8 Days 7 Nights Cambodia Discovery Tour

About this tour

DAY 1: Arrival in Phnom Penh

• Meet and greet at Phnom Penh International Airport.
• Transfer by private minibus from airport to hotel in town for check-in.
• Free time to relax after your flight or explore the riverside area.
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• Dinner at local restaurant

DAY 2: Phnom Penh City Tour – Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum & Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast at hotel
09:00 – 16:30 Full-day city tour visiting:

• Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
  Explore Cambodia’s royal residence built in 1866 with its golden spires, elegant Khmer architecture, and peaceful gardens. The Silver Pagoda features an emerald Buddha and over 5,000 silver tiles — a true masterpiece of Cambodian craftsmanship.
• National Museum of Cambodia
  Discover Khmer art and history through ancient sculptures, ceramics, and relics dating from the Angkorian to post-Angkorian eras.
• The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek – a memorial site honoring victims of the Khmer Rouge era.
• Lunch at a most popular restaurant in town
• Dinner at a restaurant by the Mekong Reiver

DAY 3: Silk Island & Central Market Tour

08:00 – 08:30 Breakfast at hotel
09:00 – 12:00 Boat trip to Koh Dach (Silk Island)
Experience traditional silk weaving, see artisans at work, and purchase handmade silk textiles. Enjoy a glimpse into authentic rural Cambodian life.

14:00 – 16:30 Visit Phsar Thmei (Central Market) – an Art Deco landmark built in 1937. Discover local jewelry, souvenirs, crafts, and Cambodian street food.

• Lunch at a most popular restaurant in town
• Dinner at a local restaurant

DAY 4: Travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast at hotel and check-out.
09:00 – 15:00 Drive through Cambodia’s countryside (5–6 hours).
Enjoy scenic views, local villages, and rest stops along National Road 6. Optional stops at Skuon (famous for fried insects), Kampong Thom, or Spean Praptos bridge.

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, check-in at hotel and relax.

• Lunch at Santuk Silk Farm Kampong Thom City.
• Dinner at a local restaurant

DAY 5: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Sunrise & Angkor Thom Complex

05:00 Depart from hotel for Angkor Wat sunrise
Marvel at the world’s largest religious monument as dawn breaks over its towers. Learn about its symbolism and stories from your local guide.

07:00 – 11:30 Explore the Angkor Thom Complex

• South Gate – lined with statues of gods and demons
• Bayon Temple – featuring 54 towers with smiling stone faces
• Baphuon, Elephant Terrace & Terrace of the Leper King

14:00 – 16:30 Visit Ta Prohm Temple (“Tomb Raider Temple”)
Admire how the jungle embraces this ancient site with giant tree roots growing over its walls — one of Cambodia’s most photogenic temples.

• Lunch at a restaurant at Sras Srong near the temple
• Dinner (18:30 – 20:30 Enjoy Khmer Apsara Dance Dinner Show with traditional cuisine.)

DAY 6: Phnom Kulen Waterfall & Banteay Srei Temple Tour

07:30 – 08:00 Breakfast at hotel
08:00 – 15:30 Full-day adventure to Phnom Kulen National Park:

• River of 1000 Lingas: See ancient Hindu carvings in the riverbed.
• Reclining Buddha: Visit the sacred pagoda and meet local monks.
• Kulen Waterfall: Swim in crystal-clear pools and relax in nature.

14:00 – 16:00 Visit Banteay Srei Temple, the “Citadel of Women,” famous for its intricate pink sandstone carvings — masterpieces of classical Khmer art.

• Lunch at a restaurant near Banteay Srei temple
• Dinner at a local restaurant

DAY 7: Siem Reap Town & Tonle Sap Lake Experience

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast at hotel

09:30 – 10:15 Visit Royal Residence & Bat Park
A peaceful area known for its large banyan trees and hundreds of fruit bats.

Visit Wat Preah Prom Rath
10:30 – 11:30 Beautiful pagoda in the city center where you can meditate or observe daily monk life.

11:45 – 12:15 Explore Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Center
A creative space preserving local crafts by young Cambodian artisans.

• Lunch at a most popular local restaurant in town
• Dinner at a local restaurant

14:00 – 16:30 Visit Tonle Sap Lake is the biggest lake in Southeast Asia

• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Dinner at a local restaurant

DAY 8: Departure from Siem Reap

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
At the scheduled time, transfer by private bus to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight.