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Mondul II Village, Svay Dongkum Commune, , Kingdom of .

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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 (the top level), Baphoun and Temple.

Holy / Buddha’s Day:

On holy/Buddha’s Day, the top level of 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 : 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 , , , Elephant Terrace, , and , 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

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OPTION 2: GRAND TOUR CIRCUIT

You will firstly visit , which is known as an old temporary of the king Jayavarman VII (1181-1218), then you will continue to , 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 , this temple was built by the same king ‘Rajendra Varman II (944-967) to dedicate to his ancestor. Then continue to 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. 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, and sandstone construction.

OPTION 3: 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 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: , and , all located in the earliest Angkorian capital, . 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 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

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 , 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 LAKE TOUR

You will discover the city, Angkor 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 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 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. US$2.00 extra is applied for 4 people in a car.  The above prices are stated for 4‐6 people in a van. US$5.00 extra is applied for more than 6 people in a van and USD10.00 is applied for more than 9 people in a van.  The above prices are stated for 1‐3 people in a Remork (Tuk Tuk). Service Language DESTINATION / SERVICE English French Japanese Chinese Spanish Russian German Thai Italian Angkor Area 35 55 45 55 55 65 55 40 55 Extra charge ‐ Sunrise (Angkor Area) 13 20 15 20 20 25 20 15 20 ‐ Kbal Spean 15 25 15 25 25 30 25 15 25 ‐ Kulen Mountain 13 20 13 20 20 25 20 10 20 ‐ Beng Melea 13 20 13 20 20 25 20 10 20 ‐ Koh Ker 25 35 25 30 35 40 35 25 35  US$7.00 extra if the party is more than 6 people for English or Japanese language (Tour guide).  US$12.00 extra if the party is more than 6 people for other languages (Tour guide).  All prices are in US. Dollar.