| Tour Code | : | KBD | Price | : | From US$469/Adult |
| Trip Style | : | Naga | Duration | : | 4 Days |
| Country Visit | : | Cambodia | |||
| Region Visit: | : | Battambang | |||
| Start Location | : | Phnom Penh | |||
| End Location | : | Siem Reap | |||
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DAY 1: PHNOM PENH - BATTAMBANG
Today, after pick up then we will drive about 4 hours to reach Battambang where we will stroll around the city to see the old colonial buildings, such as the Governor’s residence, the small museum and Wat Kampheng, a colorful temple in a peaceful garden. Then, we will drive along the Sang Ker River to reach Wat Ek Phnom temple. After a short visit here, we will continue along the Sang Ker River, south of Battambang to reach our homestay in a rural village. Overnight in Homestay
Meals: Welcome dinner with family homestay
DAY 2: KHMER COOKING CLASS - OLD TEMPLES
After breakfast, we will join the Smokin’Pot for a Khmer cooking class. Vannak will take us to the local market to buy the ingredients needed before coming back to the restaurant and learning how to prepare delicious Khmer food. After lunch, we go on to Phnom Bannon hill at there we will climb the 337 steps to visit the 12th century's Prasat Bannon temple. Afterwards, Phnom Sampeu. Here at this mountain the Khmer Rouge used two caves for their gruesome work of torture and killing some of their victims. A memorial holding some of the victims' remnants has been created. At the top are two Wats, one which was used as a prison during the Khmer Rouge era, and a small, colourful modern one from where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the countryside. At around 5.30pm we will come down to the foot of the mountain to wait and see the giant bats fly out from their cave to the sky at sunset. Overnight in Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and family dinner
DAY 3: OX-CART TRIP - BAMBOO TRAIN
This morning, after breakfast, we will visit the cultural and agricultural villages of Wat Kor commune. These villages are known for their ancient wooden houses which you will have a chance to visit. We will continue this insight into the Cambodian way of life by enjoying an ox-cart trip, traveling the traditional way from village to village. Then after lunch, we will continue our journey for another real life experience on the bamboo train, which will bring us back to Battambang city to enjoy a wander through the market and the old French colonial buildings before we return to our homestay. Overnight in Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Family lunch and family dinner
DAY 4: BATTAMBANG - SIEM REAP BY BOAT
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will say good bye to our host’s family to take a regular speedboat which leaves Battambang at 7:00 am. The boat will first navigate along the Sang Ker river before entering the Tonle Sap, the biggest lake of Southeast Asia. You will enjoy the wonderful landscape, passing through the flooded forest and the floating villages and learn about the daily life on the lake and along the river.
On arrival, our tour guide will bring you to the hotel of your choice in Siem Reap before saying you good-bye and good luck!
Meals: Breakfast only
End of services…
Service included:
- Entrance fees during guiding
- 3nights accommodation on twin share basis at homestay and all kind of taxes
- An experienced English-speaking guide
- All private transfer with air-conditioned vehicles
- Boat trip onto the Tonle Sap
- Meals as stated on the itinerary
- Water and cool napkin during the trip
- Ox-cart ride
- Bamboo Train
- Cooking Class
- Arrival and departure transfer
Service excluded:
- Personal travel insurance (compulsory!)
- Donation during visit NGOs
- Airfare, airport taxes & excess baggage charges
- Visa & visa fees, passport & vaccination charges
- All optional tours & activities during free time
- Expenditure of a personal nature, such as souvenir, laundry, postage, Phone calls…
- All beverages during the included meals
- Tips
Experience Indochina, the local way…
Our adventures are designed to be flexible with comfortable accommodation arranged depending on the itineraries and the areas visited. We use a combination of Guesthouse, Motel, Homestay, Camping, Boutique Hotel and 3, 4, 5 star hotels with swimming pool depending on your choice of journey. Each will be suitable to your choice and stay during your holiday. All accommodation is carefully chosen - hotels are clean, with unsuited bathroom, air-conditioning and television. The Guesthouse, homestay and camping will have shared bathroom facilities. All are clean and comfortable. We really care about your accommodation during your holiday and as we are local Khmer people ourselves, we understand the accommodation that we will choose for you and your family.
Choosing locally owned facilities helps the Indochina people in their lives - and will support our local families during your journey. These people are friendly welcoming and exceptionally hospitable. We are sure you will sleep soundly and eat very well.