Overall: Cambodia is a mysterious destination offering a lot of things to visitors, largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, the biggest religious complex in the world… It is also an ideal destination for honeymoon couples.
Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Take to the skies above Angkor Wat for a 14-minute helicopter ride above this 12th century religious monument. From the air you will get an appreciation for just how large Angkor Wat actually is. You will also fly over the Western Baray, the largest manmade reservoir in the country.
Back on land, start with a visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom where statues of the gods of good and evil line the entrance. Your next stop is the Bayon, known for the hundreds of smiling faces that grace the towers. The bas reliefs are quite impressive and tell stories of daily life and the great battles that were fought between the Khmers and ancient Thais. Move on to Phimeanakas, shaped a bit like a pyramid with two ponds in the rear. The ponds were once used for religious rituals but today serve as swimming pools for Khmer kids. Walk to the top of the temple for impressive views of the Angkor complex.
Next, enjoy a romantic lunch for two in front of Prasat Bei Temple with some time to relax. Then explore the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument. This visually spectacular temple is a massive three-tiered pyramid, rising 65 metres from the ground and crowned by five lotus towers. It’s the national symbol of Cambodia and proudly appears on the country’s flag. End your afternoon from a top a temple watching the sun set over the jungle.
Enjoy Dinner with Apsara Show.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Travel about an hour out of Siem Reap to Kompong Khleang a unique village built high on stilts. The village is home to about 6000 people who earn their living mainly through fishing on the Tonle Sap Lake. Depending on the season the village offers a very different view making it interesting to visit all year round. During the monsoon season starting in May, the streets fill up with water and become canals that are navigated along by boat. The best time to visit is between October to January when the area is at is photographic best however, in the dry season from March to April, the houses reveal themselves to be perched on top of wooden stilts up to 10m high!
After a brief return to the hotel to freshen up, enjoy a signature couple’s massage at a renowned Siem Reap spa. Emerge pampered and relaxed ready for an intimate dinner for two at the hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Today you’ll receive a monk’s blessing at one of Siem Reap’s best-known pagodas. The 30-minute ceremony includes prayers, flowers, offerings and the gift of a symbolic red thread that is meant to bring good luck and prosperity to your marriage. The experience is a perfect window into Cambodia’s rich Buddhist heritage.
Next, hop a short flight to coastal Sihanoukville for three days of utter bliss.
Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Day at leisure.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Day at leisure.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Day at leisure.
Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Say goodbye to the beach as you travel four hours by road to Phnom Penh, and your onward flight.
