Overview
Visit Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, was once known as the "Pearl of Asia" and is famous for its beautiful architecture. Travelers can learn about the city's dark history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, shop at the colorful Russian Market, and visit the Royal Palace. Experience public transportation to Siem Reap, where you will visit different ancient temples with their beautiful nature, especially the stunning sunrise at Angkor Wat and explore other temples such as Ta Prohm and Preah Khan. The heritage landmark also offers opportunities to learn about traditional arts and crafts at Artisan d'Angkor and Angkor Silk Farm.
About this tour: Cambodia Expedition
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Itinerary
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Arrival - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Sua s'dei! Welcome to Cambodia. (IATA airport code: KTI)
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh 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.
Phnom Penh, founded in 1372 and capital since 1434, was once the "Pearl of Asia" and a French-built city. Known for its beautiful architecture, it is located at the Mekong and Tonlé Sap Lake confluence.
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. A grim visit, but it is important site that will allow you to gain insight into Cambodia history.
Go browsing 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.
Continue to 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.
Tonight, your dinner will be served at Aura Phnom Penh is causal rooftop restaurant, an elegant, refined sophistication providing a chic ambiance and live music that you will enjoy during your meal.
Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
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Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
7:00 am, you will be transferred to bus station to share the comfort bus to Siem Reap (5:30-6:00 hours with 2 stops. Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking local guide then transfer to check-in.
The small province but expanding town of Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor. This is the most popular destination for travellers in all of Cambodia, perhaps even in South-East Asia.
Lunch is on your own account.
Afternoon, you take a short transfer for a boat excursion on Tonle Sap lake at Chong Kneas floating village. Upon arrival, take a private wooden boat from Chong Kneas’ pier to visit the floating village on Tonle Sap lake. It is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, connects to the Mekong river. Tonlé Sap Lake plays as of central importance role for Cambodia's food provision.
Cruising through Chong Knea village where you will see: houses, schools, restaurants, stores, church and crocodile farm and some voracious fish in a wooden tank, all is floating. The tour is described as a relaxing boat ride through the waterscape on the great lake.
Note: Vehicle is at disposal if you want to go out for dinner.
Dinner is on your own account.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
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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 box from your hotel 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.
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.''
Lunch is on own account at local restaurant near the temple site.
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.
It is optional for climbing up at Bakheng Temple which is situated on a hill and provides panoramic and sunset views with the fresh air of nature. (No extra charge).
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 dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
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Siem Reap - Departure
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After breakfast at hotel, you visit Artisan d'Angkor, a complete site of the arts and crafts school will take you through the various training and production workshops. Discover the traditional techniques used for wood sculpting, stone carving, lacquer work, polychrome and stone patina work, with the explanations of a dedicated guide.
Would you like to visit Angkor Silk Farm centre of Puok? where you will discover the various stages involved in Silk production, from mulberry tree (no extra charge).
Enjoy some free time to visit the Old Market is the most tourist-oriented. The riverside market has more souvenir stalls offering a fairly wide range of souvenirs.
Lunch is on own account.
Head back to hotel relaxing until appointed time with tour guide transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight.
Note: Official check-out time at 12:00 mid-day, late check-out subjects to room available, you still use the hotel amenity beside room even checked-out.
Experience
- Accommodation in a shared twin/double room in selected hotels
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner as mentioned on daily program
- English speaking local guides
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle unless stated otherwise
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Daily drinking water on touring
- Visa for Cambodia (Visa issued on arrival for most nationalities, USD30/pax, bring 1 passport photo)
- Any surcharges are imposed by the Apsara Authorities which are subject to change without prior notice
- Other meals that were not mentioned
- International and domestic flights (quoted separately)
- Camera/video entrance fees if applicable
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips etc)
- Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above