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Visiting Battambang


Visiting Battambang

The countryside of rice fields and tiny villages surrounds the northwest city of Battambang. It holds some of the most tranquil rural scenery. The area is also home to swags of historical riches. All this has made the city itself a popular destination on travelers’ itineraries.

Do not miss the heart and soul of Cambodia. came and visited Battambang province. Enjoy a full-day tour from Siem Reap. See the city’s elegant French architecture. Visit tranquil temples, ride a bamboo train through rice paddies, discover pretty villages, and see Cambodia’s Killing Caves.

Visiting Battambang

Highlight for one day tour

  • Psha Nat market (big local market). colonial buildings.
  • Bamboo Train.
  • Phnom Sampau mountain: Killing cave. Golden tower.
  • Monkey forest.
  • Two big Russian Canon guns.
  • Bat cave “million bats fly out from cave”.

Price

  • Taxi by car: 120$.
  • Taxi by minivan, $140..

Note

  • This one-day tour starts from Siem Reap straight ahead to Battambang and makes a tour on the same day. Then we’ll go back to Siem Reap in the evening when we finish touring.

Highlight for two day tour

  1. First day:
  • Psha Nat market (Big local market).
  • Colonial building.
  • Provincial Hall.
  • Old Bridge.
  • Museum.
  • old train station).
  • Big black statue (Tadombong Krohnong).
  • Handicraft (Rice paper “spring roll”). Rice Wine. fish paste market. Bamboo sticky rice. Banana slice. Forging.
  • Wat Samroung Knong, “Killing field”
  • Wat Ek Phnom temple.
  • Night Light.
  1. Second day:
  • The Bamboo Train.
  • winery.
  • Countryside (Fishing village, Ancient House).
  • Banyan Temple.
  • Phnom Sampau mountain (Killing cave). “A million bats fly out of the cave”. Monkey forest. Two big Russian cannons).

Time

  • Start early in the morning at 7:30am.

Price

  • Taxi by Car $140.
  • Taxi by Mini Van $160.

Included

  • Pick-up and transfer.
  • cold mineral water.
  • cold towels.
  • Guiding

Excluded

  • Pay for bamboo trains at $5 each.
  • Pay for Banan Temple & Phnom Sampau 3$ each.
  • Testing of handicraft tours
  • hotel.
  • meal

Note

  • This two-day tour begins in Siem Reap. We drive straight to Battambang and then make tours. We will sleep in Battambang for one night. We’ll continue to make a tour again in the morning, then go back to Siem Reap when we finish touring.
  • You will be picked up from your hotel and dropped back after the tour. On today’s tour you will cover the next sites:

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Visiting Koh Ker-Preah Vihea


Visiting Koh Ker-Preah Vihea

The temples of Angkor Wat gain all the glory. Still, Prasat Preah Vihear wins the prize for the most dramatic location. The Prasat Preah Vihear sits atop the Dangrek Mountains on an escarpment with dizzying views across the Cambodian floodplains. It is a monumental temple complex of intricately carved pavilions linked by long causeways. This temple was originally built to honor the god Shiva.

The amazing full-day private tour lets you discover the charming beauty of Cambodia. It gives you a great opportunity to visit many famous tourist attractions. These include the Koh Ker-Preah Vihea Trip. You will definitely have unforgettable experiences while admiring these magnificent landscapes.

Amazing temple light, highly Please do not skip Preah Vihear Temple if you are visiting Siem Reap. The panorama view of the Cambodia and Thailand border up there is just beautiful. The architecture of this temple is different from all the sites in Siem Reap. The space is wider, and the layout is much easier to access.

Visiting Koh Ker-Preah Vihea

What to Expect

Visiting the beautiful temple of Preah Vihear, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site near the Thai border in Cambodia. You will leave in the morning from Siem Reap. and drive to Preah Vihear by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver. But we will also see Ta Mouk Man Home (Khmer Rouge) at the Angloung Veng Village. After that, we will continue to Preah Vihear Temple.

When we arrive at Preah Vihear, we need to change into a 4WD vehicle to drive up to the temple. This takes around 15 minutes. Preah Vihear was built during Angkorian times and is a Hindu temple. From the temple, you have a spectacular view of the surroundings.

The temple of Preah Vihear was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. There has been a long-standing dispute about whether the temple belongs to Thailand or Cambodia. Nonetheless, in 1962, the International Court ruled that it was part of Cambodia. In 2008, the dispute revived but the general agreement is still that Preah Vihear belongs to Cambodia.

