TPT-Cam049 - Cambodia Sightseeing Cultural Journey 6 days / 5 nights

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Day 1: Arrival in Phnom Penh

Day 2: City tour of Phnom Penh

Day 3: Fly to Siem Riep

Day 4: Exploration of Angkor

Day 5: Exploration of Angkor

Day 6: Departure

Cambodia: Phnom Penh - Siem Riep - Angkor

Arrival at Phnom Penh airport. Meets our tour guide and transfer to hotel down town. Depending on the tiem of your arrival we may take a full day city tour or half day city tour of Phnom Penh visiting Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. We also visit to National Museum where we would see the world’s most wondrous collection of Khmer sculture. Continue to Wat Phnom where the Khmers prefer to pray for luck. Welcome dinner with local delights. Back to hotel for overnight.

Summary:
- Sightseeing: Half day or Full day depending on arrival time
- Transportation: AC vehicle
- Meal: Welcome Dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 2: City tour of Phnom Penh

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we take an excursion to Tonle Batie, which is 40 km from Phnom Penh, visiting to a pair of old Angkorian-era temple of Ta Prohm and Yeay Poev. In the afternoon, we visit the harrowing Tuol Sleng Museum before continuing to the Killing Field of Choeung Ek where prisoner from Security Prison 21 were taken for execution. It is grim afternoon, but essential for understanding just how far Cambodia has come in the intervening years. Back to hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Summary:
- Sightseeing: Full day
- Transportation: AC vehicle
- Meal: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 3: Fly to Siem Riep

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport for a short fly to Siem Riep. Upon arrival in Siem Riep we head to our hotel down town for check-in. The rest of the day we visit to the world wonder of Angkor Wat. We first visit to Southern Gate of Angkor Thom and the unique temple of Bayon. It is a collection of 54 gothic towers decorated with 216 coldy smiling, enormous faces glaring down from every angle. We continue to the Baphoun temple, which would have been one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday. Moving on to the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Complete the day with sunset watching from Phnom Bakheng Hill. Back to the hotel for overnight. Overnight in Siem Riep.

Summary:
- Sightseeing: Half day
- Transportation: AC vehicle, Airplane
- Meal: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep.

Day 4: Exploration of Angkor

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we continue to the enchanting temple of the Banteay Srei, the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art. Banteay Srei means "Citadel of the Women" and it is said that it must have been built by a women, as the elaborate carvings are too fine for the hand of a man. In the afternoon, we visit the Banteay Samre, which dates from the same period as Angkor Wat. The temple is in a fairly healthy state of preservation due to some extensive renovation work. After here we continue to visit the monuments of Rolous, which served as Indravarman I’s capital. The temples were built by the Khmer and mark the beginning of the age of Khmer classical art. Back to the hotel for overnight.

Summary:
- Sightseeing: Full day
- Transportation: AC vehicle
- Meal: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep.

Day 5: Exploration of Angkor

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we continue to discover Angkor Wat. In the morning we visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit to Pre Rup temple, East Mebon temple, and Neak Poan temple. In the afternoon we visit to Krovan temple, Royal Bath of Srah Srang and Banteay Kdei temples. Back to the hotel for overnight.

Summary:
- Sightseeing: Full day
- Transportation: AC vehicle
- Meal: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep.

Day 6: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. We take a short bus ride to Tonle Sap Lake. Board a motored boat and enjoy a cruise past a floating village. Visit to local schools in the floating village. Back to the town and enjoy free time to shop in local market. Transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight. Trip completes.

Summary:
- Boat trip: 2 hrs
- Transportation: AC vehicle, Boat
- Meal: Breakfast.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- AC vehicle as indicated in the program
- Domestic flight Phnom Penh - Siem Riep
- Boat trip on Tonle Sap
- Twin shared hotel room
- English or French speaking guide
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Water and Snacks
- Sightseeing and entrance fees.

Price Includes:
- Visa
- International air ticket and airport tax
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses.