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Mondul II Village, Svay Dongkum Commune, Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia. Tel: +855 (0)63 96 60 60 Fax: +855 (0) 63 96 70 70 E Mondul II Village, Svay Dongkum Commune, Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia. Tel: +855 (0)63 96 60 60 Fax: +855 (0) 63 96 70 70 Email:enquiry@chateau‐angkor.com INTRODUCTION How to arrange your tour excursion: It is very easy to arrange your excursion plan by leaving this task with us with below options: - You can contact Front Office Manager via email [email protected] or reservation team, [email protected] before your arrival. - Discuss with our front desk agents at arrival and any time to arrange your tour excursion. Cancellation Policy: To cancel a confirmed tour arrangement, please do it two days prior the date of service or charge will be applied on any later request. Dress code: There are still some holy places for Cambodians; the visitors must follow the dress code of "long trousers or skirt, covered shoulders, and no hats (take off hats)". A skirt or shorts which cover the knees (under the knees) are also acceptable, but the scarf to cover is not allowed. This dress code is strictly enforced only three main temples: Angkor Wat (the top level), Baphoun and Phnom Bakheng Temple. Holy / Buddha’s Day: On holy/Buddha’s Day, the top level of Angkor Wat is closed, so please check with our front desk staff for this day, and then you can switch your day of visit. Payment: All your tour fees will be posted to your room bill and the total balance will be settled upon your check out. Rate: - All tour fees are quoted in U.S. dollars. - The tour fees are not included of any entrance fees or temple pass (ticket); boat; the temple passes cost per person: For Angkor Complex Entrance pass: Others: One Day : US$ 37.00 Beng Melea Temple : US$5.00 Two or Three Day : US$ 62.00 Phnom Kulen : US$20.00 One Week : US$ 72.00 Boat in Chong Khneas : US$20.00 (about) Boat in Kompong Phluk: US$25.00 (about) Note: The children under 12 years old are free of charge but the guests have to present the copy of their passports at entrance of the temples. OPTION 1: MINI TOUR CIRCUIT You will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Elephant Terrace, Ta Keo, Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei, and then you can have lunch at local restaurant around the temple area or return back to the hotel for a short break. You will continue to visit the Angkor Wat which is the most famous temple in Angkor site and one of the world heritages. Angkor Wat was built by the King Suryavarman II (1113 - 1150) to dedicate to God 'Vishnu'. OPTION 2: GRAND TOUR CIRCUIT You will firstly visit Preah Khan, which is known as an old temporary city of the king Jayavarman VII (1181-1218), then you will continue to Neak Pean, which was one of the 102 ancient hospitals of the King Jayavarman VII who built this hospital temple for taking care of people’s health and then you will move to East Mebon, this temple was built by the same king ‘Rajendra Varman II (944-967) to dedicate to his ancestor. Then continue to Ta Som is a small temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built at the end of the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. It is located north east of Angkor Thom and just east of Neak Pean. Pre Rup is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction. OPTION 3: BANTEAY SREI AND GRAND TOUR CIRCUIT You will depart straight to the north of Siem Reap city (37 Km) to visit Banteay Srei. This temple has been constructed by hard pink sandstones, wonderfully sculpted, perfectly preserved and restored. After that, you will drive back to visit Banteay Samre and Pre Rup. Then you can have lunch at local restaurant around the temple area or return back to the hotel for a short break. You will continue to visit Preah Khan, which is known as an old temporary city of the king Jayavarman VII (1181-1218), then you will continue to Neak Pean, which was one of the 102 ancient hospitals of the King Jayavarman VII who built this hospital temple for taking care of people’s health and then you will move to East Mebon, this temple was built by the same king ‘Rajendra Varman II (944-967) to dedicate to his ancestor. OPTION 4: REMOTE TOUR ROLUOS GROP AND BENG MELEA We begin with an exploration of the Psa Leu wholesale market to enjoy an explosion of colours, sights, sounds and smells. Here you can find everything from sieves, silks and snakes, through to the early morning fruit and vegetable displays. This wholesale market receives few tourists, and is open from 4am in the morning—the earlier you visit, the better. Along the way, we explore the Rolous Group, comprising three main temple sites: Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong, all located in the earliest Angkorian capital, Hariharalaya. Explore the earliest large scale temples of the Angkor period and recognize the first use of various architectural forms such as the Naga and the stepped or tiered temple mountain which became themes for many subsequent monuments. Highlights include the well-preserved stone elephants at Bakong and its mountain temple—be prepared to climb, and keep