Day 1
Phnom Penh Arrival, Travel to Bokor National Park, Kampot
Upon arrival at the airport, meet and greet your tour guide and he will assist you to your transportation to transfer you to Kampot.
On the way to Kampot, you will visit first Bokor National Park, a 32-kilometre road takes you up 1,101 meters up from road 3 near Kampot. At the top is the Bokor Mountain Hill Station,a collection of French colonial buildings constructed as a temperate mountain luxury resort and retreat for colonial residents in the early 1920’s atop in Bokor Mountain in Preah Monivong National Park. Originally a small resort town, and one of the King’s residences, it is now a tourist destination and National Park. Except for the many tourists and Park personnel, and a few hundred construction workers, hotel staff, monks, farmers (hydroponic) and a few private residences, that is. Most famous for the abandoned Casino (now a luxury hotel) at the top of the mountain, there is also an abandoned church, buildings for the former King, a big hydroponics greenhouse farm, a waterfall, Buddhist Wat, and either a view of fog or a view of Southern Cambodia’s Islands and Vietnam’s Island Phu Quoc.
Proceed to Kampot and prepare for hotel check in. The rest will be free at leisure, enjoy hotel facilities or take a short city tour.
Please note that hotel check in time is from 1400. Early check in is subject to hotel availability and with extra fee. We highly recommend you to take early flight for best tour timing.
Day 2
Kampot, Chhngok Cave Temple, Pepper Farm, Kep National Park
Breakfast in your hotel. Meet your guide at hotel lobby at 8am with a short briefing about your tour. Proceed to a short city tour and see all French colonial-era architecture. Some have been restored and turned into boutique hotels, cozy restaurants and the like while others remain in a dilapidated state of disrepair. The center of town, just behind the modernist-looking market, is the best hunting ground if you want to see these buildings for yourself and it is worth taking a stroll both early morning and late afternoon as the light on the buildings is often different at both times of the day. Proceed to the Next destination, Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple.
Chhngok Cave Temple, located around 12 km from Kampot, 25 km from Kep, and 140 km from Phnom Penh, Phnom Chhngok is a small mountain featuring a Buddhist temple on one side and on its western side a cave featuring an ancient temple dating to the 5th century Funan Era.
From the site entrance on the western side follow the staircase that leads up and past a Buddhist shrine to a viewpoint over the fields and then, down into the cave, passing a small monolith that’s shaped like an elephant. You can see the temple the moment you start to head down. The cave is quite cavernous and lets in a little lighter than the nearby cave temples, although, you will still need extra lighting if you want clear photos. The temple is built up against the wall and around a stalactite. Inside, you can see the stalactite hanging down, dripping water onto the linga-stalagmite.
La Plantation Pepper Farm, created in 2013, La Plantation is a family-owned, farm-to-table project that is committed to grow and deliver the best sustainable spices in Cambodia. In their flagship farm in Kampot, their head farmer, a 5th generation of pepper growers, respects centuries-old traditions to preserve the taste of the finest pepper in the world. Their production model respects fair trade principles: as soon as they are harvested, their peppercorns and spices are immediately processed on site. This freshness preserves the quality and aroma of their products.
Lunch by the beach (Kep)
Kep National Park is a national park in Cambodia’s Kep Province that was established in 1993 and covers an area of 11.52 km2 (4.45 sq mi). The nearest town lies at Kep. The park includes a small mountain range and a number of hiking trails. The trails offer views of Phu Quoc and the Bokor Ranges on the south and west sides, and also views across islands of the Vietnamese marine reserve in Kiên Giang to the east side.
Back to Kampot hotel and enjoy the rest of the night. City beaches often have a lively atmosphere and many amenities, such as cafes and bars.
Day 3
Kampot Departure, travel to Sihanoukville Port Take Ferry Boat to Koh Rong Samloen
After breakfast, prepare for hotel check out and ready for another road travel to Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Samloem.
It will take 2 hours and 30 minutes travel to reach Sihanoukville Ferry terminal, from there, ferry boat will send you the next destination, Koh Rong Sanloem. An island off the coast of Sihanoukville.
Prepare for hotel check in and enjoy the rest of the day, free at leisure and enjoy the sunset while walking in white sand beach.
Day 4
Koh Rong Samloen, Island Boat Tour, Scuba Diving, Bioluminescent Plankton
After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby for short briefing. Proceed to your wlhole day tour.
First activity, Island Boat Tour, take a boat tour from the mainland to explore the island’s many white sand beaches, coral reefs, and lush forests. The tour will often include stops at secluded beaches and scuba diving spots, as well as a chance to see monkeys, dolphins, and other marine life.
