Day 1 : ARRIVAL SIEM REAP ( by A/C car )

Arrival in Siem Reap, warm welcome to everybody and a moment of courtesy meeting then self-introduce with tour guide in the meeting point's Siem Reap Airport.

Siem Reap - The Cradle of Angkor Civilization - Where Cambodian were Born, this is also a famous Archaeological City, as named as one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the World. Covering approx 600 sq km, it contains more than 100 fabulous ancient monuments and over dozen major compound Temples, which were built during the most splendid Era of the Khmer Dynasty between the 9^th - 13^th century and were the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire.

Then transfer to hotel for check in and free at leisure for your own activities.

Please note that standard check-in time is 14.00, check-out at 12.00. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to room availability. Hotel would probably guarantee early check-in or late check-out as an extra surcharge on depend to the rooming’s status at that time.

You shall not miss a welcoming buffet dinner with 'Apsara Dance'

For those travelers thirsting for cultural highlights of Cambodia, No visit to Cambodia is complete without attending at least one traditional Khmer dance performance, often referred to as 'Apsara Dance' after one of the most popular Classical dance pieces. Traditional Khmer dance better described as 'dance-drama' in that the dances are not merely dance but also meant to convey a story or message.

We would strongly recommend a Cultural Show-Dinner on buffet, with the most traditional surrounds accompanied with the best of regional Cambodian cuisine in a local restaurant. Your clients will enjoy able the tradition Royal musical instruments of Cambodia. A traditional music band will sow in your mind the most memorable moments of lifetime thru the folk music, folk-singers, folk songs and folk-dances of Apsara dancers during dinner (supplement).

Overnight in Siem Reap

 

Day 2 : SIEM REAP ( by A/C car )

A full day to discover Siem Reap. Firstly, you will visit Angkor Thom (the Great City) including the Southern Gate, famous Bayon temple (12^th century in the center of city remains one the most enigmatic temples of the Angkor group composed of 54 gothic towers decorated with 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara; Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru; Terrasse of Elephants 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  a plateform 7m high, on the top stands a nude though sexless statue; Phimean Akas temple means “Celestial Palace”, dedicated to Hinduism.

Afternoon, you will visit the wonderful Angkor Wat - one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the world, as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of 12^th, Angkor Wat is probably the best-preserved of the Angkorean temples, with a central tower surrounded by four smaller towers. The central monument represents the mythical Mount Meru, the holy mountain at the centre of the universe, which was home to the Hindu God Vishnu. The whole complex covers 81 hectares, a rectangular wall measuring 1025 meters by 800 meters borders the inner edge of the moat, and temple's greatest sculptural treasure is its 2 km-long bas-reliefs around the walls...

In the late afternoon coming to the Phnom Bakheng temple, is the first temple in Angkor region build by the Yacovarman I King in the first of 9^th century, located on a slope gently hill where thousands tourist are grouping on the hilltop to catch a memorable lifetime when viewing the marvellous sunset on Angkor Wat and on the other sites.

Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)

 

Day 3 : SIEM REAP ( by A/C car )

A continuing full day tour for Angkor complex.

Visit Thommanon, small, attractive temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wat. It’s Angkor Wat style is most easily seen in the style of the carved Apsaras and the shape of the tower, Chaosay Tevoda, it seems to stand in partnership with Thommanon but actually was built much later in Suryavarman II’s rule than Thommanon, Banteay Kdei, Srash Srong. Then visit Kravan & especially Ta Phrom Temple, was a monastery built by Jayavarman VII as a residence for his mother. Ta Prohm has been controversially left to the destructive power of the jungle by French archeologists to show how nature can destroy man's work. It has been largely overgrown by the jungle and as you climb through the dilapidated stone structures you see many giant trees growing out of the top of the temple itself. Ta Prohm looks as many of the monuments did when European explorers first laid eyes on them.

