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ANGKOR WAT TOUR 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN SIEM REAP (D )
Arrive in Siem Reap, meet our guide to transfer to the hotel for check-in. Orientation tour of Siem Reap, visiting Les Chantiers Ecoles Artisans d'Angkor workshop and showroom for local handicraft, the Old Market for souvenirs, and get acquainted with the town.
Dinner with show at Kulen II restaurant (or at the hotel).
Overnight in hotel, Siem Reap.
DAY 2: ROLOUS GROUP & ANGKOR THOM (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour to the Rolous group temples of Lolei, Bakong and Preah Ko all built in the pre-Angkor period (850-893) to see the precedents of the great Angkor period temples. Lunch at Jasmine Angkor restaurant.
Afternoon sightseeing of Angkor Thom, the great city located next to Angkor Wat. Angkor Thom was the greatest achievement of King Jayavarman VII. Built in the 12th century, it extends almost 4 square miles and is enclosed by a wall 26 feet high, 7.5 miles long and surrounded by an originally crocodile-infested moat. This great city contains many structures built to honour the Buddha and amenities for the king and people to enjoy. The area is surrounded by five monumental gates more than 65 feet high, each dominated by 4 huge carved faces of the king himself represented as the Buddha Avalokitesvara, facing north, south, east and west. In front of the south gate are giant statues of 54 gods on the left, 54 demons on the right. In the centre is the Bayon, a massive cluster of towers carved with 216 faces of the king. More great carvings are found on the 4000 feet of interior walls that are covered with bas-reliefs showing 11,000 figures engaged in battles, ceremonial pageants and everyday life of 12th century Angkor. Visit Phimeanakas, a 10th century temple built by Jayavarman V; the Elephant Terrace, a viewing platform from which the kings of Angkor watched military processions; the Terrace of the Leper King, supposedly named after the founder of Angkor who legend says was afflicted with leprosy. Visit also Preah Khan dedicated to Buddhism and Neak Pean, both built by Jayavarman VII, the latter a healing place.
Dinner at New Bayon Restaurant.
Overnight in hotel, Siem Reap.
DAY 3: TA PROHM & ANGKOR WAT (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure at 8.30am to tour Ta Prohm which is unrestored and left to the elements with giant trees embracing its stoneworks, giving Ta Prohm its unique character. Also Ta Keo, an 11th century sandstone temple dedicated to Shiva. Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kldei, Sra Srang and others if we have time for.
Lunch at Nests & Fins restaurant. Continue sightseeing after lunch.
Visit Angkor Wat, the great temple built before Angkor Thom. Angkor Wat represents the spiritual and mystical grandeur of the Khmer people. The kingdom was founded in the early 9th century by King Suryavarman II as a microcosm of the mythical world in which he identified himself with the god Vishnu. At the heart of the city was a mountain temple - traditional home of the Hindu gods and also the centre of an earthly kingdom in which the king was regarded as sacred. 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. The lost city was re-discovered by western archaeologists in the late 19th century. The temple complex of Angkor covers 200 acres, enclosed by a massive rectangular-shaped wall and surrounded by a moat. The wall contains gates on all four sides, with the main entrance richly decorated with carvings and sculptures. The temple comprised of five distinctive towers with 72 major monuments and an irrigation system which together portrayed the harmonization of Indian roots in a Cambodian context - which was the very foundation of Khmer art and architecture. 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 United Nations, and is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As the sun lowers itself beneath the horizon, climb up to the Bakheng Temple ruins to see the sunset on Angkor Wat.
Dinner at Sampheap restaurant.
Overnight in hotel, Siem Reap.
DAY 4: TOUR OF BANTEAY SREI & KBAL SPEAN (B,L,D)
Pick up at 8.30am 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. Its apsaras on the walls are regarded as the best in the whole Angkor temple complex. Venture out farther into the Kulen Mountain area to Kbal Spean which was the first capital of the pre-Angkor period. There are over 20 unrestored temple ruins here, but the marvellous carvings are of huge Hindu gods and the hundreds of carved lingas in the river-bed that you get to with a half-hour trek along a shady jungle path. On the return trip, if there is time, 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 along the way. Return to Siem Reap and be at leisure. Dinner at Green House restaurant.
Overnight in hotel, Siem Reap.
DAY 5: GREAT LAKE / DEPARTURE ( B,L )
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning boat trip to Tonle Sap which is the largest fresh water source in all Southeast Asia - an ecological wonder of the world as the water of the Mekong River reverses itself to flood the lake and re-fertilizes the land, thereby ensuring a food source for the people. See the floating gardens, floating villages and fishing boats at work. On the way visit a village to see rural life in its original setting.
Lunch at Tonle Sap restaurant.
After lunch, free until time to transfer to airport for your departure flight.
( End of Programme ).
| 3-Star | 4-Star | 5-Star | |
| LAND COST PER PERSON IN TWIN ROOM | YEN57000 | YEN78000 | YEN113000 |
| LAND COST PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM | YEN72000 | YEN89000 | YEN167000 |
| LAND COST PER CHILD (WITH BED) | YEN53000 | YEN69000 | YEN102000 |
| LAND COST PER CHILD (WITHOUT BED) | YEN46000 | YEN54000 | YEN77000 |
(Above tour prices are for a minimum of 2 pax travelling together on a private basis to include 4 nights in hotel; full board of 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners (one with show); boat fare on Tonle Sap; tours to the Rolous group of temples and Kbal Spean, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the Tonle Sap; entrance fee of 3-4 days to the Angkor temple complexes; and use of car for five days for tours and transfers to and from the airport; with English speaking guide.
3-STAR HOTELS USED: STAR ROYAL, ANGKOR DIAMOND, ROYAL CROWN.
4-STAR HOTELS USED: DAY-INN RESORT, ANGKOR HOTEL, PRINCESS ANGKOR.
5-STAR HOTEL: ANGKOR PALACE, SOFITEL ROYAL ANGKOR.
PAN SEA / ANGKOR VILLAGE (Boutique Hotel, Deluxe Room): Add YEN 17000 to 4-Star package rate for TWIN-Share and YEN 34000 for SINGLE basis.
Surcharge for hotels and transport might apply for the high season months of November-April, depending on which hotel is used. Please check this surcharge at time of booking.
For your visa-upon-arrival two photos are required at Immigration 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 are airfares, airport departure tax of USD20 for adult, visa-upon-arrival fee of USD25, drinks at meals other than what is served at table, and use of hotel minibar, laundry, phone.
Prices in shops, restaurants and other outlets are quoted in US Dollars 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.
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