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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 and former Khmer capitals.

  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 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

  You will visit the last capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom is literally "Great City" which was established in the early 12th century. Enter the capital through South Gate with its impressive sandstone carving, then continue to Bayon Temple sits at the heart of the capital. Its masterpiece consists of 54 standing towers with four huge smiling faces, and its outer gallery contains about 11000 bas-reliefs depicting heroic historical tales as well as scenes of Khmer daily life in that civilization.

  Tonight, 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 the hotel in Siem Reap.

• 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 refreshment fruit and coffee before jumping into the discovery of the temple during less visitors.

  
  

  Angkor Wat was built in 1113-1150, the structure is said to be one of the world’s largest religious monuments. It appears to have been both the state temple and mausoleum, dedicating to the god Vishnu, then for Buddhists. The temple is famous for bas-reliefs encircling the temple wall depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of the King. The central tower reaches a height of 65 meters where you may also climb up and enjoy a breathtaking view. Angkor Wat symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people and graces every Cambodia's flag.

  
  

  Head back to the hotel for breakfast and relax.

  
  

  The balance morning, if you wish to visit the temples?  Just let your guide manage to visit Neak Pean, means "The entwined serpents" and a very great snake-Naga encircled the temple.  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. (No extra charge). 

  
  

  Lunch is on your own account.

  
  

  Mid-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.

  
  

  A short stop and ride on a rowboat through an impressive flooded forest where you can enjoy paddling beneath shady trees makes you feel breathtaking with its romantic atmosphere; you may also taste local snack on board.  Then the boat drives downstream onto the great lake of Tonle Sap where it offers you a close look at the submerged forest. Note: Kampong Phluk may fully flood between Sep-Nov alternative floating village at Chong Kneas can be arranged instead during low water level.

  
  

  Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
• Siem Reap

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, we head north of Siem Reap town (47km, approx. 1:00 hour drive) to explore the spectacular rock caving into the bedrock riverbed amid the jungle of Kbal Spean.

  
  

  You now start a 35-minute uphill 1.5 km trail through a bit of an adventurous hike for a visit to Kbal Spean, so-called "Bridge Head". Deep in the jungle at the top, a 150-meter stretch of riverbed displays rock-cut relief in sandstone depicting the god Vishnu and other Hindu mythology scenes. As you walk along the river, you will also see 1,000 Lingas that have been elaborately carved into the riverbed under the crystal-clear water. Exploring the site, it's best to start with the riverbed carvings, but also don’t miss out on a small, cool-off waterfall. (Note: The river probably fills up with water between July and October; otherwise, there is very little.)

  
  

  You may have the picnic lunch at a local restaurant at the foothill; it is on your own account. 

  
  

  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 preserve the best of Khmer art.

  
  

  Stop at remote pagoda where you can observe how the monks live peacefully amongst the paddy fields. Upon arrive, get inside pagoda where you can learn more about the life of a Monk and Theravada Buddhism.  Inside the pagoda you will experience a blessing ceremony. The monk will pray, wishing you happiness, good luck, and prosperity—a truly memorable moment!

  
  

  Also stop to see the village vendor stalls along the roadsides where you can taste palm wine and palm sugar chunks wrapped in palm leaves, and you may also taste the fresh palm sugar including Khmer cake. (Note: It is seasonal local produce.)

  
  

  Dinner in on your own account. 

  
  

  Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

  
  

  • Optional Ticket Phare Ponleu Selpak Show
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• Siem Reap - Phnom Penh

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Early breakfast at the hotel, then you will be overlanded drive with driver only through the countryside to Phnom Penh (313Km, approx. 5:30 hour drive). Upon arrival, it is directed to the hotel for check-in.  Note: Official check-in time at 2:00pm, early check-in subjects to room available. 

  
  

  Lunch is on your own account.

  
  

  Phnom Penh was known as the "Pearl of Asia" and was considered one of the most beautiful cities built by the French during the colonial period in the region. 

  
  

  Early afternoon, you may go inside for a visit to the National Museum? It is one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art, including sculptural, ceramics, bronze and wooden objects. Let your guide facilitate, entrance is on your own account. 

  
  

  Then, you will visit Royal Palace built in 1866, being as the official residence of the King. It is an excellent example of Khmer architecture with an element of French influence. Inside, you visit Throne Hall is where the king's general and official ceremonies and Silver Pagoda houses many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues and inlaid with more than 5,000 silver tiles covering its floors.

  
  

  Late afternoon, you will be greeted by a driver who will take you by Cyclo for a fun tour of the most significant sights of the city. Three-wheeler cyclos were introduced to Phnom Penh streets in 1936. Its drivers are happy to bring you around for a new experience tour former French quarter and browsing through the colorful market at Central Market, is a large market in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods, you can find clothes, souvenirs, jewellery and tasting local food.

  
  

  Then, you will be ready to visit the microbrewery at Himawari. Made from the finest malt and hops, the beers crafted here are unique in flavor so you can taste newly produced beer. You can order your favorite beer with your own account.

  
  

  Dinner is on your own account. 

  
  

  Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
• Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville – Koh Rong Island

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred with the driver only to Sihanoukville via express way, approx.  3:00 hour drive, upon arrival directly to the port for your sharing speed boat about 45 min for your island destination. 

  
  

  Note: For customers stay at Sok San Beach Resort will have a shuttle transfer from pier to the resort.

  
  

  Overnight at the Resort on Koh Rong Island. 

  
  
• Koh Rong Island

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, the day is free at leisure (No guide & vehicle are at disposal).

  
  

  Overnight at hotel in Sihanoukville. 
• Koh Rong Island - Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at the resort, take a sharing speedboat back to the mainland and meet your driver only and transfer back to Phnom Penh via express way, upon arrival directly to hotel for relaxing. 

  
  

  Lunch is on your own account. 

  
  

  Afternoon, you will discover Cambodia’s dark history and horror of Phnom Penh’s past of its city. First head, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime. 

  
  

  If you wish to browse through the colorful Russian Market?  It is the place to shop for discounted brand-name clothing, also the best place in the city for wooden and stoned carvings, jewellery and silk souvenirs.

  
  

  Or you may stop at Java Creative Café? It is more than just a café—it brings together food, specialty coffee, local creativity and a cozy atmosphere with showcasing art exhibitions (Note: Any consumption is on own account).

  
  

  Then drive outskirts for a visit Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, a former orchard and mass grave of victims of the dark period. After the fall of the dark regime, graves containing about 8,895 bodies were discovered.  A grim visit, but it is important site that will allow you to gain insight into Cambodia history.

  
  

  Your dinner will be served at Aura Phnom Penh is a causal rooftop restaurant, an elegance, refined sophistication providing a chic ambiance and live music that you will enjoy during your meal.

  
  

  Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.

  
  
• Phnom Penh - Departure

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free at leisure until transfer to airport for your departure flight.