After that, excursion to Grand Circuit, visit Pre Rup, traditionally believed to be a funerary temple, but in fact the state temple of Rajendravarman II. Mebon, architecturally and artistically superior temple-mountain. Beautifully carved false doors on upper level as well as an excellent view of the surrounding countryside. Tasom, the most distant temple on the grand circuit. Small but classic Jayavarman VII temple, Neak Pean, which means ‘coiled serpents’, from the encoiled nagas that encircled the temple. The temple is faced by a statue of the horse, Balaha, saving drowning sailors and Preah Khan, ‘Preah Khan' means 'sacred sword'. In harmony with Ta Prohm, which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII's mother, Preah Khan is dedicated to his father.

Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)           

 

Day 4: SIEM REAP - KAMPONG THOM - KAMPONG CHAM ( by A/C car )

Today, after breakfast, depart from Siem Reap to Kampong Thom by road, with a visit to Prasat Sambo Prei Kuk temple and some other temples in this area. We will also drive along the Khmer Villages by the Sein River.

Continue to Kampong Cham, transfer to hotel for check in and free at leisure for your own leisure.

Overnight in Kampong Cham. (B)

 

Day 5: KAMPONG CHAM - KRATIE ( by A/C car )

In the morning, you will visit Kampong Cham town, including : Wat Nokor Bachey temple is 11^th century Mahayana Buddhist shrine of sandstone and laterite, Prasat Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey temples (Male hill and Female hill). Then drive ahead to Kratie town. Transfer to hotel for check in and time of rest.

In the afternoon, you will have opportunity to visit Mekong Fresh Dolphins until sunset.

Return to the hotel. Overnight in Kratie. (B)

 

Day 6: KRATIE - STEUNG TRENG - BANLUNG ( by A/C car, boat )

Morning leaving Kratie, transfer to the harbour and board a local boat navigating up stream on the Mekong River to Stung Treng, a lovely riverside town. The pace is very relaxed, a perfect way to observe the rural life close up. Then continue the journey to Banlung.

Arrival Banlung, transfer to hotel for check in and free at leisure for your own leisure.

Overnight in Banlung. (B)

 

Day 7: BANLUNG ( by A/C car )

Breakfast at hotel then drive to Wat Phnom Soui to catch our first view over the plateau and Banlung Town. We follow this with a trip to Cha Oug Waterfalls and Yeak Laom Park, a protected area, which is looked after and managed by the regional authority. The main attraction of this area is Yeak Laom Lake, a volcanic crater lake believed to have been created about 700,000 years ago. Surrounded by forest up to the crater rim, the spectacular lake is a beautiful oasis and a great place for a refreshing swim! We will walk along the lake-side and visit the simple visitor center, which exhibits different tools from the various tribes.

Overnight in Banlung. (B)

 

Day 8: BANLUNG - TAMPOUM TOTEMS - BANLUNG ( by A/C car, boat )

Heading out of the town, we make our way to Voeune Say which is one of the main villages by the Se San River. The road conditions are rough in this region and the travel is somewhat arduous. We arrive at Voeune Say and are sure to attract attention since this part of the country receive very few tourists.

After a short walk through this village, we will embark on a traditional wooden long boat navigating on the scenic Se San River which gives us a taste of adventure and an enjoyable visit to the Tampoun, Kroeng and Brou minority people. They are very poor but have rich and interesting culture.

Overnight in Banlung. (B)

 

Day 9: BANLUNG - KROEUNG TERRITORI - BANLUNG ( by A/C car )

The journey northwards begins as we depart the town and pass various scenic landscapes changing from the volcanic lava field of Veyrum Plang to the village of Kroeung. The Kroeung people have the curious custom of erecting bachelor houses standing on long bamboo poles. These houses will remain so till the young man finds a wife. After a short walk around this seldom visited village we continue driving to the Bai Srog, an impressive waterfall with seven levels in the middle of the forest. A swim in the clean and refreshing mountain water is highly recommended.

Overnight in Banlung. (B)

 

Day 10: BANLUNG - PHNOM PENH ( by A/C car 594km )

After breakfast, if time permits, you will visit the morning market of Balung also attracts a wide array of hill tribe people who converge from the surrounding the mountainsides to trade their goods.

After that depart to Phnom Penh. It takes around 8 hours. Phnom Penh - the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial charm. French villas along tree-lined boulevards remind the visitor that the city was once considered the gem of Southeast Asia. Recent political changes have triggered an economic boom of sorts, with new hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs springing up around the city.