Visit Bioluminescent Plankton, sparkling like a starry sky all around you, Koh Rong’s bioluminescent plankton are a wonderful sight to behold at night times. Although this phenomenon is abundant on the islands, the glowing plankton can only be seen in places with very little light pollution.
Day 5
Koh Rong Samloen Departure, Travel to Phnom Penh
After breakfast, prepare for check out and meet your guide at the hotel lobby to transfer you back to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia.
Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at leisure, enjoy the hotel facilities or take the opportunity to explore the city.
Day 6
Phnom Penh, Phnom Chisor, Ta Prohm of Tonle Bati, Toul Sleng, Choeung EK, Russian Market
After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby for a short tour briefing. Proceed to the 1st destination of the day, Phnom Chisor.
Phnom Chisor is a 133 meters high mountain in Dok Por Vilage, Takeo Province. The temple located at the top of the hill built in the 11th century made of laterite and bricks with carved sandstones lintels by the Khmer Empire who pracrice Brahmanism. The original name of the temple was Sri Suryaparvata “the mountain of the sun”. On the east edge of the mountain, at the back of the temple, there is a prime spot for view and pictures where you can see a vast plain of surrounding rice fields and countryside. From there, looking down to the east can see an avenue that forms a straight line connecting three main features including two outer gates (temples) Sen Nimol temple, Sen Roveang temple, now used as a Buddhist sanctuary and Tonle Om, the ancient baray of Phnom Chisor.
Prasat Neang Khmao “the temple of the Black Virgin”. According to legends, this temple might once have been the haven to Kali, the Dark Goddess of Destruction. It is positioned in the yard of Neang Khmao pagoda at Ro Vieng Commune of Sam Roung District in Takeo province. This magnificent temple was built by King Jarman IV during the 10th century. The temple is made of sandstone and brick, following the style of Thmor Koh Keo. However, most parts of the Neang Khmao Temple in Takeo have been damaged over the years.
Next, Ta Phrom of Tonle Bati, 35 minutes from Phnom Chisor, an Angkorian temple close to the lake. It is a smaller version of Ta Prohm in Siem Reap and built in the same period. A smaller version of a jungle temple. Ta Prohm of Tonle Bati was a sanctuary for Hindu deities. The site had been a Hindu place of worship already since the 6th century, in the pre-Angkorian Phnom-DA period. The temple structure is mainly constructed of brick and laterite. the wall was decorated with bas-reliefs illustrating Hindu myths, some of them are on the ground in front of the temple. There are five rooms inside the temple proper. Each room contains a Lingam indicating Shivaworship. In the main sanctuary an original 13th century Buddha statue faces east. A sandstone carving depicting a reclining Buddha in situ above the main door of the sanctum.
Choeung Ek known as the Killing fields is the site of a former orchard and mass graves of victim of the Khmer rouge, killed between 1975 and 1979 about 17 kilometers south of Phnom Penh city. This grave containing 8, 895 bodies were discovered after the fall of the Khmer Rouge. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial marked by a Buddhist stupa, this stupa has acrylic glass sides and is filled with over 5,000 human skulls.
Toul Sleng Genocide Museum meaning “Hill of the Poisonous Tree” is a museum describes the Cambodian Genocide. This site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer rouge regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979. Estimated 20,000 people were imprisoned at Toul Sleng, the buildings were enclosed in electrified barbed wire, the classroom converted into tiny prison and torture chambers and all windows were covered with iron bars and barbed wire to prevent escapes and suicides. At any one time, the prison held between 1, 000 and 1,500 prisoners. They were repeatedly tortured and coerced into naming family members and close associates, who were in turn arrested, tortured and killed.
Today, the buildings at Toul Sleng are preserve, with some rooms still appearing just as they were when the Khmer Rouge were driven out in 1979. The regime kept extensive records, including thousands of photographs.
The Russian Market is the hippest market in town and one of the largest in Phnom Penh. Stalls selling wooden handicrafts, antiquities, miniature Buddhas, fruits and veggies, jewelry, etc, occupy this market. You’ll see plenty of knock-off products with various brand tags. The market is also famous for Khmer iced coffee, elephant pants, grilled bananas, and bargaining.
Day 7
Phnom Penh Departure to Bangkok, Visit Khao San Road
After breakfast, prepare to check out and meet your guide at the hotel lobby to transfer you to the airport for your next country destination, Bangkok, Thailand.
