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Phnom Penh - Siem Reap 5 Days

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Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

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394

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Description

Witness Cambodia's rich tapestry of history and culture, exploring the ancient city of Siem Reap and the vibrant capital of Phnom Penh. Marvel at the grandeur of the Angkorian Empire, once a powerful civilization that left behind a legacy of breathtaking temples. Delve into the dark chapter of Cambodia's history, the Khmer Rouge regime, which led to the devastating "Year Zero" in the 20th century.

  Daily Departure

  Culture and History 

  Small group

 Private tour

Highlights

Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, showcasing Cambodia’s regal splendor and religious significance.

Explore the Chong Kneas Floating Village and experience traditional Khmer life on the Tonle Sap Lake.

Discover the ancient Angkor Thom city, including the Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, and the famous Ta Prohm temple entwined with giant trees.

Marvel at the breathtaking Angkor Wat temple, a masterpiece of Khmer architecture and one of the wonders of the world.

Itinerary

  1. Welcome to Phnom Penh– the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk!

     

    Upon your arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel to leave your luggage, and start the city tour. This afternoon, we explore the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, the official residence of the King of Cambodia. Gleaming in gold, the Royal Palace is one of Phnom Penh’s most splendid architectural achievements.The Royal Palace contains some spectacular buildings.

     

    The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace. The Silver Pagoda is so named for its floor, which is covered with 5 tonnes of gleaming silver. You can sneak a peek at some of the 5000 tiles near the entrance, but most are covered for protection. Inside is a series of lavish Buddha statues made of precious metals. 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. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

     

    Please note: 
    -    Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included. 
    -    Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.
     

  2. Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to the bus station with driver only (no guide) and take day bus transfer to Siem Reap (bus ticket included). 

     

    Picked up and transferred to your hotel in Siem Reap. Check in the hotel and time at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap. 
     

  3. After breakfast, we visit Chong Kneas 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 we will see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap.

     

    This afternoon, we visit Senteurs D'Angkor New Workshop (open from Monday to Friday, close on Saturday and Sunday). Discover how the local artisans make by hand: soap with coconut oil, natural cosmetics, subtly scented balms, aromatic candles. You will also observe the different steps to treat and prepare the local spices (Kampot pepper, lemongrass, chili…), and how people blend them to make the traditional curry or amok.

     

    During your visit, you will also be able to taste several of local creations: flavored coffee, flavored tea, exotic jams… and identify various exotic plants and flowers as lemongrass, chili, pepper plant, coffee tree, frangipani, jasmine… We then visit Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century, contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be from late 19th century. End our visits at 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.
     

  4. After breakfast, we 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! 

     

    This afternoon we visit Angkor Wat temple, the Cambodia's ancient temple is one of the wonders of the oriental world. Masterpieces of decorative details as well as of architectural style, its awe-inspiring ruins survive as testament to the spectacular achievements of Southeast Asia's greatest civilization. It is a replica of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. It is composed by the Mount Meru, surrounded by the continents and the oceans. Its extraordinary bas-reliefs, describe some Khmer epics and myths. Angkor Wat's five famous towers rise into the sky, a geometrical arrangement of numerous galleries, adorned with beliefs and the stone images of celestial Apsara dancers, as well as portals, chambers and courtyards. Overnight in Siem Reap.
     

  5. Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure or shopping until check out time and transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.

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Our terms

What’s included


4 nights accommodation based on double/twin sharing room 

Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast

All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program

Boat trip(s) as mentioned in the itinerary

Transportation by vehicle with A/C: Private airport transfers and private tour transfers, shuttle bus as mentioned in the itinerary 

Water during tour day

Local English speaking guide(s) in Cambodia as stated (different guide in different city & tour)
 

What’s not included


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$Fr
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