Glimpse of Cambodia
Tour Highlights
SIEM REAP
- Visit to West Baray Big Pond
- Visit to “Les Artisans d ‘Angkor – Chanters Ecole” the finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts
- Visit to Floating Villages
- Wooden boat ride on the Tonle Sap
- Visit to Wat Bo
ANGKOR
- Excursion to Angkor for Full Day
- Visit to Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit to Angkor Wat Temple
- Free time at night market
PHNOM PENH
- City tour
- Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh
- Visit Tuol Sleng Prison
- Free time for shopping at Russian Market
Itinerary
Day 01: Siem Reap
Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport, and proceed to hotel. In afternoon, visit West Baray Big Pond, a “Baray” is a water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer people. Then proceed to Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Later visit the “Les Artisans d ‘Angkor – Chanters Ecole” the finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. Overnight at Siem Reap.
Day 02: Full Day Angkor Tour
After breakfast, proceed for Angkor Tour. Explore the South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3 kms 2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. Then visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. Giant trees have grown here for centuries. Later, visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. Evening is at leisure to spend time at Angkor night market. Overnight at Siem Reap.
Day 03: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
After breakfast, proceed to visit Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Then visit Wat Bo founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be late 19th century and Local Market. Then proceed to Phnom Penh.
Welcome to Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk. Overnight at Phnom Penh.
Note: Distance by road between Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is approx. 318 Kms. You can also fly to Phnom Penh from Siem Reap (at additional price). The journey can take 40-60 minutes by flight or 5-8 hours by road.
Day 04: Phnom Penh
After breakfast, proceed to visit the impressive colourful Khmer-style royal palace complex built in 1866 by the predecessors of King Norodom. Then visit the Independence monument and explore the National Museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building that contains more than 5000 art antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others. Later pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays. Later, continue to Tuol Sleng prison now is Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. In evening, you can go shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals. Overnight at Phnom Penh.
Day 05: Departure
After breakfast proceed to Airport to board flight for your return journey.
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