6-Day Cambodia Tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Silver Pagoda, Angkor Wat Temple and Preah Khan

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6 days

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   Day 1 — Phnom Penh Arrival - Half Day City Tour - Private Tour

   Welcome to Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk.
   In the afternoon, pick up and visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom. Nearby is Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver. We will stop at Independence monument and explore the National museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others. We pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include mystical Mekong. Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays. Last visit Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon. Enjoy the night time and overnight in Phnom Penh.

   

   Silver Pagoda

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Home Chic Deluxe, 4 star hotel: Phnom Penh Katari Superior, 5 star hotel: Sun & moon riverside Hotel Deluxe
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   Day 2 — Phnom Penh - Shuttle Bus to Siem Reap

   Breakfast at hotel, in the morning we visit Tuol Sleng prison now is Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It's also called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), a Khmer Rouge's premier security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of anti-Angkor elements. Leave the relics of the bad history of Cambodia we will go shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals. Heading to AIRPORT/BUS STATION for departure to Siem Reap.
   Welcome to Cambodia - Siem Reap, the treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia. After the short rest you will transfer to hotel for checking-in. Overnight in Siem Reap.

   

   Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Ta prohm Hotel Superior, 4 star hotel: Angkor Holiday Hotel Sup balcony, 5 star hotel: Somadevi Angkor Boutique Superior
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   Day 3 — Angkor Tour Full Day Joining Tour - SIC Tour

   Breakfast at hotel, explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. 
   Afternoon visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Have funny time at bars and pubs at Angkor night market. Overnight in Siem Reap.

   

   Angkor Wat

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Ta prohm Hotel Superior, 4 star hotel: Angkor Holiday Hotel Sup balcony, 5 star hotel: Somadevi Angkor Boutique Superior
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   Day 4 — Phnom Kulen - Thousand Lingas Full Day Tour - SIC Tour

   After breakfast, we visit Small Circuit including: visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. Giant trees have grown here for centuries and Prasat Kravan was originally constructed by noblemen rather than a king. Banteay Kdei was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However, there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments. Srah Srang is a royal pool was the King's bathing pond, where he washed with his many concubines each day.  Takeo - King Suryavarman I commissioned this temple in the 10th Century, but it was never completed so has no elaborate decoration like its contemporaries. It is a pyramid on 5 levels and is dedicated to Shiva. Thommanon - small attractive temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wat. Chau Say Tevoda built during the second quarter of the 12th century opposite of Thommanon, it was dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. 
   Afternoon overland trip to visit the highlights of the Grand Circuit including: Preah Khan - meaning The Sacred Sword, this temple was also built by Jayawarman VII and is famous for its immensely long cruciform corridors and delicate carvings. Neak Pean - This temple is a delicate highlight of Khmer art. Built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect representation of the heavens on earth. Ta Som was a small classic Bayon style monastic complex consisting of a relatively flat enclosure. East Mebon was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman; this temple was situated on a small island in the middle of the Oriental, or Eastern, Baray. Last visit Pre Rup was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman and view lovely sunset there. Overnight in Siem Reap.

   

   Ta Prohm Temple

   

   Preah Khan Temple

   

   Pre Rup

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Ta prohm Hotel Superior, 4 star hotel: Angkor Holiday Hotel Sup balcony, 5 star hotel: Somadevi Angkor Boutique Superior
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   Day 5 — Half Day Kampong Fluk Floating Village Tour - SIC Tour

   Begin the tour by visiting a local market known as Rulous market to see villagers selling their home-grown vegetables or a local pagoda to learn about religion. Then, take a tour of the astounding floating villages known as stilt-houses, which stand between 8 and 10 meters high, as well as the school, farm, and even the hospital, where people have bravely adapted to some of the most unimaginable conditions, all while smiling.
   From the comfort of our boat trip, take in the beautiful atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind village.
   After this awe-inspiring experience, you will return to the hotel for your own leisure time.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3 star hotel: Ta prohm Hotel Superior, 4 star hotel: Angkor Holiday Hotel Sup balcony, 5 star hotel: Somadevi Angkor Boutique Superior
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   Day 6 — Departure

   Breakfast at hotel, free leisure on own arrangement until time transfer to airport for flight onwards! End of services.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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