This Khmer Empire Discovery 5 days tour is made for those who have not many time to discover Siemreap city, Cambodia. This itinerary is made for discovering the great Tonle Sap Great Lake, South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Angkor Temple, Beng Mealea, Kampong Phluck, Sunset View at Phnom Bakheng…
Day 01: Siemreap arrival – City tour half day (Dinner)
Today, the Khmer Empire Discovery 5 days tour will be started by picking up at the airport, then then you will transfer direct to check in at hotel (Check in at noon time).
Evening, do city orientation by visiting Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm shrine and then head to see street food at street# 60, see vendor selling; fried cricket, Silkworm, Tarantula, Spiders, other insects with many grills or BBQ chicken, duck or Beef as well as seasonal fruits before go to have a buffet dinner with Apsara Dance Show. Later on have 1 hour foot or body massage before drop off at hotel for overnight.
Optional to visit Angkor Panorama Museum, was a “gift” from North Korea to a long friendship with Cambodia. Built by Mansudae Art studio, famous for their skills in making gigantic statues of North Korean leaders and several Africans leaders. Its goal to be the first-class museum with contributing to the development of human civilization through the grand panoramic painting and various art works which reflect the legendary Angkor wat and its history and culture. A good experience to learn the history of Cambodia (open hour 09:00am – 08:00pm) with Entrance Ticket USD 20 for our customer. Overnight at hotel
Inclusion: Transport, guide, dinner, entrance fees, foot massage and hotel
Day 02: Siemreap – Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat temples (Breakfast, Lunch)
At 8h00-8h15am, after breakfast at the hotel, we head to the World Heritage Site; visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom to Bayon temple. The South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone. You will visit the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King & Baphuon temple. Next we will move to the jungle intertwined Ta Prohm, made famous in Angelina Jolie’s Tomb Raider movie. Ta Prohm, one of the popular temple in the area Take a leisurely stroll through this wondrous site, with giant fig and kapok trees strangling the ancient stonework in a photogenic interplay of man and nature. Continue to seeing the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. If time permitted, view sunset from where possible or take optional of balloon ride to view it! Overnight at hotel.
“Optional 20$/pax to take Helium Tethered Balloon to experience the Angkor Heritage Site from the Sky”. The Balloon is operate every day from Sunrise to Sunset excepted when the wind exceeded 35km/h, risk of thunderstorm within 30km and on heavy raining days. A flight last 10 minutes from the ground to a maximum altitude 100 meters. The maximum passengers allowed per flight is from 1 to 30 persons, depending on weather conditions.
Inclusion: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel
Day 03: Siemreap – Beng Mealea / Kampong Phluck (Breakfast, Lunch)
An early morning, after the quick breakfast, we departure to the remote and less touristic area by visiting to Beng Mealea temple (65km at northeast of Siem Reap), the temple built By Jayarvaman VII; in the style of Angkor Wat; its scale is huge; being well over one square Kilometre within its moat. Approached by a four causeways; Beng Mealea appears to be a huge pile of rubble partially hidden in the trees. Once you get closer the high walls, the ancient Khmer Architecture reveals itself. Cloaked in vegetation and with few concessions to tourism; the Capital of the Khmer Empire for a very brief period between 928 and 944AD. After the Khmer empire had been established in the Angkor area (Roluos), Jayavarman IV moved the capital almost 100km northeast to Koh Ker. Have lunch and continue your visit to Kampong Phluk Floating Village, located at 16 km at north-south of Siem Reap. The villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them. Flooded mangrove forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife including crab-eating macaques. During the dry season when the lake is low (March – July), the buildings in the villages seem to soar atop their 6-meter stilts exposed by the lack of water. At this time of year many of the villagers move out onto the lake and build temporary houses. In the wet season when water level rises (Aug – February), the villagers move back to their permanent houses on the floodplain, the stilts now hidden under the water. Kampong Phluk’s economy is, as one might expect, based in fishing, primary in shrimp harvesting. Finally, return to hotel for overnight.
Inclusion: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel
Day 04: Siermeap – Cultural Experiences – Angkor National Museum – Puok Silk Farm (Breakfast, Lunch)
An early morning with tuk tuk to practice a local traditions, culture & customs by offering food and listen to teachings of the Buddha! you are in for a special experience by travel to a local monastery, a residence and place of learning for Buddhist monks, to participate in a traditional spiritual ceremony. Your guide will introduce you to the daily rituals of Buddhist monks, from their early morning prayers to their afternoon studies. Learn about the precepts–or rules–followed by the monks and their role.
Then head out of busy town around 9-15km to where you will have experience and understand about local cultures, customs & traditional of Cambodian living in outskirt. You will then start trekking in the village to visit local market, weaving basket, noodle making, Khmer traditional houses, vegetable farms, see animals, cows, water-buffaloes, chat to local people; see their daily activities and learn how they earn or surviving their life. Enjoy ox cart riding through the village, paddy rice fields & authentic places with very beautiful picturesque follow each season along the way.
This afternoon, visit Angkor National Museum with the excellent historical artifacts on display within this 20,000 square meter museum will captivate both enthusiasts and your casual visitor alike. With 1-2 hour tour through the Museum houses 8 galleries, you will learn and understand how the Khmer Empire has been established during the Golden Period and much more. Then head out of 20km to visit Puok Silk Farm, One the way back, we stop and visit West Barray “ Water Reservoirs” before drop off at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Inclusion: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel
Day 05: Siemreap Leisure – Departure (Breakfast)
Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we will be free at leisure around for shopping or do a spa services on your own. Check out at noon time and the car drives to the airport for taking the departure flight. End the Khmer Empire Discovery 5 days tour.
Inclusion: Transport and breakfast.
Category | 2-3 pax | 4-5 pax | 6-7 pax | 8-9 pax | 10-11 pax | Single Supp |
Superior hotel |
463.33 | 375.56 | 342.22 | 336.67 | 321.11 | 110.00 |
Deluxe hotel | 487.78 | 401.11 | 366.67 | 361.11 | 345.56 |
134.44 |
Luxury hotel |
574.44 | 487.78 | 453.33 | 447.78 | 432.22 |
221.11 |
Cities | Superior hotel | Deluxe hotel | Luxury hotel |
Hotel name | Angkor Holiday Hotel | Somadevi Angkor Hotel | Angkor Palace Resort |
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# 17Bo, St. 368, Sangkat Beung Keng Kong III
Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Email: info@cambodiatourist.com
Website: http://www.cambodiatourist.com
# 17Bo, St. 368, Sangkat Beung Keng Kong III
Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Email: info@cambodiatourist.com
Website: http://www.cambodiatourist.com