Expect to run the gamut of emotions. One morning, you will visit sites where the Khmer Rouge carried out unspeakable atrocities in the 1970s, including an infamous prison and the horrific Killing Fields. That very afternoon, you will explore the sublime Grand Palace and Silver Pagoda in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. Another whole day will be devoted to the wonders of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is the world’s largest religious monument. Seeing it in the sunlight and in the evening will be an extraordinary treat.
Special Note: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DAY 1
Once you have disembarked the cruise ship, an Akorn representative will meet you at the gangway for the transfer to the Phuket International Airport. After flying to Bangkok and connecting to Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia, you will be met and assisted with obtaining your Cambodian entry visa. Once this has been issued, you will proceed to the Raffles Hotel Le Royal in the capital of Phnom Penh for check-in.
Designed in 1929, this hotel has enjoyed a rich history, having served royal families, foreign dignitaries, international celebrities, writers, and musicians. Featuring polished wooden floors, high ceilings and marble bathrooms, the guestrooms are furnished with a classic sense of style. The spa and two swimming pools are ideal for a moment of pampering and relaxation while the restaurants serve a variety of local and international flavors.
After dinner at the hotel, you will spend a relaxing evening at your leisure.
DAY 2
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Tuol Sleng Museum, a former local high school that the radical Communist party Khmer Rouge took over in 1975 and converted into Security Prison 21. During the three years of brutality that followed, the prison became synonymous with terror. Now a museum, it offers a grim reminder of the excesses and cruelty of the Khmer Rouge.
After browsing the museum, you will visit a bustling Russian marketplace before continuing on to the somber Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge murdered and buried an estimate 1.3 million people during the late 1970s. The mass graves there tell the dark story of Cambodia’s disturbing past.
By afternoon, the subject matter and mood will change dramatically as you visit the Royal Palace. A fine example of Khmer architecture, the complex was constructed in the mid-19th century. If you have seen the Royal Palace in Bangkok, you may notice the resemblance.
The guide will lead you inside the palace’s Silver Pagoda and its surrounding compound, the only section open to the public. The pagoda, also known as Wat Preah Keo, was named for the more than 5,000 silver tiles that cover the floor.
Your exploration of Phnom Penh will continue at the National Museum of Cambodia, whose collection focuses on classical art.
Dinner follows at Malis restaurant after which you will return to the Raffles Hotel Le Royal for the evening.
DAY 3
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to the Phnom Penh International Airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Upon landing, you will proceed to the Raffles Grand Hotel D’ Angkor for check in and lunch.
In the early afternoon, you will meander through the ruins of Angkor Wat, starting from the eastern gateway and exploring areas such as the Historical Gallery, the Hell & Paradise Gallery and the Churning of the Ocean of Milk Gallery. This is a glorious example of classical Khmer architecture, which is regarded by many as the quintessential Angkor experience. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology.
After this enlightening experience, you will return to the hotel to relax at your leisure for a few hours.
As sunset approaches, you will transfer to the Angkor Archaeological Park for a rare and magical dining experience amid the ancient temple ruins at night. The sound of Khmer drums will greet you as you follow a torchlit path into the dining venue. Dinner and drinks will be accompanied by traditional dancing and music.
Afterwards, you will return to the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor for the evening.
DAY 4
After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to the Siem Reap Airport for the flight to Singapore. Once you land, a local guide will assist you on the transfer from the airport to the pier, where the cruise ship will be waiting for you to embark.
Land Program Step by Step
•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.
•Itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with updated details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
Day 1 – timing is dependent on actual flight details
7:00am Disembark in Phuket and meet your guide
7:15am Transfer from the pier to the airport
8:00am Check-in for the flight from Phuket to Bangkok (DMK) for connecting flight
11:45am Fly to Bangkok (DMK) (flight details subject to change)
1:10pm Arrive in Bangkok (DMK) for the connecting flight
3:05pm Fly to Siem Reap (flight details subject to change)
4:30pm Land in Siem Reap and process on-arrival visas
5:30pm Transfer to the hotel
Overnight at the Raffles Hotel le Royal
DAY 2
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
8:00am Depart for the Tuol Sleng Museum
8:20am Visit the Tuol Sleng Museum
9:10am Transfer to a Russian market
9:30am Visit the Russian market
10:15am Transfer to the Killing Fields
10:45am Explore the Killing Fields
11:30am Transfer to a hotel
12:00pm Lunch at the hotel
2:00pm Depart for the Royal Palace
2:20pm Explore the Royal Palace and Silver pagoda
3:50pm Transfer to the National Museum of Cambodia
4:00pm Explore the National Museum of Cambodia
5:00pm Transfer to the hotel
6:10pm Depart for Malis restaurant
6:30pm Dinner at Malis restaurant
7:40pm Return to the hotel
Overnight at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal
DAY 3
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
8:15am Transfer to the Phnom Penh International Airport
9:15am Check in and boarding for the flight
10:15am Fly to Siem Reap (flight details subject to change)
11:00am Land in Siem Reap and transfer to the hotel
12:00pm Lunch at the hotel
1:00pm Depart for Angkor Wat
1:30pm Explore Angkor Wat
3:30pm Return to the hotel
6:15pm Transfer to the Archaeological Park
6:30pm Enjoy a gala evening dinner at the temple
8:30pm Return to the hotel
Overnight at the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
DAY 4
6:00am Breakfast at the hotel
7:15am Check out
7:30am Transfer to Siem Reap Airport
8:30am Arrive at the Siem Reap Airport and check in for flight to Singapore
10:40am Fly to Singapore (flight details subject to change)
2:15pm Arrive at the Singapore Changi Airport and proceed through Immigration
3:45pm Transfer to the cruise ship
6:00pm Arrive at the cruise ship for embarkation.
Expected Weather
Hot and dry. The average mid-day temperatures can hover in the upper 30s C (85-90 F), especially in inland areas like Siem Reap. It is less breezy this time of year and the sun can be quite intense. The air becomes hazier with the rising humidity. Even so, the lack of rain still makes this a good time to visit.
What to Bring
Think comfortable and casual. Local dress codes should be observed. Please avoid uncovered shoulders, shorts or revealing clothing. Full-length trousers or pants and/or skirts covering the knees must be worn when visiting temples. Although dinners are not formal, you may want to bring something a bit dressier for that time of day.
Bring a hat or a head covering for sun protection and sunscreen, sunglasses and mosquito repellent for sunrise and sunset hours. Also, bring along a small packet of tissues or wet wipes. Wear flat comfortable walking shoes, not sandals, open-toed shoes or flip flops. Be prepared to take-off foot wear and hats when visiting religious sites.
Local Currency
The local currency is the Cambodian Real, but bring US Dollars as they are widely accepted. Take smaller denominations of US Dollars so you won’t end up with lots of local change that you can’t re-exchange back home.
Electricity
Rooms are equipped with 220-volt, two-pin US-style electrical outlets. Bring an adaptor kit for electronic devices.
Luggage information
Light luggage would be most suited for this 3-night trip. The airlines allow a maximum of 1 checked suitcase (20 kg or 44lbs) and one small carry-on. Any additional pieces will be in excess and fees must be paid to the airline at the guests’ expense. You can store excess luggage in Singapore at the hotel. Please ensure that all excess bags are tagged properly and visibly with your full name and suite number on the ship. Be sure that all excess bags are tagged properly and visibly with your full name and suite number on the ship. Pack accordingly before disembarking as excess bags will be collected when you disembark the ship and you will be re-united with your luggage on Day 3 in Singapore. Neither Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the hotel, nor our local ground operator are responsible or liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind or in checked luggage. Do not leave valuables behind or in checked luggage; keep them in your carry-on hand bag.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which neither Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.
Documents and Visa Requirements
Visas will be issued upon arrival in Siem Reap. Guests must carry a valid passport with at least 6 months validity and have spare pages for the Cambodian visa. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.
VERY IMPORTANT
The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Aircraft type (subject to change): Boeing 737
Hotels
Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh
92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Sangkat Wat Phnom,
Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia
Phone +855 23 981 888
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap
1 Vithei Charles de Gaulle,Khum Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap
Kingdom of Cambodia
Phone +855 63 963 888
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•2 nights in Phnom Penh (State Rooms)
•1 night in Siem Reap (Landmark Rooms)
•3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
•Transfer in 40-seat coaches
•Transfers and touring in Siem Reap in air-conditioned 45-seat coaches and 18-seater coasters
•All touring in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap as the itinerary
•Local English-speaking guides in Singapore, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
•Bottled water and cold towels on all sightseeing tours
•All entrance fees required for touring in Siem Reap
•1-day, all-access Temple Pass
•Akorn Tour Leader to accompany guests (Singapore > Phnom Penh > Siem Reap > Bangkok)
Program Excludes for guests:
•Additional touring and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
•All services not mentioned in the itinerary
•Gratuities for drivers and guides
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.
Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.
