The Hidden Treasure of Cambodia tour package

Tour will give you a chance to visit the heritage wonder, pagodas, temples, enjoy a home stay at Banteay Srey to discover the daily lives and tradition

ITINERARY:
Day 01:		Phnompenh Arrival
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, welcome by our driver holding a board with your name on at the lobby, start driving to city for check in. Free at leisure around to discover the charm of city in the evening. Night in Phnom Penh Services included: Transport and hotel.
Day 02:		Phnom Penh City Tour(Breakfast)
Today, This morning, you spend the morning visiting the unforgotten Cheung Ek killing field where is a genocidal site. In the afternoon, visit Toul Sleng Museum where is the largest center of detention and torture of Khmer Rough regime and then have lunch at local restaurant (own account). In the afternoon, you witness the National Museum of Khmer Arts, with its warm red terracotta and its gracefully curved roof topped by dozens of guardian nagas. Then we continue to the nearby Royal Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of Khmer palace, which allows us to visit the precious Throne Hall, Prasat Khemarin, Prasat Samrn Phirum, Hor Preah Khan, Chan Chhaya, and Silver Pagoda where the king regularly does the warship. And then pass through the River Front Park whose scenery is much worth shooting, and continue to the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom before getting on a boat cruise along Mekong River bank to see the lovely Phnom Penh city at night with breathtaking view along the river. Overnight in Phnom Penh.. Services included: Transport, guide, meal, entrance fee and hotel.
Day 03:		Phnom Penh - Sieam Reap (Breakfast)
Today, In the morning, you check out hotel and transfer to boat pier. It takes approximately 6 hours to reach Siem Reap. Upon arrival - you will be welcome to the hotel. Then free at your leisure.Overnight in Siem Reap. Services included: Transport, meal, boa trip along Mekong River and hotel.
Day 04:		Siem Reap - Kompong Chleang (Breakfast)
Today is a good time to experience the tour to Kompong Khleang. This place is huge, the largest permanent settlement on the lake, actually. It's accessible by water and by land at certain times of the year. The view coming in from the lake, especially when the lake is down in the dry season and the hundreds of houses and other buildings are soaring several meters above the water is nothing short of spectacular! There is also a small floating village that moves around the vicinity of Kompong Khleang. Afternoon, you are free at leisure and night in Siemreap. Services included: Transport, guide, meal, entrance fee and hotel.
Day 05:		Siemreap - Banteay Srey - Home Stay (Breakfast)
Today, Breakfast in hotel. Free for leisure and check out hotel and transfer to home stay in Banteay Srey. Upon arrival check in home stay. This afternoon we will use ox-cart ride to see a beauty of the surrounding landscape, along the way discovering seasonal farming methods and other daily activities of local people. Walk through rural communities, meet local families and back to home stay for overnight. Services included: Transport, guide, meal, entrance fee, Ox-cart and home stay.
Day 06:		Siemreap - Small Circuit(Breakfast)
This morning check out home stay and transfer to Siem Reap town. The same morning we are on the tour to visit witness the Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary), where we will be stunned by the image of the eight-armed Vishnu in the largest central tower. Then we get going to Banteay Kdei, a massive Buddhist temple with four concentric walls, Srah Srang (Royal Bath), Ta Prohm, which is best known for its originally charming look, with trees and roots intertwined with the carvings and chambers of the buildings. Next, we move to just east of Angkor Thom where stand the Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda that seem to be known as the twin temple, and to Takeo, the only temple never completed and yet one among the finest. Night in Siemreap Services included: Transport, guide, meal, entrance fee and hotel.
Day 07:		Siemreap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat (Breakfast)
Today, we start our tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to Angkor Thom (the temple) which was built by Angkor's greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now, then go to Baphoun which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; Terrace of the Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; Terrace of the Leper King is another of Angkor’s mysteries.In the afternoon visit the World Seventh Wonder which is well known as Angkor Wat, which is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor Wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. In the evening enjoy the view of sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill by en elephant ride up to the hill for one way. Night in Siemreap Services included: Transport, guide, meal, entrance fee, elephant ride and hotel.
Day 08:		Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake - Prek Toal (Breakfast, Lunch)
Leaving from your hotel and drive to the Tonle Sap lake by car. Upon arriving at the lake, you will be changed transportation mode from car to a private boat and it takes approximately 1.5 hours to across the open lake and its flooded forest. There will one stop and your guide will explain you about the unique element of the Tonle Sap Lake and its biodiversity.Arriving at Prek Toal floating village, after registering and contribute to the conservation at the local environmental station (Environmental Research Station), we re-board the boat and travel through the waterways into the bird sanctuary with an ERS’s guide. The boat will take you into Prek Toal biosphere reserve, you will enjoy bird watching along the waterways, the lake-shore and from the top of guarding platform where the rangers are working on monitoring and guarding the bird colonies. Return to the village after the birding, enjoy lunch cooked by villagers (own account). Visit the floating village by boat along the river, you will discover the different aspects of the village activities: crocodile farming, fish raising, fishing processing, spirit houses, floating schools, etc.Finally, return hotel in Siem Reap for overnight. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 09:		Siem Reap - Leisure (Breakfast)
Today is free day to explore Siem Reap by yourself.Overnight in Siem Reap. Services included: Hotel.
Day 10:		Siem Reap - Departure (Breakfast)
Today, we will be free before driving to the airport for the departure flight. End services. Services included: Transportation.
Tour Cost		In USD/ Person - Applied up to March 2014
CATALOGUE 2-3 Pax 4-5 Pax 6-7 Pax 8-10 Pax Superior hotels 838.00 634.75 547.80 532.00 First Class hotels 998.80 795.68 708.55 692.46 Deluxe hotels 1,449.80 1,247.45 1,160.50 1,144.00 Luxury hotels 2,004.20 1,802.80 1,714.80 1,697.30 HOTEL LIST CITIES Superior hotels First class hotels Deluxe hotels Luxury hotels Phnompenh Salita Hotel Phnom Penh hotel Amanjaya Hotel Raffles Hotel Le Royal Banteay Srey Home stay Home stay Home stay Home stay Siemreap City River hotel Tara Angkor hotel Victoria Angkor hotel Sofitel Angkor hotel
Included:
+ Transportation with A/C + English speaking guide on tour + Meals mentioned above, + Entrance fee for sites visited + Elephant and ox-cart ride + Boat trip in Tonle Sap Lake + Hotels - shared twin room + Government tax, services charge.
Excluded:
+ Arrival/ departure flight tickets + Personal expenses, Drinks, telephone, laundry, tips + Airfare, Cambodia visa, airport taxes - paying at airport check in desks. + Compulsory Christmas Eve, Public holiday & New year Eve Dinner + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer + Other services not mentioned in the itinerary.