Hidden Khmer Ancient Capitals - Cambodia Vacation

Hidden Khmer Ancient Capitals - 9 Days 8 Nights

PNH-REP by Air (Arrival in PNH / Exit in REP or V.V)

Day 1: Arrive Phnom Penh around noon – Visa processing – meet with guide for transfer to hotel. Afternoon half-day City Tour, National Museum of Khmer Arts, Silver Pagoda on the same ground of Royal Palace, River Front Parkand renowned Wat Phnom Hill. Overnight Phnom Penh. {L & D}

Day 2: Morning visit Toul Sleng Museum, and Cheung Ek Killing field. Afternoon city orientation tour including, Phnom Penh Municipality Hall, National Library, National Bank, Independence Monumentand shopping atNew Central Market. Overnight Phnom Penh. {B, L & D}

Day 3: Morning excursion to Takeo Province. Upon arrival, depart by boat to Angkor Borei (Funan city-built in early 400 years BC), visit the magnificent Phnom Da Temple on the top of Phnom Da Mount, the first work of pre-Angkorian period and Museum. Continue the journey by road to Phnom Chiso. On the way back visit Ta Prohm temple and Yeah Pouv. Overnight Phnom Penh. {B, L & D}

Day 4: Morning transfer the airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival met and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon tour to Rolous Group including Preah Ko, Bakong, Lo Lei. Afternoon tour to Small Circuit including Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary), Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang (Royal Bath), Ta Prohm (Jungle Temple), Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda. Overnight Siem Reap. {B, L & D}

Day 5: Morning tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon visit the World Seventh Wonder of Angkor Wat and view sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill. Dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show. Overnight Siem Reap. {B, L & D}

Day 6: Early morning, view sunrise at Angkor Wat. Transfer to hotel for breakfast. The same morning visit Banteay Srei (Citadel of the women)andKbal Spean (The rivers of 1000 lingas). Afternoon Grand Circuit including Pre Rup (Change the body), East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and Baksei Chamkrong. Overnight Siem Reap. {B, L & D}.

Day 7: Morning full day tour to Holy mountain of Phnom Kulen visit Liga carving, a legacy of the God-kings who ruled Cambodia in the ninth century, One of the eight water sources, Sleeping Buddha, and the Waterfall of Phnom Kulen. Overnight Siem Reap. {B, L & D}

Day 8: Morning tour to the more hidden Khmer temple of Beng Mealea built in late 11 th century by King Suryavarman II. Late afternoon return back to Siem Reap and boat trip on Great Lake Tonle Sap Lake and floating village. Overnight Siem Reap. {B, L & D}

Day 9: Morning visit Mines Museum, Angkor Conservation, Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecole where visitors can observe students learning traditional carving and finishing techniques and shopping at local market. Afternoon free at leisure until transfer for flight departure. End of Service. {B, L}