ANGKOR OVERLAND FROM BANGKOK TO SIEM REAP

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

DAY 1: BANGKOK - POIPET - SIEM REAP ( D ).
At 07:30 hrs, pick up from hotel in Bangkok and go in an air-conditioned van

(SIC ) to Aranyaprathet-Poipet (Thai-Cambodian border), travelling time about 4 hours, and take you across for immigration and customs formalities. Please have ready your passports and visa fee of USD25 to get the visa into Cambodia.  At Poipet our man, Heng Chay, will arrange to transfer you to Siem Reap, taking about 2-3 hours. Arrive in Siem Reap, check into hotel to refresh yourselves.  Dinner at the hotel or restaurant.

Overnight at Star Royal Hotel or Royal Crown Hotel (3-star) in Siem Reap.

DAY 2: ANGKOR THOM & TONLE SAP  ( B,L,D ).
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing of Angkor Thom, the great city located next to Angkor Wat.  This was the greatest achievement of King Jayavarman VII, (r.1181-1218).  In the centre is the Bayon, a massive cluster of towers carved with 216 faces of  the Bodhisattva.  Visit Phimeanakas, a 10th century temple built by Jayavarman V; Elephants Terrace, a viewing platform from which the kings of Angkor watched military processions and games; Terrace of the Leper King, supposedly named after the founder of Angkor Thom whom legend says died of leprosy.  See the Baphuon of the mid-11th century dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva.  Tour of  Preah Khan dedicated to Buddhism and Neak Pean, both built by Jayavarman VII, the latter serving as a healing place.

Lunch at Jasmine Angkor Restaurant and rest a while at the hotel.
Afternoon, drive to the Tonle Sap and take a boat ride on this Great Lake the Tonle Sap which is the largest fresh water source in all Southeast Asia - an ecological wonder of the world.  See the floating gardens, floating villages and fishing boats at work.  Dinner at New Bayon Restaurant.
Free Night Tour of Siem Reap if you wish (but tip the driver a total of US$5).
Overnight at Star Royal Hotel or Royal Crown Hotel in Siem Reap.

DAY 3:  BANTEAY SREI, TA PROHM  & ANGKOR WAT  ( B,L,D )
Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick up at 9 a.m. to drive to the temple of Banteay Srei, 38 km from Siem Reap.  It is the only pink sandstone temple exquisitely carved dated before Angkor Wat.  Visit also Ta Prohm which is unrestored and left to the elements with giant trees embracing its stoneworks, giving Ta Prohm its unique character.  Also visit Ta Keo, an 11th century sandstone temple dedicated to Shiva,  Banteay Kdei in the image of Ta Prohm used as a monastery,  Prasat Kravan and Sra Srang.  Lunch at Nests & Fins restaurant. 

In the afternoon tour Angkor Wat, the spiritual and mystical grandeur of the Khmer civilization.  The temple also served as a mausoleum for the dead kings and was in use until 1431 when the kingdom was eliminated by the Siamese.  This place is probably the largest religious monument ever built on earth, and is considered one of the most inspiring.  Angkor Wat was declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO, and is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.  End the day of sightseeing by climbing up to Bakheng Hill where the Bakheng Temple ruin perpetually watches the sun sets over Angkor.  Experience a mystical wonder as Angkor Wat reflects the rays of the setting sun. Dinner at Kulen II Restaurant with show.
Overnight at Star Royal Hotel or Royal Crown in Siem Reap.

DAY 4:  DEPARTURE  ( B )
Breakfast at hotel.
Depart at 7am from your hotel for the drive back to Poipet.  Arrive in Poipet and be escorted across to the Thai side of the border to Aranyaprathet and be transferred overland back to Bangkok. 

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LAND COST PER PERSON IN TWIN ROOM:   JPY 49,000
LAND COST PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM:  JPY 56,000 

(Above tour prices include 3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Siem Reap; full board of 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners (one with show); tours to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei; boat to Tonle Sap and entrance fee of 2 days to the Angkor temple complex; and use of car for three days for tours and transfers; with English speaking guide. 

For your visa-upon-arrival two photos are required and a fee of USD25.
For the laminated pass to the temple complexes, please provide one photo to your guide who will process the pass for you.  (The entry fee is already included in the package cost.)

NOT included is the visa-upon-arrival fee of USD25, drinks at meals other than what is served at table, and use of hotel minibar, laundry, phone calls.

Prices in shops, restaurants and other outlets are quoted in US Dollars or Thai Baht and Cambodian Riel everywhere in Siem Reap-Angkor.  There is no need to exchange foreign currencies into the local Riel for the everyday spending.  Bring some small denominations for small purchases and tips.