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Itinerary Outline
Day 1 Arrival Phnom Penh
Day 2Royal Palace, National Museum, Wat
Phnom, and Boat Cruise
Day 3 Phnom Penh- School Visit-Siem Reap
Day 4Angkor Thom, Balloon, Small Circuit
temple
Day 5 Bantey Srei & Angkor Wat
Day 6Rolous Group, Cow Cart Ride
& Tonle Sap
Day 7 Siem Reap, Departure
Phnom Penh & Siem Reap in Depth 6Days 5Nights
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The Go Cambodia Difference
Experience rural students lives and their learning condition.
See the little-known Pre-Angkoriantemples of Angkor Wat
Learn about life in the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake.
Experience the friendly smile from local people.
Get the most wonderful pictures from Sunset at Bakheng Mountain
Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport,you will be welcomed by your local Englishspeaking guide, who will accompany you to yourhotel for check in. Please advice your flight detail.Free and easy on your own leisure
Overnight in Phnom PenhMeal included on this day: None
Day 2: Phnom Penh
This morning, you will be greeted by a driver whowill take you on a tour to the most remarkablesights of Phnom Penh in a Cyclo, an originalPhnom Penh means of transportation and a veryfun way to explore this lively city. First, head tothe National Museum, which was built intraditional Khmer style. It houses the world'sforemost collection of ancient Khmer artistic,archaeological, and religious artifacts from the4th to the 13th centuries. Over 5,000 pieces areon display, constituting the repository of theKingdom's cultural wealth. In addition, the roofspace is home to a large bat colony!
Continue to the Royal Palace. This palace datesback to 1866 and was the last palace built duringthe French colonial period. The same complexhouses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over5000 heavy silver tiles that cover its floors. Itsoriginal name is Wat Prakeo, meaning Temple ofthe Emerald Buddha. In this temple you will viewa collection of Buddhas in gold, silver, crystal,and bronze. As the sun begins to set, visit thehilltop pagoda of Wat Phnom.
Continue to visit the dark Cambodia history siteat Toul Sleng Genocide museum.
Enjoy your most wonderful boat cruise alongMekong River to experience Phnom Penh city atevening.
Overnight in Phnom PenhMeal included on this day: Breakfast
Phnom Penh & Siem Reap in Depth 7Days 6Nights
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After breakfast, today, you set off towardsthe rarely visited Prek Pdao communityschool about 1 hours 30 minutes’ drive northof Phnom Penh city through the peoplevillages. On a journey to the school, studentswill be guided to know short history ofKhmer as well as the way of local villager’slifestyle. Arrive at community school, you willbe warmly greeted by young local studentswho are studying and living in the school.Visit kids and you might have a shortmotivation talk to encourage kids and tobuild them up. Then, students tour thevillage on traditional horse carts to observethe everyday life of the villages when atwork (agricultural related) to gain the betterunderstanding of locals to strive hard for abrighter future and how they appreciate lifedespite the lack of luxuries. .
You will have the chance to visit andcontribute to the sustainability of thepeople’s livelihood as the local communitywill prepare a simple but very tasty lunchand dinner for you.
Day 3 :Phnom Penh- School Visit After lunch, relax a short break and thencontinue for additional sessions to make yourunforgettable travel experience by gettingyourself deep into authentic Khmer life in thisremote area. Some activities will be conductedsuch as cultural exchange through languagesharing, teaching the basic health (hygiene,first aid…), painting, playing team buildinggames or sing-along the sessions.
In order to support the sustainable project ofthe community school, students shall besuggested to join the following projects:
Materials Setting up of a library Planting of plants/ flowers Basic building and facilities restoration
(toilet..)
Donations Reading Books Note Books/ Stationeries Food items and Necessities
The day will end with local tasty dinner and adebrief session of the day’s activities.
