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| Tour Title: The Mystery of Angkor Temples (3 Days / 2 Nights) |
TOUR OVERVIEW:
Siem Reap is the hub for the Angkor Archaeological Park, Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992, which encompasses dozens of temple ruins including the legendary Angkor Wat whose archaeological significance and visual impact sets it amongst other wonders of the world, such as the Pyramids, Machu Pichu and the Taj Mahal. The province also contains a vibrant capital city boasting many luxury hotels, beautifully-aged colonial buildings, a buzzing Pub Street, silk farms, markets, and much more.
This itinerary is well tailored by local experts to ensure that every guest has best opportunity to capture the iconic sights of Angkor complex and has the best experience of the world’s greatest man made wonders.
Your tour over these few days includes the awe imposing Angkor Wat; the great city of Angkor Thom and striking faces of the Bayon; the encroaching jungle upon Ta Prohm; and the spectacular floating village and portraying life on the water on the Asia’s biggest fresh water of Tonle Sap Lake and much more...
Over the next few days your itinerary is kept flexible to ensure that you will have a great time and enjoy the magnificent surroundings of Siem Reap without following the tourist masses.
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
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Day 01: Arrival Siem Reap & Sightseeing |
  
Welcome to Siem Reap !
Arrival Siem Reap, met by your local English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel for check in.
Your afternoon tour will begins at the “crowning jewel” of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat, until sunset. Constructed under the reign of Suryavarman II in early 12th century, Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious structures in the world. The five towers of Angkor Wat are the representation of the five peaks of Mount Meru, home of the gods and centre of the Hindu universe. The temple’s greatest sculptural treasure is its 1 mile long bas-relief that wraps around the walls of the outer gallery along with the 2000 figures of Khmer Devas and Apsaras. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones.
Later, move on to the hilltop temple of Bakeng temple for a panoramic view of Angkor Wat at sunset. Bakeng Mountain is the most popular site for sunset view. Constructed more than two centuries before the Angkor Wat and located atop a hill, this is the most popular tourist spot for sunset views of the much bigger Angkor Wat temple which lies amid the jungle about 1.5 km away.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Meal Plan: No meal
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Day 02: Siem Reap & Sightseeing |
  
Breakfast at the hotel
Followed the breakfast, your sightseeing begins at the Great City of Angkor Thom, the heavily fortified city built in the 10th century by the greatest of the Khmer rulers, King Jayavarman VII (1181 - 1201). With a population in excess of one million inhabitants, Angkor Thom covered an area of 10 square kilometers and was larger than any city in Europe at the time.
From Angkor Thom's southern gateway, continue to visit the Bayon Temple. The structure is staggering in its construction and most Angkor specialists agree that it is one of the finest examples of classic Khmer architecture. Its third level is stunning and its 49 towers are adorned with 172 smiling faces of the omnipresent Avalokitesvara.
Leaving the Bayon take a brief stop at the Royal Enclosures to see the Elephant Terrace, the terrace takes its name from the exceptional depiction of elephants and of an elephant hunt, which takes up the majority of the frieze. A little north of the main terrace is another, known as the Terrace of the Leper King after a statue found above it.
End this morning at Ta Prohm Temple - a unique jungle temple which is captivated by the large trees and vines that have grown over it. For the majority of visitors, it is the most romantic experience of Angkor and even Historians have noted its mystical charm. This temple has been featured in several Hollywood movies such as Tomb Raider, Indiana Jones and Two Brothers.
Afternoon Sightseeing Options:
Option 1: This afternoon, you will be visiting Banteay Srei temple (45 Km from the town), a 10th century unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, which was discovered in 1914. The name Banteay Srei literally means “Citadel of women” and is built of pink sandstone with beautiful ornate stone carvings. Seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, Banteay Srei is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, fairy-like atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite with visitors. You will also have an opportunity to meet local villagers and see how they produce their commodities.
Option 2: This afternoon, you will enjoy an interesting boat trip on the Tonlé Sap Lake, the South East Asia’s largest freshwater. Its ecological value was recognized in 1997 when it was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Board on a local wooden boat and cruise through floating villages, catfish farms and portraying life on the water that dot the landscape, it doesn’t get any better than this experience to understand rural Cambodia. You will also have a chance to visit a floating school.
Back to the town and complement the day by observing the students practicing age old carving and finishing techniques at Artisan D'Angkor- A local woodworking and stone carving workshop/gallery which aims to reintegrate young Cambodians from rural areas to the creation of traditional cultural artworks.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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Day 03: Siem Reap - Departure |
Early morning set off an opened-air Moto Remork (tuk tuk) to witness the beautiful sunrise over the wonderful ruins of Angkor Wat. Imagine centuries ago the markets and temples coming alive with the dawn of a new day. This is a glorious example of classical Khmer architecture, which is regarded by many as the quintessential Angkor experience. See Angkor Wat in another perspective as well as avoiding crowds by entering from the eastern gate and exit at west gate.
Then return to your hotel for freshen and breakfast.
After breakfast, free at your own leisure until transfer to Siem Reap International airport for your departure flight to next destination.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
| Tour Title |
: The Mystery of Angkor Temples |
| Tour Code |
: BAT-CS001 |
| Duration |
: 3 Days / 2 Nights |
| Tour Operate |
: All Year Round / On Demand |
| City |
: Siem Reap (2nts) |
| Tour Price |
: Available Upon Request |
Since rates vary frequently, please contact us (enquiry@boundlessasia.com) to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
The Price Includes:
- All arrangements/activities as per outlined the itinerary
Accommodation based on a shared Double/Twin room including breakfast (Click Here to find recommended hotel list that best to you)
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Local English speaking guide (for other languages and a national guide supplements apply)
- Tours and airport transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Daily drinking water (2 bottles/person/day) and cold towels on vehicle
- Prevailing government and accommodation taxes and service charge
The Price Excludes:
- Other meals than mentioned
- Other services than mentioned
- All international and domestic air tickets and departure airport taxes
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Visa for Cambodia (Visa issued on arrival, USD20/pax, please bring 1 passport photo)
- Camera/video entrance fees – if any
- Early check in, late check out and room upgrade
- Tips, Travel insurance
SPECIAL NOTE
- All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers
- Boundless Asia Travel (BAT) reserved the full right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation without prior notice
- In case the hotel was fully booked, we will use other similar hotel
- The prices shown are Net Rates – Non-commissionable in U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed.
Do It Your Way by Customizing Your Personalized and Unique Touring Experiences:All the touring itineraries on Boundless Asia Travel’s website have been well crafted by our in-country expert teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that each traveler has his/her own unique and individual travel experience. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Cambodia tour to your individual specifications. ENQUIRY
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