Blast From The Past Cambodia

Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you will meet our guide & driver, they will transfer you to the hotel. Refreshing & relaxing at the hotel to recover from jetlag before starting doing Siem Reap’s orientation and getting experience with 60 mins of Cambodian Traditional Massage (Foot/Body) in the city center before having dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight stay at a hotel in Siem Reap.

After breakfast at the hotel at 08:30 am You’ll be picked up and departure to Kulen Mountain or Phnom Kulen is declared as a National Park. It is an isolated mountain massif located in Svay Leu District and some 48km from Siem Reap and believed to be the birthplace of the Khmer Empire where King Jayavarman II was crowned as ‘God-king’. Kulen Mountain is a favorite spot among Cambodian families for weekend getaways and special holidays. This is where families usually gather together and the place where visitors go for outdoor activities. After a 1-hour drive, stop around 10-15min at the ticket counter for checking ticket and you can use the restroom or take a photo before driving up to the top of the mountain. 20-30 minutes later, we reach the place and start trekking to visit The River of a Thousand Lingas, see some images of gods and countless Shiva Lingas carved on the riverbed. The carvings are visible when the water is at its lowest level. It is believed that they have been carved into the river for nearly a thousand years and are meant to bless the water that goes through them. Then climbing up to the Buddhist pagoda and seeing the Huge Reclining Buddha carved at the height of a big rock. The Buddha statue is made of sandstone and is one of the biggest of its kind in Cambodia. Our locals usually come here and visit the pagoda to pray and do some offerings. Don’t miss taking views from the top; you’ll see the lush forests and jungles as well as breaching fresh air. Finally, we walk down and go to see the most beautiful waterfall, it is a perfect spot to cool off your day, plunge into the cold refreshing water that flows through the falls, or simply relax and take some nice photos to bring home with a beautiful backdrop. Enjoy Khmer Lunch near the waterfall and relax or swim before returning to the town and drop off at the hotel around 3 – 4 pm. Evening, enjoy your own activities with your own favorite food. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

After breakfast at the hotel at 08:30 am You’ll be picked up and departure to Kulen Mountain or Phnom Kulen is declared as a National Park. It is an isolated mountain massif located in Svay Leu District and some 48km from Siem Reap and believed to be the birthplace of the Khmer Empire where King Jayavarman II was crowned as ‘God-king’. Kulen Mountain is a favorite spot among Cambodian families for weekend getaways and special holidays. This is where families usually gather together and the place where visitors go for outdoor activities. Finally, we walk down and go to see the most beautiful waterfall, it is a perfect spot to cool off your day, plunge into the cold refreshing water that flows through the falls, or simply relax and take some nice photos to bring home with a beautiful backdrop. Enjoy Khmer Lunch near the waterfall and relax or swim before returning to the town and drop off at the hotel around 3 – 4 pm. Evening, enjoy your own activities with your own favorite food. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Chong Khneas Boat Docks, located about 15 kilometers south of Siem Reap town. Arrive at the port, then embark on a traditional wooden boat and start cruising on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body, one of the largest fresh-water in South Asia, and it's home to one of the World’s most diverse ecosystems. The experience on the boat is wonderful as you’ll pass by floating villages, shops, schools, restaurants, Post offices, mostly seeing friendly children in their small boats going to or returning from school and fishermen doing their daily life. You also have a chance to view romantic sunrise or sunset if you come early in the morning or late afternoon. The boat trip will spend around 1- 1.30 hrs depending on how much you enjoy yourself and we’ll return to the city and continue to visit Les Artisans D`Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles this center works with young artisans; the team creates, produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer, silk weaving, and silk painting. The company promotes fair and sustainable development in order to provide benefits to rural communities. Have lunch and you will be transferred to Siem Reap Int’s Airport for connecting flight home or next destination.