Phnom Penh – Battambang – Bamboo Train – Pottery Village – 5 Days

Phnom Penh – Battambang – Bamboo Train – Pottery Village – 5 Days

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Embark on a 5-day journey through Cambodia, starting in the bustling capital Phnom Penh, discovering the charming town of Battambang, enjoying a ride on the famous Bamboo Train, and visiting the traditional Pottery Village.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Phnom Penh

  • Arrival at Phnom Penh, Techo International Airport
  • Meet and greeted by our English-speaking tour guide and transfer to the hotel in Phnom Penh city
  • Enjoy the nightlife at Walk Street in your own style, a food paradise where you can taste a variety of Khmer dishes and eat like a local.
Hotel in Phnom Penh Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2

Phnom Penh City Tour

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Start to visit Wat Phnom Daun Penh where it is a Buddhist temple pagoda that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh. Standing 27 meters high on a man-made hill, Wat Phnom is the most significant temple in Phnom Penh.
  • Photo stop at Independence Monument was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.
  • Go to visit The Royal Palace of Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia.
  • Visit The Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda are the must-see highlights of the complex. The Silver Pagoda, officially known as Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot (Temple of the Emerald Crystal Buddha), is a royal temple that houses a priceless collection of Buddha statues and historical artifacts, including the famous Emerald Buddha and the floor is covered with more than 5,000 silver tiles.
  • Visit the National Museum, Cambodia's largest museum of cultural history and is the country's leading historical and archaeological museum.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum chronicling the Cambodian genocide. The site is a former secondary school that was used as Security Prison 21 (S21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979.
  • The last visit is the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, 15km from Phnom Penh city, which was once an orchard and a Chinese graveyard. It was used by the Khmer Rouge regime as an execution ground to put down thousands of people in mass graves between 1975 and 1979.
  • Have dinner and then transfer to the hotel.

    Optional (Excluded): Enjoy a sunset cruise at the confluence of the mighty Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers, right in front of the Royal Palace, for a breathtaking perspective of Phnom Penh's capital skyline.

    *Note: You must dress appropriately when visiting the Royal Palace. Pants or skirts should cover your knees, and shirts must cover your shoulders – no sleeveless tops or singlets are allowed.
Hotel in Phnom Penh Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3

Phnom Penh – Pottery village – Phnom Sampov – Battambang

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Begin your journey to Battambang province
  • Stop to visit a pottery workshop in Kampong Chhnang Province, a region renowned for its centuries-old pottery traditions. Watch skilled artisans transform clay into beautiful creations, and learn about the traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations at local workshops.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue your journey to Battambang Province.
  • The name “Battambang” literally means “lost staff,” referring to a legend from Khmer history in which King Dambang Kranhoung threw his wooden staff from Angkor, and it was said to have landed here. This tale is commemorated by a large black statue of the king holding a ceremonial staff, which proudly stands in the center of town.
  • Upon arrival in Battambang province, head to Phnom Sampov and visit the killing field cave and hear about the story of the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) where over 10 thousand victims were killed. Afterward, discover some temples, a monastery, statues and the breathtaking panoramic views from the summit of Sampov Mountain
  • Come down to Sampov foothill and wait at (Bats Cave) to see millions of bats flying out from the cave during sunset, capturing stunning photos and creating unforgettable memories
  • Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight in Battambang
  • Optional: Phare Ponleu Selpak circus experience
Battambang Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Battambang – Bamboo train – Phnom Penh

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • City tour and learn about Battambang's culture, religion, agriculture, and folk tales.
  • Visit local families making dried bananas and rice paper.
  • Head to the Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung symbol statue
  • Visit Khmer Ancient Houses and traditional Phtas Pet houses.
  • Continue to villages surrounded by rice fields, then board the bamboo train.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • Depart from Battambang to Phnom Penh city
  • Upon arrival, enjoy dinner and transfer to hotel
  • Enjoy nightlife of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Phnom Penh – Airport

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Techo International Airport and wait for your flight back home
Breakfast

Included

  • Accommodation (3-star and standard hotel), of Double/Twin sharing for 2 adults
  • A/C car/van/bus with driver
  • All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Car at Phnom Sampov
  • Bamboo train
  • Water and cold towel
  • English Speaking Tour Guide

Excludes

  • Any airfares, International and Domestic flights
  • Visa arrangement
  • Meals (B/LD)
  • Travel insurance
  • Sunset cruise in Phnom Penh
  • Any services other than mentioned and not stated in the itinerary
  • Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages, airport tax, etc.
  • Compulsory charge for room single supplement (USD 75)

Package options

Choose Group Size

2-3 person

USD 680.00 /person

At least 2 adults in this tour
4-6 person

USD 562.00 /person

At least 4 adults in this tour
7-9 person

USD 338.00 /person

At least 7 adults in this tour
10-14 person

USD 285.00 /person

At least 10 adults in this tour
15-19 person

USD 244.00 /person

At least 15 adults in this tour

Adults

At least required based on group size

$0.00
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Children (12+)

Charged as adult

$0.00
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Children (5–11) with bed

75% of adult price

$0.00
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Children (5–11) no bed

50% of adult price

$0.00
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Children (under 5)

Free

Free
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Phnom Penh – Battambang – Bamboo Train – Pottery Village – 5Days
Child Policy
Free Child under 5 years old is free of charge
50% Child 5-11 years old is 50% charge of adult fare (without bed)
75% Child 5-11 years old is 75% charge of adult fare (have own bed)
100% Child 12 years old and above considered as adult and charge 100%
Terms & Conditions
A prepayment of 50% deposit is required after confirmation.
Full payment must be made no later than arrival date.
Please note that any bank or wire transfer fees incurred are not covered by us and are the client's responsibility.
Full refunds are available for cancelations up to 30 days in advance
Cancelation within 14 days before the arrival date will be charged 50% of the deposited amount
Cancelation less than 14 days before the arrival date will be charged 100%
Cancelation or no-show cannot be amending the travel date
This price is not applicable for long public holidays or peak season (Chinese New Year, Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben Festival, Water Festival and New Year Eve)
We aim to maintain a high standard of service for every tour. However, we reserve the right not to offer refunds or accept liability for any damages or losses caused by natural disasters, unforeseen disruptions, cancellations of air, land, or sea transportation, or other safety-related concerns.
Additionally, we are not responsible for any personal injuries, health issues, or personal expenses incurred during the trip.
If you are unable to leave or enter a country due to personal reasons (such as visa issues or immigration restrictions), our company will not be held responsible and no refund will be issued.

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