10-Day Angkor Wat Tour + Kratie + Mondulkiri + Phnom Penh

Itinerary Overview

 

📍 Phase 1: The Majestic Temples of Siem Reap (4 Days)

 

Your licensed Angkor Wat tour guide with AC SUV/min ivan private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby each morning with your private AC vehicle stocked with cold water and refreshing towels.

 

Day 1: Angkor Wat Sunset Wonders 

 

Morning: Your private Angkor Wat tour guide and driver will pick you up from hotel in Siem Reap  in your comfortable, air-conditioned SUV/minivan going to buy your 3-days Angkor Temple Pass. Head to Angkor Wat, exploring the massive, awe-inspiring Angkor Wat while your guide explains the intricate bas-reliefs and continue to visit Ta Prohm, the iconic "Tomb Raider" temple left largely to the embrace of giant tree roots. 

Lunch: Break at a reputable, air-conditioned restaurant near the archaeological park.

Afternoon: Morning: Enter the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom. Explore the Bayon Temple, famous for its smiling stone faces. Visit the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King and Phnom Bakheng for a panoramic sunset view over the Angkor Wat and Cambodian countryside.

Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring traditional Khmer cuisine.

 

Day 2: The Legendary Banteay Srei & Grand Circuit Icons

 

Morning: Leavning hotel in the morning after breakfast proceed through to Grand Circuit of Preah Khan, Neak Poan, Tasom, East Mebon and Pre Rup. 

Lunch: Break at a reputable, air-conditioned restaurant near the archaeological park.

Afternoon: Drive through rural villages to Banteay Srei, the "Citadel of the Women," renowned for having the most intricate and deepest pink sandstone carvings in Cambodia and stop by the Cambodia Landmine Museum on the way back. 

Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring traditional Khmer dishes with Apsara Cultural Dance. 

 

Day 3: Angkor Sunrise Magic & Hidden Gems

 

Early Morning (04:45 AM): Your Angkor Wat tour guide bring you to experience a breathtaking sunrise over Angkor Wat. (Your hotel can pack a breakfast box for you).

Morning: After Angkor Wat sunrise tours and picnic breakfast nearby Angkor Wat, drive through the scenic view of Kulen mountain, explore the wrinkle cliff, holy waterfall, the river of 1000 Lingas and reclinning Buhhda. 

Lunch: Break at a reputable local restaurant near the Kulen foothill. 

Afternoon: Stepping into the Indiana Jones experience to explore the hidden gems of untouched jungle temple of Beng Mealea. 

Evening: Attend a performance of Phare, The Cambodian Circus—a world-class social enterprise showcasing incredible acrobatics and storytelling.

 

Day 4: Floating Culture & Vibrant Markets

 

Morning: Drive south to Tonle Sap Lake. Take a private wooden boat to explore Kompong Phluk or Chong Kneas floating villages to witness life on stilts and floating markets.

Lunch: Break at a reputable, air-conditioned restaurant nearby the city. 

Afternoon: Return to town to visit Artisans Angkor (fine Khmer arts and crafts training center), Silk farm, Fine-Art gallery.

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📍 Days 5–6: Kratie (Riverside Charm & Rare Dolphins)

 

Your licensed Angkor Wat tour guide with AC SUV/min ivan private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby each morning with your private AC vehicle stocked with cold water and refreshing towels.

 

Day 5-6: Irrawaddy Dolphins & Island Life

 

Overland drive from Siem Reap to visit Irrawaddy Dolphins & Island Life Board a private wooden boat at the Kampi deep pools to witness the critically endangered, freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins. In the afternoon, cross over to the peaceful island of Koh Trong via ferry, where you can take a leisurely horse-cart ride or bicycle tour through pomelo orchards and traditional wooden stilted villages.

 

📍 Days 7–8: Mondulkiri (The Wild Eastern Highlands)

 

Your licensed Cambodia tour guide with AC SUV/min ivan private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby each morning with your private AC vehicle stocked with cold water and refreshing towels.

 

Day 7: From Rivers to Rolling Hills

 

Your private minivan climbs into the cooler, mountainous climate of Sen Monorom, Mondulkiri. Stop along the way at a local coffee plantation before spending the afternoon marveling at the powerful, multi-tiered Bou Sra Waterfall.

 

Day 8: Ethical Elephant Encounter

 

Spend a highly rewarding day at an eco-friendly elephant sanctuary (such as the Elephant Valley Project or a local Bunong community project). No riding is permitted. Instead, you will hike alongside these majestic rescued giants as they roam freely through their natural jungle habitat.  

 

📍 Days 9–10: Phnom Penh (The Vibrant Capital)

 

Your licensed Cambodia tour guide with AC SUV/min ivan private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby each morning with your private AC vehicle stocked with cold water and refreshing towels.

 

Day 9: Journey to the Kingdom's Capital

 

A scenic ~5.5-hour drive down from the highlands brings you into Phnom Penh. Check into your hotel and unwind with a sunset dinner cruise at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.

 

Day 10: History, Royalty, and Resilience

 

Your private city tour explores the magnificent Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. To fully grasp Cambodia’s modern history, your guide will accompany you on a sobering but crucial visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Killing Fields) and Russian Market. 

 

💎 Premium Inclusions & Practical Perks

🚗 The Transportation: Throughout the entire 10 days, your vehicle is private, modern, and fully air-conditioned (typically a Lexus/Highlander SUV for smaller groups or a Hyundai H1/Ford Transit minivan for larger parties). Refreshing cold towels and chilled bottled water are provided after every single excursion.

🗣️ The Guiding: Your English-speaking tour guide is fully licensed by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism, expertly trained in Khmer history, and well-versed in navigating temple crowds to maximize your photo opportunities.  

 

Starting from: $3500