Day 1: Morning arrival in Siem Reap (L, D) Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, met and transfer direct to hotel for check in. Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at local restaurant In the afternoon visit Angkor National Museum and the famous temple Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng Hills. Dinner and enjoy with Aspara Dance Show at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
**Optional for elephant or balloon riding up/down at the hills Day 2: Siem Reap (B) Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Afternoon visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century C.E, the first temple to be constructed wholly of sandstone. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap. Day 3: Siem Reap -Phnom Penh (B) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for short flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, met and transfer direct to hotel for check in. Then embark on city to visit Wat Phnom, Yeay Penh’s statue (grand mother Penh) at southwest of the hills, the Victory Monument, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit National Museum, build in 1917 and designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts. Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace. End of the day, head to the riverfront, enjoy the view of the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap River. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh Day 4: Phnom Penh departure (B) Breakfast at hotel. Visit the notorious Killing Fields " Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (from 1975–1979). On the way back stop over at the handicraft shop, spa and vocational training restaurant. This place was created in 1996 by Pour un Sourire d’ Enfant (PSE) www.pse.asso.fr. to rescue Cambodian children. Today we prefer you to have lunch over there. In the afternoon, visit Central Market (Phsar Thom Thmei), the distinctive art-deco styling of this market makes it stand out among the architecture of Phnom Penh, where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, silver products, etc. Then transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for departure flight to your next destination. End of services by Indochina Travel Service. INCLUSIVE: Tours and transfers as per the program Accommodations based on twin share with daily breakfast Meals as stated in the itinerary (B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner) All entrance fees, permits during guided time Private A/C vehicles English speaking guides Cold mineral water & towel during the trips
EXCLUSIVE: Visa fee of USD 20.- per person Meals and drinks not clearly mentioned, Personal expenses Domestic flight ticket Siem Reap -Phnom Penh International air ticket, International airport tax of USD 25.- per person |