CAMBODIAN DELIGHTS
4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
JC – IA – TOUR NO. 419
Phnom Penh (2N) Siem Reap (2N)
Heritage
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 (Phnom Penh)
Upon arrival, welcome direct transfer to visit: The Monument Independent: A shortstop for taking photographs. The Monument which is patterned on a lotus flower bud, adorned with Naga heads (multi-headed cobras), and obviously reminiscent in design of the towers of Angkor Wat. Souvenir Shop: For shopping. Naga Casino & Resort: and try your best luck. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at hotel.
Day 2 (Phnom Penh)
Breakfast at the hotel visit: Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda: the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, is the most conspicuous feature and also one of the impressive colourful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Wat Phnom: the birthplace of the capital; according to legend, Phnom Penh was founded here when a woman named Penh found four Buddha statues and built the temple to house them, from there you can enjoy views over the Tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh. Russian Market: Offers the largest and most varied selection of Traditional souvenirs, curios and other items of interest to the visitor.
Afternoon visit: Toul Sleng S-21 the Genocide Museum: Prior to 1975, Toul Sleng was a high school, When the Khmer Rouge came to power it was converted into the S-21 prison. The building now serves as a museum, a memorial and a testament to the madness of the Khmer Rouge regime. The prison kept extensive records, leaving thousands of photos of their victims, many of which are on display. Take the boat cruise to visit floating village and view sunset in front of the Royal Palace.
Day 3 (Siem Reap)
After breakfast, continue the journey by express A/C coach to Siem Reap, it takes approx 6 hours to travel, Arrival Siem Reap, meet and visit: Artisan D’ Angkor: the Handicraft centre for the wood and stone carving processes. Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. Bakheng hill: Sunset viewing on top of the hill. Bakheng is the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area, this temple-mountain offers extraordinary views of the Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat.
Day 4 (Siem Reap)
Breakfast at the hotel, we explore to visit Angkor Thom: The ancient capital (12th century). See the South Gate including Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara. The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas The Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Ta Prohm: One of the most popular temples, this sprawling complex is famous for its jungle-like, ruined atmosphere, and the giant trees which rise from the stone, gripping the temple in their extensive roots. The temple appears very much as it would have to the first European explorers and invites visitors to linger in its crumbling passageways.
After lunch visit Jewelry Souvenir Shop then continue to visit Ta Prohm Temple then discover the Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat: The “7 th Wonders’ of the World”. World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendour. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology.
Day 5 (Siem Reap)
After breakfast, free on own leisure till time transfer for departure to your next destination. Tour end here.
Inclusion & Exclusion
Inclusions
Transportation with air-conditioned as program
Tour arrival and departure airport transfers
Accommodation base on a twin-share basic with daily
Breakfast (check-in time: 14:00/Check-out time: 12:00)
English Speaking Guide as per mentioned above
All Entrance fee
Meals as mentioned in the program
Cold towel and mineral water 2 bottles per person per day
Exclusions
International airfare in & out
Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
Visa stamp
Travel insurance in all kinds
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
