Detail Itinerary
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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HOTELS USED ON
THIS TOUR
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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 hotelll |
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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 NOTESS
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