Day 1: Phnom Penh / Arrival Mebon, architecturally and artistically superior temple-mountain beautifully carved false doors on upper level, as well as an excellent view of the surround- Arrive Phnom Penh International airport. Meet up by English speaking guide ing countryside. Tasom, the most distant temple on the grand circuit, is small and transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit to the Tuol Sleng Prison but classic Jayavarman VII temple. The temple is faced by a statue of the horse, Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek are not to be missed. A Balaha, saving drowning sailors. Preah Khan means ‘sacred sword’. In harmony visit to these sights provides us a deep insight into the painful bloody rule of the with Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII’s mother, Preah Khan is Khmer Rouge. Overnight in Phnom Penh dedicated to his father. Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 2: Phnom Penh – Battambang Day 6: Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit to the most remarkable sites of Phnom Morning visit to: Ta Keo, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Thomanon, Chau Seytevoda Penh, including of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, National Museum and and Srah Srang. Then, visit Angkor Panorama Museum. Wat Phnom. Later, we drive to Battambang with English speaking guide by stopping en-route to visit Pottery village in Kampong Chnang province. After In the afternoon, enjoy with Tuk Tuk tour to visit we visit Angkor Temples that, we continue to Pursat Province to visit Klieng Moeung historic place before Complex by visiting the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, the extensive temple proceeding to Battambang. Upon arrival, check in hotel. The rest of day is free complex of soaring towers, elaborate carved murals, colonnades and courtyards time at leisure. Overnight in Battambang that ushered in the classic age of Khmer art architecture, Bayon temple located in the center, this temple rises on three levels with galleries containing bas Day 3: Battambang reliefs depicting daily life and historical Khmer battles won and lost, Phimean Akas, Leper King and Elephants Terrace, Baphuon temples. Evening, visit Phare Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, with English speaking guide, enjoy the Cambodian Circus performance starting 8pm for 1hour. Overnight in Siem Reap Cycling tour in the City. In the afternoon, we depart from hotel to the outskirts of Battambang which called Odam Bang village about 3km from the town. Upon Day 7: Siem Reap / Departure arrival to Odam Bang village take the small train (Bamboo train) [It’s subject to provincial government’s approval] through the rice fields to Osroy Lov, then Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, Tuk Tuk tour with English speaking guide to return back to Odam Bang village by the same small train. Then drive to Phnom the epic Angkor Wat complex – the most wonderful remains of a disappeared Banon, with its five sandstone towers on top of a hill and enjoy a magnificent civilization which built the splendid Temple of Angkor, partially annihilated after- view of the surrounding plains. Overnight in Battambang wards by invasion and hidden for centuries by forest. Angkor is the big attrac- tion not just for Cambodia but for all over the world. This temple, dedicated to Day 4: Private boat from Battambang to Siem Reap Vishnu, was constructed at the beginning of the twelfth century. It is remarkable for its powerful architecture and for the richness of its sculptures.
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to boat pier in Battambang for boarding to Siem This trip includes: Reap which will be accompanied by English Speaking Guide. Arrive Siem Reap Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily B-breakfast pier & transferred to hotel for check-in. The rest of day is free at leisure. Over- Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle night in Siem Reap Regional ENGLISH speaking guide Sightseeing with admission fees Day 5: Siem Reap Speedboat from Battambang to Siem Reap Mineral water and cold tissues on tours Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, with English speaking guide, begin the visit by Local-made departure gift making an excursion to Rolous group: visit to Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei temples. Then, visit to Banteay Srei Temple. It is built largely of red sandstone, which is This trip excludes: covered with elaborate and deeply carved decoration. The buildings themselves Visa on arrival to Cambodia International airfares arrival & departure are miniature in scale. These factors have made the temple extremely popular All other meals & beverages that NOT indi- with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”, or cated in the itinerary the “jewel of Khmer art”. We continue to visit to Landmine Museum. Personal expenses and Tips (512) 287-0844 In the afternoon, we visit to the temples of Pre Rup, traditionally believed to be [email protected] a funerary temple, but in fact the state temple of Rajendravarman II. Then, visit www.danielsleisuretravel.com