Overnight at Prek Pdao community school
Phnom Penh & Siem Reap in Depth 7Days 6Nights
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Today depart by overland from the communityto Siem Reap. Arrive Siem Reap and transferto hotel for check and then transfer to visitthe ancient city of Angkor Thom. AngkorThom was the last capital of the Great KhmerEmpire under the reign of Jayavarman VII.This city is surrounded by an 8 m high wall,drawing a perfect square. Enter the citythrough the ancient South Gate, animpressive stone gate carved with Elephantsand four giant faces. On each side of theentrance path a row of 54 gods or demons isholding the sacred Naga snake. From here,continue to Bayon Temple in the exact centerof the city. This 12th century masterpiece is astudy in grandeur and is well-known for its 54towers with enigmatic faces representing the54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. TheTerrace of the Elephants and the Terrace ofthe Leper King are also must-visits as they areboth known for their intricate bas-reliefs .Takethe Balloon ride to view the Angkor Wat for 15minutes.
This afternoon, explore the highlights of theSmall Circuit. Start your tour with a visit to TaProhm temple, built in the mid 12th to early13th centuries.
Day 4 : School - Angkor Thom, Balloon, Small Circuit temple
Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been leftlargely as it was found: overgrown by jungletrees and vines, with many parts of the templecrumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohmone of the most picturesque and memorable ofthe Angkor temples. Your visit will also includeBanteay Kdei, a Buddhist monastery from thelate 12th Century, and Srah Srang, also knownas the “pool of ablutions”.
During sunset time, Angkor Wat is less visited,and the Apsaras will shine in the mostbeautiful light. Return to your hotel, where youcan enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Siem ReapMeal included on this day: Breakfast
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Day 5: Bantey Srei & Angkor Wat
This morning, travel to the “gem” of theAngkor area, the pretty temple of BanteaySrey, which is best viewed in the warmmorning light. The so-called “Citadel of theWomen” remains the best preserved templein Cambodia. It displays some of the finestexamples of classical Khmer art as this smalltemple is noted for its truly remarkable finebas-reliefs. Banteay Srey is unique in that itis constructed of pink sandstone, which isseen nowhere else in Angkor.
On the way back, you will have thepossibility to stop at local communities alongthe way and your guide will help you tointeract with the local community to learnabout the way of life here. Seize theopportunity to taste Palm Wine and PalmSugar (seasonal) and other popular localproduce. Return to hotel to rest.
Afternoon, depart on a very specialsightseeing tour of the famous Angkor Watby local tuktuk. Built during the reign of KingSuryavarman II in the early 12th century,
Angkor Wat is constructed following the modelof the temple mountain symbolizing MountMeru, the home of the gods. Inside the temple,the walls are covered with stone carvings andbas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and thewars Suryavarman II fought during his reign.Angkor Wat is well known for the more than2,000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple.Construction is thought to have taken aroundthirty years of intensive labor. Today, AngkorWat is figured on Cambodia's national flag asthe temple symbolizes the soul of the Khmerpeople.
During sunset time, Angkor Wat is less visited,and the Apsaras will shine in the most beautifullight. Return to your hotel to take rest.
Enjoy your most wonderful dinner with Khmertraditional dance show at restaurant
Overnight in Siem Reap.Meal included on this day: Breakfast, Dinner
Phnom Penh & Siem Reap in Depth 6Days 5Nights
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Day 6: Rolous Group, Cow Cart Ride & Tonle Sap
Head out to the early-Angkor era temples ofthe Roluos Group, about 15km outside ofSiem Reap. Roluos is the site of the firsttown built by the Angkorian kings in the 8thand 9th century and consists of three maintemples: Bakong, Lolei. Explore the beautifulsurrounding countryside on a ride in atraditional cow cart, a fun way to see thepaddy fields and sugar palm trees that arevery typical for Cambodia. Enjoy thebeautiful cow card ride along the village andthe paddy rice field.
