Real Cambodia by Tuk Tuk - 5D
Highlights
Sisophon
Group Tour
EASY
Description
Most people know Cambodia for 3 destinations and usually combine them by taking an overnight bus or an AC minivan.
But what happens, if you dig into the land in between the tourist hotspots?
And is it possible to do with the wind in your hair, the warm air on your skin and the tropical smells in the nose?
And can anyone get the opportunity to do so, with a real crew of fun, english speaking Cambodians, who can tell you everything about everything you see on your way?
YES it is!
We have put together the perfect trip, that gives you excactly that experience.
And just to top it off, you will almost only be staying with locals at local homestays on your way.
This is not a five-star tour, but we guarantee you, that it is a five hearts experience.
Support the locals in Cambodia and travel in a way, that makes you seem like a local, compared to most other travellers on the well known "banana pancake route".
Itinerary
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Siem Reap and Angkor Wat temple/Angkor Thom Taprum temple – Tonle Sap
Day 1 :
Get ready for a day of discovering magnificent temples! Depart at 8:00am in the morning TOthe temples of Angkor in Tuk Tuks.The Angkor Archaeological Park is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking and one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia if not the world.Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, the park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century.You could spend weeks exploring the ruins, but on this day tour, you will have a chance to see all the highlights.
You will arrive at the mystical Angkor Wat just in time to see the sun rise over the water and temples.Angkor Wat is one of mankind’s greatest achievements, and the intricate carvings at the temple of Angkor Wat demonstrate the skill of the Khmer builders.It was constructed in the jungle in the early 12th century, then - two centuries later - was mysteriously abandoned by the Khmer [sensitive content] Angkor Wat is the main reason tourists come to visit Cambodia.
After sunrise we’ll head to the fabulous jungle temple of Ta Prohm.Ta Prohm is particularly amazing in the early morning when all you can hear are the sounds of the jungle, before the crowds arrive.After Ta Prohm, you will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom where you can take a quiet optional 1km walk along the wall and through the jungle to a hidden temple.Then visit the temples of Bayon, Baphuon and Terrace of Elephants and Leper King.
Tonight you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to stay in the local village with a family in a homestay.You can continue getting to know your hosts and finding out more about their lives while they cook a delicious traditional dinner for you.
Approx 85 KM drive.
Overnight in Home stay
Lunch and Dinner Included
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Kampong Kleang – Sambor Prei Kuk
Day 2 :
Wake up early and have breakfast with your homestay family before saying goodbye and continuing you journey by tuk tuk.The driving goal for today is Sambor Prei Kuk.You will be driving on the national street number 6 and dirt roads through local villages.Your driver will suggest stops along the way for you to explore and try local foods..Your lunch is included.
After relaxing, we continue the drive and visit local places suggested by your driver along the way.In the afternoon we will arrive at Sambor Prei Kuk, the site of the famous Chenla era temples that pre-date Angkor!
Tonight you will meet another local family and spend the night at their home.You will eat dinner with them and then you are free for the evening to explore the local area and enjoy your surroundings.
Overnight at Local Homestay
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is Included
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Sambor Prei Kuk – Preah Theat Teuk Chha
Day 3 :
9AM today is an epic day of driving and some long crazy drive on dirt road pass through Cambodia Countryside.
We will turn and continuing on road No.6 then visit how local people making sculpture from giant stone.Continue a bit further more we come in to visit Ms.Navin who is founder of Santuk Silk farm – role to help a lot of women in the village.She will show you processing how to make scarf (Kroma) from natural silk.
Relax and enjoy your lunch.We then continue driving and turning west through the gate of Kuhak Nokor pagoda, a distance of 2km from Taing Kok.Here you will visit Kuhak Nokor Temple.Continue trip to Teuk Chha Resort for cool swimming.If you are interested in Cambodia’s history go to visit Pre Angkor temple called Preah Theat Teuk Chha.The temples were constructed in AD 1005, during the reign of King Suryavarman I.but now day seems disappear covered by forests, there consist current pagoda and monks for local villagers pay respect.
Time to say hello to our house owner and check in your stay.
Our TL and Tuk Tuk Crew prepare dinner.
Approx.120 KM driving
Overnight a Homestay
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
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Teuk Chha - Skun - Phnom Penh
Day 4 :
At 8:00 AM we enjoy a simple breakfast and start heading towards our last destination to Phnom Penh.
We will relax at our first stop at Skun where known as Spider city.
Have fun and Eat fried spider.
We then visit a local Temple, where the monks go to meditate.
In the evening, we arrive in Phnom Penh and check in to relax at the hotel until the evening.
Later, your driver pick you up to go to enjoy the Mekong river Sunset.
Approx 120 KM Driving
Overnight at local guesthouse
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is Inlcuded
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The Killing Fields
Day 5 :
This morning, we will tour Choeung Ek, the site of a former orchard and mass grave of victims of the Khmer Rouge - killed between 1975 and 1979 - about 17 km south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is the best-known of the sites known as The Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge regime executed over one million people between 1975 and 1979.
Saromontir Ukredth Kamm Braly Pouchsasa Tuol Sleng) or simply Tuol Sleng (Khmer: ទួលស្លែង, Tuŏl Slêng [tuəl slaeŋ]; lit."Hill of the Poisonous Trees" or "Strychnine Hill") is a museum chronicling the Cambodian genocide.
Located in Phnom Penh, the site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 (S-21; Khmer: មន្ទីរស-២១) by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979.
From 1976 to 1979, an estimated 20,000 people were imprisoned at Tuol Sleng and it was one of between 150 and 196 torture and execution centers established by the Khmer Rouge and the secret police known as the Santebal (literally "keeper of peace").[2] On 26 July 2010, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia convicted the prison's chief, Kang Kek Iew, for crimes against humanity and grave breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions.[3] He died on 2 September 2020 while serving a life sentence.
After a good but blood-chilling day of exploring, it is time to say farewell to your crew and driver!
We wish you a safe onward journey.
Approx 40 KM driving.
Breakfast included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.