Tour Overview
Discover the largest and most known Temples, grouped in a set named "Small Circuit". Recommended for travellers who do not have a lot of time and who want to focus on the essential, this program allows you to have a general view on the history and the grandeur of Angkor temples before exploring the largest freshwater lake in South Asia: the Tonle Sap.
Itinerary
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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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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.
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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.
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Day 3
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:
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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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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:
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Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
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Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
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English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
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Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
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Entrance fees for mentioned visits
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Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Our services do not include:
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Other meals than mentioned
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Other services than mentioned
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Visa fee to Cambodia
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International Flights
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Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
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Tips, Travel insurance
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