TRIP CODE: TINCB4

                         

• Delving into the history of the Khmer Empire, once the greatest power in South east Asia
• Witnessing the architectural legacy of the mighty Khmer Empire - once the greatest power in South East Asia
• Taking extensive tours to various remarkable sites of Angkor Wat, including South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Srei, and other more interesting sites within the complex
• Feeling welcomed by the smiles and hospitality of the Khmer people

DAY1: ARRIVAL PHNOM PENH
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, meets and transfers to hotel.Visit the Victory Monument and the National Museum, the Royal Palace, built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda, which located within the Royal Palace ground..You will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree lined avenues of the city during sunset. Accommodation at hotel

DAY2: PHNOM PENH-SIEM REAP CITY TOUR
Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for departure to 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 (B)

DAY3: DEPARTURE SIEM REAP
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.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. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination.(B)

• Tours and transfers as per the program
• Accommodations in all places
• Meals : Breakfast only
• All entrance fees, boat fees where mentioned
• Private A/C vehicles
• English or French speaking guides
• Cold mineral water & towel during the trips

• Visa fee of USD 20.- per pax
• All meals other than breakfast
• Personal expenses
• Flight ticket : PNH – REP of USD 73.- p.p
• International airport tax of USD 25.- p.p
• International air tickets