isit the magical Temples of Angkor where, assisted by a knowledgeable Vietnam tripadvisor’s guide, you can embark on a journey of discovery.  Go beyond the main sights which is a great insight into the most glorious era of the Khmer era, the Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, with the magnificent and spectacle ruins sights such as the Rolous group of temples, Bayon, Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Srei, and you would agree to the exclamation “See Angkor and Die!” then visit some of Angkor's most fascinating, yet least-known temples.

Tour Highlights

• Visiting Siem Reap and exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire
• Taking extensive tours to various remarkable sites of Angkor Wat, including South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Srei, and other more interesting sites within the complex
• Enjoying a short walk to a tranquil and typical Siem Reap neighborhood
• Taking a local boat at Tonle Sap for a cruise through the floating villages

Detailed  Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Siem Reap  ( D )

Arrive in Siem Reap and transfer to hotel. Siem Reap is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. On arrival begin a tour of the temples that includes the early-Angkor era temples of the Rolous Group - Preah Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei. In the afternoon continue to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Return to hotel after watching the sun set at Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2 - Siem Reap  ( B, L, D )

After breakfast spend the morning on an extensive tour of the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. In the afternoon continue to Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers and the small twin temples of Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)

Day 3 - Siem Reap  ( B, L, D )

After breakfast depart for a full day excursion to overgrown and rarely visited Beng Mealea Temple, which served as a model for the more famous Angkor Wat. Continue to the unique riverbed carvings at Kbal Spean (River of 1000 Lingas) for a picnic lunch. On the way back to Siem Reap visit the Citadel of Women, Banteay Srei and finally Banteay Samre. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4 - Siem Reap  ( B, L, D )

After breakfast enjoy a short walk through a tranquil and typical Siem Reap neighborhood before continuing to Tonle Sap Lake to board a local boat for a cruise through the floating villages (best from July to February). In the afternoon explore the Grand Circuit taking in the temples of Pre Rup, East Mebon, Neak Poan and Preah Khan. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 5 - Depart Siem Reap  ( B, )

After breakfast depending on departure flight time choose between a visit to Siem Reap market and/or the workshops of Artisans d’Angkor (wood and stone carving) and/or the Silk Farm at Pouk and/or the Landmine Museum of Mr Aki Ra before transferring to Siem Reap Airport for departure flight

 CambodiaTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Class	Number of Person in Group/Pax Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
	2	3 - 5	6 - 8	9 - 10	11-15	16up	Single Sub
Superior 3*	370	330	290	270	250	240	60
Fist Class 4*	390	340	300	285	275	265	90
Deluxe 5*	560	510	480	450	410	390	220

 

Place	Standard **	First class ***	Superior ****	Deluxe *****
Siemreap Hotels	St Angkor Hotel	City River hotel, Soria Moria, Cozyna / or...	Angkor Home , Steung Siem Reap, Majestic...	Sokha Angkor, Royal Angkor Hotel, Victoria Angkor Hotel
Phnompenh Hotels	Pacific	Prince Hotels, New York Hotel	Sunway Hotels, The Castle Hotel, Phnom Penh Hotel,..	Intercontinetal Hotel, Naga Hotel...

Trip Included  :

• Transported by A/c private car or van
• English or French-speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• Meals as indicated in the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• 4 nights hotel accommodation based o¬n 2 guests sharing a Twin or Double room.
• Mineral water and wet towel

Trip Excluded :

• International flights : Hochiminh city ( or Hanoi ) - Phnom Penh//Siem Reap-Bangkok
• Tips to tour guide, driver
• Airport tax & personal expense
• Cambodia visa fee ( Visitors can obtained visa upon arrival at US$ 21 with 2 photos ).