Cambodia Romantic Honeymoon
Overview
We designed the tour “Cambodia Romantic Honeymoon” for the newly marriage couples who are looking for a unique honeymoon. By participating in this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit three major cities and majestic temples of Cambodia: Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia where owns the charm and tranquility of country; the town of Siem Reap, home to Angkor Wat, one of the world's greatest religious monuments; and Sihanoukville - the coastal city of Cambodia where tourists can enjoy the beach and white sand. Let Asia King Travel help you have a unforgettable honeymoon with the breathtaking landscape and ancient culture in Cambodia.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient history of Cambodia by visiting Angkor Highlighted Temples in Siem Reap
- Get a deep understand of the Cambodia’s culture with the excursion to Tonle Sap Lake and the meeting to locals.
- Explore Phnom Penh was known as the pearl of Asia with its museums, its markets and its historical districts where the French colonial architecture brings us back to a bygone era where.
- Enjoy the beautiful beach as well as the white sand, crystal water, blue sky in Sihanoukville
- Have free time to discover and relax in Song Saa Private Island
Itinerary
Accommodation: At the hotel in Siemreap
Meal: None
Recognized as World’s Heritage Site, Angkor Complex was the largest and most important archaeologist sites in Southeast Asia. It contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. The Complex comprises numerous monuments in Khmer architecture which is naturalistic and complicated.
The first destination is Ta Prohm, which is nearly disappeared in jungle and surrounded tropical forests. It was a monastery and a Mahayanist Buddhism School, constructed by the king Khmer Jayavarman VII in late 12th century and early 13th century.
We continue to visit Angkor Wat, the largest religious heritage site all over the world. The King Khmer Jayavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in early 12th century as his own mausoleum. It is a mixture in 2 basic Khmer architectures: mountainous – temple architecture.
In the afternoon, we will continue to explore the mysterious Angkor Thom – the longest and the last capital of the Khmer Empire. Lying beside Tonle Sap Lake, it was constructed by the king Khmer Jayavarman VII in late 12th century in Bayon architecture. Then, we visit the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Lepper King Terrace and Royal Place area and visit one more ruin in Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in 12th century by King Jayavarman VII and it is the same style to those which was constructed under the reign of King Jayavarman VII.
We return to the hotel and you will have time to explore Siem Reap by night by yourself.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Siemreap
Meal: Breakfast
Have a lunch in local home, then return to Siem Reap.
Enroute back to Siemreap, we have a chance to visit Banteay Srei, which is the smallest but magnificent temple of the Complex, dedicated to the Hindu God - Shiva. Banteay Srei was completely built in the 14th century with red sandstones, which made it a masterpiece of artistic sculpture.
We continue to explore the ancient Khmercivilization site of Hariharalaya complex, the earliest temples in the Angkor area, referring to Rolous group.In Hariharalaya,we visit the main one of three, called Bakong temple.It was officially constructed in the 9th century under the reign of Indravarman I. This temple is a mixture between mountainous and temple architectures and between two materials: bricks and stones, taking shape of stepped pyramid.
We return to Siem Reap and you are free at leisure.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Siemreap
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
The Tonle Sap is the largest lake in Southeast Asia. Most of population inhabited around the bank of the Lake earn a living by catching fish and making agricultures. This lake offers a great biodiversity, over 300 species of freshwater fish, as well as snakes, crocodiles, turtles, otters and water birds.
In the afternoon, we will transfer to Siem Reap International Airport, taking a flight to Phnompenh. After checking-in the hotel in Phnompenh, the evening will be on your own.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Phnompenh
Meal: Breakfast
Located in the confluence of Mekong river, Tonle Sap and Basaac, Phnompenh was considered as Paris of the East. The tough past of Kingdom of Cambodia, including the period of being French’s colony, has been sharply affecting Phnompenh nowadays.
The first destination of city tour is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. It shows us the genocidal crimes of Khmer Rouge in the ruling period from 1975 to 1979. In the four-year ruling of Khmer Rouge, Tuol Sleng detained about 17.000 people, most of them were soldiers under ruling, who was blamed for betraying.
Next, we visit National Museum, built by French colonial government with the mixture in architecture: French and Khmer. Known as the top of the museums of archaeology and literature in Cambodia, it has the biggest Khmer artistic and religious collections in the world.
We continue to visit Royal Palace, a complex of buildings built in 1866 where the Kings of Kingdom of Cambodia lived, except for the period that Cambodia was under of Khmer Rouge ruling. We will finish the city tour by visiting Silver Pagoda. Being an important and famous pagoda in Cambodia, Silver Pagoda has more than 5000 handmade pieces of silver paved on the floor. There is a place of cultural and religious precious objects storing, more than its worshipping function.
You will be on your own in the evening, or you might want to enjoy aleisure cruise on Mekong river (optional) with a private catered dinner by well-known chef. The dishes are mainly done with grill and BBQ along with drinks like local beers while you are enjoying the sunset and taking sights along the river bank. You’ll earn a rare, but great opportunity to see the floating villagers and fishermen’s activities. Cruise back to the port and transfer back to your hotel.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Phnompenh
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Song Saa Private Island
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Song Saa Private Island
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Song Saa Private Island
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Meal: Breakfast
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
Tour excludes:
- Cambodia Visa stamp fee
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
- Surcharged for Public holidays
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- Gratuities/ Tipping
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
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