climbing. Preah Ko features some very fine carvings, and inscriptions in ancient Khmer featured on the three towers. Beng Mealea, A Jungle-Clad Temple: We then travel through villages on the outskirts of Siem Reap to the mysterious Beng Mealea temple, the blueprint for Angkor Wat. This temple is overgrown with trees and vines, and is an explorers dream: venture into darkened doorways, skirt crumbling pillars and walk down the long promenades lined by the Naga balustrades. OPTION 5: PHNOM KULEN OR KBAL SPEAN A) Phnom Kulen You will depart to Phnom Kulen "Kulen Mountain". It is about 50km from Siem Reap city. You will visit the Thousand Linga River, carving on riverbed, Grand Reclining Buddha, and enjoy your swimming at waterfall. You can have lunch at the local restaurant on this mountain. Phnom Kulen can be a combination of visit with Banteay Srey, Banteay Samre and some temples along the way back. B) Kbal Spean is an Angkorian era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of Phnom Kulen. It is described as "a spectacularly carved riverbed, set deep in the jungle about 50 km from Siem Reap city. Be reminded, the entrance to the area generally closes at 3:00pm and it requires 45 minutes uphill walk. Kbal Spean can be a combination of visit with Banteay Srey, Banteay Samre and some temples along the way back. OPTION 6: CITY AND TONLE SAP LAKE TOUR You will discover the city, Angkor Angkor National Museum or Siem Reap War Museum, and Artisans d’Angkor. The Artisans d’Angkor is a Cambodian company which was originally created to help young rural people find the work. Since its creation at the end of 1990s, Artisans d’Angkor has strived to offer good working conditions. Option 1: Chong Khneas You will discover the great lake "Tonle Sap": real interior ocean, there are a lot of fish in this lake. The floating village of Chong Khneas lies at the edge of Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia. This fishing settlement, situated just 10km south of Siem Reap. It easily accesses by boat and provides very good insight into the village lifestyle of the Tonle Sap. Option 2: Kompong Phluk is about 25km east of Chong Khneas. It is a much better option for you to visit a village on the lake because many houses are built on stilts up to 10m high, and the village is surrounded by flooded forest (rain forest) and it is accessible by boat only. Kompong Phluk is a relatively small village and the attraction for an insight to the lifestyle of village folks in Cambodia. Option 3: Mechrey, this private tour takes you to a lesser visited part of the lake system, to the village of Mechrey. Your guide will bring this incredible natural phenomenon to life and enable you to interact with the people who making their lives from the lake in a respectful and meaningful way. This is a great chance to witness one of Cambodias and the world’s most amazing natural wonders OPTION 7: SUNRISE OR SUNSET ONLY Sunrise or Sunset is one of the most popular views to see as well, there are several places to see the sunrise and sunset with additional charge. In Angkor Area you can see Sunrise and Sunset and normally people spend their time in Bakheng Mountain for Sunset even if Sunset is able to see anywhere but with Bakheng you will see the temple and Sunset at the same time. People normally get to the top of the mountain by feet and riding elephant. In another hand, Angkor Wat is a good place to see Sunrise. Another recommended place for Sunset is on Tonle Sap Lake, Chong Khneas which located in about 15 km from Siem Reap. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Price OPTION DESTINATION CAR VAN REMORQUE OPTION 1 Mini Tour Circuit 30 35.00 15.00 OPTION 2 Grand Tour Circuit 35 40.00 17.00 OPTION 3 Banteay Srei and Grand Tour Circuit 50 55.00 31.00 OPTION 4 Beng Melea and Roluos Group 65 75.00 36.00 Phnom Kulen 75 80.00 NA OPTION 5 Kbal Spean 55 65.00 33.00 City tour and Chong Khneas 40 45.00 19.00 OPTION 6 City tour and Kompong Phluk 48 53.00 25.00 City tour and Mechrey 50 55.00 30.00 Sunrise or Sunset in Angkor 20 25.00 10.00 OPTION 7 Airport transfer 12 17.00 6.00 Bus Station 12 17.00 5.00 Others Angkor Wat only 23 29.00 12.00 ANGKOR Angkor Thom only 23 29.00 12.00 Ta Prohm only 23 29.00 12.00 Banteay Srei only 40 45.00 25.00 BANTEAY SREI Banteay Srei and Mini Tour Circuit 45 50.00 30.00 Banteay Srei and Beng Melea 75 85.00 NA Kbal Spean and Banteay Srei 60 65.00 38.00 KBAL SPEAN Kbal Spean and Beng Melea 75 85.00 NA Phnom Kulen and Banteay Srei 80 85.00 NA PHNOM KULEN Phnom Kulen and Beng Melea 90 100.00 NA Beng Melea only 65 75.00 NA BENG MELEA Beng Melea and Kompong Phluk 75 85.00 NA Beng Melea and Kompong Khleang 80 85.00 NA Roluos Group only 27 35.00 15.00 ROLUOS GROUP Roluos Group and Mini Tour Circuit 43 50.00 20.00 Roluos Group and Grand Tour Circuit 47 53.00 27.00 Ko Ker Only 120 130.00 NA KOH KER Koh Ker and Beng Melea 130 140.00 NA Chong Khneas 25 32.00 16.00 Kampong Pluk 30 37.00 19.00 TONLE SAP LAKE Kampong Khleang 55 62.00 29.00 Mechrey 35 42.00 20.00 Silk Farm only 30 42.00 16.00 SILK FARM Silk Farm and Mechrey 42 49.00 28.00 CITY City tour only 23 32.00 13.00 The above prices are stated for 1‐2 people in a car.
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