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EXPLORE TWO WORLDS AND GOLDEN BEACH

8 DAY(S) Daily Departure Tours

Siemreap - Kompong Thom - Angkor - PhnomPenh - Kep - Sihanouk Ville

Description

An exploratory trip that delves deep into Cambodia - a little visited but hugely rewarding country. Relax at beautiful beach.

Highlights

  • 5000 silver floor tiles at the Silver Pagoda, in the Royal Palace
  • Discover a dark side at Toul Sleng Museum, a reminder of the brutality and pain of Cambodia’s past
  • Experience nature running riot at the mysterious ruin of Ta Prohm, the original temple where famous film Tomb Rider with Angelina Jolie acted
  • Enjoy lifenight in Siem Reap
  • Enjoy beach relax in Sihanouk Ville

Itinerary

Welcome by tour guide at airport upon arrival and transfer to visit West Baray Big Pond, a “baray” is a water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer people. On the way back to Siem Reap you will call in at Les Artisans d'Angkor, an interesting boutique workshop where you can observe young Cambodians learning traditional Khmer handicraft techniques, such as stone & wood carving, and lacquering & gilding - a great opportunity for last minute quality souvenirs. We continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight in Siem Reap!

After breakfast, 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. Last visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries.
Afternoon visit 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. It is time to Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset view. Have funny time at bars and pubs at Angkor night market! Overnight in Seam Reap!

After breakfast, departure by overland to Phnom Penh with taking around 6 hours to reach there. On the way we will visit the archaeological sight of Sambor Prei Kuk by national Road#6. Road condition from Siem Reap to Kampong Thom is very good now. Only the road from National road to the temple is a bit rough. Then continue to Phnom Penh, upon arrival check in hotel, take your relaxing time. Overnight in Phnom Penh!

Breakfast at hotel, in the morning you will visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom. Nearby is Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver. We will stop at Independence monument and we pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays. We continue 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. Leave the relics of the bad history of Cambodia we will have lunch before going shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals.
Afternoon we will visit 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. Last we will take a cruise to see the sunset on the Mekong and Tonle Sap River in the “Four Arms” section where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap River before splitting into two branches. Overnight in Phnom Penh!

After breakfast, We departure to Kep, the southern part and costal area that take about 3 hour drives through scenic rural countryside and green color along the way. Kep is a seaside tourist city located 173 Kilometers south west of Phnom Pen and it’s a big seafood market. En-route, you make visit Phnom Kampong Trach Cave, a rocky mountain with few plants. The site includes a cave at the foot of the mountain, as well a number of small mountain wells that local people of Cambodian, Chinese and Vietnamese descent use for worship. One of mountain wells is 30 meters in diameter, and its soil is seven different colors. Several smaller wells have artistic stones that look like animals and other objects. From this large well, there is a cave way to Veal Srey Mouy Roy and Thea Dos wells, which were used by filmmakers in the 1970s. After finished the tour, we drive straight to Crab Market where you will have lunch (your own account) with seafood before go to check in at hotel. The vendors will present you with live crabs, fresh prawns, squid and fish from which to choose. 
After lunch, we go to check in at hotel and refresh your energy at the pool. Overnight in Kep.

After breakfast, we departure for Ream National Park, where we will pick up Ranger at his office before embark on a boat traveling through mangrove forests and beside a small lake in order to see the park’s wildlife. There is a chance that guests will see spot-billed pelicans or the rare freshwater dolphins (November-May). The ranger boat will drop off guests at a small fishing village, offering an insight into local life. Late afternoon return to the port and continue to check in at Otres Beach. Overnight in Sihanoukville!

We will have full day relax in Sihanoukville beach with beer, seafood and enjoy the sunrise before heading back to Phnompenh for overnight. On the way you could have some stops to see the cultivation of villager in the rural area. Overnight in Phnom Penh!

Breakfast at hotel, free leisure until time transfer to airport for flight onward! END THE SERVICES

Inclusion

  • 07 nights accommodation with twins share
  • Meals mentioned in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
  • Air-conditioned transfers.
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees
  • Boat trip as mentioned in program
  • English speaking guide
  • Bottles of drinking water every day

Exclusion

  • Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax
  • Visa services (Visa approval letter/Visa stamp fee/ Visa fast track)
  • Early check-in/late check-out/ room upgrade surcharge
  • Other meals, drinks, and personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)
  • Any services not mentioned in the program
  • Optional tours.
 

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