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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. Beyond, it has more fun activities to do outside of the temples.

  Upon arrival by flight, your local English-speaking guide will be greeted then transfer to hotel.  Note: Official check-in time at 2:00pm, early check-in subjects to room available. 

  If you arrive by the morning flight and want to visit temple, let’s start at 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. 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. Lunch is own your own account. 

  Then you are ready to pick up the running stuffs from the committee.

  You warm-up with a walking tour of about 2 hours through the charming town. You stop at Artisan d`Angkor, a complete arts and crafts training school and production workshops. Next, you stop at the Buddhist pagoda and the Spirit House of Ang Jeak Ang Jong. The tour takes you to the riverbank which is linked by lofty trees along the famous river until the final stop at Old Market, which is the most tourist-oriented for your shopping.

  Your authentic flavor of dinner will be served at Spoons Café which is a part of EGBOK (Everything’s Gonna Be OK), an NGO that aims to give disadvantaged Cambodian students skills that will allow them to pursue a career in the hospitality industry.

  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

• Siem Reap

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Early get-up and transfer to Angkor Wat for the starting point and ready to your run registration with Khmer Empire Marathon 2024.  Running first started in 2015; the event not only promotes running and fitness but also aims to raise funds for charitable causes, as it raised relief for the Cambodian victims and charity also goes to support more child’s hospitals. The marathon starts in front of Angkor Wat Temple and its route often offers scenic paths that pass by various ancient temples and through the picturesque landscapes surrounding them.

  Head back to hotel for your breakfast and enjoy with hotel amenities.

  Then, you get pampered and enjoy a relaxing with traditional massage that is a combination of acupressure and light stretching movements. The treatment helps recover a smooth energy flow and increase flexibility of your body movement which is perfect for your relaxing.

  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" 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.

  This evening, you will be entertained with a special performance of the circus at Phare Ponleu Selpak. It is an NGO that has improved the lives of children, young adult with educational programs. 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.)

  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.

  Angkor Wat 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 hotel for relaxing or enjoy with optional cooking class, quadbike riding.

  Afternoon, you 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.  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 try the fresh palm sugar. (Note: It is seasonal local produce.)

  Continue 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.  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.

  On board a cruise slowly through the canal of the village, you will be thrilled at the scenic beauty of a unique and authentic Cambodian village on the 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. Then the boat drives downstream onto the great lake of Tonle Sap where it offers you a close look at the submerged forest, and a breathtaking view of the seemingly endless water surface. 

  Note: Kampong Phluk may fully flood between Sep-Nov alternative floating village at Chong Kneas can be arranged instead during low water level.

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