OVERVIEW
Welcome to Cambodia - the Kingdom of Wonder. "No trip to Cambodia is complete without a visit to Angkor Wat". This temple complex is officially the largest religious structure in the world, and there is no end to the depth of Angkor Wat, so spend enough time immersing youself within its history, bas relief, impressive architecture and mysteries.
TRIP FACTS
- Travel Style: Cultural & Classic Travel
- Trip length: 7days - 6nights
- Start / Finish: Siem Reap/Siem Reap
- Departure: Departs daily on a private basis
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Witness lives of the local and their smiles
- Discover Angkor Temples in Siem Reap
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Siem Reap- Angkor National Museum - Blessing from Monk
Day 2: Siem Reap- Angkor Highlighted Temples
Day 3: Siem Reap- Beng Melea- Kompong Khleang Village
Day 4: Siem Reap - Banteay Srei & Preah Khan Temples
Day 5: Siem Reap - Tuk Tuk Ride to Villages - Lunch with local family
Day 6: Siem Reap - Prek Taul Bird Watching- Tonle Sap Lake
Day 7: Siem Reap - Departure
Upon arrival, meets and transfers to hotel for check in (Early check-in is NOT included and subject to hotel is availability). Siem Reap Orientation visit local main shrine of Preah Ang Chheck/Chhom temple, visit to Angkor National Museum which we can see the artifacts from the every part of Cambodia in the ancient time. Visit to the Ganesha which is a boutique shop selling all Cambodian products and is 100% real from Cambodia. Monk Blessing in the evening for your good luck, and safe holidays at Wat Bo.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation in Siem Reap
Early morning, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat - one of the world is most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.. At 09am come back to hotel for breakfast and rest in the noon to avoid of the heats of the day until 15:00 continue exploring the mysterious Royal city Angkor Thom. City & Bayon Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit to the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou, Elephant Terraces, Leper King Terrace and Royal Place area and visit one more ruin in Angkor Area of Preah Khan temple, built in 12th century by King Jayavarman VII and it is the same style to Ta Prom Temple.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation in Siem Reap
Heading out of the town, we drive on a newly paved road to the most remote and ruin temples of Boeng Mealea which is a temple located 60 km east of the main group of temples at Angkor Wat and built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. Its primary material is sandstone and it is surrounded by moats. The basic layout is three enclosing galleries around a central sanctuary. There is extensive carving of scenes from Hindu mythology, including the Churning of the Sea of Milk and Vishnu being borne by the bird god Garuda. Causeways have long balustrades formed by bodies of the seven-headed Naga serpent. Smaller in size than Angkor Wat, the kings main monument, Beng Melea nonetheless ranks among the Khmer empire is larger temples. Continue to visit one of the biggest village on Tone Sap Lake called Kompong Khleang Village that your can learn the real life of Cambodian People, and boat ride to visit the another of the village are all about floating house on the bamboo raft. Overnight in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel and visit the smallest, but magnificent, Banteay Srei built in the 10th Century and dedicated to Shiva. The temple was the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture and the bas-relief work is the best example of Khmer classical art remaining. The pink sandstone structure bears a series of striking and beautiful sculptures, lintels, pediments and friezes. Khmers say the temple must have been carved by women for the details are too fine for the hands of a man. On the way back to Siem Reap we will visit the Preah Khan Temple, afternoon free and easy at hotel (Swimming/relaxation)
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation in Siem Reap
Today is the highlight of the trip; we will ride on Tuk Tuk to visit the rural villages, the journey will pass through the rice paddies, Khmer Traditional houses, local animal such as buffalos, cows, duck, chicken it will create a lot of opportunities for you to take pictures and especially all the daily activities of the villagers, then visit the local pagoda to learn about the Buddish Monk, local orphanage. Around 11am we will stop at one of the local families to learn the basic cooking, and also the time that we can interact with the family to get deeper in the way of life. After this amazing lunch in the local house we return to hotel for relaxation or optional for local markets
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accomodation in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel, today heading out to the Tonle Sap Lake (Mea Chrey Village) and then embark local boat to cruise around 1 hour through floating villages and huge lake of Tonle Sap lake, on arrival at the center of the bird sanctuary we can continue with the other boat to the place where all the birds are, watching and get all the explanation from the expert, this spectacular trip will be finished before lunch time and return to center to join the Picnic Lunch then return to Siem Reap.
Option: on the way back we can stop to visit the Silk Farm in Peak District where can see the whole process of making silk from the center.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel and free until transfer to airport for departure.
***END OF SERVICES***
THE DIFFERENCE OF AMO TRAVEL
+ 01 bottle of water/day/person.
+ Post Card for sharing your memorable trip
+ Bookmark with basic Vietnamese lesson.
+ Vietnamese Sim-Card for 24/24 support.
SERVICES INCLUSION
- 01 Night in the junk in Ha Long with 03 sea food meals on board
- All of meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Air-conditioned private car
- Professional and Experience local English speaking guide.
- Private boat trip in along Perfume River in Hue
- Private boat trip in Mekong Delta
- All of entrance fees and visiting permission in the restricted area (if applicable) as programm
SERVICES EXCLUSION
- International and domestic air-tickets.
- Bank Fee related to the payment.
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Visa to Vietnam, Visa stamping fee
- Beverage, personal expenses
- Tipping for Tour-guide and driver. Our suggestion: 1-3$US/day/driver, 3-5$US/day/person for tour-guide depending your group size.
NOTE
- Time check in: from 13h00 to 14h00, time check out: 12h00 (except the Junk in Ha Long about 10AM)
- Program is subject to change without prior notice due to Vietnam Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight cancellation.
- Hotels are subject to change by the time of booking.
- B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner