Central Provinces along both Sides
Battambang (West of Tonle Sap)
Our recommendations
– Boot trip over the Great Lake Tonle Sap and the Sankae river to Battambang, crossing different eco-systems (especially interesting during rainy season).
– Battambang City, French colonial architecture
– Small Angkor temples near Battambang City
Duration of a standard programmme
2 overnights; one day visit (without arrival and departure)
Programme for all main sites
3 overnights; 2 days visit (without arrival and departure)
Kampong Chhnang (West of Tonle Sap)
Our recommendations
– Day trip: 90 km drive from Phnom Penh to Kampong Chhnang. Stopover at Ancient capital Oudong (17-19th centuries), silversmith village Kampong Luong. Visit traditional ceramic villages in Kampong Chhang.
Kampong Thom (East of Tonle Sap)
Our recommendations
– Stopover on the way between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh: visit temples of Sambor Prei Kuk (7.-8. centuries).
Duration of a standard programme
Stopover when driving from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Programme for all main sites
1 overnight; 1 day (without arrival and departure), including Phnom Santuk pagoda.
Kampong Cham (East of Tonle Sap)
Our recommendations
On the way from Kampong Thom to Phnom Penh: visit Angkor temple Wat Nokor & monastery Nokor Wat and hill pagodas Phnom Srei & Phnom Pros.
Duration of a standard programme
On the way from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or v.v.
Programme for all main sites
1 overnight in Kampong Cham or Kampong Thom; 2 days (without arrival and departure)