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

Arrival in Siem Reap. Warmly welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting then self-introduce with our Cambodian tour guide in the meeting point's Siem Riep 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. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and a moment of rest.

NOTE : CHECK IN TIME IS AFTER 14.00, UNLESS THE HOTEL HAS AVAILAIBLE ROOM EARLIER.

In the afternoon, visit to the wonderful Angkor Wat - one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the world. Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to the temples of Angkor, as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in early - Mid 12th century C.E., Angkor Wat is probably the best-preserved of the Angkorean temples, with a central tower surrounded by four smaller towers, a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. 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 metres by 800 metres borders the inner edge of the moat, and temple's greatest sculptural treasure is its 2 km-long bas-reliefs around the walls...Evening is the time of an exclusive Cultural Show-Dinner on buffet. 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. (see supplement) Drive back to the hotel and free time at night. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: SIEM REAP FULL DAY TOUR (by A/C car)

Today, let’s experience a fullday tour to discover Siem Reap. Morning, visit to the 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. In the afternoon, visit the Gate of the Death, 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. Then visit Kravan, Srash Srong, & 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. Finally, in the late afternoon, coming to the Phnom Bakheng temple, is the first temple in Angkor region build by the YacovarmanI 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 time of life when viewing the marvellous sunset. Back to hotel. Free leisure at night. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B).

Day 3: SIEM REAP FULL DAY TOUR (by A/C car)

In the morning, transfer to the enchanting temple of the Banteay Srei, nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carvings. In the afternoon, 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 boat and 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, check in and free 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. Drive back to the hotel and free time at night. Overnight in Kratie. (B).

Day 6: KRATIE - BANLUNG (by A/C car)

Morning leaving Kratie, transfer directly to the Banlung - a perfect way to observe the rural life close up. Arrival Banlung in the afternoon, transfer to the hotel for check in and a moment of rest then transfer to 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 and free for your own leisure. Overnight in Banlung. (B).

Day 7: BANLUNG FULL DAY TOUR (by A/C car)

Breakfast at hotel then drive to full north today, in direction of Laos and the village of Taveng. We first cross the curious extent of volcanic rocks of Veyrum Plang: a lava field in the forest with a small waterfall nearby (only in the wet season though) and what locals call tiger caves. As we go north to Taveng, we cross different types of landscapes: primary forest, clear forest, bamboo forest and “african” bush. We stop at a few nice Kroeung villages located quite far away in the forest. The Kroeung people have the particularity of erecting bachelor houses standing on very long bamboo poles, these houses will remain so till the young man finds a wife, then, they are destroyed. The right time to see them is usually from February to August. We have lunch (see supplement) at small waterfall lost in the forest and we go on to visiting villages. (Package lunch), return and visit Wat Phnom Svay to catch our first view over the plateau and Banlung Town. We follow this with a trip to Cha Oug Waterfalls. Overnight in Banlung. (B)

Day 8: BANLUNG - PHNOM PENH (by A/C car)

After breakfast, 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 transfer directly to Phnom Penh through Kratie, Kompong Cham and Kandal provinces. Arrival at Phnom Penh around 16h00 - 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. Transfer to your hotel for check in and free at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B).

Day 9: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR (by A/C car, tricycle)

After breakfast, enjoy a fullday to discover Phnom Penh. In the morning, visit the 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. Continue visit to the 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. Proceedings to visit the Royal Palace compound, was built by King Norodom in 1866, inside its gleaming yellow walls are most conspicuous feature and impressive colorful 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 center 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. Finally, enjoy an interesting tour by tricycle. It is the best and most stylish way as far more charming to see Phnom Penh and to take in the sights and sounds of Phnom Penh. Your people will enjoy 1 hour cycle tour along the Tonle Sap riverfront to watch the daily lives of the people living on and around the busy areas. The Tonle Sap riverfront is an institution among Phnom Penhois, is a bustling promenade and home to many international style bars and restaurants, many of them set in restored colonial villas dating back to the 19th century. The riverfront is also a focus for the city's major festivals...let enjoy a magnificent sunset, when the reflected rays of the setting sun cast a golden glow across the river. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B).

Day 10: PHNOM PENH (by A/C car)

After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day with visit to the notorious Killing Fields "Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975-1979). Continue your visit 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. You also visit 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. Overnight in Phnom Penh. (B).

Day 11: PHNOM PENH - SIHANOUK-VILLE BEACH (by A/C car 230km)

This morning, after breakfast, check out then transfer to Sihanoukville - “Beach town”, “fledgling resort destination” is Cambodia’s premier beach town. Sihanoukville’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 Sihanoukville 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 Sihanouville, check-in a beautiful beach-front resort and free at leisure for the rest of day. Overnight in Sihanoukville beach. (B).

Day 12,13: FREE CARE FULL DAYS AT SIHANOUK-VILLE BEACH (without guide, transfers)

Daily breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure at the sunny beaches of in Sihanouk Ville 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 14: SIHANOUK-VILLE BEACH - PHNOM PENH & DEPARTURE (by car A/C 230km)

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

NOTE : CHECK OUT TIME IS BEFORE 12.00, UNLESS THE HOTEL ALLOWS FOR A LATE CHECK OUT.

It’s timely, you have to say goodbye Cambodia. We thank you very much for your choice of our company as your ground handler in Cambodia, then South East Asia 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, then get the really restful moments in a diversified World and a this colourful Subregion of the Mekong River: VIETNAM - LAOS - CAMBODIA - THAILAND - MYANMAR ! GOOD-BYE & SEE YOU AGAIN ! (B)

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