CODE CMSIC002E
HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBODIA VALIDITY 01.04.2020 – 31.03.2021 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS TYPE SIC
START Thursdays (weekly)
PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP
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I. HIGHLIGHTS
Admire the stunning sunrise as the light touches Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples. Take a boat ride to visit the unique floating village of Kampong Phluk and learn about the fascinating life of the local people. Glide through the fascinating streets of Phnom Penh on a traditional cyclo-tour. Experience an evening of music, theatre and acrobatics with a night at the Cambodian Phare Circus. Step back in time and experience authentic Khmer culture with dinner and entertainment at Apsara Theatre.
II. ITINERARY
DAY 1 THURSDAY PHNOM PENH (ARRIVAL) On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers over welcome drinks while your tour leader explains some important details and logistics of the journey ahead. (-) Overnight in PHNOM PENH
DAY 2 FRIDAY PHNOM PENH Start the day with an early visit at the Central Market, a labyrinth of stalls selling everything from CDs and DVDs to silks, crafts and jewelry. Explore “the old” Phnom Penh by cyclo, a chaotic, energetic and always fascinating city. First, visit the Royal Palace, the residence of King Norodom Sihamoni, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, which contains a comprehensive collection of Khmer art. Then, see the Wat Phnom, the birthplace of the capital. In the afternoon, visit the Toul Sleng Museum, formerly a High School which became the interrogation and torture facility for the Khmer Rouge regime. Continue southwards outside the city to Chong Ek, where you will visit the Killing Fields Memorial to learn more about the chilling history of Cambodia.
(B) Overnight in PHNOM PENH
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DAY 3 SATURDAY PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP In the morning, transfer to Phnom Penh airport for your onward flight to Siem Reap. Later, visit Kampong Pluk floating village, Kampong Phluk: an isolated community of three villages built on stilts. These scenic villages are flooded for around half the year (Aug/Sept - Feb), enabling row boat journeys that provide income for the local community. You will take the small boat through the flooded mangrove forests; this unique ecosystem survives on wet soil for half the year, fostering a variety of wildlife. Return by boat and vehicle to Siem Reap and the balance of the day is at leisure In the evening, you can visit Phare, the Cambodian Circus Show, uniquely Cambodian, and daringly Modern Siem Reap's most unique, authentic, top rated evening entertainment. More than just a circus, Phare performers use theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell unique stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent. . (B) Overnight in SIEM REAP
DAY 4 SUNDAY SIEM REAP Don’t forget to set you’re alarm today as we start at pre-dawn to witness the breathtaking view of the Sunrise over Angkor Wat temple. Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before proceeding to the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom ‘Great City’. This will include many of the finest Temples of King Jayavarman VII, who ruled from 1181 to 1220. At the southern gate of Angkor Thom, you will marvel at the imposing 23m (75-foot) high stone faces of Avalokiteshvara, featured in the Tomb Raider movie. These astonishing carvings inspire awe and wonder in all who view them. At the center of this citadel lies the state temple of Bayon, which we will also visit. This temple- mountain, built at the end of the 12th century, is adorned with hundreds of gigantic stone faces. This tour also includes the Terrace of Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King. Later in the day you will discover the most famous temples from the 11th century: Baphuon, Phimeanakas. Later visit Ta Prohm. It is unforgettable due to the massive trees with thick roots that entangle the walls. They were left here intentionally by the archeologists working on the site. While clearing back the forest it was decided to leave them in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discovers found it and other temples. Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temple. This evening step back in time with the only air-condition theatre in town, Dancers, Singers and Musicians will bring Khmer Ancient culture back in time in a spectacular surrounding while you enjoy one of the finest cuisines in town (B, D) Overnight in SIEM REAP DAY 5 MONDAY SIEM REAP (DEPARTURE) It’s time to say goodbye, but just think of all the wonderful stories you will take home. A transfer will take you to the airport for your onward travels. Breakfast included. (B) Overnight in SIEM REAP
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ACCOMMODATION
CITY VAR 1
Phnom Penh Sun & Moon Urban Hotel (Deluxe) or similar
Siem Reap Steung Siem Reap Hotel (Deluxe) or similar
Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be booked within the same hotel category without surcharge/reduction. If no hotel in same category available, we preserve the right to apply a surcharge for any higher category or a reduction for any lower category. All hotel ratings are according to the local accreditation authority. Compulsory surcharges and meal options apply during peak holiday periods such as Christmas, May 1st, New Year and Chinese New Year. These will be advised at the time of booking or at any time should the hotel apply on an ad hoc basis.
SERVICES INCLUDED SERVICES EXCLUDED SERVICES All described sightseeing as per program above Airfares to and from your departing Transfers and tours as mentioned by private air-conditioned destination vehicle with local English-speaking tour guide. Visa fees Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast Travel Insurance of all kinds Admission fees to indicated sights Meals not mentioned in itinerary Meals mentioned in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, Compulsory Meals D=dinner) Drinks during Meals Domestic gov’t tax and service charge Other personal expenses Tipping Early check-in and late check-out
AGENT: SGJ PCM CODE: SGJ - Highlight of CAM JAN-APR/OCT-DEC20_SUP SGJ - Highlight of CAM MAY-SEP20_SUP SGJ - Highlight of CAM JAN-APR/OCT-DEC20_DLX SGJ - Highlight of CAM MAY-SEP20_DLX TRAVEL PERIOD: Apr 20 – Mar 21
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