Day 1:        Phnom Penh - arrival (D)                  

Meet upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, transfer and check-in at your hotel. Lunch at own account. In the afternoon, visit the National Museum displaying a collection of pre-Angkorian and Angkorian sculptures, the Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda, and then Vat Phnom, the namesake of the capital city of Cambodia. If time permits, stroll through the bustling Central Market, famous for its Art-Deco architecture. Diner and Overnight in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 2:        Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B/L)

After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for flight Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Start visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom: the South Gate, the Bayon with54 towers, each carved with four faces of the compassionate Boddhisattva, the nearby temple-mountain of Baphuon, the Royal Enclosure with the Phimeanakas temple, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, lunch at own account In the afternoon, visit Angkor Vat (early-mid 12th century) dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. This huge temple-mountain, built by King Suryavarman II, is considered as the masterpiece of Khmer architecture and art. Sunset from Phnom Bakeng Hill, offering an outstanding view over Angkor Dinner at own account and accommodation at hotel

 

Day 3:        Siem Reap (B/L)

After breakfast, transfer to explore the monastic complex of Preah Khan whose name means « Sacred Sword », the small island temple of Neak Pean, and then Ta Som. These three temples were built by King Jayavarman VII and illustrate the preeminence of Mahayana Buddhism during his reign. Lunch at restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to visit the twin temples of Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda (early 12th century), the unfinished temple-mountain of Ta Keo, the Srah Srang holy pond, Bantey Kdei and then the scenic Ta Prohm monastery, left to the devouring jungle. Diner and Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 4:        Siem Reap (B/L) 

After breakfast, drive to the Kulen range and take a walk through the forest (45 minutes) to reach Kbal Spean, the “River of 1.000 Lingas” where the symbol of the Hindu god Shiva has been repeatedly chiseled into the rocky riverbed. It was believed that the lingas spiritually fertilized the waters that irrigated the rice fields below. Lunch. Visit the famous temple of Bantey Srey “the Citadel of Women”. This small pink sandstone temple (late 10^th century) is considered as the crown jewel of classical Khmer art with the delicate beauty of its carvings. Continue to Bantey Samre (mid 12^th century), which has been admirably restored. Diner and Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 5:        Siem Reap - Departure (B)

After breakfast, transfer to discover the floating villages where traditional fishing techniques are still preserved before reaching the fishing village of Chong Kneas, Return to Siem Reap. En route, stop at the “Chantiers-Ecole, Les Artisans d’Angkor”, a vocational training center, which revives the classic Cambodian techniques and styles of wood and stone carving and polychrome then transfer to your hotel for relax and time at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight

 

Price per person in US$

 

Group size	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 6 pax	7 - 9 pax	10 - 14 pax	Single Supp.
01 Jan 2010 - 30 Oct 2010
Standard (3*)	440	410	400	390	380	90
Superior (4*)	600	570	560	550	540	250
Deluxe (5*)	780	750	740	730	720	400

 

 

Inclusion

• All land transportation by air-con vehicles.

• Accommodation in twin sharing room including breakfast

• Meals as program Breakfast (B); Lunch (L) and Dinner (D)

• English/French speaking guides. (depends on your group)

• Boat cruising on Tonle Sap Lake

• All entrance and sightseeing fees in the program

Exclusion

• International airfares & airport taxes in/out Cambodia

• Internal flight Siemreap - Phnompenh: 80 USD/pax

• Siemreap - Phompenh express boat: 25 USD/pax

• Early check in and late check out at all hotels

• All drinks & Other meals does not indicate in the program

• Travel insurance

• Visa to Cambodia issue at airport: 25 USD/pax

• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)

• Tipping/ Gratuities

Hotel selection

 

 

Base	Standard	Superior	Deluxe
Siemreap	Angkor Holiday, Majestic Angkor	Empress Angkor, Apsara Angkor	Victoria Angkor, Angkor Palace Resort & Spa
Phompenh	Princess, Asia Palace	Sunway, Cambodiana	Inter-Continental