4-Day Siem Reap Classic Tour

4-day Siem Reap Classic Tour

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Tour code: REPDSBSP Tour type

( Private )

Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy Tour Comfort: Standard Tour Period: 4 Days

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Watch the sun rise over the magnificent Angkor Wat Commence with a visit to the Roluos Group monuments, before Take in a traditional Khmer Apsara performance continuing to Prasat Kravan, the Srah Srang reservoir, Banteay Kdei, Cruise the Great Lake of Cambodia, Tonle Sap Lake Eastern Mebon & the Pre Rup mountain temple at sunset. You'll also Enjoy a spectacular sunset from the Pre Rup mountain temple visit the South Gate, the ancient capital of Angkor Thom & the Terrace Visit a local floating village of the Leper King, before a spectacular sunset at Angkor Wat! Day 3 begins with sunrise at Angkor Wat before transferring to the beautiful Banteay Srei temple. Next you'll observe traditional palm sugar production before visiting Banteay Samre. You'll then continue to the temples of Preah Khan, Ta Prohm, Neak Pean & Ta Som before a memorable dinner & Apsara Dance Show. Conclude with a visit to "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles", a floating village visit and a boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake, one of Asia's largest lakes.

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tour description

Day 1 : SIEM REAP - ARRIVAL (-/L/D)

WED Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer to the hotel (rooms may not be ready until the afternoon). Visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89), are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon, continue your temple tour. See the unique interior brick sculptures Prasat Kravan, the Srah Srang reservoir (known as "The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.

Day 2 : SIEM REAP (B/L/D)

THU Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), Baphuon (recently re-opened after years of restoration) the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at hotel. Visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Sunset at Angkor Wat. Dinner at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.

Day 3 : SIEM REAP (B/L/D)

FRI An early bird special: Transfer to the archaeological site for sunrise at Angkor Wat. (We recommend to bring a torch) Return to the hotel for breakfast. Morning, transfer to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer Art. Make a stop at a local village to visit the families who are producing palm sugar. Then visit Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern example remarkably well preserved. Two concentric walls enclose the ensemble. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon, you continue your temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area's

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most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Further visits of Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake) and Ta Som. Dinner with Apsara Dance Show at local restaurant and accommodation at hotel.

Day 4 : SIEM REAP- DEPARTURE (B/L/-)

SAT Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast visit a floating village by taking an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Lunch at hotel. Visit "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles", this centre is working with young artisans; the team creates, produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer ware, silk weaving and silk painting. The company promotes fair, sustainable development in order to provide benefits to the rural communities. Spend time at leisure at a local market (if time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination. includes excludes

Accommodation in shared twin room with air-condition (AC) Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested) and private bathroom International airfare to / from Cambodia (quoted separately, if Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= requested) dinner Optional tours Transfers and tours with local English guides (guides in other Surcharges for other language guides languages are on request and may be subject to supplements) Personal travel insurance in private air-conditioned vehicles Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, All entrance fees, boat fees and / or cyclo fees as mentioned in camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc. the programme Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme Bottled water and cold towels available on the vehicles Drinks with meals Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking Visa fees Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme notes

Ideally a tour to the Tonle Sap Lake is only done during the high-water-level months of July to possibly mid of February. When the water is low boats may get stuck and also the distances to the floating villages increase.

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