Explore the charm of Cambodia in 7 days. Tour to the main attraction such as the Killing Field, the Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh and the famous Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Banteay Srei and many more. Also visit the floating fisherman village on Tonle Sap by boat in Siem Reap.
Day 1: ARRIVAL SIEM REAP/ ANGKOR VISIT
Morning arrival at Siem Reap airport. Transfer to your hotel . Siem Reap is the nearest town to the temple complex of Angkor. From the 9th to 13th Century, Angkor was the heart of a rich and sophisticated civilization. You will see massive stone monuments, wide majestic causeways, imposing gateways and towers - all in a wonderful jungle setting.
Morning you will visit with your prived professional guide, the "Great City" of Angkor Thom, visits include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Afternoon dedicated to visit the most famous & magnificent Angkor Vat temple.
This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares.With many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved bas-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor's construction.
At the end of afternoon, following the season, since the Mountain Bakend, the sunset on all the temples, with spectacular views over Angkor Vat.
Day 2: ANGKOR VISIT
Morning visit of a selection of temples, including the Royal City of Preah Khan whi impressive sculptures, Neak Pean built on a small circular island, Ta Som, East Mebon, Preah Rup.
Afternoon we will continue our visits by Thommanon temple , Ta keo , one of Angkor's great temple mountains, Ta Prohm with a part of the jungle, Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang a Royal bathing place, Prasat Kravan with unique brick sculpturesWe will visit Les Chantiers Ecole, a handicraft center located in the center of Siem Reap. Les Chantiers Ecole was founded in 1992 and its goal is to revive that ancient Khmer art. This organization gives young people the opportunity to learn the art of stone, wood carving, and silk weaving .
Day 3: VISIT BANTEAY SREI / ROLUOS
Morning we will visit the enchanting Banteay Srei. It appears that the temple was designed to leave no space undecorated, and the fine carvings in pink sandstone are quite unique. The second visit will be to Banteay Samre, with elaborate architecture and exceptional carvings, and we will visit of a local village. Afternoon, we will visit the earliest temples of Angkor area a the Roluos group. The three Roluos temples have been in years 877 to 889. They are the Bakong Temple Mountain with beautiful carvings on the false doors and lintels, the funerary temple of Preah Ko, and Lolei Temple.
Day 4: BOAT RIDE on TONLE SAP LAKE / FLOATING VILLAGE / SILK CENTER.
This morning we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fisherman "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and curant.
Then we will visit Siem Reap central market and the Silk Farm in Puok, established by a French NGO to revive Cambodia's beautiful silk production. We can see every step of silk production . and the Chantier ecole, where young Khmers study wood and stone traditional carving art.
Day 5: SIEM REAP TO PHNOM PENH By Boat.
Transfert from your hotel at 6 Am to a speed-boat trip to Phnom Penh (departure at 7 Am), on the way from the boat,many scenic views of the Cambodian rural life along the riverbank (optional by air 45 dollars extra). At arrival, private car and guide waiting you and transfer to the hotel.car we start to visit Phnom Penh . Situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers, the Cambodia's capital city look like a big village- town where French colonial influences can still be seen in old buildings restored.
we will start by visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda . The Palace is a magnificent example of Khmer architecture, it was built in 1866. You will see the Throne Hall and the Napoleon III Pavilion. Silver Pagoda is one of the richest shrines in the world . The floor is made of 5.000 silver tiles. Then, we visit the National Museum, a Khmer red pavilion, which is dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority are from the Angkor period (9th to 15th century). Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 6: PHNOM PENH
Visit with car and guide of Wat Phnom and Wat Onalome pagodae, then visit of National library in center of Phnompenh ( very beautiful building in colonial style, large reading room with wall paintings).and start a city tour for shopping at Russian Market or Central Market. (or optional visit to Choeung Ek Killing Fields and the Toul Sleng Museum of Genocidal crime) , and we will start a Boat trip on Mekong river to see the sunset . Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 7: PHNOM PENH/ DEPARTURE
Free at your own leisure or additional Sightseeing until departure. Transfer to International Airport for Flight departure.
The boat Siem Reap to Phnom penh. All the transfers and the indicated transport, in car or minibus following the number of persons. All the hotels indicated (local caregory) with inclusive breakfast . The english-speaking guides such as indicated. The entrances of temples and pagodae in Phnom Penh and special permit in Angkor.