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9 Days Classic Cambodia Tour Package
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights Priced From: Contact Travelwizard Departures: Join any day.  Cambodia promises a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences to both the leisure and intrepid traveller. Your heart will race at Angkor Wat, one of the world's greatest achievements, only to haltingly derail when faced with the impact of humankind's darkest moments. How else can one explain the unthinkable splendour of the 9th- to 13th-century Khmer temples, the tropical islands with barely a beach hut in sight and the untold adventures lurking in northern forests? Cambodia has a vibrant culture, charming people and amazing sights!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Siem Reap. After you arrive in Cambodia, you will be met by our professional guide at Siem Reap International airport and transferred you to your hotel. This afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world. It is unlike all the other Khmer temples in that it faces west, and is inspired by 12th Century Hinduism. Conceived by Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build. Intricate bas-reliefs surround Angkor Wat on four sides and each tells a story. Enjoy the sunset at Angkor Wat then proceed back to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure. D
Day 3. Siem Reap. This morning, you will visit Banteay Srei; the citadel of women - a tiny, enchanting temple, which is one of the jewels in this remarkable city. Built of red sandstone in the tenth century and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the carved male and female figures in the niches are exquisitely executed in both style and proportion. Continue to Visit Banteay Samre Temple on the way back to town. This afternoon, you drive to Ton Le Sap Lake, the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia, is the lifeblood of the Cambodian fishing industry Hopping on board a small shaded vessel and moving between the floating homes and small fish farms you will experience close up, daily lake life. The balance of the day is at leisure to relax or visit the Night Market. BD Day 4: Siem Reap Kampong Thom-Phnom Penh. This morning you will depart from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh by private vehicle. You will drive through the beautiful countryside, passing over and alongside ancient laterite bridges through the town of Kampong K'dei. King Jayavarman VII who built the Angkor temple in 12th century built this bridge. Later, you will continue on to visit Sambor Prei Kuk temples dating back to the 7th century. Continue to Phnom Penh, upon arrival transfer directly to your hotel for check in. The balance of the day is at your leisure. B
Day 6: Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville. Transfer from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville by private car. Upon arrival in Sihanoukville, you will be transferred directly to your hotel for check in. The balance of you day is at your leisure. B Day 7: Sihanoukville. Full day free at your leisure in Sihanoukville. B Day 8: Sihanoukville. Full day free at your leisure in Sihanoukville to enjoy the beach or quaint town. B Day 9: Sihanoukville-Phnom Penh Departure. Transfer from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by private vehicle by overland to take your onward flight. B
Prices
Please request prices for the time you wish to travel. Price Includes
Return airport transfers by private vehicle, accommodation for 8 nights with air conditioning and private facilities, daily breakfast plus and 3 dinners. Entrance fee to the Temples, all transfers and full tour program as stated, local English Speaking guides, private air-conditioned Vehicles, private overland transfer from REP-PNH, private overland transfer from PNH-SHV, bottle of water and cold towel in vehicle during sightseeing. Hotels
Siem Reap 3 nights, Phnom Penh 2 nights, Sihanoukville 3 nights First Class
Borei Angkor Hotel and Sunway Hotel and Independence Resort;
Victoria Angkor and Amanjaya Hotel and Independence Resort Deluxe
Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor or De La Paix Hotel or Le Meridien Angkor or La Residence D'Angkor, and Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Sokha Beach Hotel
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Day 2. Siem Reap. This morning, you drive to visit the monumental magnificence of Angkor Thom - last capital of the Khmers, with its Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, Phimeanakas, Preah Paliley and the stunning Bayon temple. This 12th century masterpiece lies at the very centre of Angkor Thom and is an archaeological wonder of symmetry and grandeur. This afternoon, you will continue your exploration of the Angkor Temples at Ta Prohm, the temple that has been left largely in its natural state since its "re-discovery" by French explorers. After that, visit Preah Khan "The Sacred Sword", an extensive monastic complex covering over 56 hectares built by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a monastery and teaching complex. Return to your hotel and overnight stay BD
Day 5: Phnom Penh. This morning, you will visit the Royal Palace, which was built in 1866 by King Norodom. The Palace is actually a number of structures within a pagoda-style compound. The treasures are solid gold Buddha encrusted with 9, 584 diamonds and weighing 90 kilos small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. Next visit the National Museum, which houses Khmer art especially, sculptures, from different periods of Cambodian history, 19th century dance costumes, royal barges and palanquins. Enjoy shopping at the Russian Market this afternoon. You will then visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school. In the Pol Pot time, they took this school as a prison for detentions and torture of prisoners. Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening in Phnom Penh. B
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