- Visit historical highlights of Phnom Penh
- Explore the mysterious Angkor temples
- Admire the art of stone carving of Angkor.
- Listen to the interesting history in each destination.
- Enjoy a dinner with culture dancing show
Introduction
Starting from Phnom Penh sightseeing includes the Royal Grand Palace, the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Tuol Sleng, and other city’s highlights. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to Siem Reap and visit a number of Angkor-related sites such as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Wat Banteay Kdei, Prasat Kravan and more.! With the in-depth cultural tour Cambodia Discovery, you have a 5 days tour package taking you from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and through Phnom Penh.
Itinerary
Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival, enjoying a city tour
Day 2: Phnom Penh city tour, flight to Siem Reap
Day 3: Full day Angkor temple Tour
Day 4: A great day to discover Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat temples
Day 5: Siem Reap exploring day
Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival, enjoying a city tour
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh international airport, you will be met and welcome by our friendly guide and then transferred direct to your hotel for check-in.
This afternoon, discover the Phnom Penh City, visit Wat Phnom which is an ancient pagoda stand up on the hill, Independence Monument which commemorates the end of Cambodia’s ruled by France in 1953 and Wat Ounalom, the oldest Buddhist foundation in the city, probably predating the abandonment of the capital at Angkor in the 15th century. Continue your visit to the National Museum built in 1917-18 is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts. Royal Palace built in 1866 and Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound.
Dinner at a local restaurant, overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh city tour, flight to Siem Reap
At 8:00 AM: Meet our tour guide. Visit the famous Tuol Sleng Museum. We back to city and if time permit we will visit to Russian market.
Later, transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival your will be met and then transferred direct to hotel for refreshment. Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 3: Full day Angkor temple Tour
visiting Roulous Group Bakong, Lolei, Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Takeo, Thommanonm, Chay Say
After breakfast at hotel. Visit the Rolous group, the monuments of Rolous 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.
Continue your visit to the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevada. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
Day 4: A great day to discover Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat temples
Enjoy breakfast at 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. Dinner at local restaurant with Apsara Dance Show. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
Day 5: Siem Reap exploring day
Exploring Banteay Srei, Preah Khan Neak Pean, transfering to airport for flights to next destinations
We drive 35KM to visit Banteay Srei temple 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.Continue to the grand circuit with Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean.
Free at your own leisure time for rolling at local markets or shopping until transfer to Siem Reap international airport for departure to the next destination
Inclusions
- English speaking tour guide following itinerary
- All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
- Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
- Private transportation following itinerary
- Meal: Breakfast: 03, Lunch: 03, Dinner: 01
- Entertainment / Show: APSARA Dancing show
- 01 bottle of water per pax per day
- Service charges and Taxes
Exclusions
- International flight from/to your country
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and Gratuities
- Other not mentioned in the program
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
- For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
Service Details During The Trip
We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Cambodia & local area by showcasing the unique local flavors. And with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and free time, you can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.
Private Local Tour Guide: You will have legally licensed local tour guide in each destination, from welcome and farewell you at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and taking care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. The good guide for you means we arrange the right guide. Vietnam Explortion Booking Tours will arrange tour guide base on the feature of the itinerary and consists of the group, to maximize your experiences in traveling.
Private Drivers & Vehicle: Safety is first priority for transportation. A well maintained good condition car with legal business licensed and an experienced driver to make sure you are in safe hands. To maximize your comfort and joyful experience with driving service, cold drinking water, cold towel and soft drink are provided in the car.
Local Flavor Meals: Don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Vietnam Explortion Booking Tours will select clean and good environment restaurants for our customer. Menu is also carefully selected by us to ensure you try different food every meal.
We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while traveling. We also recommend dinners are free on your own so you can choose your favorite food by yourself under necessary assistance of your local guide.
Well-Selected Hotels: Comfort and good value is our priority for choosing hotels for our customers. Comfort of mattress and bedding, joyful decoration style, user friendly facilities, good service and good breakfast!
Thing to bring:
Comfortable clothes for seating on Van/Bus and make you more active for walking, bring, hat, cap, Suncream, sun glasses, insect repellent are also necessary because the weather in your trip can be very hot.
You should take cash with you because banking system sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro, Australian Dolla are accepted in your trip,
Do not wear short inside temples and pagodas
You shoule take medicine with you
Did we hit all the items on your travel bucket list for your holiday?
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