Tour overview
Discover all the temples of Angkor, from the more to the less known, from the more imposing to the most mysterious, in the interior and exterior of the Circuits. This complete program, advised by the amateurs of history and archeology, help you to browser the Angkor site and its surrounding area for a detailed discovery of all the richness of Khmer art.
Itinerary
Day
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Itinerary
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Meal
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Accompaniment
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Day 1
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Siem Reap arrival - the Museum visit d'angkor
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D
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Guide and Driver
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Day 2
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Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Angkor Thom
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B
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Guide and Driver
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Day 3
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Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - PreahKhan - Meak Pean
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B, L
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Guide and Driver
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Day 4
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Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Banteay Kdei - SARS Srang
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B, L
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Guide and Driver
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Day 5
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Excursion on the Tonle Sap and departure
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B
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Guide and Driver
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Day 1
Arrival in Siem Reap - visit the Museum of Angkor
Arrival in Siem Reap airport, you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel. Free time for your leaisure or personal visit
According to the time of your arrival, we will arrange a visit to the museum of Angkor to give you a general view on the civilization and the Khmer art
Buffet Dinner at the local restaurant accompanied by a traditional dancing show of the Khmer: The Apsara dance. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Visit of the Small Circuit
Departure in the morning for the visit of the wonderful temple of Angkor Wat, inscribed on the world heritage of humanity by UNESCO. With its soaring towers and its bas-reliefs unique, it is one of the monuments the most extraordinary ever conceived by the human mind, erected in the 12th century in honor of Vishnu. Compared to all the other temples, Angkor Wat is the most famous and the most majestic.
After lunch in town, visit of Angkor Thom starting by the terrace of the Leper King, platform which presents several admirable carved figures of Apsaras emerging out. Your tour continues along the terrace of the Elephants who hosted the pomp of the royal hearings and public ceremonies. Continuation to the south portal with the famous Bayon Temple, the enigmatic and enchanting temple composed of 54 gigantic towers decorated by 216 faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of compassion). On the return path, you will also visit the With Ta Prohm, temple invaded by the jungle and discovered in 1860 by the French explorer Henri Mouhout.Return to your hotel. Free time.
Day 3
Siem Reap - Banteay Srei - PreahKhan - Meak Péan
Transfer: 49km – 1 hour
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for the excursion to Kbal Spean (the river of thousand lingams) 49 km to the north of Angkor. It is of carrres of stone which were used to bless the waters before they arrive at the royal city. The peaceful environment of the place allows you a beautiful promenade
Continuation of visits with the mythical temple of Banteay Srei whose name means: "The citadel of women". This gem of pink sandstone contains remarkable lintels carved in incredible state of conservation.
In the late afternoon, on the way back to Siem Reap, visit the romantic temple Bantey Samre, nicknamed "Angkor Wat thumbnail", of the ancient city of Preah Khan (city of the royal fortune victorious) and Neak Pean, a surprising site built in the 12th century.Return to Siem Reap, overnight in the hotel.
Day 4
Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Banteay Kdei - Srah Srang
Transfer: 60 km - 1h20
You go this morning out of the circle of Angkor sites for a visit outside of the common Beng Mealea temple - the daisy chain of the pond - east of Siem Reap. This Temple which is still located in the wild state and strangled by the jungle gives the impression the visitor to be the first explorer. Away from the bustle of Angkor Wat, the place is particularly suitable for the reverie and meditation.
Picnic lunch on the site, before you take to the road to other Angkor temples: Thommanon, temple of the 12th century dedicated to Vishou,Chau Say Tevod which is illustrated by beautiful images carved in honor of Shiva and Vishnu, then the Buddhist temple Banteay Kdei (Citadel of the cells) and the basin of the SARS Srang (basin to the ablutions) which was a royal pool 800 meters of length.Return to the city at the end of the day. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Siem Reap - end of the circuit
The morning is reserved to a boat trip on the Tonle Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia (the level of the water is high between July and November) and the source of life of thousands of fishermen. The tour will allow you to admire the beauty of the lake and discover the villages of fishermen.
Continuation with the visit of the workshops of Chantiers-Ecoles "Artisans of Angkor" which form the Cambodians in the ancient art of stone sculpture, engraving on wood and lacquer polychrome.Return to your hotel or transfer to the airport for departure.
Accommodation:
Site
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Accommodation
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Night
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Siem Reap
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Royal Empire hotel ***
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3
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Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our services include:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Our services do not include:
- Other meals than mentioned
- Other services than mentioned
- Visa fee to Cambodia
- International Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance