Optional Tour 3 days
Tour Code : OT-O04
Duration : three days
Destination : Refer to Option
Highlight : Any specific places in each option
Three Days - Siem Reap, 3Days/2Nights (Arrival PM) ( Option A )
DAY 1: ARRIVAL ?SIEM REAP
Arrival Siem Reap airport, welcome. Transfer to check in to hotel. Free on own program. Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 2: Temple visit
Morning after breakfast, we visit THE SOUTH GATE OF ANGKOR THOM including BAYON TEMPLE. THE ROYAL ENCLOSURE PHIMEANAKAS, BAPOUN TEMPLE, THE ELEPHANT TERRACE and THE TERRACE OF THE LEPER KING. We continue fabulous TA PROHM.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon visit: ANGKOR WAT The “7th Wonders’ of the World”. Sunset viewing on top of BAKHENG HILL. Buffet dinner with traditional show at local restaurant, overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 3: SIEM REAP ? DEPARTURE
Today bid farewell to Cambodia. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure flight. Tour ends here.
Three Days - Tours ( Option B )
Day 1: Banteay Srey and Taprom
Meet you at hotel, then go to visit Banteay Srei temple, the pink sandstone construction temple built by king Rajendravarman V in late 10th century. Walls of Banteay Srei temple its self are densely covered with some of the most beautiful, deep and intricate carving of any Angkorian Temple. Then, visit Banteay Samré, a temple located east of the East Baray. Built under Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style.Named after the Samré, an ancient people of Indochina, the temple uses the same materials as the Banteay Srei. Break for lunch Then, continue visiting Taprom temple (as known Tomb Raider Movie Temple) with its exciting interplay of stonework, nature, big tree and root cover on top of temple. Back to hotel for dinner.
Meet you at hotel, then go to visit Banteay Srei temple, the pink sandstone construction temple built by king Rajendravarman V in late 10th century. Walls of Banteay Srei temple its self are densely covered with some of the most beautiful, deep and intricate carving of any Angkorian Temple. Then, visit Banteay Samré, a temple located east of the East Baray. Built under Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style.Named after the Samré, an ancient people of Indochina, the temple uses the same materials as the Banteay Srei. Break for lunch Then, continue visiting Taprom temple (as known Tomb Raider Movie Temple) with its exciting interplay of stonework, nature, big tree and root cover on top of temple. Back to hotel for dinner.
Day 2:Rolous and Kampung Pluk
Meet you at hotel, then going to Rolouse Group ( Hariharalaya ) including Preah Ko temple erected by Indravaravan I in the late 9th century dedicated by the king and his ancestors in 880, Bakong temple the largest and the most interesting of the Rolouse Group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance and Lolei temple, the four brick towers. After that, go to a floating village ( Komgpung Pluk ), a village located about 25 km east of Chhong Kneas. This village is only accessible by boat. Many consider Kompong Phluk more interesting than Chhong Kneas because of its “floating forest”. Kompong Phluk also differs itself from Chhong Kneas because its people are living in houses that are surrounded by water while Chhong Kneas is a floating community that lives on boats.
Meet you at hotel, then going to Rolouse Group ( Hariharalaya ) including Preah Ko temple erected by Indravaravan I in the late 9th century dedicated by the king and his ancestors in 880, Bakong temple the largest and the most interesting of the Rolouse Group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance and Lolei temple, the four brick towers. After that, go to a floating village ( Komgpung Pluk ), a village located about 25 km east of Chhong Kneas. This village is only accessible by boat. Many consider Kompong Phluk more interesting than Chhong Kneas because of its “floating forest”. Kompong Phluk also differs itself from Chhong Kneas because its people are living in houses that are surrounded by water while Chhong Kneas is a floating community that lives on boats.
Day 3: Bayon and Angkor Wat
Meet you at hotel, then going to Angkor Thom, which includes South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Bapoun, Pimean Akas, Terrece of Elephant, Terrace of Leper king. Break for lunch
Afternoon: Visit Angkor Wat, first a Hindu, then subsequently a Buddhist, temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century inYasodharapura,( present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag. After that view a beautiful sunset on Bakheng Mountain.
Meet you at hotel, then going to Angkor Thom, which includes South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Bapoun, Pimean Akas, Terrece of Elephant, Terrace of Leper king. Break for lunch
Afternoon: Visit Angkor Wat, first a Hindu, then subsequently a Buddhist, temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century inYasodharapura,( present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag. After that view a beautiful sunset on Bakheng Mountain.
