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17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Amazing Siem Reap Tour

Tour Overview: Including 4 visiting days the main temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (12th century) and South Gate , you will be in transfered to the archaeological site for the sunrise from the Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat Or sunrise at Srah Srang. You also have relaxing time with the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap

Tour outline: Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (L, D) Day 2: Siem Reap (B, L, D) Day 3: Siem Reap (B, L, D) Day 4: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake and Departure (B, L)

Tour itinerary: Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (L, D)

You arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and get transfer to the hotel (rooms may not ready until the afternoon). You visit the Roluos Group.The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89), are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. Preah Koerected by Indravarman I in the late 9thcentury dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakongthe largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance.Loleibuilt on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Lunch is at local restaurant. In the afternoon, you continue your temple tour to see the unique interior brick sculptures Prasat Kravan, the Srah Srangreservoir (known as "The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

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Day 2: Siem Reap (B, L, D)

After breakfast at hotel, you visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Lunch at restaurant. You visit theSouth Gate(with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12thcentury), Bayon Temple(unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), theRoyal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, theElephants Terraceand theTerrace of the Leper King. Sunset at Angkor Wat. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Siem Reap (B, L, D)

In early morning, you are transferred to the archaeological site for thesunrisefrom the Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat with sunrise at Srah Srang. You return to the hotel for breakfast. You get transfer to Banteay Sreitemple (10thc), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. You continue to 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. Lunch is at local restaurant. In the afternoon, you continue your temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Prea Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation.Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake),Ta SomandBanteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12thcentury. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern example remarkably well preserved.

Day 4: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake and Departure (B, L)

After breakfast at hotel, you visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on theTonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest ones in Asia. lunch is at local restaurant. Then you visit "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles"of Siem Reap and time at leisure ata local market (if time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination.

Trip Notes: Things to bring: in this trip, it is advisable to bring passport, sun cream, hat or cap, insect repellent. Cash is necessary when you want to buy goods.

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Local tour guide: For any useful information of destinations, our tour guide will give you consultation how to behave towards locals, travel in the right way. He also gives you information of where to entertain, to shop or to have more special activities.

Tour Prices: Tour Name: Amazing Siem Reap Tour Duration: 4 days and 3 nights Rate: On request

Tour included:

• Private tours with English speaking guide for the entire trip except leisure time • A/C private transport, all entrance fees to any applicable tourist sites • Airport transfers to the hotel and vice versa and all meals indicated in itinerary • Cold water and towel during the trip, extra visit to Banteay Srei • Boat cruise on the Tonle sap Lake (floating village), government tax, service charge • Accommodation at the hotels in Siem Reap Tour excluded: • International airport tax of usd 25.00 / pax • Visa stamps upon arrival of usd 20.00 / pax • Domestic airport tax of usd 6.00 / pax • Meals not indicated in itinerary • Tips & gratuities and personal expenses, laundry, travel insurance • Others not clearly mentioned above