pon arrival Siem Reap, our guide will meet you at the airport and then we transfer to the town.
This afternoon, we visit Senteurs D’Angkor New Workshop (open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). Discover how the local artisans make by hand: soap with coconut oil, natural cosmetics, subtly scented balms, aromatic candles. You will also observe the different steps to treat and prepare the local spices (Kampot pepper, lemongrass, chili…), and how people blend them to make the traditional curry or amok. During your visit, you will also be able to taste several of local creations: flavored coffee, flavored tea, exotic jams… and identify various exotic plants and flowers as lemongrass, chili, pepper plant, coffee tree, frangipani, jasmine… We then visit Wat Bo, a highly respected pagoda founded in the 18th century, contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be from late 19th century. End our visits at one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale.
Dinner at local restaurant .
Overnight in Siem Reap!
Please note:
Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included and subject to availability (unless stated otherwise).
Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.
DAY 2 –Siem Reap – Full Day Trip to Angkor with Temple Pass
After breakfast, we explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon – huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas – impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. Last visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries!
This afternoon we visit Angkor Wat temple, the Cambodia’s ancient temple is one of the wonders of the oriental world. Masterpieces of decorative details as well as of architectural style, its awe-inspiring ruins survive as testament to the spectacular achievements of Southeast Asia’s greatest civilization. It is a replica of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. It is composed by the Mount Meru, surrounded by the continents and the oceans. Its extraordinary bas-reliefs, describe some Khmer epics and myths. Angkor Wat’s five famous towers rise into the sky, a geometrical arrangement of numerous galleries, adorned with beliefs and the stone images of celestial Apsara dancers, as well as portals, chambers and courtyards.
Dinner at local restaurant .
Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 3 –Siem Reap – Half-day Kampong Phluk floating villages – Flight to Phnompenh
Breakfast at hotel and check out.
In the morning, 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. Here you’ll see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap. We continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale.
In the afternoon, drive to airport for your departure flight to Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk. Upon your arrival, welcomed by our guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Dinner at local restaurant .
Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 4 –Phnompenh city tour
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, you will visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style Royal Palace complex built in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom. Nearby is Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contains plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver. We will stop at Independence monument and explore the National museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays.
Afternoon we continue to Tuol Sleng prison, now called Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It’s also called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), a Khmer Rouge’s premier security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of anti-Angkor elements. Leaving the relics of the bad history of Cambodia, we will go shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Dinner at local restaurant .
DAY 5 Phnompenh Departure
Have breakfast at hotel and check out. Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.
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Inclusions
4-night accommodation based on double/twin sharing room
Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast & D-Dinner
All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Boat trip(s) as mentioned in the itinerary
Private transportation by vehicle with A/C as per program
Local English speaking guides inCambodia (different guide in different city).
Bottles of mineral water on tour day (2 bottles/person/full day)