Three Days - Siem Reap, ( Option C )
DAY 1: ARRIVAL ?SIEM REAP /
Meet and greet on arrival, welcome then transfer to check in. Relax at hotel. You will be picked up by tour guide at noon for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch transfer to visit ARTISAN D’ANGKOR The Handicraft center. A short stop at WAT THMEY or Killing Field contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Then, stop at the WAR MEMORIAL MONUMENT, it is dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in the civil war, one hour stop visit NIGHT MARKET & PUB STREET, Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Siem Reap.
Meet and greet on arrival, welcome then transfer to check in. Relax at hotel. You will be picked up by tour guide at noon for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch transfer to visit ARTISAN D’ANGKOR The Handicraft center. A short stop at WAT THMEY or Killing Field contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Then, stop at the WAR MEMORIAL MONUMENT, it is dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in the civil war, one hour stop visit NIGHT MARKET & PUB STREET, Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 2: SIEM REAP/
Morning after breakfast, we visit THE SOUTH GATE OF ANGKOR THOM including BAYON TEMPLE. THE ROYAL ENCLOSURE PHIMEANAKAS, BAPOUN TEMPLE, THE ELEPHANT TERRACE and THE TERRACE OF THE LEPER KING. We continue fabulous TA PROHM.
Lunch at local restaurant.Afternoon visit: ANGKOR WAT The “7th Wonders’ of the World”.
Sunset viewing on top of BAKHENG HILL. Buffet dinner with traditional show at local restaurant, overnight in Siem Reap.
Morning after breakfast, we visit THE SOUTH GATE OF ANGKOR THOM including BAYON TEMPLE. THE ROYAL ENCLOSURE PHIMEANAKAS, BAPOUN TEMPLE, THE ELEPHANT TERRACE and THE TERRACE OF THE LEPER KING. We continue fabulous TA PROHM.
Lunch at local restaurant.Afternoon visit: ANGKOR WAT The “7th Wonders’ of the World”.
Sunset viewing on top of BAKHENG HILL. Buffet dinner with traditional show at local restaurant, overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 3: SIEM REAP ? DEPARTURE
Today bid farewell to Cambodia. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure flight. Tour ends here.
Three Days - TOUR ITINERARY ( Option D )
Day 1
Morning: Breakfast at hotel, then you will be picked up at hotel and taken to Roluos Group sucg as Bakong, located at Roluos south of Preah Ko. Enter and leave the temple at the east. A modern Buddhist temple is situated to the right of the east entrance to Bakong. It was built in late ninth century (881) by king Indravarman I dedicated to Siva (Hindu). Prah Ko, built in late ninth century (879) for the king's parents, maternal grandparents, and a previous king, Jayavarman II and his wife, replica to Prah Ko style of art. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Back to Hotel for Lunch
Afternoon: Proceed to the BanteaySrei temple (10th century) regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. The tenth century temple of Banteay Srei is renowned for its intricate decoration carved in pinkish sandstone that covers the walls like tapestry. Banteay Srei was a new name which meaning in Khmer is "Citadel of Woman". Then visit BanteaySamre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of “anastylosis”. The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people, who inhabited the region at the base of Phnom Kulen and were probably related to the Khmers. No inscriptions have been found for this temple, but the style of most of the architecture is of the classic art of the middle period similar to Angkor Wat. The proportions of BanteaySamre are splendid. A unique feature is an interior moat with laterite paving, which when filled with water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple.Back to hotel for dinner
Afternoon: Proceed to the BanteaySrei temple (10th century) regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. The tenth century temple of Banteay Srei is renowned for its intricate decoration carved in pinkish sandstone that covers the walls like tapestry. Banteay Srei was a new name which meaning in Khmer is "Citadel of Woman". Then visit BanteaySamre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of “anastylosis”. The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people, who inhabited the region at the base of Phnom Kulen and were probably related to the Khmers. No inscriptions have been found for this temple, but the style of most of the architecture is of the classic art of the middle period similar to Angkor Wat. The proportions of BanteaySamre are splendid. A unique feature is an interior moat with laterite paving, which when filled with water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple.Back to hotel for dinner
Day 2
Morning: South Gate of Angkor Thom. On the left side of the moat, 54 'devas' (guardian gods) pull the head of the snake 'Shesha' while on the right side 54 'asuras' (demon gods) pull the snake's tail in the opposite direction. Bayon, over 2000 large faces carved on the 54 tower give this temple its majestic character and the bas-reliefs contain genre scenes of everyday life-markets, fishing, festivals with cockfights and jugglers and so on-and history scenes with battles and processions. Baphuon, built in middle of the 11th century (1060) by king Udayadityavarman II, dedicated to Siva (Hindu), Phimeanakas, built in late tenth century-beginning of the 11th century by King Jayavamen V and Udayadityavarman I and dedicated to Hindu, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King. After that, keep going to Ta Prohm (The Ancestor Brahma, Jungle Temple), Shrouded in dense jungle the temple of Ta Prohm is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura. Fig, banyan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over stones, probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars. Back to Hotel for dinner
Afternoon: After lunch, excursion to visit Angkor Wat Temple. This temple is busy at any time of day for us to explore and admire this architectural wonder and the excellent bas-reliefs. It is worth walking a little between the outer laterite wall and the inside of the moat for tranquil scenes of rural life. Back to the town for lunch.
