THE MYSTERIOUS OF SIEM REAP 3DAYS

Day 1: Siem Reap arrival

Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meet with our guide and transfer to hotel for check in.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Inclusion: Transfer pick up, guide pick up, hotel

 

Day 2: Angkor Thom, Preak Khan & Angkor Wat

After breakfast, we drive to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. Following the occupation of Angkor by the Chams from 1177 to 1181, the new king decided to build an impregnable fortress at the heart of his empire. We begin to visit Bayon Temple. At the exact center of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king. Its 54 towers are each topped off with the four faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of Compassion), which bear more than a passing resemblance to the king himself. Next, we visit Terrace of the Leper King. This intricately carved platform was the royal crematorium and the statue that was originally thought to be the leper king is now believed to be Yama, the god of death. We continue along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. At the southern end lies the Baphuon, once of the most beautiful temples at Angkor, dating from the reign of Uditayavarman 1 in the 11^th century.

In the afternoon, departure to visit of Ta Prohm "Tomb Raider" fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhout in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy. We journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world's largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. Built in the 12^th century by King Suryavarman II, this is most famous temple at Angkor. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee breakfast, hotel.

 

Day 3: Siem Reap departure

After breakfast, free for your own time to explore city or shopping. We transfer Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again. 

Inclusion: Transfer pick up, guide pick up, hotel

 

COSTS: US$140/person, group from 4 people

Costs are $US NET, 3% surcharge if pay by credit card.

Exclusion: Visa, Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!

 

ORGANISATION

Tour guide: English speaking guides (on sites)

Hotel: We use 3 hotels in the package. Check-in time is after 14:00, check out time is before 12:00pm (local time)

Car/Van Quality: Using new AC car or van depending on your group size.

Meals: Local and Indian foods. If you have any allergies, special requests or if you are on a special diet please let us know. We will arrange it for you in advance.

What to Bring: Passport, change of clothes, sunglasses and hat, toiletries, sunblock, insect repellent, flashlights, good sport shoes, personal first aid kit and medicines, small local notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then sleeping bags and a cable lock for your bags is recommended.

 

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