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Relaxing Phnom Penh – Siem Reap Tour Tour Overview:

The first destination of your trip is Phnom Penh which is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the mighty Mekong, the Bassac and the great Tonle Sap, what was once considered the 'Gem' of Indochina. The capital city still maintains considerable charm with plenty to see. It exudes a sort of provincial charm and tranquility with French colonial mansions and tree-lined boulevards amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. The second one is Angkor Wat - just one of a hundred or so

monuments that remain scattered over an area of about 300 square kilometres in northern Cambodia with the religious remains of a series of cities, built by a succession of kings from around the 7th to the 13th centuries.

Tour outline: Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival (L, D) Day 2: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B, L, D) Day 3: Siem Reap truly discovery (B, L, D) Day 4: Keep on discovering Siem Reap (B, L, D) Day 5: Siem Reap Departure (B, L)

Tour itinerary: Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival (L, D)

Our tour guide and driver pick you up at Phnom Penh International Airport and drive to the hotel (rooms may not be ready until the afternoon). You have lunch at local restaurant. After that you visit the Victory Monument, and the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art - notably sculptures - throughout the ages. Visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. You visit of the Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can enjoy

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views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset. Dinner is served at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B, L, D)

After having breakfast at hotel, you get transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport and departure by Siem Reap Airways International or similar to Siem Reap. Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer to the hotel (rooms may not ready until the afternoon). First, you visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89), are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art, Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. You have lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you continue visiting the unique interior brick sculptures Prasat Kravan, the Srah Srang reservoir (known as "The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset.

Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Siem Reap truly discovery (B, L, D)

In the morning, you visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Lunch is at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Keep on discovering Siem Reap (B, L, D)

In early morning, you get transfer to the archaeological site for the sunrise from the Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will

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have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat Or sunrise at Srah Srang and then return to the hotel for breakfast.

In the morning, you go to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art and continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area's most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Lunch is at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you continue your temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Prea Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som and Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern example remarkably well preserved. Two concentric walls enclose the ensemble. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Siem Reap Departure (B, L)

After breakfast at hotel, you visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Lunch is at local restaurant, then you visit to "Les Artisans d? Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap and time at leisure at a local market (if time permits), you are transferred to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination.

Trip Notes: Things to bring: in this trip, it is advisable to bring passport, sun cream, hat or cap, insect repellent. Cash is necessary when you want to buy goods.

Local tour guide: For any useful information of destinations, our tour guide will give you consultation how to behave towards locals, travel in the right way. He also gives you information of where to entertain, to shop or to have more special activities.

Tour Prices: Tour Name: Relaxing Phnom Penh – Siem Reap Tour Duration: 5 days and 4 nights Rate: On request Tour included: • Private tours with English speaking guide for the entire trip except leisure time • A/C private transportation, entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites

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• Return transfers from airport to the hotel • Boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake (floating village) • Cold water and towel during the trip, meals as indicated, government tax • Service charge and accommodation at the hotels in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Tour excluded: • International airport tax of usd 25.00 / pax, Visa stamps upon arrival of usd 20.00 / pax • Meals not indicated in itinerary, tips & personal expenses, laundry, travel insurance • Others not clearly mentioned above