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Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. In the city, there are traditional Apsara dance performances, craft shops, silk farms, rice-paddy countryside, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary near the Tonle Sap Lake. |
Day 1. Arrival Phnom Penh (D)
Warmly welcome on arrival in Phnom Penh. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred shrine in the country.
For today you visit both structures as well as the legendary temple of Wat Phnom, which provides an interesting view over the environs. The next stop is the National Museum , exclusively dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are from the Angkor period from 9th to 15th centuries, but some date from as early as the 4th century. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2. Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville (B)
Today you drive straight down to Sihanouk Ville. Check in and time for relax. The lovely beaches of Sihanouk Ville are some of the most unspoiled in all of South East Asia although the fast growing of tourism. There are some 10 km of beach stretching the whole length of the town and dozens of small islands just a short boat ride away, which make for a perfect tropical getaway, with facilities for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, This free day will provide you some great opportunities to soak up the sun and sea as much as you want by spending your time swimming or lazing on a beach. Overnight in Sihanoukville.
Day 3. Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh (B)
In the morning you visit the International Port from the outside, Fishing Port and the Independence Square and Golden Lion. Afternoon you enjoy a private excursion to Kbal-Chhay Waterfall before heading back to Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh .
Day 4. Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B/D)
Today you leave Phnom Penh for Siem Reap by flight. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom( 12th century), the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon you visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares, which is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Enjoy a wonderful sunset from Phnom Bakheng Hills. Dinner with show at local restaurant. Overnight in Seam Reap.
Day 5. Siem Reap (B/L)
Today you visit to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer Art. Then contnue your visit to Banteay Samre, build in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century C.E and Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temple Overnight in Seam Reap.
Day 6. Siem Reap (B/L)
Today you visit Roluos Group include with Lolei, Preah Kô, Bakong - Located in the center of the first large scale Baray constructed by a Khmer King, that is an island temple consisting of four brick towers on a double late rite platform. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Continue to visit Eastern Mebon used to be in the middle the waters of the large Oriental Baray that is presently filled with rice-fields, Neak Poan was supposed to be a symbol of the Universe, and Preah Khan built in 1191 according to the tradition on a spot where the king fought a crucial battle against the Cham. Overnight in Seam Reap.
Day 7. Departure (B)
After breakfast you take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to visit floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, hospitals, and visit the school of the "Les Artisans d'Angkor". Transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight.
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Tour Package Included :
• All private transfer and transportation
• Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
• French or English Speaking Guide.
• All In-tour flights.
• Boat trip & cruise as per tour.
• Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L:Lunch; D:Dinner)
• All sightseeing tickets.
• Services charges and government tax.
Tour Package Excluded :
• International flights & departures taxes.
• Beverage
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
• Cambodia visa fee. (Visa on arrival easy & recommended)
• Others not mentioned above
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