




Highlights: English-speaking guide Angkor Wat Terrace of Elephant & Cultural Village Apsara dancing and dinner show Boat ride at Tonle Sap Lake Choueng Ek - The Killing Fields 1 hour Cambodian traditional massage Shopping
This tour will take you to experience the rich cultural history of Cambodia. Phnom Penh, a city of more than 2 million people is the capital of Cambodia and is fast transforming into a thriving city with bistros and boutique hotels lining the riverfront, smart little silk boutiques and galleries dotting the side streets, a budding arts scene and a heady dusk-to-dawn nightlife.
Phnom Penh is steeped in history and offers several cultural and historical sites. The city was under French colonial control from 1863-1953, flourished in independence in the 1960s, evacuated under the Khmer Rouge in the late 70s and is now revitalized. Much of the central city including the Royal Palace and National Museum was built during the French period.
Nestled between rice paddies and stretched along the Siem Reap River, Siem Reap serves as the gateway to the millennium-old temple ruins of the Khmer Empire. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srey and the legendary Angkor Wat whose artistic and archaeological significance and visual impact put it in a class with the Pyramids, Machu Pichu and the Taj Mahal. Unlike many other world class monuments, the ruins of Angkor are as yet unspoiled by over-development.
Siem Reap is where you will stay during your visit to Angkor. The town is actually a cluster of old villages, which originally developed around individual pagodas, and later overlaid with an French colonial-era center. Note the colonial and Chinese style architecture in the town center and around the Old Market. Nowadays, Siem Reap offers a wide range of hotels, restaurants, pubs and shops including several upscale hotels and dozens of budget guesthouses. Not to be missed are the many opportunities to experience traditional Cambodia: ‘Apsara’ dance performances, craft shops and silk farms, road tours through rice-paddy countryside, boat trips on the great Tonle Sap Lake to fishing villages and bird sanctuary, and much more.
ARRIVE SIEM REAP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (L,D)
Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you will be met by our representative before being transferred to sightseeing trip.
Visit Le Artisan D’Angkor Center and Silk Farm where you can observe how Khmer Silk such as Phamung, Lboeuk and Holm are being produced using traditional methods. Besides that, also take this opportunity to witness how traditional handicrafts and sculptures are being made.
After lunch, travel to Tonle Sap Lake, the largest permanent fresh-water Lake in South East Asia for a boat ride. The lake flows into Tonle Sap River and joins with the Mekong River in Phnom Penh. You will be able to view the fishermen's "floating village" which consisit of floating schools, floating police station and many more.
Enjoy an hour Cambodian traditional massage before visiting Wat Bo temple. After that, we will proceed to a local market for some shopping.
After dinner, proceed to Pub Steet before returning to the hotel.
SIEM REAP (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is the last capital of Angkor from AD 802-1432. It is a great city as its name implied.
Visit Bayon Temple, one of the most popular sites in Angkor complex with over 200 large faces carved on its 54 towers. At that time, it represents the 54 provinces in The Khmer Empire, which also give this temple its majestic character. Next, proceed to Bapoun Temple, Phimean Akas Temple and Terrace of Elephant.
In the afternoon, visit Ta Prohm Temple which was built in AD 1186 by King Jayavarman VII with trunks of trees twisting amongst stone pillars, spreading their gigantic roots over, under and in between the stones.
The highlight of this tour is of course the most famous and magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, which is one of the 7 wonders of the world and one of the greatest temples of the world. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and it covers an area of about 210 hectares. The place has many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water. In the evening, depending on the weather, we will proceed to Mountain Bakend, to view the spectacular sunset over Angkor Wat.
At night, enjoy an Apsara traditional dancing with dinner show. After that, return to hotel to rest for the night.
SIEM REAP (B,L,D)
After breakfast, proceed to a full day of sightseeing which includes visits to West Baray big pond, a local market and jewelry shop.
Visit Cultural Village after lunch. This is a unique open air museum with exhibits that represent the various ethnicities and cultures in Cambodia. Exhibits include replicas of important buildings and building styles, traditional apsara dances, ethnic performances and demonstrations of traditional Khmer rituals.
SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH (B,L,D)
After breakfast, proceed by local coach to Phnom Penh. The journey will take around 6 hours.
Upon arrival, go for lunch. After that, we will proceed to a full day tour exploring Phnom Penh with visits to Independent Monument, Victoria Park, Wat Phnom Temple, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda .
Continue our tour to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Naga Casino before having a Japanese steamboat dinner
After that, check into hotel and retire for the night.
DEPART PHNOM PENH (B)
After breakfast, proceed to Choueng Ek which is also known as the Killing Fields. The highlight of this tour is an unique glass-walled stupa with bones of victims from the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. Next, visit the famous Russian Market.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
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Prices displayed are per person in MYR. Click on the hotel/room name for its description.
Validity from 1st Apr to 30th Sept 2011
| Hotel | Single | Twin | Child + bed | Child no bed |
| Lin Ratanak (3*), Princess (3*) | 1480 | 1300 | 980 | 660 |
| Angkor Holiday (3*), Holiday Villa (3*) | 1600 | 1350 | 1020 | 680 |
| Somadevi Angkor (4*), Phnom Penh Hotel (4*) | 1820 | 1510 | 1140 | 760 |
| Prince DAngkor (4*), Phnom Penh Hotel (4*) | 1850 | 1540 | 1160 | 780 |
| Angkor Miracle (5*), Naga World (5*) | 2030 | 1550 | 1170 | 780 |
| Angkor Palace (5*), Inter Continental (5*) | 3050 | 2100 | 1590 | 1060 |
| Sofitel Angkor (5*), Sofitel Royal (5*) | 3370 | 2200 | 1660 | 1110 |
| Le Meridien (5*), Inter Continental (5*) | 3700 | 2480 | 1860 | 1250 |
Muslim meals surcharge RM60.00 per person
Peak season and public holiday surcharge may apply for certain dates.
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| Depart from | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel by plane | Kuala Lumpur, LCCT | Air Asia |
| Travel by plane | KLIA | Malaysia Airlines |
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