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Cambodia
Thailand
Learn a history both inspiring and cautionary in an
intoxicating Kingdom full of dramatic contrasts. Siem
Siem Reap
Reap and Phnom Penh are a main draw here, but the more
adventurous traveler is incalculably rewarded by venturing
out into the countryside. Here they will discover dazzling
landscapes consisting of oil-paint-worthy rice paddies and
windswept sugar palm trees in tropical settings brimming
with unusual wildlife.
Cambodia
Tonle Sap River
Phnom
Penh
Planning tips for Cambodia
Song Saa
Language: Khmer.
Time Zone: Eleven to twelve hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time.
Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR).
Entry Requirements for US Citizens: Passport and Visa are required.
We strongly recommend obtaining your visa prior to departure,
though it can be purchased locally if necessary.
Kampong Som
Kep
Rabbit Island
Gulf of
Thailand
travel Times
Phnom Penh
to
Siem
Reap
Luang
Prabang
Vientiane
1 hr
2 hrs
1½ hrs
Bangkok
Hanoi
Ho Chi
Minh City
Mode
Time
1½ hrs
2 hrs
1 hr
Buddhist Monks
Banteay Srei Temple, Siem Reap
Royal Palace Complex, Phnom Penh
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Recommended Hotels
Extras
Vietnam
Regional Highlights
Recommended Vacations
Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong River
Privately Guided Independent Vacations & Experiences
Siem Reap - 3 nights
Phnom Penh - 1 night
National Museum, Phnom Penh
Kampong Som
- 2 nights
Cambodia Discovery
Phnom Penh, Kep, Kampong Som,
& Siem Reap - Take the opportunities that
most miss on this unforgettable itinerary that
creatively pairs the architectural treasures
on offer within the temples of the famous
Angkor complex with an insightful review of
Cambodia’s cultural highlights, modern-day
history, and fascinating natural beauty.
8 Nights Includes
• Private English speaking guide
• All private ground transfers & domestic air
• 1 night Phnom Penh
• Phnom Penh city tour + Cyclo Trip on
Tonle Sap River
• Tonle Bati, Angkor Borei, & Phnom Da visits
• 2 nights Kep
• Rabbit Island boat tour
• Sor Soea Caves & Phnom Chhnork tour
Kep - 2 nights
Departs Daily from Phnom Penh
• 2 nights Kampong Som
• Cooking class + lunch
• 3 nights Siem Reap
• Angkor Thom tour
• Angkor Wat tour
• Chong Kneas floating village market visit
by boat
• 1 lunch
• Daily breakfast
9 Days/8 Nights from $1,645pp
Pricing based on the following properties: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel and Spa, Phnom Penh; Samanea Beach Spa Resort, Kep; Independence Hotel, Kampong Som; Prince D'Angkor Hotel and Spa,
Siem Reap. Hotel upgrades available.
Cambodia Discovery Experiences
Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh
Angkor Thom from Siem Reap
Take a cyclo around the city along
the scenic Tonle Sap River, one of the
world’s most varied and productive
ecosystems, accompanied by oral
history of the area.
Explore the fortified city of Angkor
Thom, enclosed by a wall and wide
moats. Enter by the monumental South
Gate over a causeway lined on either side
by statues of demons and gods.
Rabbit Island from Kep
Angkor Wat from Siem Reap
A lovely and truly idyllic little island that
sits offshore. This island is located about
half an hour by boat from Kep, with
several pleasant beaches and a small
community of fisherman families.
The crown jewel of Khmer architecture
and the national symbol of Cambodia
impresses visitors both by its sheer scale
and beautifully proportioned layout, as
well as the delicate artistry of its carvings.
Phnom Chhnork from Kep
Chong Kneas Floating Villages
from Siem Reap
These limestone mountains (phnom) dot
the landscape between Kampot and Kep.
Many contain limestone caves, some
adorned with exotic rock formations, and
almost all contain Buddhist shrines.
Explore Chong Kneas morning market
for a memorable opportunity to witness
the scenery of the communities living
around Tonle Sap lake.
For in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
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Cambodia
Privately Guided Independent Vacations & Phnom Penh Hotels
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh
Cambodia Essentials
5 Nights Includes
Many dramatic events, both global and national, have
impacted this engaging country. Take a timeless journey
to its capital and an ancient city boasting a massive temple
complex to gain a privileged in-depth historical perspective.
