Itinerary

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• Arrival – Siem Reap, Cambodia

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Sua s'dei! Welcome to Cambodia. (IATA Siem Reap–Angkor Int’l Airport Code: SAI)  

  Siem Reap is the gateway to the world’s most spectacular ancient temples dating from 8th-13th centuries with their countless sculptured decorations. The small province lies between great lake and Kulen-holy mountain, it also homed the magnificence of several former Khmer capitals. Beyond, there is plenty to do in and around for much more fun activity when you are out of the temples.

  Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport by flight, you will be welcomed by local English-speaking guide who will escort you directly to hotel for relaxing.  

  Note: Official check-in time at 2:00pm, early check-in subjects to room available. 

  Afternoon, you take a shady walk through a walkway flanked by lofty trees to explore the beautiful temple of Ta Prohm. It is overgrown by the massive roots of huge trees and vines making the temple unique and famous. It was a Buddhist temple, built in 1186, dedicated to the king’s mother. The temple was also where Angelina Jolie's movie Lara Croft the Tomb Raider was filmed because of its peaceful place and nature is taking it back. You will fall in love with its amazing natural surroundings—a photographer's paradise!

  You will visit the last capital of the Khmer empire Angkor Thom is literally "Great City", It covers an area of about 10 km2 and is surrounded by an 8-meter-high wall, it was established in the early 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. First, you will stop at Bayon Temple sits at the heart of the capital. The temple is incredibly intricate in terms of both its construction and meaning. Its masterpiece of 54 standing towers with four huge smiling faces represented the Khmer provinces during the great Khmer empire period. Along the outer gallery of the temple figures about 11000 bas-reliefs depicting heroic historical tales as well as scenes of Khmer daily life in that civilization.

  Exiting the capital through South Gate is the ancient gateway that grabs you with an impressive sandstone carving of four gigantic smiling faces. Each side of the entrance is flanked by 54 gods and demons holding the sacred Naga snake. Stop to view the jungle in the compound, which is encircled by a 100-meter-wide moat.

  Tonight, a welcome well-deserved dinner at Por Cuisine restaurant with a traditional Apsara and the traditional dance show which you will enjoy during your dining. (Note: From Apr-Sep, the show will be set as schedule, not daily). 

  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

  Arrival Transfer
  • Included with guide for transfer from airport to hotel per group together by flight --@--

  Included Activities
  • Siem Reap – Three days Angkor Wat pass  
  • Siem Reap – Dinner with traditional performance at Por Cuisine restaurant 

  
  
• Siem Reap

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Get up early for an eye-catching sunrise at Angkor Wat, you might be lucky to see the sunlight rays clear for a dawn display of color over the towers, making the view towards the temple stunning.
  
  Enjoy breakfast at the site before jumping into the temple to escape the crowd.
  
  Continue to visit Angkor Wat built in 1113-1150 during the reign of King Suryavarman II. The structure occupies and enormous site of nearly 2 km2, said to be the one of the world’s largest religious monuments. It appears to have been both as the state temple and mausoleum, dedicating to the God Vishnu then has become an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. The temple is famous for bas-reliefs encircling the temple wall depicting scene from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of the King. The central tower reaches a height of 65 meters, is crowned with five towers in a quincunx also known as Bakan where you may also climb up and enjoy breathtaking view. Angkor Wat is symbolizing as the soul of Khmer people and graces on every Cambodia's flag.
  
  Return to the hotel for relaxing and enjoying hotel amenities the rest of the morning.
  
  Lunch is on your own account.
  
  Afternoon, you head out from Siem Reap town 30km about 1:00 hour drive, passing along the local village where you can see how rural life is. Upon arrival at the lake inlet, get on a private wooden boat from Kampong Phluk’s pier to visit the floating village on Tonle Sap lake.
  
  The lake is one of world’s most varied and productive ecosystems and was designated as a protected area under UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve in 1997. It is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, connects to the Mekong river which is confluence in Phnom Penh capital. Tonlé Sap Lake plays as of central importance role for Cambodia's food provision. The lake is a unique ecological water wonders in the world due to when the monsoon starts filling up by water of the Mekong’s precipitation culminate in Sep-early Oct that makes the lake swelling floodplain around 10,000 km² and then the water flows reversal of the Tonle Sap river into lower Mekong river.
  
  On board a cruise slowly through the canal of Kampong Phluk, you will be thrilled at the scenic beauty of a unique and authentic Cambodian village on the lake. On the way, you will see administrative offices, schools, houses on stilts rise up 7 meters lining the way, pagoda. Then the boat drives downstream onto the great lake of Tonle Sap where it offers you a close look at the submerged forest, and a breathtaking view of the seemingly endless water surface. Your excursion to the village is certainly a unique experience and exposes you to the hardships and tribulations facing the locals on a daily basis. It is a window into the realities of Cambodian life that helps you get just a little bit closer to understanding the complexities of life on the lake.
  
  Note: Kampong Phluk may fully flood between Sep-Nov otherwise all boats cannot access it but by car/minivan instead. However, your visit during dry season offers you a fascinating way to wander along the rough road of the village where you can be closer to meet friendly local people and see how the stilted houses are exposed from the lake. And if you intend on taking a boat, an alternative floating village at Chong Kneas can be arranged instead.
  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
  
  Included Activities
  • Siem Reap – Sunrise at Angkor Wat
  • Siem Reap – Boat through floating village including, row board riding
  
• Siem Reap

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  This morning, drive out of Siem Reap about 35km to the countryside to visit Banteay Srei temple, so-called "Citadel of the Women". It was built in 967, and the temple’s most intricate and deep carvings and architectural details in the unique pink-hued sandstone temple well preserve the best of Khmer art.
  
  Walk inside a Buddhist pagoda where you will experience a blessing ceremony. The monk will pray, wishing you happiness, good luck, and prosperity—a truly memorable moment!
  
  On the way back, stop to see the village vendor stalls along the roadsides with patchy areas of palm trees growing around them. You can taste palm wine and palm sugar chunks wrapped in palm leaves, and you may also try the fresh palm sugar syrup collected in bamboo. (Note: It is seasonal local produce.)
  
  Return hotel for relaxing. Lunch on own account.
  
  Mid-afternoon, you will take orientation walk 1.5Km spending about 2:00 hours to enjoy with the locals tap in Siem Reap. First start at Artisan d'Angkor, a complete site of the arts and crafts school will take you through the various training and production workshops. Tour takes you to the riverbank linking by lofty trees along the famous river. Then, you will stop at Spirit House of Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm, that you will learn about holy Statues coming a long spiritual belief. Stop at the park that has become a popular spot for both locals and tourists during early evening to spend some time outside activities for health, like aerobics, dancing and playing different spots where you will enjoy the space and interact with locals.
  
  Head back to hotel for refreshment and finally, you may drop at old market that is popular for its hospitality where you will prepare by your own arrangement. Dinner is on own account.
  
  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
  
  Included Activities
  • Siem Reap – Orientation walk including local snack tasting
• Siem Reap - Departure

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Return hotel for breakfast, the day is free at leisure until appointed time with tour guide transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight.
  
  Departure Transfer
  • Included with guide for airport departure transfer per group together by flight --@--

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