Explore Phnompenh then cruise up the beautiful Tonle River to Siemreap 6 Days

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  • Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Product code: BIT

Day 1: Arrival – Phnom Penh
Arrive Phnom Penh by morning flight, Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial charm. French villas along tree-lined boulevards remind the visitor that the city was once considered the gem of Southeast Asia. Recent political changes have triggered an economic boom of sorts, with new hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs springing up around the city. Overnight in Phnompenh
Day 2: Explore the Capital city Phnom Penh
On the morning after breakfast at the hotel transfer to explore the capital city Phnom Pehn and this area now is top economic zone of Cambodia with commercial and politic with many tourists attraction site and we go to see first the historical site around the city and to visit Cheung Ek Killing field that located outside the capital city Phnom Pehn that during the Khmer Rouge regime they took all the prisoners from the Toul Sleng to kill in this place that is about 20 km away from the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, our professional guide will explain you more about this place to rich you more information of the Khmer Rouge, it was powered between 1975 to 1979. After that transfer back to restaurant for lunch, before transfer to visit Royal Palace , Silver Pagoda the home of the royal family and the treasure place in Cambodia and then continue to visit Independence Monument, Wat Odnaloam, Wat Phnom , it was the former of the capital city Phnom Pehn that located in the center of the capital city nowadays and then continue to visit the Central Market and it is the famous market in the capital city Phnom Pehn that this building was built by the France architecture in the colonial period and there are a lot of deference things sell in this market and after that transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Phnom Pehn
Day 3: One-Way Cruise & Road From Phnom Penh To Siem Reap (Lunch)
Guests are picked up from their hotels or Guesthouses in Phnom Penh by 7.30am by our very experienced river and lake guides before being transferred to our riverboats in Phnom Penh dock. Upon arrival at our riverboat guests will be welcomed with a free drink by our cruise guides. Lunch will be served on board, consisting of fresh local fruits and BBQ, Vegetarian options are available (let us know at time of booking) and a welcome drink, (extra drinks available for purchase) unlimited water. as we cruise along the river North towards Siem Reap approx. 4.5 Hrs. Seeing life along the river is an amazing experience and our special vessel has a unique double hull which allows us to travel closer to the riverbanks and also explore the narrow waterways on route. we also visit the famous silversmiths on Koh Chen Island,for a first hand encounter with Artisans producing magnificent khmer silver-ware favored by the Khmer Royal Family,where fine hand made jewellery is created and available for purchase.if in market to buy unique high quality jewellery at wholesale prices,this is the place,the best silversmiths in Cambodia produce here. On arrival at Prek Kdam or Roka Kaong (depending on weather conditions) guests will be met by our private air-conditioned minivan or SUV and transferred to Siem Reap approximately 4.5 Hours, taking in the stunning scenery as we drive through pristine Cambodian countryside and through traditional rural villages. Arrival at Siem Reap at approximately 5 pm and free transfer to your hotel
Day 4: Temples of Angkor with Sunrise or Sunset (Lunch)
We begin with a pre-dawn departure from your hotel for sunrise outside Angkor Wat. Enter the great temple in darkness (please bring a torch) from the little-visited eastern side, and creep along hoary cloistered corridors past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world. Soak up the atmosphere of dawn at Angkor, from the edge of one of the ancient library pools. We then explore the interior of the great temple, spending a thorough two hours discovering the corridors, central chambers and upper terraces of this truly great temple. Your expert local guide will decipher the myriad of stories behind the bas-relief carvings, and give you an insight into life during the height of the Khmer empire. We end our touring at Angkor with breakfast outside the temple (breakfast is not included), and a short rest. Continue the morning visit the southern Gate of Angkor Thom, flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side - gods to the left and demons to the right – and the fortified city of Angkor Thom. At ‘The Bayon’ (12th century) we see its beautifully crafted central towers, covered in more than 200 enormous faces, then explore the famous Terrace of the Leper King, and the Terrace of Elephants. After lunch and a rest break we set out for the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm – one of the most atmospheric of all temples in Angkor. Once home to 2,740 monks, Ta Prohm today looks much as it did in the early 1850s, when French explorer Henri Mouhot ‘rediscovered’ this crumbling site.
Day 5: Bantreay Srei Temple and Grand Circuit Tour
Today we visit the most interesting temples outside Angkor Thom city. Departing your hotel around 8.00 am, you begin with first stop at Pre Rup Hindu temple built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction. Continue a drive for the intricately carved and well-preserved Banteay Srei. The detailed reliefs on this smaller sandstone structure are regarded as the finest, most skillfully crafted in Cambodia. Banteay Srei has only been accessible since the late 1990s, when the Khmer Rouge left the area. Return your journey back and visit Neak Pean temples, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray and continue your afternoon to Preah Khan temple, a ruined but highly atmospheric mélange of tree roots and crumbling stone structures. Construction of this site was commissioned by the great 'temple builder' Jayavaraman VII (in honour of his father) and a visit to this smaller site makes for an interesting contrast with the more imposing Angkor Wat. Preah Khan is currently being restored by the World Monument Fund and in places is in remarkably good condition.
Day 6: Siem Reap - Departure
Transfer to 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. End of services

INCLUSION

  • Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • All admission fees as mentioned in the program
  • VAT 7% and all Government taxes (no service charge)
  • Accomodation based on twin/double/Triple sharing room

EXCLUSIONS

  • Lunch meal
  • Food and drinks
  • Travel insurances
  • Gratuities
  • Sinlge Suplement