Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok - Siem Reap (by flight). Meals: none
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meets and transfers to hotel. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple(unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King
In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex cover 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 tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat. O/N in Siem Reap
Day 2: Siem Reap Angkor Temple tour (B)
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four 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.
In the afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue to the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery Then, visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples.
Day 3: Siem Reap - Bangkok (by flight) (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the floating village of the Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. In the afternoon, if time permits, visit "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap and time at leisure at the local market. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to the next destination.
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Included:
- Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodations as mentioned based on twin sharing
- Meals as indicated (B)
- Entry fee
- Sightseeing tours as stated
- English Local Speaking Guide
- Air ticket Bangkok – Siem Reap - Bangkok
Not Included:
- International air tickets from / to Thailand
- Others meal
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Visa fee
Price per person (twin sharing):
5 stars = $755 USD (Le Meridien or similar)
4 stars = $610 USD (Prince D' Angkor or similar)
3 stars = $581 USD (Empress Hotel or similar)
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