DAY 1: PHNOM PENH - ARRIVAL

DAY 2: PHNOM PENH - FULLDAY TOUR

DAY 3: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP

DAY 4: SIEM REAP - FULLDAY TOUR

DAY 5: SIEM REAP - FULLDAY TOUR

DAY 6: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE

 

 

Welcome to The capital of Phnom Penh “Pearl of Asia” was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. Phnom Penh’s shine was tarnished by the impact of war and revolution. But the city has since risen from the ashes to take its place among the hip capitals of the region. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our team inside the terminal to assist in the Cambodian Visa Express procedure. Then you collect and take your luggage to the exit, where your tour guide and driver will be waiting for transfer to hotel check in. 

 

Inside Arrival Terminal, you are met by our representative (signboard with your names) who assists you through the entrance formalities, collecting your passport (no photo is required) before completing the necessary forms to submit the visa on arrival application. The Visa fee is covered by our representative then he/she accompanies you through immigration, baggage collection and customs into the arrivals hall where you are met your guide outside the arrival terminal. 

 

Today, you have a chance to explore the Capital city serves as a heart and business center of Kingdom of Cambodia.

You experience on Cyclo (it is an old traditional during the French colonial) departs from hotel, rides for small city tour high-light where customer will visit.

The Royal Palace has various buildings within the walls the Throne Hall ranks as most important. This Khmer-style building was erected only in 1917. It is used only on special occasions. Attached to the Throne Hall is a tower 59 meters high. 

Silver Pagoda or Temple of Emerald Buddha formerly a wooden building rebuilt in 1962 in concrete ad marble. The pagoda is floored with over 5000 silver tiles each weighing 1 kilo. It is famous for its 90 kg solid gold Buddha made in 1907 and an emerald Buddha said to be made of baccarats crystal. 

Continue to visit National Museum with several of 5000 original artifacts of Khmer arts, especially different dating sculptures, with its Khmer-style architecture building.

Toul Sleng Museum school buildings served as opened-window prison in PolPot Regime with its thousands skulls and punished material.

Your day will be ending by walking around the Central Market, is a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods.

Enjoy the most spectacular view of Phnom Penh by Sunset and Night followed by Dinner Cruise. 

 

Enjoy you breakfast, today you are met and transferred to board for departure to Siem Reap.

Welcome to The capital of Siem Reap Province, Siem Reap serves as Cambodia‘s hip epicenter, Filled with an impressive array of colonial and Chinese- style architecture, not to mention a gateway to the magnificent temples of Angkor. Siem Reap town features notable boutiques, multicultural dining, enriching museums and relaxation-ready spas, though it’s most revered site is iconic Angkor Wat situated in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A symbol of Khmer genius, its imposing grandeur gives way to breathtaking bas reliefs depicting historical mythology.  A city just waiting to be explored, culturally rich Siem Reap brims with treasures for history buffs and modern- minded traveler alike. 

 

Upon arrival at Siem Reap Domestic Airport, you are met and greeted by your experienced guide and transfer to hotel check in. 

In the afternoon, visit Les Artisans D’Angkor a complete visit of the arts and crafts school will take you through the various training and production workshops of the les Artisans D’ Angkor. Discover the traditional techniques used for wood sculpting, stone carving, lacquer work, polychrome and stone patina work with the explanation of a guide. 

 

Then explore the Great Lake Tonle Sap, Khmer fishing & floating villages followed by Exclusive Private Sunset (1 bottle of Champagne, Local beers, soft drink, and Canapé).

 

Tonle Sap Lake, Embark on the exclusive traditional wooden boat to visit floating village on the great lake of Tonle Sap. You will go through the floating houses with small private boats. The natural wonder of Tonle Sap offers an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and the natural splendors of the countryside.

 

Enjoy breakfast hotel your hotel. Take Tuk Tuk to visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Royal Palace, Terrace of Elephant and Terrace of Leper King. Discover Angkor Thom a heavily fortified city built in the 12th century by the greatest of the Khmer rulers King Jayavarman VII (1181-1201). With a population in excess of one million inhabitants Angkor Thom was larger than any city in Europe at the time. 

 

After lunch time continue to explore Banteay Srei, Which in some obvious aspects, stands apart from the other monuments of the Angkor region Relatively isolated 13 miles northeast of the main temple group Banteay Srei is built in pink sandstone rather than the more usual gray and is one of the very few temple that was not endowed by royalty. It was in fact built by Yajnavarha, a Brahmin Priest and key figure at court in the 10th century. 

 

Tucked away at the eastern edge of the Angkor complex, is the small and somewhat isolated temple of Banteay Samre named after the Samre, a tribe that lived around Phnom Kulen the temple’s distinctive lotus –flower tower gives immediate temple complexes Banteay Samre is nevertheless more peaceful than many. 

 

DAY5: SUNRISE OVER ANGKOR WAT - TA PROHM         

Early this morning, you are met and greeted by your experience guide in your hotel lobby to witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat 

 

Watch the sunrise over the main temple of Angkor Wat an unforgettable and quintessential Southeast Asia experience. Then walk amid the moss – peppered pathways, gazing up at the intricately carved tower tops or climb the steep narrow temple steps that lead to wide courtyards contemplate the temple’s spiritual power while you walk in the cool shade of its hallways, stopping to take in the perfume of burning incense Once the seat of the mighty Angkor Empire it was from here that kings  ruled over a vast territory that extended from the tip of what is now southern Vietnam northward to Yunnan in china and westward to the bay of Bengal. 

 

After returning to your hotel for breakfast, go on to see the fascinating Ta Prohm Temple, Which for the many is the most romantic experience of Angkor One of the most spectacular effects of the forest’s encroachment on Ta Prohm is the way trees have grown into and around the towers and galleries seeds carried by bird and dropped onto the Temple roofs spouted aerial roofs that trailed to the ground, where they took root and grew into the monument and paradoxically for supporting them as long as the trees live. 

In the afternoon, Visit the Grand Circuit of Angkor Thom such as Preah Khan, Neak Poan, East Mebon and Rep Rup temples.

 

This was one of our favorite nights of the trip. We zipped through the streets to remote locations you would never stumble upon, but should. We tried a delicious variety of Cambodian food (that we would never normally had tried – bugs, snake, croc, frog, you name it). The ride is exhilarating, and your driver will ensure that you are safe. We were lucky enough to take the tour with one of the owners, Akim. She is truly beloved by all of the establishments we visited. It is clear that she is giving back to the community in a big way by bringing her tours to these locations, and it was wonderful to witness. Take this tour – you won’t be disappointed!

 

Enjoy your breakfast, free at your own leisure.Transfer to airport for departure to other destinations.

 

 

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