3 DAYS PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP
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ITINERARY:
DAY 1 Phnom Penh – Arrival (D)
Transfer from Phnom Penh International Airport to the hotel.
Afternoon, Phnom Penh city tour: Visit the Victory Monument, and the
National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French
archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style
in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art - notably
sculptures - from throughout the ages. Visit the Royal Palace, built by
King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda.
Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so
named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The
treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and
weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat
crystal Buddha. End your afternoon with the visit of the Wat Phnom
Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the
tree-lined avenues of the city during sunset. Dinner at local restaurant
and accommodation at hotel.
DAY 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport and departure by Siem Reap
Airways International or similar to Siem Reap. Arrive at Siem Reap
International Airport and transfer to the hotel (rooms may not ready
until the afternoon).
Visit Preah Khan, built by the King Jayavarman VII and, like Ta Prohm, a
place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta
Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of
preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even
improve this situation. Neak Pean, a fountain (built in the middle of a
pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), the
temple of Ta Som, as well as the unique brick sculptures of Prasat
Kravan. Lunch at hotel.
Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South
Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk,
the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of
the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with
over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara). Sunset at Pre Rup. Dinner at
local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.
DAY 3 Siem Reap – Departure (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of
Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is
comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive
five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century
masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of
classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize
Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the
edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
Afternoon, visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the
area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was
discovered and retains much of its mystery. Visit also Chau Say
Tevoda and Thommanon. Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for
departure flight to the next destination.
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Trip includes
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Transfers and tours with local English speaking guides. 1 FOC in single
room based on minimum 15 paying pax.
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Domestic air-ticket Phnom Penh - Siem Reap, domestic airport tax,
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Accommodation in shared twin rooms at indicated hotels or similar,
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Meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner),
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Entrance fees, service charges, room tax and baggage handling.
Trip excludes:
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International airfare; airport taxes,
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Visa
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Meals not indicated,
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Personal expenses
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Peak season surcharge and compulsory Christmas and New Year's Eve
Dinners.
Accommodation:
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Cambodia |
Tourist Class |
Superior Class |
First Class |
Deluxe Class |
Boutique Hotel |
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Phnompenh |
Lux Riverside Hotel |
Castel Hotel
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Sunway Hotel |
Inter Continental Hotel
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The Quay Hotel |
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Seamreap |
Casa Angkor Hotel
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Angkor Riviera Hotel
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Prince Dangkor Hotel |
Victoria Angkor Hotel
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Bopha Angkor Hotel |
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