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• Arrival - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Sua s'dei! Welcome to Cambodia. 

  Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport by flight, you will be welcomed by local English-speaking guide who will escort you directly to hotel for relaxing.   Note: Official check-in time at 2:00pm, early check-in subjects to room available.   

  Phnom Penh, founded in 1372 and capital since 1434, was once the "Pearl of Asia" and a French-built city. Known for its beautiful architecture, it is located at the Mekong and Tonlé Sap Lake confluence.

  Afternoon, you will discover Cambodia’s dark history and horror of Phnom Penh’s past of its city. First head, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime. A grim visit, but it is important site that will allow you to gain insight into Cambodia history. 

  Go browsing through the colorful Russian Market, it is the place to shop for discounted brand-name clothing, also the best place in the city for wooden and stoned carvings, jewellery and silk souvenirs.

  Continue to visit Royal Palace built in 1866, being as the official residence of the King. It is an excellent example of Khmer architecture with an element of French influence. Inside, you visit Throne Hall is where the king's general and official ceremonies and Silver Pagoda houses many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues and inlaid with more than 5,000 silver tiles covering its floors. 

  Tonight, welcome dinner will be served at Friends is an organization that offers food, shelter, medical care, training and educational facilities for homeless children. (Note: Closes during public holiday & student vacation, alternative local restaurant subjects to replace.)  

  Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

• Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to station for sharing bus or Ford Transit to Siem Reap (5:30-6:00 hour with 2 stops. Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking local guide then transfer to check-in.

  The small province but expanding town of Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor. This is the most popular destination for travellers in all of Cambodia, perhaps even in South-East Asia.

  Afternoon, you take a short transfer for a boat excursion on Tonle Sap lake at Chong Kneas floating village.  Upon arrival, take a private wooden boat from Chong Kneas’ pier to visit the floating village on Tonle Sap lake.  It is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, connects to the Mekong river. Tonlé Sap Lake plays as of central importance role for Cambodia's food provision.

  Cruising through Chong Knea village where you will see: houses, schools, restaurants, stores, church and crocodile farm and some voracious fish in a wooden tank, all is floating. The tour is described as a relaxing boat ride through the waterscape on the great lake.

  Dinner is on your own account.

  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap. 

• Siem Reap

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  Get up early for an eye-catching sunrise at Angkor Wat, you might be lucky to see the sunlight rays clear for a dawn display of color over the towers, making the view towards the temple stunning. 

  Then you will have a refreshment breakfast box from hotel and coffee before jumping into the discover the temple during less visitors. 

  Angkor Wat built in 1113-1150. The structure is said to be one of the world’s largest religious monuments. It appears to have been both the state temple and mausoleum, dedicating to the god Vishnu, then for Buddhists. The temple is famous for bas-reliefs encircling the temple wall depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of the King. The central tower reaches a height of 65 meters where you may also climb up and enjoy a breathtaking view. Angkor Wat symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people and graces every Cambodia's flag.

  You take a shady walk along the tall tree-lined avenues and explore the beautiful Ta Prohm temple. The huge roots of giant trees and vines make this temple unique and famous. The temple is so peaceful and restored to nature that it was even used as a filming location for Angelina Jolie's film ``Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.''

  Lunch is on own account at local restaurant nearby the temple site. 

  You will access the temple through a footbridge during your visit Neak Pean, means "The entwined serpents" and a very great snake-Naga encircled the temple. The tiny artificial island sits in the center of a reservoir measuring 3,500 meters by 900 meters, making the site flood during the rainy season. 

  Continue on a short drive to visit Preah Khan, meaning "Royal Sword" which was the central Buddhist temple, and it was more than just a monastery yet also an entire city enclosing a town. The temple serves today as an outstanding example of a large linear temple complex in a jungle setting where you can enjoy a fascinating view.

  You will visit the last capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom is literally "Great City" which was established in the early 12th century.

  Enter the capital through South Gate with its impressive sandstone carving, then continue to Bayon Temple sits at the heart of the capital. Its masterpiece consists of 54 standing towers with four huge smiling faces, and its outer gallery contains about 11000 bas-reliefs depicting heroic historical tales as well as scenes of Khmer daily life in that civilization.

  Optional for climbing up at Bakheng Temple which is situated on a hill and provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex where you will enjoy sunset views with the fresh air of nature. (Note: Upper levels of the temple may be restricted during certain times because of the limited number of travelers).

  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

  • Optional Ticket Phare Ponleu Selpak Show with dinner:
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  After dinner at Phare Cafe open-air restaurant, this evening, you will be entertained with a special performance of the Cambodian circus at Phare Ponleu Selpak. PPS meaning "The Brightness of the Arts, it is an NGO that has improved the lives of children, young adults, and their families with art schools, educational programs, and social support so far. Inside the campus, you will enjoy the rotation of a spectacular show put on by a talented and energetic troupe of young performers. (Note: The one-hour show opens for the public daily at 8:00 p.m.)

• Siem Reap - Departure

  Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  After breakfast at hotel, you visit Artisan d'Angkor, a complete site of the arts and crafts school will take you through the various training and production workshops. Discover the traditional techniques used for wood sculpting, stone carving, lacquer work, polychrome and stone patina work, with the explanations of a dedicated guide. 

  Continue to visit Angkor Silk Farm center of Puok where you will discover the various stages involved in Silk production, from mulberry tree orchards to silkworm breeding, the spinning mill and the weaving process.

  Enjoy some free time to visit the Old Market is the most tourist-oriented. The riverside market has more souvenir stalls offering a fairly wide range of souvenirs. Next to the side carries items of interest primarily to locals, and also harbors dozens of small food stalls servings various inexpensive local foods that hygienically and gastronomically adventurous visitors may find inviting.

  Lunch is on own account.

  Head back to hotel relaxing until appointed time with tour guide transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight. 

  Note: Official check-out time at 12:00 mid-day, late check-out subjects to room available.