CULTURAL TOUR 12
DAYS
From Phnom
Penh to Angkor: in individual
- Code:CAMB-CULT.12
Cambodia tour discovery of all important archeological places
Day 1: arrival at Pnhom
Penh. In the arrival to Phnom Penh, reception at the airport
by a member of our office(desk) and transfer in the hotel in
the center of Phnom Penh. Beginning of the guided tours ( including
english speacking guide, and private Transport). The Pagoda of
the Wat Phnom and the national museum (rich in
statues resulting from Angkor). Sunset by boat in the
confluence of Tonlé Sap and the Mekong.
Day 2: The morning visits of
the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, and departure
with guide and private vehicle for Takeo, on the way visit
of the sites of Tonle Bati, Ta Phrom and Yeay
Peau, as well as Phnom Chisor. At night in simple
hotel in Ta Keo ( Guesthouse).(air conditionned and attach
bath)
Day 3: Departure by boat for
Phnom Da, visit of the city of Angkor Borei (the
ancient capital of the Fou Nan). Visit of the Museum and
return to Pnhom Phen. The same hotel.
Day 4: Departure with private
car and guide to Kompong Cham (temple of Vat Nokor)
and Kompong Thom. Free visit at end of afternoon. Night
in Kompong Thom in standard hotel.(air conditionned and
attach bath)
Day 5: Departure with guide
and private vehicle for a Discovery of Sambor Prei Kuk's
temples, certainly the most beautiful examples of the art Pré-Angkorien
of the VIIth century. Night in Kompong Thom in simple hotel.
Day 6: Departure in private
vehicle for about 5 hours to arrive in Siem Reap, near
Angkor. At arrival, transfert to hotel and short visit of Siem
reap. At 4.30 PM, we will go on Angkor site for look Angkor Wat
from outside and after go to Phnom Bakhend temple to watch
the sunset on Angkor Wat and others templesl.
Day 7: From the 9th to 13th
century, Angkor was the heart of a rich and sophisticated civilization.
You will see massive stone monuments, wide majestic causeways,
imposing gateways and towers, all in a wonderful jungle setting.. Morning you will visit with your prived
professional guide and private car, the "Great City"
of Angkor Thom, visits include the famous Bayon Temple,
Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure,
Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the
Terrace of the Leper King..
Day 8: Departure with your
guide and private vehicle,day dicated to visit the most famous
& magnificent Angkor Vat temple. This architectural
masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an
area of about 210 hectares.With many galleries with columns,
libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved
low-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time
of Angkor's construction.
Day 9: Departure with your
guide and private vehicle, for the visit of Morning visit of
a selection of temples, including the Royal City of Preah
Khan with impressive sculptures, Neak Pean built on
a small circular island, Ta Som, East Mebon, Preah
Rup.
Afternoon we will continue our visits by Thommanon temple
, Ta keo , one of Angkor's great temple mountains, Ta
Prohm with a part of the jungle, Banteay Kdei, Srah
Srang a Royal bathing place, Prasat Kravan with unique
brick sculptures. We will visit Les Chantiers Ecole, a
handicraft center located in the center of Siem Reap. Les Chantiers
Ecole was founded in 1992 and its aim is to revive that ancient
Khmer art. This organization gives young people the opportunity
to learn the art of stone, wood carving, and silk weaving .
Day 10: IDay 12: Departure with your guide and private vehicle,,
Morning we will visit the enchanting Banteay Srei. It
appears that the temple was designed to leave no space undecorated,
and the fine carvings in pink sandstone are unique. We will continue
after by car to a little chain of hills. near Kobal Spien
and continue our journey on foot, approximately 40 minutes walk.
We will discover that the riverbed and the rocks around are covered
with carvings representing the gods of the Hindu religion dating
as the 11th century, its the "thousand Lingas Rivers"
The water runs over the sculptures of Vishnu, Lakshmi, Hanuman,
Rama and many Lingas, which were carved in stone in the past
to sanctify the water and Gods.
After this visit, we will go to Banteay Samre, with elaborate
architecture and exceptional carvings, and we will visit of a
local village. and visit of Baray Oriental sites, built by
Rajendravarman : Banteay Kdey, Pré Rup, Preasat
Khleang, Mébon Oriental.
Day 11: This morning we will
enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake. This is
the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and
flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh.
We will see a fishermen's "floating village"
with floatting schools, floatting police station, etc. It is
same as a big village floatting on the lake, and the "village"
move from place to place following water levels and curant.
afternoon, we will visit Siem Reap central market and
the Silk Farm in Puok, established by a French NGO to
revive Cambodia's beautiful silk production. We can see every
step of silk production .
Day 12: Depending of your departure
time,
last
visit of Siem Reap.'s market. Transfer at the airport 2h1 / 2
before the departure of your plane
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Price per person in US dollar |
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Hotel
category |
2
person |
3
to 5 person |
Supp. Single |
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Standard
(
3 star) |
875 |
653 |
132 |
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First
(3
star superior) |
987 |
788 |
349 |
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Superior
(4
star standard) |
1038 |
945 |
497 |
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Hotels used
in Tours
The prices include:. All the transfers and the indicated
transport, in car or minibus following the number of persons
of your party. All the hotels indicated with inclusive breakfast.
The english-speaking guides such as indicated. The entrances
of temples and pagodae in Phnom Penh and special Angkor permit.
The prices don't include: The meals of lunch and diner,
and the airport taxes. The not indicated visits. The insurances
and The taxes photo or video in Phnom Penh Palace.
Tours in hotel 3 and 4 stars: for tour in hotel 3 or 4
stars, the hotels in Ta Keo and in Kompong Thom are simple standard
hotels, (no 3 and 4 stars hotels in these cities). |