ESSENTIAL CAMBODIA STOPOVER TOUR – 3 DAYS

Best places to visit: PHNOM PENH - TUOL SLENG GENOCIDE MUSEUM - SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WATT WITH TEMPLES

Durations

3 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English, Cezch


The ancient capital of the Khmer kingdom, Angkor is a spectacular landscape of crumbling stone reliefs, great towers, encroaching jungle roots, orange-clad monks and spectacular sunset reflections. Angkor is the most popular destination in Cambodia by far, and one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring sacred sites in the world.


Itinerary :

* Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival – Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tours at Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Royal Palace (-/L/D)

Day 2: Phnom Penh – Flight to Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Sightseeing Tours at Angkor Thom and Bayon Temples – Sunset on Bakheng Hills (B/L/D)

Day 3: Angkor Wat Sightseeing Tours at Ta Prohm Temples – Siem Reap – Departure (B/L/-)

Day 1: Cambodia Stopover Tour Between Phnom Penh and Siemreap: Arrival – Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tours at Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Royal Palace (-/L/D)

AM: Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport by morning flight, you will be welcome by our friendly tour guide then accompany you to the hotel. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh.

This morning start visit Wat Phnom (rebuild in 1434, 1806, 1894 and 1926), a small hill crowned by an active Wat (Pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh. then visit Yeay Penh’s statue (grand mother Penh) at southwest of the hills, who found four statues of the Buddha and she was build a hill or Phnom in AD 1372 for placed a shrine on top to the house the precious artifacts.

The Victory Monument, build in 1955, it is the symbolize Cambodian Independence regained from French colonialism in 1953. then visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Lunch at local restaurant 

ESSENTIAL CAMBODIA STOPOVER TOUR - 3 DAYS
Victory Monument

PM: In the afternoon, visit National Museum, it was build in 1917and designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts. The museum has a good collection of Khmer sculptures dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th centuries) to post-Angkor period (14th centuries).

Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda, Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. When you exit from the Royal Palaces, Then continue your visit to the riverfront, it is the most popular place for the tourist. The view of the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap River is the geographically unique 
Dinner at local restaurant, 

O/N at Phnom Penh.

ESSENTIAL CAMBODIA STOPOVER TOUR - 3 DAYS
Royal Palace

Day 2: Cambodia Stopover Tour Between Phnom Penh and Siemreap: Phnom Penh – Flight to Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Sightseeing Tours at Angkor Thom and Bayon Temples – Sunset on Bakheng Hills (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel 
AM: Transfer to Siem Reap by morning flight (FT992 @ 09:30 – 10:20). The town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which is home for the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire dating from 802 AD to 1350 AD. This stunning and extensive site sprawls through the dense jungle, over an area of 60 square miles. On arrival met and transfer direct to hotel for check in.

Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. We go for lunch at Butterflies Garden Restaurant.

ESSENTIAL CAMBODIA STOPOVER TOUR - 3 DAYS
Angkor National Museum

PM: Visit Angkor National Museum & to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features thelongest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng Hills. 
Dinner and enjoy with Aspara Dance Show at local restaurant,

O/N at Siem Reap. 

(Optional for elephant or balloon riding)

Day 3: Cambodia Stopover Tour Between Phnom Penh and Siemreap: Angkor Wat Sightseeing Tours at Ta Prohm Temples – Siem Reap – Departure (B/L/-)

Breakfast hotel 

AM: Visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Lunch at local restaurant 

ESSENTIAL CAMBODIA STOPOVER TOUR - 3 DAYS
Ta Prohm Temples

PM: Visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang (“The Royal Baths” was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century C.E, the first temple to be constructed wholly of sandstone. Then transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure to next destination by evening flight.

Remarks

+ All prices are quoted in USD unless otherwise mentioned

+ Include full private A/C transfer during the trips

+ Include hotel accommodation based on haft twin

+ Include full board meals (Note: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

+ Include admission fee at all indicated sight

+ Include tours with English speaking guide

+ Include 2 bottles of mineral water (500ml) and cold towel 2pcs daily

+ Tipping is at customer discretion.

+ Exclude visa on arrival at Phnom Penh

+ Exclude domestic air ticket PNH-REP with airport tax

+ Exclude international air ticket & airport tax from Siem Reap with airport tax

+ Exclude travel insurance, personal expenses, et

+ Exclude price for peak season (20 Dec – 05 Jan’ 14) 

Child Policies:

* Child Twin sharing with 01 adult 100% of adult fare

* Child with bed sharing with 02 adults 80% of adult fare

* Child without bed sharing with 02 adults 50% of adult fare

* Price is subject to change without prior notice

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