11 – Day Cambodia Luxury & Wellness

In the morning, embark on your exploration at the majestic Angkor Wat temple—the best-preserved of all the Angkor temples. Take your time to marvel at this immense architectural wonder. Next, continue your visit to the famous tree-covered Ta Prohm temple. Ta Prohm, also known as the “Tomb Raider Temple,” gained fame from its appearance in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, where Angelina Jolie’s character picked a jasmine flower before seemingly falling through the earth into… Pinewood Studios. Originally built in 1186, Ta Prohm was initially known as Rajavihara (Monastery of the King), a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of King Jayavarman VII. After your temple exploration, return to Siem Reap for lunch.

In the cool afternoon, heading back to the South Gate of Angkor Thom ancient city. Explore the centerpiece of this ancient city, Bayon. The Bayon encloses 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic stone faces. You’ll also visit the Terrace of Elephants, and the Terrace of Leper Kings as well as hopping on a traditional Kongkear Boat to capture a spectacular view of sunset and enjoy sipping champagne with delicious canape while observing the sun changing it color. After that heading back to town and dinner at Spoon restaurant is a social enterprise in Siem Reap that provides hospitality training to underprivileged young adults.

After breakfast, you’ll begins a half day morning experience Farm-to-Table cooking at Lumorng organic farm, learn the secrets of Cambodian cooking, local ingredients, traditional cooking styles and how to create a sumptuous feast. At the end of the lesson seat down, enjoy the delicious food you have prepared.

In the afternoon, set off from hotel travel with a private guide to the exquisite Banteay Srey, “Citadel of the Woman”, home to some of the finest examples of classical Khmer arts as well as Banteay Samre temple. In the evening, enjoy the phare circus show – Seat A. the artistic and entertaining performance helps poor and handicapped children gain an education and livelihoods.

After breakfast, set off from your hotel transfer to approximately 35km outside of Siem Reap. Embark on a beautiful village tour with the journey passing through villages, serene rice paddies, a colorful pagoda, vegetable garden, and fish farm. On arrival begins with a visit to a family that makes bamboo sticky rice called “Kralan,” a delicious Cambodian delicacy. Whilst at the village, we will witness many activities such as blacksmithing, which helps the community create and maintain tools for farming as well as other traditional practices, such as craft weaving.

Next, we enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by a women’s association, set in a lovely location next to a lake, and surrounded by paddy fields.

After lunch, we will continue to Wat Lorm Proleung, an ancient pagoda. Here, you will be welcomed by a group of local musicians performing a traditional Chhai Yam dance, followed by a traditional monk blessing, to bring back home lifelong memories.

We end the day by heading to Kampong Khleang, a village built on stilts on Tonle Sap Lake. Home to approximately 10,000 people, Kampong Khleang’s residents’ main income comes from fishing. Depending on the time and season you visit Kampong Khleang, you will see a very different landscape, as the lake is tidal.

In the morning, Rewarding yourself after a busy day at a top quality Sokkhak Spa riverside with 90minutes massage. Sokkhak means “tranquil” in Khmer, and after long days spent traipsing through the ancient jungle-covered ruins, what could be better than retreating to a calm, serene space to have tired muscles and joints kneaded and massaged out and the soul and mind completely relaxed.

Followed by free time at the hotel until transfer to airport for departure flight to Phnom Penh.<br>

Suggested flight: K6106 16:00 16:45

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh international airport, you’ll be greeted by our tour guide and transfer to luxury hotel check in.

In the morning, begins city tour of highlights lead by expert guided through this bustling, vibrant city and see main sights including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum as well as visit to the sobering and poignant Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum documents past struggles of the Khmer people, As the day waned, we indulged in a leisurely afternoon at the Elephant Bar, savoring a laid-back tea service amidst the enchanting surroundings.

After breakfast, begin short transfer to pier embark on a private boat across the Mighty Mekong and tuk tuk ride on the Mekong island to visit the rural community of Koh Oknha Tey and Silk Island passing through a greenery landscape, farmlands, and stop by local family for silk weaving demonstration and along the way offers a picturesque as well as the great opportunity to discover the way of life for local people before heading back to the ferry return to Phnom Penh. Afternoon hop on tuk tuk Gin Distillery experience at Seekers Spirit.

Today after breakfast, you’ll be picked up from the hotel by a team of Shinta Mani Wild then transfer to Shinta Mani Wild CAMP TENTS. On arrival at this luxury resort enjoy your time relaxing and connecting with nature with pick and choose activities.<br>

*Note: Shinta Mani Wild package 3-Night minimum stay and park season 4-Night minimum stay (20 Oct – 3^rd Jan)