Koh Kood, Koh Chang islands ending in Cambodia

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Pick up from hotel in Bangkok and transfer to Bangkok Airport.
Flight from Bangkok to Trat.
Arrival Trat.
Boat ‘s schedule: Transfer by shared speedboat then by private car. Duration is approximately 1.5 hours.
Departure Leam Sok pier: 10.45 a.m. and 2.20 a.m.
(Boat time is subject to change)
Spend the night in Koh Kood.
Note: No guide on board with guests. The guide will drop you off at Leam Sok pier.

Free at leisure.

Free at leisure.

Transfer from hotel in Koh Kood to hotel in Koh Chang by shared car and ferry boat.
Boat ‘s schedule: (1 hour by boat + land)
Departure Koh Kood: 11.00 a.m.
(Boat time is subject to change)
Note: No guide on board with guests, station driver will assist you.

Free at leisure or optional tour.

Free at leisure or optional tour.

08.00 a.m.: Check-out and transfer from hotel in Koh Chang to Ban Pakkard Border by private car and shared ferry boat.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Cambodia!
Cambodia is much more than temples. The history of Cambodia is both inspiring and sobering, uplifting and heartbreaking. Visit Siem Reap’s magnificent temples, abandoned centuries ago by the Khmer kingdom and now surrounded by its lush forests. In Phnom Penh, witness stark reminders of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge.
Arrival at Cambodia part border, Pailin (Prom). Meet and greet by your tour guide and driver. Transfer from Pailin to Battambang by private guide and vehicle. Arrival to your hotel and check-in.
Remaining time is free at leisure.
In the evening transfer from your hotel to have dinner at a restaurant.
Note: Guide from Thailand will drop you at border (Thai side) only.

This morning, meet your guide for a full-day tour.

WALK THROUGH THE HIDDEN HERITAGE OF BATTAMBANG.
What better way to explore Battambang than by foot. Together with an expert guide with a background in archaeology and history we’ll take a stroll around the town uncovering hidden history and fascinating legends. Our first stop is at Wat Sangker, an old pagoda once used as a weapons depot for the Khmer Rouge. We’ll continue to the old colonial bridge and the huge abandoned swimming pool that was once a glorious sports complex. We’ll stroll past the residence of the Thai Lord Governor; the ’Naga for Peace’ statue created from parts of a rifle; the remains of an old boxing ring; and the beautiful White Elephant Pagoda. Last and by no means least, we’ll actually get to enter inside the Golden Temple cinema, as this is the only tour allowed access to this historic movie theatre. We’ll end with a cold drink at an exquisite French colonial building that takes us back to the grand old days of Battambang.

ENJOY RIDING CAMBODIA BAMBOO TRAIN
Bamboo train called “norry” by the locals, it is a unique and creative form of transport. It consists of a small motorcycle engine-powered bamboo platform that rides on the railway tracks picking up and dropping off passengers, cargo, animals and motorcycles along the way. Virtually all visitors to Battambang have a go on the bamboo train - it is an unforgettable experience and best done in the early evening when the sun isn’t so high. Catch it while you can as plans are afoot to upgrade the line and introduce a more conventional train service!

VISIT PHNOM SAMPEOU
Visit Phnom Sampeau, a sacred mountain dotted with interesting pagodas and stupas. There is also a moving memorial to Khmer Rouge victims who were thrown into one of the many caves that pepper this holy mountain.

VISIT BATTAMBANG BAT CAVES AT SUNSET (25 KMS)
FLY of BATS is located near Phnom Sampeou, can be viewed at sunset, 15 million bats leaving a cave to hunt insects at night.

This morning, meet your guide in the lobby for today’s excursions.

VISIT KHMER RICE NOODLES MAKING (NUM BANH CHOK) ( (30 minutes)
Num Banh Chok is the name of the noodles that are laboriously made by hand in heavy stone mills from fermented rice, but it’s also what the dishes made with these appetizing noodles are called.

VISIT RICE PAPER MAKING
The drive out through some beautiful countryside, you will notice locals making rice paper which is used for spring rolls.

VISIT PRAHOK MAKING (FISH PASTE)
Making the fish paste is a slow, labour-intensive process. Many different varieties of fresh fish arrive and are cleaned, chopped and sun-dried or otherwise treated before being smoked or soaked. Large wooden, stone or steel vats are filled with bits of fish mixed with herbs spices, and heaven-only-knows what else, and sit quietly fermenting in the shaded alleys of the factory/market. These pungent smelling stews are occasionally stirred with large wooden paddles, then pounded with a wooden plunger before being forked into bags for weighing and marketing.
Finish the trip in Battambang. Continue the journey to Siem Reap, with private vehicle and guide by land transfer.

VISIT THE VISITOR CENTER OF APOPO
Witness how Giant African Pouched Rats are being trained to save lives! APOPO’s visitor centre gives us the chance to discover the history of conflict in Cambodia and the impact of landmines on the local communities. We’ll even get the opportunity to meet and see the ’hero-rats’ in action.
To end a perfect day, we’ll climb to the upper terraces of one of the ancient temples to view the sunset.

This morning, meet your guide in the lobby for today’s excursions.

The crown jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. Upon entering the main structure, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stone carvings that adorn nearly every surface of the temple, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted from the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones.
The fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats; the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper Kings, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas before continuing to the mysterious Bayon Temple. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down from every angle.
Then, let’s seek out the beauty of Ta Phrom - left to the clutches of the jungle, bound by the roots of massive trees. But nothing can prepare you for the sheer scale and the spiritual atmosphere that you will experience when seeing these ancient monuments in real life.

This morning, meet your guide in the lobby for today’s excursions.
Enjoy the freedom of a regular bicycle on this fun tour of ancient temples. So start up the bike and let’s set off into the stunning Angkor countryside. We’ll find rural villages, an ancient reservoir and a small 9th century temple nestled among trees. As this is off the usual tourist trail we may well have the entire temple to ourselves. We’ll be transported back to the times of the early Khmer civilisation with a visit to the three temples that make up the Roluos Group. These are some of the earliest great temples and feature beautiful carvings and inscriptions. Today’s Highlights: Bakong Temple, Preah Ko Temple, Lolei Temple, Prei Monti.
All you need to do today is sit back on a boat, relax and enjoy the views of Kampong Pluk, a fishing community on the edge of the Tonle Sap Lake. We’ll cruise past wooden houses built on towering stilts, submerged forests and fish farms. Remark: Boat can be operated by the water level, from March until July, water level is low. Walking tour in the village will be replaced, in case no water enough for boat trip.
Enjoy dinner with traditional Khmer dance show
Join the welcome dinner with a Cambodian Set Menu featuring a traditional Khmer Dance Performance at restaurant.

Transfer to airport for flight departure from Cambodia.