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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

  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.

  Travancore Indian Restaurant has a great atmosphere that will make your special occasion while having your meal. The restaurant uses quality fresh ingredients for an extensive menu of traditional Indian dishes.

  • Optional Ticket Phare Ponleu Selpak Show:

  Overnight at 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 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. 

  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 - Phnom Penh

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

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

  Founded in 1372 and capitalized from 1434, 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. 

  Lunch will be served at Namaste India Restaurant BKK is well-known for their cozy environment, top-notch customer services, and authentic and exquisite Indian food experience. It proudly presents North Indian, South Indian and Mughlai cuisines with a slight modern twist.

  Afternoon, you will get inside for a visit National Museum-built of red bricks by the French in a pseudo-traditional Khmer style with an inviting courtyard garden.  It is one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art, including sculptural, ceramics, bronzes and wooden objects. More than a thousand items are on display which are dating from the pre-Angkorian period to the post empire time.

  Continue to 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.   Note: For the kids (under 15 years old), we usually don’t include the tour program at the former S-21 prison and Killing Fields because there is some real psychological impact on kids after visiting any confronting or emotional history sites.

  Spend the rest of balance afternoon browsing through the colorful market at 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.

  Tonight, dinner will be at Indigo Indian Restaurant offers a taste journey to India, where you can enjoy the best of traditional cuisine of North India in an authentic atmosphere. Most of the ingredients are actually imported from original country which enrich the flavor and enhance the beautiful aroma of Indian spices in the dishes.

  Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

• Phnom Penh - Departure

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, you may have a break, or you can enjoy with optional tour, until appointed time with tour guide transfer to Phnom Peh airport for your departure flight. 

  Note: Hotel official check-out time at 12:00 mid-day, late check-out subject to room availability.