After visiting the very interesting site of Preah Vihear, we drive to Koh Ker, the pyramid temple. It is a temple, unlike any other temple you will see in Cambodia. Koh Ker used to be the capital of the Khmer empire and is an important historic site. You will visit the pyramid temple as well as a few smaller temples in the area.

During the tour, you are treated to a nice local lunch in a local restaurant.
Afterwards, we drive back to Siem Reap. 
Please do not forget to bring your passport because it will be checked at Preah Vihear.

Highlight tour

  1. Koh Ker Group :
  2. Prasat Thom (similar pyramid).
  3. Prasat Bram.
  4. Prasat Lingas.
  5. Prasat Chin.
  6. Boeng Khnar.
  7. Damrei Kandoeng.
  8. Aob Neang.
  9. Prasat Chrap.
  10. Angdong Preng.
  11. Prasat Krachap
  12. Banteay and Pichean temples ).
  13. Preh Vihear temple.
  14. Ta Mouk House (Khmer Rouge Leader).

Price

  • By car cost 150$.
  • By mini van cost 180$.

Excluded

  • Entrance fee.
  • Meal.
  • Guide.
  • Go up to mountain top

Included

  • Pick up &  Send back.
  • Driver with transport.
  • Minerals waters & Cold towels.

Time

  • This tour start early morning at 7:30AM and will be finish around 7:00PM.
  • Only can use car or Mini Van for transport.

Information

  • Extra pay of $25 is required for the truck transfer. The truck goes up to the mountain top of Preah Vihear. It can drive 6 people.
  • Temple pass: $10 per person (entrance fee).

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Visiting Phnom Penh City


Visiting Phnom Penh City

Cambodia’s capital is the frenetic heartbeat of the nation. For visitors, this is Cambodia’s most cosmopolitan destination. It has a cafe and restaurant scene unrivaled in the rest of the country. Additionally, it hosts many significant historical sites. These sites reveal both the ancient and current histories of Cambodia.

Visiting Phnom Penh City

On a full-day private tour of the city, explore Phnom Penh. Visit the National Museum. Ascend to the summit of Wat Phnom. Take in the majestic columns of the Royal Palace.

Then visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. It was formerly Security Prison 21 (S-21). This Khmer Rouge-era prison helps visitors learn about Cambodia’s horrific past.

Your personal guide will share commentary on a visit to the Killing Fields at Choeng Ek. Go for lunch and a market tour, visit Phnom Penh, the capital city.

What To Expect

  1. Royal Palace
    • Start your tour of Cambodia’s Royal Palace, which stands majestically in the city center just off the riverfront area. Several buildings are open to visitors, including the ‘Silver Pagoda’, whose floor is lined with solid silver tiles. An hour-Admission Ticket Excluded
  2. National Museum
    • Continue to the National Museum. Located in a fabulous old building, the museum is filled with art and artifacts dating back to the pre-Angkorian era. An hour-admission ticket is excluded.
  3. Wat Phnom
    • At the north end of the city is the hilltop pagoda of Wat Phnom, for which the capital was named. Climb the stairs to the top of the hill for fabulous views of the city below. An hour-Admission Ticket Excluded
  4. Choeung-Ek Genocidal Center
    • In the afternoon, explore the country’s tragic recent history with a tour of Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21). Then visit the Killing Fields at Choeng Ek. These sites are sobering reminders of the evils of the Khmer Rouge regime. Although not a joyful tour, visiting these monuments unlocks keys to understanding the development of this still developing country. 30 minutes-Admission Ticket Excluded
  5. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    • In the afternoon, explore the country’s tragic recent history. Take a tour of Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21) and the Killing Fields at Choeng Ek. These are sobering reminders of the evils of the Khmer Rouge regime. Although not a joyful tour, visiting these monuments unlocks keys to understanding the development of this still developing country. An hour-Admission Ticket excluded.
  6. Russian Market
    • Test out your bargaining skills as you wander through the stalls filled with souvenirs, local handicrafts, and electronic goods. 30 minutes-Admission Ticket Free

What’s Included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Local guide (driver)
  • Drinks

What’s Excluded?

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Departure & Return- Point

  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • Your hotel in Phnom Penh

Departure Time

  • 8:00 AM

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