Jewel of Cambodia

Duration: 4 days 3 night

Destination: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

From US $356 $312 Tour Enquiry
• Tread lightly upon the 5000 silver floor tiles at the Silver Pagoda, in the Royal Palace
• Step back in time at the National Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of Angkorian sculpture
• Check out the Art Deco masterpiece that Psar Thmei, Phnom Penh’s central market
• Discover a darker side at Toul Sleng Museum, a brutal reminder of the pain of Cambodia’s past
• Soak up the city by night, with a happy hour cocktail, a fine meal and crawl through the city’s bars
• Stare in awe at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat
• Succumb to the enigmatic smiles of the 216 giant faces of the Bayon, Angkor’s strangest temple
• Experience nature running riot at the mysterious ruin of Ta Prohm, the original Tomb Rider temple
• Marvel at the exquisite carvings adorning the tiny temple of Banteay Srei, the finest seen at Angkor
• Cycling along the roads less travelled which undiscovered by mass tourist
• Discover the secrets of Bar street, Siem Reap’s quaffing capital where the action goes on all night and Angkor Night Market
• Relax with a massage or spa, the perfect medicine for weary bodies
 

Tour brief

 
  • Day 1 : Arrival – Phnom Penh
  • Day 2 : Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by flight
  • Day 3 : Siem Reap Exploration
  • Day 4 : Siem Reap – Departure

PRICE AND BOOKING

Tours & Packages2-3 pax4-6 paxFrom 7 pax 
3 star hotels
2-3 pax$362
4-6 pax$341
From 7 pax$312
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4 star hotels
2-3 pax$442
4-6 pax$421
From 7 pax$412
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5 star hotels
2-3 pax$525
4-6 pax$502
From 7 pax$485
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Itinerary

Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival (D)
Arrive Phnom Penh by morning flight, Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial charm. French villas along tree-lined boulevards remind the visitor that the city was once considered the gem of Southeast Asia. Recent political changes have triggered an economic boom of sorts, with new hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs springing up around the city.
Visit to the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Travelers will proceed to visit Independence Monument which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodian took their country back from French colony, continuing visit to National Museum, the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was build since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood and others. We pass through the River Front park whose scenery is much worth shooting, and continue to the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom Daun Penh – the name of a pagoda, was built by lady Daun Penh in 1372 on a little hill, Legend has it that after a particularly heavy flood, a wealthy Khmer woman named Daun Penh found a tree on the banks of the Mekong with four statues of Buddha hidden inside, before walking along Mekong River bank to see the lovely Phnom Penh city at night with breathtaking view along the river.

Day 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B,L,D)

We take morning flight (option by boat and bus) from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at airport you are met and transfer to your hotel (upon room availability). Then we start visit:
We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. Then we visit Puok – which is home to the Artisans d’Angkor Silk Farm. Here you will witness the entire silk production process, from the silk worm munching on the Mulberry leaves, to spinning their cocoons, the cocoons being harvested and turned into silk thread, women weaving, and of course the beautiful finished silk products, which you can purchase at the on-site boutique, a wonderful souvenir of Cambodia. We will visit one of oldest pagoda – Wat Bo and Local Market.

Welcome dinner with Apsara Dance show at local restaurant.

For those travelers thirsting for cultural highlights of Cambodia, No visit to Cambodia is complete without attending at least one traditional Khmer dance performance, often referred to as 'Apsara Dance' after one of the most popular Classical dance pieces. Traditional Khmer dance better described as 'dance-drama' in that the dances are not merely dance but also meant to convey a story or message.

Day 3: Siem Reap Exploration (B,L,D)

After breakfast we continue to visit:
  • The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century)
  • See the South Gate, Bayon Temple- unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara
  • Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru
  • The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas
  • The Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King
  • We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers
  • Prasat Kravan – With its unique brick sculptures
  • Srah Srang – The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing
  • Banteay Kdei – Surrounded by four concentric walls
The tour start with the visiting to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng hill.
Enjoy walking at busy pub street where you can find many bars for cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market.

Day 4: Siem Reap Departure (B)

Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination. Say goodbye to your Cambodian guide and driver. Goodbye Cambodia!!!!

Inclusions

    • 03 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Meal: Full board at local restaurant as mention in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner)
    • Airport transfers & Transport by air con. vehicles as per program
    • Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified
    • Boat trip as mention in program
    • Local English speaking guide as per program
    • Cold water and towel during tours

Exclusions

    • International air ticket in-out Cambodia
    • International airport tax: 25$
    • Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tip
    • Domestic air ticket: PNH_REP (US$92/Economy ticket)

Hotels

OPT 1 (3 stars)
PHNOM PENH :  Katari Hotel
SIEM REAP  : Ladear Angkor Hotel

OPT 2 (4 stars)   
PHNOM PENH  : Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel 
SIEM REAP  : The Aviary Hotel
   
OPT 3 (5 stars)
PHNOM PENH : Palace Gate Hotel 
SIEM REAP  : Angkor Village Hotel

 

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