Transfer to hotel for check in and time of rest. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B)

 

Day 11: PHNOM PENH ( by A/C car )

After breakfast, you will have full day sightseeing tour around Phnom Penh City with visit to Independence Monument - the Independence Monument commemorates the end of Cambodia’s ruled by France in 1953, which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodian took their country back from French colony, Royal Palace compound, was built by King Norodom in 1866, inside its gleaming yellow walls are most conspicuous feature and impressive colourful Khmer-style Halls for the Royal family, then visit Silver Pagoda, located in the compound of the Royal Palace. Inside its floor is constructed of 5000 silver tiles. In the centre of the pagoda there is a magnificent 17th-century emerald Buddha statue made of baccarat crystal and its walls enclosing are covered with frescoes depicting episodes from the Khmer version of the Ramayana. Go on visiting to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge.

In the afternoon, you will visit National Museum, the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was build since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, Copper, wood and others. They are really the cultural treasure of Cambodian. Continue your visit at Wat Phnom Daun Penh – the name of a pagoda, was built by lady Daun Penh in 1372 on a little hill, Legend has it that after a particularly heavy flood, a wealthy Khmer woman named Daun Penh found a tree on the banks of the Mekong with four statues of Buddha hidden inside. Today Wat Phnom remains the highest artificial hill in Phnom Penh and the center of many forms of leisure activity. Left time of the day is saved for shopping at Toul Tompong Market (called Russian Market), so-named because of the prevalence of items from the Eastern Bloc in past times, the Russian Market today is a treasure trove for tourists, that you will feel a bustling daily life of local people with Cambodian’s special character through local specialties, their houses, their face.

Back to hotel and free leisure at night. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B) 

 

Day 12: PHNOM PENH - SIHANOUK-VILLE ( by A/C car 230km )

This morning, after breakfast, check out then transfer to Sihanouk-ville - “Beach town”, “fledgling resort destination” is Cambodia’s premier beach town. Sihanouk-ville’s white sand beaches and warm Gulf of Thailand waters combine with a laid-back, beachy atmosphere to provide a great little tropical gateway. Still, the pace of life in Sihanouk-ville is very relaxed, cows occasionally wander the main road, outside town foreign faces draw smiles and curious stares. On the way, you might stop for a refreshment break at one of the road side at Pich Nil near the half way point.

Arrive Sihanouk-ville, check-in to a beautiful beach-front resort and free at leisure for the rest of day.

Overnight in Sihanouk-ville. (B)  

 

Days 13-14 : Free-Care Full days in SIHANOUK-VILLE without guide, transfers, meals…

Daily breakfast at hotel / resort. Free at leisure inside your resort, the sunny beaches of  in Sihanoukville as Ochheuteal Beach, Victory Beach, Independence Beach, Chann Beach, Sokha Beach are so transparent water, often calm and healthy air, you would enjoy yourself free-care full days to sun-sea bathing on beach or just relax yourself and lazing around to discover the exotic sightseeing, a selection of particularly interesting water sports for Pro or just Initiate is available such as non-motorized water sports, inclusive of kayaking, catamaran, body boarding and wind surfing by your own, specially in a wind-surfing, or just snorkelling trips, scuba and diving throughout the area. Let’s making the most of unforgettable senses of the restful days truly in your life.

Overnight in Sihanouk-ville. (B)

 

Day 15 : SIHANOUK-VILLE - PHNOM PENH & DEPARTURE ( by car A/C 230km )

After breakfast, free time until check-out, then transfer directly to Pochentong airport in Phnom Penh for a departure flight back home. Have a safe trip back home.

It’s timely; you have to say Good-Bye Cambodia. We (Toan Vinh Tours) thank you very much for your choice of our company as your ground handler in Cambodia and may be Indochina countries on further, be sure all our people are your best friends always and beyond. May we will meet and honoured welcome you have other voyages to Indochina in the days coming, continuing to discover, to experience the endless imposing landscapes, and then get the really restful moments in a diversified World and a colourful Sub region of Mekong River: VIETNAM - LAOS - CAMBODIA - THAILAND - MYANMAR! GOOD-BYE & SEE YOU AGAIN! (B) 

 

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