SAMPLE - 7 DAY ITINERARY
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DAY 1 - Leave for tour at the temples
Morning - at 8: 00 amyou will visit with your private professional guide, the “Great City “of Angkor Thom visit include the Preah Palilay temple, Phimean Akas temple within the royal Palace enclosure, Baphoun temple and the famous Bayon temple. Noon - Break for lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon - we will continue our visits by Terrace of the Elephant, Terrace of Leper king, Preah Pithu Group and then we are walking on the top of wall from East Gate to victory Gate of Angkor Thom. Evening - watch sunset at Phnom Bakheng temple, with spectacular views over Angkor area. Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap. DAY 2 - Leave for tour at the big circuit / Angkor Wat Morning - at 8am visit of a selection of temples including the Royal City of Preah khan with impressive sculptures, Neak Pean built on a small circular island, Ta Som , East Mebon. Noon - Break for lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon - we will visit Angkor Wat dedicated to visit the most famous & magnificent Angkor Vat temple. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. With many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved low-relief’s about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor ’s construction. Evening - Apsara dance show with buffet dinner in the evening. Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap. DAY 3 - visit the small circuit / Roluos Group Morning - at 8am we visit Prasat Kravan with unique brick sculptures, Banteay kdei and Ta Prohm with a part of the jungle (Tomb Raider Movie).then, visit Ta Keo , Spean Thmor literally translates to Stone Bridge and Big Water Wheel. Noon - Break for lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon - we will visit theRoluos Group is a collection of monuments representing the remains of Hariharalaya, the first major capital of the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire. It has become known as the ‘Roluos Group’ due to its proximity to the modern town of Roluos . The ancient capital was named for Hari-Hara, a synthesis of the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu. Evening - Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap. DAY 4 - visit the Banteay Srei / Kbal Spean Resort Morning - We leave a bit early in this morning at around 6.45am from a hotel tovisit the enchanting Banteay Srei. It appears that the temple was designed to leave no space undecorated, and the fine carvings in pink sandstone are quite unique and then drive takes another 30 minutes to reach to Kbal Spean Resort. Kbal Spean commonly known as the valley of a 1000 Lingas, Kbal Spean: is set deep in the jungle to the north east of Angkor . A 45 minute steep walk takes you to the river and waterfalls where hundreds of phalluses are carved on the riverbed. The waterfall here is best seen at the end of the rainy season. At the top of the falls are numerous carved figures and animals this site has only been opened up to tourism since 1998 and is less crowded than the nearby Phnom Koulen. This Hindu Pilgrimage site predates Angkor Wat by some 200 years; making it one the most ancient sites in the region. Noon - Break for lunch in a local restaurant called Borei Sovann. Afternoon - we will visit Mine Museum and a local village on the way back. . At the end of afternoon, we watch sunset at Pre Rup temple, with spectacular views over Angkor area. Evening - Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap. DAY 5 - Siem Reap - Adventure at Kulen Mountain All Day - Breakfast at hotel and departure to visit Kulen Moutain in the morning. This is where the 500 – year long ‘Age of Angkor’ began. Phnom Kulen is the mountain on which Jayavarman ll initiated the royal ‘god of the king linga’ cult in 802 AD. It is considered by the Khmers to be the most sacred mountain in Cambodia and is very popular for the local Cambodian tourists, especially on the weekends. It will take about 1 hour drive through the countryside and jungle. When we arrive there and then we hire expert local motor taxi driver $ 20 for each to explore the village on the hill, Preah Kral Pagoda, Bat Cave and the impressive Srah Domrei (Elephant Pond). Back to waterfall of 32 m high around 1pm and we enjoy lunch picnic with local Angkor Beers. After lunch we will the short trekking to active pagoda (Preah Ang Thom) and hundreds of linga stands in Siem Reap River . So set aside at least the end of afternoon for the trip there and back. Regular admission ticket is not required. There is a separate entrance fee of $ 20 for Kulen Mountain . Evening - Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap. DAY 6 - Siem Reap - Beng Mealea / Koh ker All Day - Today‘s itinerary is a long drive trip to one of the old capitals Koh Ker temple – the former 10th century Capital of Jayavarman IV. the first stop on this trip is the remote temple Beng Mealea locates as the extremity of the kulen mountain range which is still overgrowing by trees, and the blueprint of Angkor Wat .Even though the CMAC (Cambodian Mine Action Center) has removed landmine many times is this area but you are suggested to not step off the trail when touring. After Beng Mealea , we will continue to see the quarry O’thmordap next to Beng Mealea temple , where all stones are believed from this area were used to build the temples through out the country of Cambodia . The drive takes another an hour to proceed to Koh Ker. Koh Ker is one of the main temple complexes lost to the jungle for many years and only recently opened up to a few hardy adventurers is the former tenth century capital of Koh Ker (also known as Chok Gargyar - 'Island of Glory'), located in barren hill country some 85 kilometres (53 miles) northeast of Angkor, in the province of Preah Vihear. It was home to Jayavarman IV, the maternal uncle of the two previous kings and a great feudal landholder, who ascended the throne in 928. In only a few years, he'd built many colossal sanctuaries dedicated to Shiva, ruling over large numbers of people and in considerable splendour for twenty years until succeeded by his son Harshavarman I. The capital was moved back to Angkor in 944. There is a separate entrance fee of Koh Ker and includes Beng Mealea $ 15 per person. After the temples you would be appreciated of seeing how the villagers of this remote area make a living and share the fortune of the country .most of the villagers work on the farms, they grow like peanuts, cassavas, bananas and etc. you will be back to your hotel around 6.00 PM. Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap. Evening - Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap. DAY 7 - Siem Reap - Floating Village / Cambodian Cultural Village Morning - Boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake to the fascinating floating Village called kompong Khleang and it’s attraction beautiful river with flooded forest, fish specials and water birds. The landscape of the lake edge with the green grass field . Village houses on high stilts above the water. (Boat ticket required)Visit “Le Artisans D'Angkor” which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone-carving and wood-sculpting and explore local market (Old Market and Central Market). Noon - Break for lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon - we will visit the construction of Cambodian Cultural Village (CCV) started in mid year of 2001, opened to the public in September 24, 2003, with total area of 210,000 meter-square, CCV assembles all the miniatures of famous historical buildings and structures, local customs and practices of all races. There are 11 unique villages, which represent different culture heritages and characteristics of 19 multi races. At each village, the tourists will be able to enjoy the excellent wood houses, carving, and soft skill in stone, traditional performances in the different style such as: Apsara Dancing, performance of ethnic minorities from Northeast of Cambodia, traditional wedding ceremony, Circus, Popular games, Peacock dancing, Acrobat, elephant’s shows, boxing, and more... Entry ticket required. Foreign Guest 9 USD • Children below 1.1 meters are free of charge. • Children over 1.4 meters will pay in full. Evening - Overnight in a hotel in Siem Reap. OTHER POTENTIAL TEMPLES, SIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES Angkor national Museum, Beatocello Concert, Bird Watching, Countryside tour , Golf, Horse or Elephant riding, Meditation, Meet a monk for a water blessing, Pagoda, Movies, Good Causes, Orphanage Center, Visit the children hospital, Local killing field , Helicopter tour, Massage and Traditional performances. Contact Sreang Teng to discuss your custom itinerary. |