICTORY MONUMENT - TOUL SLENG MUSEUM – CENTRAL MARKET
Package inclusive
• 2 nights accommodation at Mowin Boutique Hotel & Residence or similar
• Meal: Full board at a local restaurant as per itinerary
• Airport transfer & transport by air conditional vehicles (Private Arrangement)
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified
• Local English speaking guide
• Cold water and towel provided during tours
Terms and Conditions
● Child under 6 years old sharing room with two adults without extra bed: Free of charge.
● Child from 6 - under 12 years old sharing room with two adults without extra bed: 50% of charge
● Child from 6 - under 12 years old sharing room with two adults with an extra bed: 85% of charge
● Child under 12 years old sharing room with one adult: 100% of charge
● Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of charge
● All transfer & tour service will be suspended due to an unforeseen situation.
● The surcharge will be applied if any amendment/cancellation after booking confirmation
● Cancellation made within 7 working days from arrival’s date is subject to full tour rate (100%) charge.
● Prices are correct at time of printing and might be subject to change upon reservation
● In event of ‘No Show’, the full amount will apply
● Other terms and conditions apply
● Surcharge on New Year Eve and Holidays* (Please check with us)
EXCLUDE:
- Air tickets, travel insurance, taxes, visa fee, compulsory tipping, Beverage, halal food surcharge of USD2/pax/meal/ hotel miscellaneous charges (IDD, room service, laundry, etc.) and any personal expense
Tour
Meet up with your guide just outside your Phnom Penh hotel and hop in comfortably air-conditioned transportation bound for your first stop.
Begin your tour at Cambodia’s Royal Palace, which stands majestically in the city center just off the riverfront area royal Palace built on the site of the Banteay Kev, a citadel built in 1813. The Palace grounds contain several buildings: the Throne Room of Prasat Tevea Vinichhay which is used for the coronation of kings, official receptions and traditional ceremonies; the Chan Chhaya Pavilion which is a venue for dance performances; the king's official residence called the Khemarin; the Napoleon Pavilion and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. This pagoda is worth exploring. It owes its name to the 5,000 silver tiles weighing 1kg each which cover the entire floor.
The Emerald Buddha sits on a pedestal high atop the dais. In front of the dais stands a life-size Buddha made of solid gold and weighs 75kg. It is decked with precious gems including diamonds, the largest of which is 25 carats. Also on display at the sides are the coronation apparel and numerous miniatures Buddha in gold and silver.
NATIONAL MUSEUM
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NATIONAL MUSEUM of Cambodia is housed in a graceful terracotta structure of traditional design (built 1917-20) just north of the Royal Palace. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 to 11 am and from 2 to 5 pm. Photography is prohibited inside. The School of Fine Arts (École des Beaux-arts) has its headquarters in a structure behind the main building.
WAT PHNOM
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WAT PHNOM which sits on a tree covered hill about 30m high in the northeast of the city. It is said that the first pagoda was built in 1373 to house four statues of the Buddha deposited here by the Mekong River. It was discovered by a woman named Penh. Thus, the name Phnom Penh, the hill of Penh. The people believe that this temple is powerful in that anyone who makes a wish will have it granted. It is not surprising to see many people coming here to pray for protection or healing. Many bring lotus flowers as offerings for prayers answered.
INDEPENDENCE MONUMENT
The monument was built in 1958 to symbolise the independence that Cambodia gained from France in 1953. The French fully abandoned their interests in Indochina following defeat by the Vietnamese at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in May 1954. Independence is marked in Cambodia on the 9th November. The monument has a unique and peculiar style and doubles as a memorial to Cambodian patriots who died for their country.
Lunch at local restaurant
In the afternoon take a look into the country’s tragic recent history with a tour of Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21)
S-21 has been turned into the Tuol Sleng Museum, which serves as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rough. The museum's entrance is on the western side of 113 St just north of 350 St, and it is open daily from 7 to 11.30 am and from 2 to 5.30 pm
Like the Nazis, the Khmer Rough was meticulous in keeping records of their barbarism. Each prisoner who passed through S-21 was photographed, sometimes before and after being tortured. The museum displays include room after room in which such photographs of men, women and children cover the walls from floor to ceiling; virtually all the people pictured were later killed. You can tell in what year a picture was taken by the style of number board that appears on the prisoner's chest. Several foreigners from Australia, France and the USA were held here before being murdered. Their documents are on display. Although not a joyful tour, visiting these monuments unlocks keys to understanding the development of this still developing country.
A visit to the markets and market halls is a must as they give an opportunity to be acquainted with the country's local produce and also to buy textiles, antiques, gold and silver jewellery. The four wings of the yellow coloured Central Market are teeming with numerous stalls selling gold and silver jewellery, antique coins, clothing, clocks, flowers, food, fabrics, shoes and luggage.