This afternoon, you will embark on aninteresting boat trip on the Tonlé Sap Lake,where you will have the opportunity to learnabout life on the lake. Tonle Sap is SouthEast Asia’s largest freshwater lake with itssize varying greatly depending on theseason, as it is swelling to about four timesit size during the wet season. Board a localboat and visit Kampong Phluck, a villagewhere you will see houses on stilts that aresubmerged when Tonlé Sap Lake extends.On the way, you will pass floating housesand impressive flooded forests, portrayinglife on the water.
Overnight in Siem Reap.Meal included on this day: Breakfast
Day 7: Siem Reap- Departure
After breakfast, take your free and easy onyour own leisure until time to transfer toairport for your departure flight.
Meal included on this day: Breakfast
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Timezone: GMT +7
Population: 15 Million
Religion: Theravada Buddhism
Currency: US$ and Khmer Riel. Credit cards
are accepted in the main cities however not in
the countryside.
Electricity: 220V. We recommend bringing a
universal plug adaptor.
Climate: Dry from November – May and
monsoon June - October through rain comes
in short bursts. Temperatures are fairly steady
at 28-35˚ C.
Mobile Phones: 3G and SIM cards are widely
available and an inexpensive way to make local
and international calls. Note high charges may
apply if using roaming services.
Clothing & What to Pack: Comfortable, casual
lightweight clothing in natural fabrics such as
cotton is suitable for travelling in Cambodia. Dress
modestly and don’t wear shorts, mini skirts or
tank tops when visiting religious buildings, and
shoes should be removed before entering a
private home.
Cuisine: Unique blend of sweet, sour, salty and
bitter flavored dishes that are mildly spicy and
usually shared family style. Fish and rice are the
staple food. Try the Fish Amok, the curry textured
national dish and our Cambodian favorite!
Health: Travellers should be inoculated against
typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A & B, tetanus and
polio. Malaria and Dengue Fever are present in
Cambodia and it is advisable to take precautions.
It is essential to have a good medical insurance
that covers the cost of an evacuation flight.
Visas
Most visitors to Cambodia can obtain a visa onarrival at international airports and most bordercheck points, valid for 30 days or with a visaissued at Cambodian embassies.
Your passport must be valid for 6 months and1 passport photos is required. E-Visas areavailable.
CAMBODIA USEFUL INFORMATION
Safety: Cambodia is a safe country to visit though
never leave your belongings unattended.
Tipping: Not expected but always appreciated,
and it’s customary to tip tour guides and drivers.
Water: Don’t drink tap water and ice cubes should
not be consumed in simple street stalls.
Sale ManagerOverseeing the Go Cambodia Travel Sales Teams in all
destinations, I’m on hand to assist you with any suggestions or
difficulties that may arise.
Why I Travel:
I want to connect people which is why I work in tourism.
Falling in love with Asia’s cultures, the food and the people, I
spent 3 years working for a travel company in Cambodia
before venturing to the ‘Big Mango’.
My Most Amazing Travel Experience:Sunrise from 4 Rivers Floating Lodge in Cambodia. The world
was still asleep and the scenery was so peaceful.
My Dream Trip:A jungle expedition to Laos’ Phongsali province.
Contact Pich Ms: [email protected] Skype: pichgc
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Pich Ms Cambodia Sale Manager
Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
OUR TRAVEL SPECIALISTS
Sokhim MsSale Specialist Based in Phnom Penh
Why I travelHaving been bitten as the travel consultant for 6years by tourism industry, I filled up myself with all great fun and enormous experiences. I was born along Mekong River at the remote beautiful village which was my lovely place in life. Cambodia is a green land with cool nature and pure smile from heart of our friendly people. I start travel around Cambodia since I was 15 years old until now there are still lot of more sites to discover.
My Most Amazing Travel Experiences
Doing fishing at Koh Rong Island in Sihanouk Ville was one of my most wonderful ever experiences. I love fishing, snorkeling and I’m finding way to learn how to do diving. We heated by private boat from Sihanouk Ville for approximately 2 hours and immediately we arrived at the island, we walked around the island to interact with local Sok San village then we can start doing fishing the rocky areas in island. It was amazing day trip tour!
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