Phnom Penh & Siem Reap: Angkor Temples, Floating Village & Culture Tour

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This trip will bring you general knowledge about Cambodian history and culture through the highlights: magnificent Angkor temples, and Phnom Penh. Furthermore, we will combine it with a beach relaxation trip at the end of the trip for refreshing yourself after a long discovery.

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Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
    Air-conditioned vehicle
    Accommodation in Double/Twin shared with daily breakfast
    Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
    English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
    Water during transfer
    Boat trip in Tonle Sap
  • Food & drinks
  • Exclusions

  • International / Internal flight from or to Vietnam
    Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
    Any services not mentioned in the program
  • Tour Plan

    Itinerary

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    Day 1 Phnom Penh arrival

    Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk
    Visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom
    Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver
    Independence Monument, or Vimean Ekareach as it is referred to in Khmer, is a majestic structure that dominates Phnom Penh city centre. Independence Monument was primarily erected to mark the liberation of the country from the French, who ruled Cambodia for almost a century from 1863 to 1953.
    the National museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others
    Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays
    Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon
    Overnight at Cardamon Hotel (3-star) or similar

    Day 2 Phnom Penh Full day city tour

    Choeung Ek museum, where between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men, women, children and infants detained and tortured at S-21 were transported for the extermination
    to Tuol Sleng prison now is Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It’s also called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), a Khmer Rouge's premier security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of anti-Angkor elements
    Going shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals
    Overnight at Cardamon Hotel (3-star) or similar

    Day 3 Phnom Penh – Free the Bears at Ta Mao Mountain – Tonle Bati

    let’s lend a paw at the largest Sun Bear sanctuary in the world while being a bear keeper for the day. This program is conducted at the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre 40kms outside Phnom Penh. You will get to go behind the scenes to see what it takes to care for more than 100 rescued bears on a daily basis while working alongside their keepers to prepare special treats to keep the bears happy and healthy in their forested sanctuary. Best of all, by taking part in this unique experience you will know that you have contributed directly towards helping care for hundreds of bears and other animals rescued from the wildlife trade.
    Note: We will help the keepers prepare enrichment toys for the bears and hide foods in the bear’s enclosures. Direct contact with the bears is not allowed under any circumstances, as these bears are rescued wild animals and the centre wants them to live as natural as possible.
    Tonle Bati Lake, a popular weekend destination for the local people. It is also a popular fishing spot for both tourists and people who live locally. We then visit the nearby small picturesque Angkorian temple of Ta Prohm, the Bayon-style temple built in the late 12th century and left in much the same condition in which it was founded - unlike most of the Angkorian ruins
    Overnight at Cardamon Hotel (3-star) or similar

    Day 4 Phnom Penh - Siemreap

    Siem Reap is widely famed for its spectacular Angkor Wat temple, well recognized as World's Heritage & UNESCO site. It amazingly attracts more than two millions of international tourists to visit its incredible Angkor complex annually. Besides, Siem Reap still offers much more to be explored including charming rural villages, the natural wonder of the great lake "Tonle Sap", floating communities, the national park of Phnom Kulen waterfalls, national museum, crafted workshops, bird sanctuary, local life and its friendly people. Bike ride & walking tour activities would be an ideal to discover the authentic Siem Reap, get inspired and meaningfully leave Cambodia.
    Visit West Baray Big Pond, a “baray” is a water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer people.
    Welcome dinner with Apsara, the traditional Khmer dance performance, which are not merely dance but also telling a story
    Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar

    Day 5 Angkor Full day tour

    Explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire
    The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century
    Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid
    Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings
    Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction
    Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar

    Day 6 Angkor Full day Tour

    Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries
    Prasat Kravan was originally constructed by noblemen rather than a king
    Banteay Kdei was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However, there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments
    Srah Srang is a royal pool was the King's bathing pond, where he washed with his many concubines each day
    Takeo - King Suryavarman I commissioned this temple in the 10th Century, but it was never completed so has no elaborate decoration like its contemporaries. It is a pyramid on 5 levels and is dedicated to Shiva
    Thommanon - small attractive temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wa
    Chau Say Tevoda built during the second quarter of the 12th century opposite of Thommanon, it was dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu
    Preah Khan - meaning The Sacred Sword, this temple was also built by Jayawarman VII and is famous for its immensely long cruciform corridors and delicate carvings
    Neak Pean - This temple is a delicate highlight of Khmer art. Built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect representation of the heavens on earth
    Ta Som was a small classic Bayon style monastic complex consisting of a relatively flat enclosure
    Pre Rup was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman and view lovely sunset there
    Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar

    Day 7 Siemreap - Tonle Sap Floating Market

    Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap! Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here you’ll see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap
    Wat Bo founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be late 19th century
    Wat Bo founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be late 19th century
    Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale
    Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield
    the "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts
    Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar

    Day 8 Siemreap departure

    free leisure on own arrangement until time transfer to airport for flight onwards

    Meeting / Pickup

    Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

    Know Before You Go

    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Passport required

    Please Note

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not recommended for people with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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