ITINERARY
Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival Welcome to Siem Reap, the provincial capital and gateway to the ancient Angkor Temples. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srei and the legendary Angkor Wat. Driver and guide of Travel Cambodia will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. In the rest of the afternoon, you could relax and enjoy the facility of hotel or take a short walk to the Old market.
Meals: N/A Accommodation: Hotel in Siem ReapDay 2: Siem Reap Discovery – Angkor Temples Wake up early to be transferred for picking up the most beautiful, haunting and spiritual moment to visit magnificent Angkor Wat at dawn. This special activity is designed also to help you see “the Temple reflex on the water” when it’s much cooler and less crowded. Angkor Wat, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was constructed by Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century and dedicated them to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys and ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction.
A table with hot tea or coffee, breakfast box is arranged by Travel Cambodia on site for your most convenience.
Our journey continues with visiting South Gate of Angkor Thom, with its majestic doors and artifacts. Then visit monumental temple of Bayon which is the heart of Angkor Thom. Later, visit the Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King and Takeo "Jewel of Crystal", which is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and was erected at the end of the 10th century. Leaving Angkor Thom by the North Gate, you travel to Preah Khan (Sacred Sword), one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. You should not miss Ta Prohm Temple, which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty with its giant trees that have grown there for centuries.
Meals: Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Siem ReapDay 3: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh After breakfast our driver will meet you at your hotel and take you on the 5 hour drive from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. The journey offers an excellent opportunity to observe rural Cambodia up-close. Stop along the way and visit a market, where every assortment of street food is available, including the Khmer favorite: fried spiders! Upon arrival, check in hotel and free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom PenhDay 4: Phnom Penh City TourPhnom Penh was founded in the 14th century and has long been a vital trading hub at the confluence of three rivers: the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac. Start the day learning about the Khmer Rouge and Cambodia’s recent history on a guided tour of the TuolSleng Genocide Museum and the notorious Choeung Ek “Killing Fields”. Our cultural tour continues as we visit the National Museum - a journey into ancient Khmer art and civilization and the Royal Palace, home to the royal family and the opulent silver pagoda. Enjoy some free time to rest and freshen up before driving to the dock to catch an evening boat cruise along the Mekong River. Savor a welcome dinner on board as you watch the sunset over the shimmering lights of Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 5: Phnom Penh Departure Have breakfast at the hotel then drive to the airport to catch your departure flight home. Bon voyage!
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: N/A
Note: Please be aware that flight times, hotels and all other logistics, services and days of travel are subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered.
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All itineraries are flexible and can easily be altered to suit your needs and interests.
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