Day 3:
After breakfast, keep going on to Beng Mealea, which is Lost in the jungle and almost forgotten by the local population. The little explored temple of Beng Mealea (XIth c) is waiting to be rediscovered by the adventurous travelers. The sprawling jungle temple covering over one square kilometer is largely overrun by vegetation. Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style, Beng Mealea preceded and may have served as a prototype of sorts for Angkor Wat. After that, drive to the Tonle Sap Lake (the largest fresh water in South East Asia) to see the fascinating floating Village called Kompong Khleang and its attraction is beautiful river with flooded forest, fish specials and water birds. The landscape of the lake edge with the green grass field and village houses on high stilts above the water. Back to town for dinner.
Three Days - Tours ( Option E )
Day 1:
Morning: Breakfast at hotel, then you will be taken to tour sites at Srah Srang ( The Royal Bath ) and Ta Prohm ( The Ancestor Brahma, Jungle Temple ), Shrouded in dense jungle the temple of Ta Prohm is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura. Fig, banyan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over stones, probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars.
Back to Hotel for Lunch
Morning: Breakfast at hotel, then you will be taken to tour sites at Srah Srang ( The Royal Bath ) and Ta Prohm ( The Ancestor Brahma, Jungle Temple ), Shrouded in dense jungle the temple of Ta Prohm is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura. Fig, banyan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over stones, probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars.
Back to Hotel for Lunch
Afternoon: Proceed to the Banteay Srei temple (10th century) regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. The tenth century temple of Banteay Srei is renowned for its intricate decoration carved in pinkish sandstone that covers the walls like tapestry. Banteay Srei was a new name which meaning in Khmer is "Citadel of Woman".
Back to Hotel for dinner
Day 2 :
Morning: South Gate of Angkor Thom. On the left side of the moat, 54 'devas' (guardian gods) pull the head of the snake 'Shesha' while on the right side 54 'asuras' (demon gods) pull the snake's tail in the opposite direction. Bayon, over 2000 large faces carved on the 54 tower give this temple its majestic character and the bas-reliefs contain genre scenes of everyday life-markets, fishing, festivals with cockfights and jugglers and so on-and history scenes with battles and processions. Elephant riding around Bayon temple. Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and Going to Preh Khan temple. Break for Lunch
Afternoon: Then, excursion to visit Angkor Wat Temple. This temple is busy at any time of day for us to explore and admire this architectural wonder and the excellent bas-reliefs. It is worth walking a little between the outer laterite wall and the inside of the moat for tranquil scenes of rural life. Back to the town for Dinner.
Back to hotel for dinner
Back to hotel for dinner
Day 3 :
Morning: Discover how mulberry trees are grown to provide feed for silk worm raising. Observe artisans at work, removing the silk thread from the cocoons, and working the thread prior to traditional dyeing and weaving of a wide range of Cambodian silk clothing, scarves and accessories. Then, back to visit Artisans Angkor which was created in 1999 to help young people find work in their home villages, allowing them to practice their crafts while providing them with a vocation.
Afternoon: Boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake (the largest fresh water in South East Asia) to the fascinating floating Village called Kompong Khleang and its attraction beautiful river with flooded forest, fish specials and water birds. The landscape of the lake edge with the green grass field and village houses on high stilts above the water. Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap.
