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Itinerary

Introduction

Angkor can get very busy, particularly at Christmas and Chinese New Year. But crowds can sap all the enjoyment from the mystical and serene temples. Sunrise at Angkor Wat and sunset at Phnom Bakheng are popular, but lost their magic years ago. Instead, visit Angkor Wat mid-day when the queues to climb to the third level are shortest. While the walk along the causeway to the temple is hot, most of your time will be spent under the shade of the temple.

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Day 1

SIEM REAP ARRIVAL

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to a hotel in Siem Reap for relaxing and your welcome dinner with Apsara performance

Overnight in Siem Reap

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Day 2

ANGKOR WAT TOUR

After breakfast at the hotel, we spend a full day discovering the famous Angkor Complex. We enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel at the wonders of the eerie Bayon, the terrace of Elephants and the terrace of the Leper King.
Afterwards, we continue and visit Ta Prohm temple, shrouded in the jungle and left untouched since it was found by French explorers in the 1850s.

In the afternoon we visit the Angkor Wat Temple. This architectural master piece was built in the 12th century, took 30 years to complete and represents the Khmer civilization at its grandest. Covering 81 hectares, it is one of the largest religious monuments ever built.

Late afternoon, we enjoy the superb sunset view at Pre Rup temple.

Overnight in Siem Reap

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Day 3

SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Banteay Srey, one of the most unusual temples of Angkor. It lies 20 km north of the main group and is mostly made up red sandstone covered with elaborate decorations.
We also visit Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern most of which is remarkably well preserved.

This afternoon, we set out on a cruise on beautiful Tonle Sap Lake, passing a floating village and getting a glimpse into the daily life on the lake. Then transfer directly to airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for relax.

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Phnom Penh

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Day 4

PHNOM PENH – DEPARTURE

After breakfast. First, we visit the Royal Palace, situated on the site of the former citadel and built by King Norodom in 1966, the Palace still serves as the King and Queen's residential quarters. Also within the walls of the Palace is the Silver Pagoda, so called because of five thousand silver tiles that line its exquisite floor. If time permits there is also the option of visiting the National Museum, which houses the world’s leading collection of Khmer art and sculpture, and Wat Phnom the founding site of the city

Your afternoon is at leisure until your transfer to airport in time for your onward flight

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Day 5

PHNOM PENH – DEPARTURE

After breakfast. First, we visit the Royal Palace, situated on the site of the former citadel and built by King Norodom in 1966, the Palace still serves as the King and Queen's residential quarters. Also within the walls of the Palace is the Silver Pagoda, so called because of five thousand silver tiles that line its exquisite floor. If time permits there is also the option of visiting the National Museum, which houses the world’s leading collection of Khmer art and sculpture, and Wat Phnom the founding site of the city

Your afternoon is at leisure until your transfer to airport in time for your onward flight