Day 1: Arrive Phnom Penh

Day 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B)

Day 3: Siem Reap - Angkor (B)

Day 4: Siem Reap - Angkor (B)

Day 5: Siem Reap - Angkor (B/L)

Day 6: Siem Reap - Angkor (B)

Day 7: Siem Reap - Departure (B)

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DETAIL ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrive to Phnom Penh
Transfer from Phnom Penh International Airport to the hotel.

Afternoon, Phnom Penh city tour: Visit the Victory Monument, and the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art - notably sculptures - throughout the ages. Visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. End your afternoon with the visit of the Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport and departure by Siem Reap Airways International or similar to Siem Reap. Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer to the hotel (rooms may not be ready until the afternoon).

Visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89), are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor.

In the afternoon, continue your temple tour to 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), Eastern Mebon, (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 3: Siem Reap - Angkor (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

In the morning, drive to the typical Khmer countryside and visit Banteay Srei temple (10th c), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of "anastylosis".  The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people, who inhabited the region at the base of Phnom Kulen and were probably related to the Khmers. No inscriptions have been found for this temple, but the style of most of the architecture is of the classic art of the middle period similar to Angkor Wat. The proportions of Banteay Samre are splendid. A unique feature is an interior moat with laterite paving, which when filled with water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple.

In the afternoon, you will continue your temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Prea Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation.  Continue to Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), and Ta Som. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 4: Siem Reap - Angkor (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosing wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.

Visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Sunset at Angkor Wat. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 5: Siem Reap - Angkor (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, drive to the remote Beng Mealea temple through the typical Khmer countryside (60Kms from Siem Reap). There is a lot to see in the approximately 2 hours drive as it takes you through many lively villages and along kilometers of rice paddies. Explore the long abandoned temple (11th C), strangled by the jungle.

Lunch box will be provided at the site.

A further 1 hr drive brings you to Koh Ker, situated in the northeast of Siem Reap. Discover the long abandoned temples in the forests of northern Cambodia. Also known as Chok Gargyar, it served as the capital of Jayavarman IV (reigned 928-42).  His son and successor Harshavarman I moved the capital back to Angkor in 944. There are a remarkable number of religious buildings in the Koh Ker region, considering the short space of time that it was the capital of the empire.  There are more than 30 major structures and experts believe there may have been as many as 100 minor sacred buildings in the region. It was also a prolific period for gigantic sculpture and several of the most impressive pieces in the National Museum in Phnom Penh come from Koh Ker, including a huge garuda (half-man, half-bird creature). Return to Siem Reap. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 6: Siem Reap - Angkor (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap.  Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the wonders of Asia.

Afternoon, continue the temples tour: Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda and Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area, as it has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 7: Siem Reap - Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

In the morning, drive from Siem Reap to the district of Puok. Visit the Silk Farm of Puok.  Learn the different stages of the complex process of producing handmade silk. Before returning to Siem Reap, visit the nearby Western Baray and the temple of Western Mebon.

Afternoon at leisure before transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure to the next destination.

Visit to the Dance school of Aspeca where you can watch young children learn the ancient traditional Khmer dances. Visit Wat Inkosei built on the site of an ancient temple, which still remains. Continue to Wat Bo pagoda to view its well-preserved paintings. You will also observe monks making the various moldings, which adorn the pagodas. Visit a workshop where traditional shadow play puppets are made.

Including:

- Private tour with English Speaking Guide

- All entrance fees as per itinerary

- Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)

- Domestic Air ticket: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

- Boat trip

- Cold water and towel during the tour

Excluding:

- Visa fee of USD 20.00 per person

- International airport tax of USD 25.00 per person

- Domestic airport tax of USD 6.00 per person

- Travel insurance

- Personal expense and tipping

Hotel Contact:

AB*** (3-STAR HOTEL)

A *** :  NEW YORK HOTEL 

Address: No. 256, Monivong BLVD, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Tel: 855 23 214 116, Fax: 855 23 217 142

E-mail: info@newyorkhotel.com.kh

Website: www.newyorkhotel.com

B***: SALINA HOTEL

Address: 1 Km south of Rte #6,  Salina Road, Taphul Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Tel: 855 63 380 221, Fax: 855 63 380 035

E-mail: salina@camintel.com

Website: www.salinahotel.net

CD**** (4-STAR HOTEL)

C **** : JULIANA HOTEL

Address: No. 16, Road 152, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Tel: 855 23 880 530, Fax: 855 23 882 373

E-mail: Juliana@camnet.com

Website: www.julianacambodia.com

D **** : STEUNG SIEM REAP HOTEL

Address: Old market (Psar Chas), Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tel: 855 63 965 167, Fax: 855 63 965 169

E-mail: resv@steungsiemreaphotel.com

Website: www.steungsiemreaphotel.cm

EF**** (4-STAR HOTEL)

E **** : PHNOM PENH HOTEL  

Address: No. 53, Monivong BLVD, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Tel: 855 23 724 851, Fax: 855 23 981 279e

E-mail: info@phnompenhhotel.com

Website: www.phnompenhhotel.com

E **** : EPRESS ANGKOR HTOEL

Address: National Road No.6, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Tel: 855 63 963 999, Fax: 855 63 964 333

E-mail: reservation@empressangkor.com

Website: www.empressangkor.com

HI***** (5-STAR HOTEL)

H ***** :  INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

Address: 296 St. Mao Tse Toung, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Tel: 855 23 424 888, Fax: 855 23 424 885

E-mail: phnompenh@interconti.com

Website: www.intercontinental.com

I ***** : SOKHA ANGKOR HOTEL 

Address: National Road #6, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Tel: 855 63 969 999, Fax: 855 63 969 998

E-mail: info@sokhahotels.com

Website: www.sokhahotels.com

JK***** (5-STAR HOTEL)

J ***** : LE ROYAL HOTEL

Address: Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Tel: 855 23 981 888, Fax: 855 23 981 168

E-mail: raffles.hlr.ghda@online.com.kh

Website: www.raffles.com

K ***** : GRAND HOTEL D’ANGKOR

Address: Vithei Charles de Gaulle Road, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tel: +855 63 963 888 , Fax: +855 63 963 168

E-mail: ask-us.siemreap@raffles.com

Website: www.raffles.com

Other hotels will be arranged on request.
 

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