Witness the grandeur of ancient Angkor Wat, see the enigmatic faces of the Bayon, confront the tragedy of the recent past and delight in the hopes for the future on this classic Cambodian adventure.
Route: Siem Riep – Phnom Penh
Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (-/D)
Day 2: Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Day 3: Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Day 4: Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Day 5: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
Day 6: Phnom Penh City tour (B/L/D)
Day 7: Phnom Penh – Departure (B/-)
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Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Free. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.. Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.
The sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat.
This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with colums, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Breakfast at hotel.The jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.
We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit with Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup Temples, is also visited this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel, Heading out of town we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. And shopping at CTM souvenir shop and old market. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Breakfast at hotel and take a short flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival at Phnom Penh City, we will enjoy the boat cruising along the Mekong River and sightseeing along the riverside until sunset. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast at hotel visit to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Killing Field, and Toul Sleng museum (S-21) and Russian Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Breakfast at hotel. Free at own leisure until the time and transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure