Cambodia Explorer 4 Days

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Day 1: Phnom Penh (L, G)

Arriving at Pochentong airport in Phnom Penh, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. After lunch, you'll ride a cyclo to visit the National Museum and the Silver Pagoda, followed by a sunset cruise on the Chatomouk River (Alternatively, you can visit the Killing fields.). If time permits, you can stroll through the bustling Central Market, famous for its Art-Deco architecture. You’ll spend the night in Phnom Penh.

Day 2: Phnom Penh/Siem reap (B, L, D, G)

After breakfast, your car will drive you to the airport for your morning flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. Your day will be devoted to the Temple complex, of which Angkor Wat is a key element. You’ll begin with a visit to Angkor Thom, starting with the Bayon, a bizarre structure of several architectural changes reflecting a switch from Hinduism (the foundations) to Buddhism (the superstructure). Your next visit will be to the Elephant and Leper King Terraces followed by the Baphoun Temple. In the afternoon, you’ll explore Angkor Wat itself, the largest, and for most people, the most impressive temple in the complex. As dusk nears, a walk to the summit of Phnom Bakheng Hill will afford a panorama of the whole complex lit by the rays of the setting sun, weather permitting of course. In the evening, you’ll enjoy an Apsara dance dinner at a local restaurant. Your overnight accommodation will be in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem reap (B, L, G)

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll drive to visit the famous temple of Bantey Srey “the Citadel of Women”. This small pink sandstone temple (late 10th century) is considered as the crown jewel of classical Khmer art with the delicate beauty of its carvings. Continue to Bantey Samre (mid 12th century), which has been admirably restored. And then the scenic Ta Prohm monastery, left to the devouring jungle. After lunch, a transfer will bring you to the Floating village. From there, you’ll take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake. Then return to town and visit the "Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Stroll around the local market afterwards…Your accommodation will be in Siem Reap.

Day 4: Siem Reap departure (B, DP)

Your time will be your own until your private car and driver arrives to takes you to the airport for your international departure flight. Tour ends!

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide, DP = Driver pickup

Accommodation

Hotel list for First Class standard:

• Phnom Penh: Raffles Hotel Le Royal (*****State room)
• Siem Reap: Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (*****State room)

Hotel list for Deluxe standard:

• Phnom Penh: Cambodiana Hotel (****Deluxe room)
• Siem Reap: La Residence D'Angkor Hotel (*****Deluxe room)

Hotel list for Superior standard:

• Phnom Penh: The Quay Hotel (****Deluxe room)
• Siem Reap: Victoria Hotel (****Superior room)

Hotel list for Mid-range standard:

• Phnom Penh: Hotel Castle (***Deluxe room)
• Siem Reap: City River Hotel (***Deluxe room)

 

Prices (person in US dollars):

Other tours:

• Cambodia Heritage and Beach Holiday 8 Days
• Cambodia Highlights 6 Days
• Khmer Empire Explorer 4 Days

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