Holidays with Downtown

A Glimpse of Cambodia

Purpose:	Discovery, Art, Architecture, Culture, History
No. of days:	5 days - 4 nights
First & Last Cities:	Siem Reap, Phnom Penh
Starting cost:	$695

 

Day 1: Siem Reap

Arrival in Siem Reap, welcoming by our guide then transfer to hotel for check-in. Accommodation in Siem Reap.

Note: Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred places and temples. On religious Buddhist dates the Top Tower (Level 3) of Angkor Wat temple is closed.

Day 2: Siem Reap (Angkor Wat complex)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, starting around 8:00 am, visit the city of Angkor Thom, which houses more than 100 temples of which we’ll visit the most important: the temple of Bayon, Terrace of the Leper King, Baphuon, Terrace of the Elephant, The Phimeanakas and 12 Prasat Suor Prat identical towers. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit Ta Phrom, known as Tomb Raider, Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Chau Thommanon and Svay Thevoda, all of great architectural beauty. We keep for the end a visitto the architectural wonder of Angkor Wat - a UNESCO World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Enjoy the magnificent sunset if the weather permits. Return to hotel for overnight. [B/L]

Option: Helicopter tour

See a completely different perspective of Angkor Wat and marvel at the size and design of a structure built some 900 years ago.

Day 3: Siem Reap (Wat Damnak pagoda, Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre)

After breakfast, we drive to the Wat Damnak pagoda to receive a monk’s blessing. Later, we head to the Banteay Srei temple (known as the “Citadel of Women”) dating from the tenth century and built in red sandstone; the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is said to be the most beautiful of all. Then, we move to the close by Banteay Samre, which contains well-preserved reliefs depicting scenes of Vishnu and Krishna legends. It’s also known as the small Angkor Wat, and it was built at the same time as the main temple. Return to Siem Reap with free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Siem Reap. [B/L]

Day 4: Siem Reap, Phnom Penh

This morning, we visit to Artisans D’Angkor, a good option for purchasing authentic Khmer souvenirs as well as getting a deep insight into the skilled workmanship of traditional handicrafts in Cambodia. Located along Stung Thmey Street, this training center was established in 1998 to provide free vocational training in traditional Angkorian art forms to impoverished youths between the ages of 18 and 25. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. There, you’ll be met by your guide who will drive you to the hotel for check-in. Set off from your hotel into the country’s capital, starting with a visit to the Royal Palace, a stone's throw from the Tonle Sap River. Built in 1813 the palace contains several buildings, which have been used for the coronation of kings and other ceremonies. Within the grounds is the Silver Pagoda, aptly named because of the 5000 silver tiles weighing 1kg each which cover the entire floor. Head on from here to the National Museum built during 1917-1920 and housed in an elegant terracotta building, in keeping with traditional design. After wandering around the museum, continue to Wat Phnom, the city’s main temple situated on top of a hill along with throngs of worshippers. Return to your hotel for overnight. [B/L]

Day 5: Phnom Penh (Toul Sleng), Departure

Breakfast at the hotel before a visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The site is a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 until the end of the war in 1979. Later, enjoy some time at the Russian market (Toul Tom Pong market) before being driven to the airport for your departure flight. [B]

[B] = Breakfast | [B/L] = Breakfast and Lunch

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