DAY
1: ARRIVAL - PHNOM PENH
Morning
arrival at Phnom Penh Airport. Transfer to your hotel
(room may not be ready until begining afternoon). With your
professional guide and prived car we start to visit Phnom
Penh . Situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle
Sap Rivers, the Cambodia's capital city look like a big
village- town where French colonial influences can still be
seen in old buildings restored. We will first go to see Wat
Phnom Temple.Then we will visit the Royal Palace
and the Silver Pagoda . The Palace is a magnificent
example of Khmer architecture, it was built in 1866. You will
see the Throne Hall and the Napoleon III Pavilion. Silver
Pagoda is one of the richest shrines in the world . The
floor is made of 5.000 silver tiles.
Afternoon, visit of the National Museum, a Khmer red
pavilion, which is dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The
majority are from the Angkor period (9th to 15th century), and
some from the 4th century. If you would like to see, you will
visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and we will enjoy a
boat cruise on the Mekong River to see Phnom Penh from
the river, and watching the sunset over Phnom Penh.. O/N in Phnom Penh.
DAY
2: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TEMPLES
Today
we continue exploring Phnom Penh with the Tuol Sleng Prison
Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek,
which both provides a deep insight into the painful bloody
rule of the Khmer Rouge. An early afternoon flight to Siem
Reap. On arrival, you are met and transferred to hotel. The
town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous
temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of
the powerful Khmer Empire from 802 AD to 1350 AD. After
checking into hotel, we drive to the archeological area to
visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous for its series of
colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon
Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace
and the Terrace of the Leper King. O/N in Siem Reap. (B)
DAY
3: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TEMPLES
The
jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight.
There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which
embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure
giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the
powerful forces of nature. We explore this masterpiece as well
as its surrounding temples of Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo,
Thommanon, Chau Say Tevado. The largest and most complete
structure of Angkor Wat is not to be missed. We stroll around
this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with
columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of
water reflecting the towering temple. A perfect way to round
off the day is to walk up Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the
spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. O/N in Siem
Reap.(B)
DAY
4: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TEMPLES - BANTAEY SREI
Heading
out of the town we drive on a newly paved past the Preah Dark
village to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of
Banteay Srei. After seeing this beautiful landmark we continue
driving through the rugged mountain scenery to Kbal Soean,
known as the River of 1000 Lingas. A view over the riverbed
carvings is impressive. The next stop of our trip is the
Banteay Samre Temple which is adorned with impressive reliefs
depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. We
also have time this afternoon to explore the grand circuit
with Preah Khan, the Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East
Mebon and Pre Rup Temples. O/N in Siem Reap. (B)
DAY
5: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE
This
morning we embark on a boat for a short cruise on Tonle Sap
Lake, Cambodia's biggest natural water body. The experience is
wonderful as we pass by floating village, friendly children in
small boats and fishermen pulling in morning catch. This
excursion is all depending on your departure time. The trip
ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure.
(B)
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Transfer
in private air-conditioned vehicle with
driver + Meal as mentioned: B =
breakfast + Accommodation: twin
sharing room at the below
mentioned hotel or similar one +
Domestic flight Phnom Penh - Siem Reap +
English or French speaking guide + Boat
trip on Tonle sap Lake + Entrance fee to
indicated sights
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NOT INCLUDING
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Other
meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single
room supplement, personal expenses,
travel insurance, visa, flight in/ out
Cambodia, any optional additional tours
or activities during free time.
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HOTELS
USED ON THIS TRIP
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CITY/
AREA
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Standard
Class
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First
Class
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Superior
Class
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Phnom Penh
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Diamond
hotel, Princess hotel, La Parranda hotel, Queen
hotel |
Juliana
hotel , Bayon hotel, Monorom Holiday Villa, |
Cambodiana
hotel , Royal Phnom Penh hotel , Sunway hotel |
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Siem Reap
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Salina
hotel, Neak Pean hotel, Nokor Phnom hotel, |
City
Royal hotel, Angkor hotel,Ta Prohm hotel, City
Angkor hotel |
Angkor
Century hotel, Apsara Angkor hotel |
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HOTEL
NOTES
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