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• Arrival - Siem Reap, Cambodia

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Sua s'dei! Welcome to Cambodia.  

  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 was 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. 

  Balance morning or early afternoon is free at leisure or you can enjoy with hotel amenities. 

  Mid-afternoon, you will take an orientation walk, the first stop at Artisan d`Angkor, a complete arts and crafts school, will take you through the various training and production workshops. Next, you stop at Buddhist pagoda and the tour takes you to the riverbank which is linked by lofty trees along the famous river, you will stop at Spirit House of Ang Jeak Ang Jong, where you will learn about holy statues and long-held spiritual beliefs. We will settle in for a drink if you like and you will be free to chat with your knowledgeable expert tour guide.

  Tonight, a welcome dinner will be served at Rasoi Gar Indian Restaurant serves North and South Indian cuisine, characterized by its quiet sessions and floors ideal for your options while enjoying your meal. It offers a menu that includes delicious dishes such as tandoori, biryani dishes with meat, vegetables or chicken and different menus.

  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

• Siem Reap - Kulen

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, now you are ready to overland drive through the countryside (67Km, approx. 1:30 hour drive) to Phnom Kulen means mountain of lychees, is an isolated chain of small mountains of major symbolic importance for Cambodia as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. The site is one of the national parks—a sanctuary in the area. Actually, it is not just waterfalls and reclining Buddha that it is famous for but also many obscure ruin temples in the jungle, intertwined by nature, art and architecture dating from the early 9th century.  The riverbed with carvings representing fertility and its clear water which hold special significance to Hindus has over 1000 small linga carvings etched into the sandstone. Carvings include a stone representation of the Hindu god Vishnu lying on his serpent Ananta, with his wife Lakshmi at his feet. A lotus flower protrudes from his navel, bearing the god Brahma.  Phnom Kulen has been the holiest mountain in Cambodia since ancient times and remains so today.

  Enjoy picnic lunch at local cottage nearby the fall.

  On the way return, we stop 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.

  If time permits, you visit Pre Rup, meaning "turn the body" is a Hindu temple was built in the year 961 and served as the state temple.  At the top, five towers are arranged in a quincunx—one at each corner of the square and one in the center. The temple's extensive laterite and brick give it a pleasing reddish tone that is heightened by sunset where you enjoy the eye-catching sunshine filtering through lofty trees’ leaves and lighting from the top also rice fields.

  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
  

  • Optional Ticket Phare Ponleu Selpak Show:
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  This evening, you will be entertained with a special performance of the Cambodian circus at Phare Ponleu Selpak. PPS meaning "The Brightness of the Arts, it is an NGO that has improved the lives of children, young adults, and their families with art schools, educational programs, and social support so far. Inside the campus, you will enjoy the rotation of a spectacular show put on by a talented and energetic troupe of young performers. (Note: The one-hour show opens for the public daily at 8:00 p.m.)

  
  
• 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.

  Then you will have a refreshment breakfast and coffee before jumping into the discover the temple during less visitors.

  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. 

  You will access the temple through a footbridge during your visit Neak Pean, means "The entwined serpents" and a very great snake-Naga encircled the temple. The tiny artificial island sits in the center of a reservoir measuring 3,500 meters by 900 meters, making the site flood during the rainy season. 

  Continue on a short drive to visit Preah Khan, meaning "Royal Sword" which was the central Buddhist temple, and it was more than just a monastery yet also an entire city enclosing a town of 56 hectares. Unluckily, the site was heavily vandalized during the Hindu resurgence following the death of the builder king. The temple serves today as an outstanding example of a large linear temple complex in a jungle setting where you can enjoy a fascinating view.

  Picnic lunch at local restaurant nearby the temple site is on your own account. 

  Afternoon, you take a shady walk along the tall tree-lined avenues and explore the beautiful Ta Prohm temple. The huge roots of giant trees and vines make this temple unique and famous. The temple is so peaceful and restored to nature that it was even used as a filming location for Angelina Jolie's film ``Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.''

  Continue to 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.

  Enter the capital through South Gate-the ancient gateway that grabs you with its impressive sandstone carving of four gigantic smiling faces, then continue to 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.

  After visiting these magnificent temples, tonight you will have a well-deserved dinner at local restaurant with a traditional Apsara and the traditional dance show which you will enjoy during your dining. 

  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

• Siem Reap - Departure

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, the day is free at leisure or you can enjoy with optional activities, until appointed time with tour guide transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight.