Highlight of Cambodia - SiemReap Temples
3Days2Nights
TRIP CODE: TINCB1
DAY1: ARRIVAL SIEM REAP
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meets and transfers to 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), Bayon Temple(unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King
In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex cover 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 tower symbolize Meru’s five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond
Sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat. Accommodation at hotel
DAY2: SIEM REAP TEMPLE TOURS
In the morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang (’The Royal Boths’ was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the ’Mountain Temple’ of Pre Rup until sunset.
In the afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue to the temple tour. 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.Then, visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples. Accommodation at hotel (B)
DAY3: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE
Visit the floating village of the Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap, the ’Great Lake’ of Cambodia and the largest in Asia.
In the afternoon, visit ’Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecoles’ of Siem Reap and time at leisure at the local market (if time permits).Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to the next destination (B)
B=Breakfast , L=Lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION OF:
- Tours and transfers as per the program
- Accommodations in all places
- All entrance fees, boat fees where mentioned
- Private A/C vehicles
- English or French speaking guides
- Cold mineral water & towel during the trips
EXCLUSION OF:
- Visa fee of USD 20.- per pax
- All meals other than breakfast
- Personal expenses
- International air ticket
- International airport tax of USD 25.- p.p
- International air tickets
HOTEL INFORMATION
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City
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Luxury*****
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First Class****
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Superior***
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Siem Reap
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Sofitel Royal
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Angkor Howard
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Lotus Angkor
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TOUR COST
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Hotel Ranges
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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Single supplement
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2
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3
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4
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Luxury*****
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438
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421
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403
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226
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First Class****
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272
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234
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217
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114
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Superior***
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261
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228
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210
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100
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