Upon arrival, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel for check in. In the evening, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and transfer you to visit KHao San Road. Experience the biggest night life together with other tourist and locals. Where you can see different local street foods, the famous bucket drinks and foot massage. Along Khao San road are handcrafted souvenir where you can buy for gift.
Back to hotel.
Day 8
Bangkok, The Grand Palace, Jin Thimpson House, Khaosan Road, Chatuchak Market, Overnight Train to Surat Thani, Optional tour ( Chatuchak)
Breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and proceed to your city tour.
The Grand Palace in Bangkok is a stunning architectural wonder and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. It was the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782 and continues to be used for official events and royal ceremonies.
The palace complex is composed of several buildings and structures, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), which houses the famous Emerald Buddha statue, the royal throne hall (Phra Maha Monthian), and the royal monastery (Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram).
Jim Thompson is a name that’s synonymous with Thai silk. He was an American expatriate who settled in Bangkok in 1945 and became enamored with Thai culture and silk textiles. He started the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company, which introduced Thai silk to the world and helped revitalize the silk industry in Thailand.
Thompson also became known for his distinctive Thai-style house in Bangkok, which is now a museum that showcases his art collection and gives visitors a glimpse into his life and passion for Thai culture. Tragically, Thompson disappeared while on a trip to Malaysia in 1967, and his disappearance remains a mystery to this day. he Jim Thompson House, also known as the Jim Thompson Museum, is a popular tourist attraction in Bangkok. It’s a complex of six traditional Thai houses that Thompson built in the 1950s, which were later restored and opened to the public after his mysterious disappearance. The houses are beautifully decorated with Thompson’s collection of Thai art and antiques, and they offer a glimpse into the traditional architecture and design of Thailand. The house also has a beautiful garden with tropical plants and a koi pond
Khaosan Road! This iconic street in Bangkok is a backpacker’s paradise, known for its lively atmosphere and budget-friendly accommodations, food, and entertainment.
Khaosan Road is located in the Banglamphu area, not far from the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. It’s lined with guesthouses, restaurants, bars, and shops that cater to tourists from all over the world, and it’s particularly popular with young backpackers looking for cheap rooms and a good time.
Chatuchak Market, also known as JJ Market or Weekend Market, is one of the largest markets in Thailand and a must-visit destination for shoppers and bargain hunters. ( optional tour) opens only weekend)
The market is located in the northern part of Bangkok and is open every weekend from 6 am to 6 pm. It’s a maze of more than 8000 stalls that sell everything from antiques and handicrafts to clothes, jewelry, home décor, food, and souvenirs. It’s a fascinating place to explore and get a taste of the hustle and bustle of Thai street life.
Back to your hotel for late check out, proceed to the train station to take overnight train going to Surat Thani, is a province in southern Thailand that’s known for its beautiful beaches, islands, and natural attractions. The province is home to several popular destinations, including Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, and the Khao Sok National Park. Surat Thani is also a popular gateway for tourists who are traveling to other islands and beaches in the Gulf of Thailand. The provincial capital, also called Surat Thani, is a bustling city with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, as well as a vibrant street food scene and night markets.
Travel time approximately 13 hours.
Day 9
Surat Thani, Take A bus and Ferry to Ko Samui
Arrive in southern Surat Thani in the morning and then board a bus and ferry to Ko Samui. Proceed to your hotel for check in and the rest of the day is free at leisure. Relax and enjoy the beaches and sunset.
Day 10
Ko Samui, Angthong National Marine Park
After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and get started your whole day tour.
Angthong National Marine Park is a beautiful protected area in the Gulf of Thailand that’s made up of 42 islands, many of which are uninhabited and home to a wide range of marine life.
The park is known for its crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, and beautiful viewpoints that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding islands. Visitors can snorkel and dive to see the coral reefs, fish, and sea turtles, or hike through the lush forests to see monkeys, birds, and other wildlife.
Activities you can enjoy in the area;
• Swimming and Snorkeling. Swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters and explore the colorful coral reefs and fish that live in the marine park.
• Scuba diving: The park has several dive sites that are suitable for divers of all levels, with a variety of coral reefs, shipwrecks, and underwater caves to explore.
• Kayaking and canoeing. Rent kayaks and canoes and explore the islands and mangrove forests at their own pace.
Day 11
Ko Samui Departure, Travel to Khao Sok National Park
After breakfast, prepare for check out and meet your guide to at the hotel lobby and head you to your next destination, Khao Sok National Park. Take an early ferry from Samui Pier to Don Sak Pier. Then jump in a private vehicle to Chiew Lark Lake, where you’ll hop in a traditional longtail boat for a calm sail to your raft house. Keep your eyes out for wild bull elephants, gibbons and spectacled langur (dusky leaf monkeys). Khao Sok National Park is the wettest spot in Thailand with some of the oldest jungles in the world. See loads of amazing limestone rock faces and, if you’re lucky, monkeys playing here and there. Later, take an evening safari with your group, where you’ll head by longtail boat deep into the jungle, looking (and listening) out for more animals. After, you’ll head to your raft house accommodation. Enjoy a homecooked traditional southern Thai meal with the locals and take the opportunity to get to know their lifestyles and stories before falling asleep to the relaxing sound of the jungle.
Your raft house will be basic and situated above the water, with wooden walkways connecting the huts and the land. There are simple shared bathroom facilities on the land. Be sure to bring your mosquito repellent, a net if you prefer, and your sense of adventure.
There are two seasons in Khao Sok National Park – dry and rainy. The dry season runs from January to March, and the rainy season from April to December. During the rainy season, walking trails will be muddy and slippery and harmless leeches are everywhere, but the scenery is lush and green. Be sure to bring closed, waterproof shoes with a good grip.
Day 12
Khao National Park Departure, Khao Lak Tsunami Memorial, Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center, travel to Phuket
This morning you’ll wake up in the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world. Your raft house sits right inside the park, so you’ll have time this morning to catch the mist drifting along the lake as you search for wildlife in the jungle on a longtail boat. Before lunch, take a jungle hike around the park, and depending on the season, maybe see waterfalls or head up high to a panoramic viewpoint. If you’re lucky there might be a glimpse of elephants, hornbills and langur monkeys. After, make your way to Phuket. Along the way, visit the Khao Lak Tsunami Memorial for some sobering history of the area’s past tsunamis and their victims. Then head to the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center in Phang Nga. Learn about how the Navy rescues eggs from surrounding beaches and their environmental efforts to ensure the conservation of turtles and to preserve the environment with local communities, schools, universities, government organisations and other NGOs.
Proceed to your hotel for check in. Tonight is a free evening in Phuket to grab a couple of drinks, watch the sunset and hit the beach.
Day 13
Phuket, Phi Phi and Koh Khai Island Day trip
After breakfast, meet your guide and get ready for the island boat day trip.
First Island stop, Phi Phi Island is a stunning group of islands in Krabi province, southern Thailand, that have become a popular destination for travelers seeking sun, sand, and sea. The two main islands are Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh, which are known for their white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and lush greenery.
Phi Phi Island has a unique mix of cultures, with local Thais and a large expat community living side by side. There are many bars, restaurants, and shops on Phi Phi Don, as well as a vibrant nightlife scene, making it a popular destination for young backpackers. To Do Activity:
• Snorkeling and Diving. Explore the coral reefs and colorful marine life in the waters around Phi Phi Island, including clownfish, sea turtles, and rays
• Island hopping. Take boat tours to explore the surrounding islands, including Bamboo Island and Maya Bay, which is famous for its clear waters and stunning scenery.
• Hiking and Rock Climbing. Explore the island’s hills and cliffs, with hiking trails and rock-climbing opportunities available for all levels of experience.
Koh Khai, Koh Khai, also known as “Egg Island,” is a small island located in the Krabi province of southern Thailand. It’s part of the Phi Phi archipelago and is located about an hour’s boat ride from Phi Phi Don.
Koh Khai is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and colorful coral reefs. The island is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving, with many visitors coming to see the tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine life that live in the waters around the island.
Back to your hotel
Day 14
Phuket, Surin National Marine Park, Elephant Sanctuary
After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and proceed to your tour destination.
Surin National Marine Park is a beautiful protected area in the Andaman Sea, located off the coast of Phang Nga province in southern Thailand.
The park includes five islands that are known for their pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, including Koh Surin Nuea (North Island), Koh Surin Tai (South Island), and the smaller Koh Klang and Koh Torinla.
The park is home to many species of marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, and colorful fish, and is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving.
The Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is a wonderful place to visit if you want to see elephants in a natural, humane environment. The sanctuary is home to many rescued elephants that have been retired from the logging and tourism industries, and they are allowed to roam freely in their natural habitat.
Visitors can observe the elephants from a safe distance and learn about their behavior, needs, and the challenges they face in the wild. The sanctuary also provides educational programs and opportunities to support the welfare and conservation of elephants in Thailand.
Day 15
Phuket Departure
After breakfast, free at leisure, prepare for check out, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and transfer you the airport for your Departure.