• Private English speaking guide
• All private ground transfers & domestic air
• 2 nights Phnom Penh
• Excursion to the Killing Fields +
Tuol Sleng Museum Tour
• Phnom Penh city tour + The Royal Palace
• Central Market and Russian Market visits
Phnom Penh & Siem Reap
6 Days/5 Nights from $865pp
Departs Daily from Phnom Penh
• 3 nights Siem Reap
• Angkor Wat tour
• Temple Grounds Sunset visit
• Chong Kneas floating village market
visit by boat
• Daily breakfast
Pricing based on the following properties: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel and Spa, Phnom Penh; Le Meridien Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap. Hotel upgrades available.
Cambodia Essentials Experiences
The Killing Fields from Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
Explore a dark chapter in the history of
Cambodia at the Killing Fields of Choeung
Ek where an estimated 17,000 people lost
their lives at the hands of the Khmer Rouge.
See the official residence of the King of
Cambodia and the adjacent Silver Pagoda,
also known as the Pagoda of the Emerald
Buddha, the floor of which is covered
with five tons of gleaming silver.
Phnom Penh
Graceful tree-lined boulevards and riverfront
promenades are reminders of bygone eras; today
they teem with activity as motorcycles weave in
and out of traffic and vendors hawk their wares.
Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel and Spa 4
27 Street 178
Recommended Hotels
• Private arrival transfer
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
Sunway Hotel 4
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Restaurant
Bar
Pool
Beach Access
4 Hotels from $135pp | Extra night from $55pp
5 Hotels from $325pp | Extra night from $155pp
1 Street 92
In the heart of Phnom Penh
on the edge of the city's
art district with a roof top
pool, restaurant, spa, and
comfortable rooms.
72 rooms.
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Price is per person, double occupancy
Includes
Parking
Situated in the central
business district, this
international hotel is located
within walking distance of
many local attractions.
138 rooms.
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Elevator
Raffles Hotel Le Royal 5
Family Friendly AC Air-Conditioning
92 Rukha Vithei Daun Penh
One of Asia's essential
destination hotels that
has been an iconic resting
place for the well traveled
since 1929.
170 rooms.
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Romance Property
Cambodia
Regional Highlights
Siem Reap
Includes
Take in the enormous (over 400 square kilometers) Angkor
Wat, famous for its iconic silhouette, an incomparable
sandstone ruin complex dating back to the Khmer Empire of
the 9th and 15th centuries.
Departs Daily
• Private English speaking guide
• Excursion by boat to Chong Kneas
• All private ground transfers
floating village + Phsar Chah visit
• 3 nights accommodations in Siem Reap • Daily breakfast
• Sightseeing including admission fees
• Visit of Angkor's most famous temples
4 Hotels from $385pp | Extra night from $55pp
5 Hotels from $495pp | Extra night from $95pp
Shinta Mani Resort 4
Oum Khun and 14th Street
A newly renovated Bensley
designed boutique property
centrally located in the leafy
French Quarter between
The Royal Gardens and the
Old Market Area.
62 rooms.
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Angkor Village Resort 4
Kep
Hike along trails where butterflies are plentiful or relax on a
hammock, admiring renowned sunsets.
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
Le Meridien Angkor 5
Vithei Charles de Gaulle
Fusing European design
and subtle contemporary
Cambodian-style, this
perfectly located hotel within
walking distance of Angkor
Wat is calm, light, and airy.
213 rooms.
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Song Saa Private Island
After days of coral exploration in crystal-clear waters, catch
awe-inspiring sunsets that saturate private white-sand beaches.
Includes
Departs Selected Dates
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
4 Hotels from $95pp | Extra night from $55pp
Knai Bang Chatt 4
Phum Traeng
An enchanting tropical oasis
set in a large luxuriant garden
features beautiful wooden
cottages and a unique 250
meter river-shaped swimming
pool that meanders throughout.
80 rooms.
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Phum Thmey, Sangkat Prey Thom
This oceanfront resort boasts an outdoor infinity
pool, a private beach area, exquisite air-conditioned
accommodations with large panoramic terraces, and
an in-house restaurant.
18 rooms.
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3 days/2 nights from $2,495pp
Song Saa Private Island 5
Deluxe Koh Rong Archipelago
Most of this island remains an undeveloped
deserted oasis of virgin rainforests, tropical reefs
and glistening white beaches. Walk among oldgrowth rainforest, watch dazzling reef fish swim
under your villa, or see rare hornbills land on your
private balcony.
27 rooms.
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