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Adventure Tour to Buddhism Land

Tour Overview: Experience Cambodia from another point of view, Buddhism is currently estimated to be the faith of 95% of the Khmer population; monks actively participate in daily village life including weddings, ceremonies and funerals. The emphasis of this educational trip is on understanding the Buddhist philosophy which is part of the Cambodian identity and to discover the heritage left by the Angkor Empire. Let’s decide to book it.

Tour outline: Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival (D) Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour (B, L, D) Day 3: Boat trip and Buddhism understanding (B, L, D) Day 4: Phnom Penh – Sambor Prei Kuk – Siem Reap (B, L, D) Day 5: Siem Reap Angkor Complex (B, L, D) Day 6: Siem Reap Angkor Complex & Monastery (B, L, D) Day 7: Siem Reap Monastery (B, L, D) Day 8: Siem Reap departure (B)

Tour itinerary: Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival (D)

We pick you up at airport in Phnom Penh to your hotel. In the afternoon, you start on your first discovery of the capital onboard a cyclo. You visit the Wat Phnom Pagoda which is at the origin of Phnom Penh. In the evening, you have a sumptuous welcome dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour (B, L, D)

You start a bustling city tour to explore the main sights including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda as well as the National Museum. In the afternoon, you discover the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum as well as the Central Market. You have dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel.



Day 3: Boat trip and Buddhism understanding (B, L, D)

In the morning, you enjoy a boat trip to a nearby island where silk is produced and take your time to stroll through the village, discover handicraft producers as well as the local pagoda. Here your guide introduces you to Buddhism with a focus on the different concepts. Introduction to Buddhism: focus on Buddhist concepts. After lunch, you head to Choeung Ek killing fields for an additional historical insight on Cambodia. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Day 4: Phnom Penh – Sambor Prei Kuk – Siem Reap (B, L, D)

In the morning, you start your journey to Siem Reap (approx. 6 hour drive). You will stop mid way in Kampong Thom for lunch and to discover the temple complex of Sambor Prei Kuk; this complex features 3 pre-Angkorian temples dedicated to Shiva. It was built in the 7th century, abandoned, rediscovered and restored in 1980. Here, your guide introduces

us to Hinduism; hinduism has strongly influenced pre-Angkorian and Angkorian civilizations; its impact and artistic testimony is worth focusing on. Picnic lunch is served on the way. Buddhist & Hindu influences on pre Angkorian and Angkorian arts. Drive further to Siem Reap, You check in hotel and have dinner in local restaurant.

Day 5: Siem Reap Angkor Complex (B, L, D)

First insight on the Angkor Complex: commence at the South Gate of Angkor Thom City. Here you will explore the centerpiece of the ancient city, The Bayon. The Bayon contains 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic smiling faces. Also included in the morning tour are the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of Leper Kings, as well as The Ta Prohm Temple. You enjoy lunch before embarking on your discovery of Angkor Wat, easily the most famous and best-preserved of all temples within the Angkor complex. You will have most of the afternoon here before heading back to Siem Reap where you will enjoy an evening course on Buddhism and dinner. Evening course on Buddhism: focus on the life of the Buddha, history of Buddhism and different Buddhist schools in Southeast Asia. You have dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Day 6: Siem Reap Angkor Complex & Monastery (B, L, D)

After breakfast, you head to the exquisite Banteay Srey (“Citadel of the women”). The temple displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. The visit is combined with the discovery of Banteay Samre. After lunch, you are transferred to a local monastery meeting with the monks who live here. Today, our course focuses on Buddhist philosophy and monastic life. Overnight stay is in the monastery. Course on Buddhism:



focus on Buddhist philosophy, monastic life and nirvana. You may have a conversation with monks.

Note: monks have their last meal at 11 AM in the morning. No dinner is planned for the evening. Buffalo Tours will however prepare snacks and fruits.

Day 7: Siem Reap Monastery (B, L, D)

Rise in the early morning to the sound of the drums (monks wake up at around 4 AM). After breakfast, you will be introduced to meditation, followed by a half day practice in the monastery. Introduction is made to Buddhist meditation (including half day practice). Transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap and free time to enjoy at your leisure until the farewell dinner.

Day 8: Siem Reap departure (B)

You have free to relax until your transfer to the airport. Tour ends.

Trip Notes: What to bring: You should take passport with valid visa, sun glasses, sun cream, hat or cap and insect repellent. Bottled water, toiletries, first – aid kits are also very necessary during the trip. Cash is always necessary during the biking trip.

Dressing up: Casual clothes those suits this adventure tour

Cuisines: Meals will be served in local restaurant at certain stop and time with the guidance of our tour guide.

Tour Prices: Tour Name: Adventure Tour to Buddhism Land Duration: 8 days and 7 nights Rate: On request Tour included: Airport transfers, 7 nights at the hotel with double or twin room Meals are indicated in itinerary, transports as indicated in itinerary Bilingual language tour guide (Cambodian and English) All entrance fees and admission fees to tourist sites Tour excluded: Flights and airport taxes, Airport departure tax, beverages, tips Meals not indicated in itinerary Others not clearly mentioned above

