Destination: Siem Reap
Code:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide
Day 1: Siem Reap arrival (G)
Upon arrival at Siem Reap
airport, meets and transfers to hotel
Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See
the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning
of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple(unique for its 54 towers
decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara),
the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and
the Terrace of the Leper King
In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples
on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex cover 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
tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall
represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the
surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond
Sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the
plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view
of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat.
Accommodation at hotel
Day 2: Siem Reap (B, G)
Breakfast at hotel. In the
morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are
Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang
("The Royal Boths" was once used for ritual bathing),
Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four 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.
In the afternoon, transfer to
the archaeological site and continue to the temple tour.
Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the
area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it
was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Then, visit
Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples. Accommodation
at hotel.
Day 3: Siem Reap (B,
G)
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning, drive to Kbal Spean. Walk 45 minutes
through the forest to the top of the hill to reach
Kbal Spean, the "Thousand Linga River." Discover
the 10th-12th century sculptures chiseled into the
rocky riverbed, the Royal Bath and the waterfall.
Continue to the enchanting temple of the Banteay
Srei, nearly everyone's favorite site. The special
charm of this temple lies in its compact size,
remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence
of it decorative carvings
In the afternoon,
visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete
complexes at Angkor due to the "anastylosis"
restoration method being used. The name Samre refers
to an ethnic group of mountain people that inhabited
the region at the base of Phnom Kulen and were
probably related to the Khmers. No inscriptions have
been found at 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. Return to Siem Reap at the
end of the afternoon. Accommodation at hotel
Day 4: Siem Reap departure (B, G)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the
floating village of the Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers
south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a
ride on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the
largest in Asia.
In the afternoon, visit "Les
Artisans d'Angkor Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap and time at
leisure at the local market (if time permits)
Transfer to Siem Reap airport
for departure to the next destination
Prices per person in US$:
Prices include:
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Breakfast and accommodation in
twin or double room.
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All pick up and transfer.
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Travel by private,
air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.
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Experienced English-speaking
tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
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Entry fees for all sightseeing
as mentioned in the programme.
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Government Taxes.
Price do not include:
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