HIGHLIGHTS

       . Phnom Penh

       . Tonle Bati

       . Siem Reap

       . Angkor Temples

       . Banteay Srei

       . Tonle Sap Lake

On arrival at Po Chen Tong Airport , you are met and transferred to hotel. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the  loveliest  city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with its major sights.  The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, which is  the most sacred temple in the country.  We visit both structures as well as the National Museum, with an excellent collection of actefacts illustrating the splendour of Khmer history. O/N in Phnom Penh.

Day 2:  Phnom Penh - Tonle Bati - Phnom Penh

Day 3: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

A short morning flight to Siem Reap. The town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire from  802 AD to 1350 AD. After checking into hotel, we drive to the archeological area to visit  the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, the largest and most complete structure of Angkor Wat. O/N in Siem Reap. (B)

Day 4: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

The temple of Ta Prohm, with enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers embracing themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature is an incredible sight. We explore this masterpiece as well as its surrounding temples of Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit including Preah Khan, the Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup Temple is also visited, this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. O/N in Siem Reap.(B)

Day 5: Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - Angkor Temples

Heading out of the town, we explore some outlying sights including the Preah Dark village , the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei, the River of 1000 Lingas, locally named Kbal Spean and the Banteay Samre Temple, with its impressive reliefs depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. We also have time to visit Roluos Group of temples including  Lo Lei, Preah Ko, Bakong. O/N in Siem Reap.(B)

Day 6:  Siem Reap - Departure

After breakfast, we embark on a short cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural lake, stopping along the way for an enjoyable visit to a  floating village and fisherman at work (If time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure. (B)

INCLUDING : + Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver + Accommodation:  twin sharing room at the below  mentioned hotel or similar one + Air ticket Phnom Penh - Siem Reap +  English or French speaking guide +  Entrance fee to indicated sights +  Daily breakfast ( B) + Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake

NOT INCLUDING : Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa to Cambodia, flight in/ out Cambodia, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.

TRIP NOTES:

During the dry season (May - July) the low level of the Tonle Sap River does not permit a cruise to the fishing village on the Tonle Sap. The excursion will be replaced by a visit to The Chantiers Ecoles.