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Angkor Exploration
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TREP0235
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| Destination: |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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| Activity: |
Active tours, Boat travel, Historic sites / Temple visits |
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| Price: |
start from $397 per person
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| Duration: |
4 Days / 3 Nights |
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| When? |
TODAY - 31 Oct 2009 |
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Spend 4 exciting days on a private tour exploring the Angkor ruins and stay at the five star hotel at Siem Reap. Siem Reap Guide, More Tours in Siem Reap.
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| Tour Rates: |
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Period |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Angkor Village
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27 Nov 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
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938 |
579 |
500 |
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1 Jan 2009 - 30 Apr 2009
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927 |
572 |
500 |
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1 May 2009 - 31 Oct 2009
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870 |
544 |
481 |
| Princess Angkor Hotel
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27 Nov 2008 - 31 Mar 2009
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612 |
407 |
372 |
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1 Apr 2009 - 30 Sep 2009
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593 |
397 |
366 |
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1 Oct 2009 - 31 Dec 2009
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612 |
407 |
372 |
| Raffles Grand Hotel D' Angkor
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27 Nov 2008 - 28 Dec 2008
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1,342 |
823 |
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3 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009
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1,344 |
825 |
- NA - |
| La Residence d'Angkor (Former Pansea Angkor)
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27 Nov 2008 - 7 Dec 2008
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1,507 |
881 |
738 |
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8 Dec 2008 - 21 Dec 2009
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1,315 |
784 |
674 |
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22 Dec 2008 - 3 Jan 2009
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1,474 |
863 |
730 |
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4 Jan 2009 - 31 Jan 2009
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1,286 |
769 |
667 |
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1 Feb 2009 - 31 Mar 2009
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1,474 |
863 |
730 |
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1 Apr 2009 - 30 Sep 2009
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1,121 |
687 |
612 |
| Tara Angkor Hotel
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27 Nov 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
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709 |
466 |
418 |
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1 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009
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689 |
445 |
404 |
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1 Apr 2009 - 30 Sep 2009
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650 |
426 |
392 |
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| Rates
include 7%
VAT tax and 10% hotel service
charge. Major credit cards
accepted. No
extra charge, no minimum |
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Note:
Booking should be made at least
7
days in advance.
The Triple rates are based on a twin sharing room with an extra bed for the third person.
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| Itinerary |
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| Angkor Village | Operate: Daily |
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| Day 1 Siem Reap (Lunch, Dinner) |
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Arrival at Siem Reap Airport. After proceeding through immigration to obtain visas, meet with your guide and transfer to your hotel for check in.
After a brief rest at the hotel, take an excursion to visit Roluos temple complex, which consists of Preah Ko Tower, Lolei Tower and the mountain temple of Bakong.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat and watch sunset at Phnom Bakeng Hill. Please note that the visibility of the sunrise and sunset may not be clear during the rainy season.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at your selected hotel in Siem Reap.
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| Day 2 Siem Reap (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the South Gate of Angkor Thom that includes Bayon, Baphuon and Elephant and Leper King Terrace. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som and Mebon Oriental
Dinner with Khmer dance show. Overnight in Siem Reap
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| Day 3 Siem Reap (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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Breakfast at the hotel. Then, a morning tour to visit Kbal Spean, 40 minute trek uphill to the sacred sanctuary hidden in the jungle that features carved lingas in the riverbed and large rocks sculptured in the shape of Hindu Gods and mystcial creatures.. Lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm and Banteay Samre.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at your selected hotel in Siem Reap.
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| Day 4 Siem Reap - Bangkok (Breakfast, Lunch) |
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Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to morning tour to visit Tonle Sap Lake. Please note that the dry season in Cambodia begins in March and ends in June. During that time, the water level in the lake may be so low that it is not pleasant to cruise around. However, you may disscuss with our guide for alternative places to visit. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your onward flight.
More about Angkor Village Hotel
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| Princess Angkor Hotel | Operate: Daily |
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| Raffles Grand Hotel D' Angkor | Operate: Daily |
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| La Residence d'Angkor (Former Pansea Angkor) | Operate: Daily |
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| Tara Angkor Hotel | Operate: Daily |
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| Notes |
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Price includes:
* 3 night accommodation with daily breakfasts at your requested hotel in Siem Reap.
* Private transfers and tours as mentioned in the program.
* All meals mentioned in the program.
* Entrance fees.
* English speaking guide.
- Price excludes
* Air ticket to and from Siem Reap
* Personal expenses
* Cambodia VISA fee (current rate: USD 20 per person)
* Airport tax 25 US Dollar for Siem Reap International Airport
* Other services not mentioned in the program
* Compulsory Gala dinner on Christmas and New Year
Note: This program does not include an international air ticket to Cambodia. We suggest our customers contact their local travel agencies for best price. However, if you plan to arrive in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh from Bangkok (Thailand), we can arrange the air ticket for you upon request.
- Visa Application:
* Visa is required to enter Cambodia for all nationalities. These can be obtained upon arrival at Siem Reap and Phnom Phen Airport for US$ 20 and 1 passport sized photo per person.
* For your information, the airport tax at Phnom Phen Airport is 20 USD per each person.
* Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your visit.
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| About the
Package |
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Ancient Empire
The all-conquering Cambodian Empire of Angkor, which encompassed present-day Lao, Vietnam and Thailand, dominated the 9th-14th centuries. The heart of this civilization was Angkor, resplendent with scores of magnificent temples, grand pagodas and the ancient capital of Angkor Thom. The Angkor complex, close to the modern Cambodian town of Siem Reap, is one of the world's great archeological wonders. Today, it symbolizes the national identity of the Khmer people and centuries of a prosperous and unrivalled culture.
Visitors are amazed at the scale of Angkor City. The complex covers around 400 square kilometers and comprises over 100 monuments and edifices of temples, sculptures, statues and incomparable bas-relief that have withstood the ravages of time. At the fall of the Empire, the jungle reclaimed the decaying ruins until being rediscovered in 1861.
Angkor Wat
Perhaps the most famous temple of Angkor complex is Angkor Wat. The temple complex built under the reigns of Suryavarman II (1113 - 1150) presents several architectural masterpieces of ancient Khmers. The compound of Angkor Wat covers almost a square mile and is surrounded by a huge moat 180 meter wide. On this tour, our guide will elaborate on the designstructures.
Bayon
The eeriness and mystery that looms over Angkor Thom is enhanced even more by the hazy appearance of Bayon with its carved heads of Jayavaraman VII (accredited for constructing the city) jutting from the top of the building. Each of the 54 towers surrounding the edifice depict smiling faces of the king portrayed as Boddhisattva Avalokitesvara (Buddha), which may appear somewhat ominous to modern eyes.
Sculptured Terraces
Connected with the face towers of Bayon is the royal grounds and the 300-meter long Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace, each magnificently decorated with sculptures and bas relief of mythical garuda (half-man, half-bird), nagas (serpents), demons, gods and other creatures from Hindu mythology. These barren terraces once housed the pavilions of Khmer kings.
Incomparable carvings of Rolous Temples
Twelve Kilometers from Siem Reap in another ancient capital of Angkor named Rolous. The city was built in the late ninth century and considered the origin of the Khmer's art. The remaining structures consists of Preah Ko Towers, Rolei towers and a mountain temple of Bakong, which are still in remarkable condition. The sandstone buildings are intricately decorated with deities in niches and lintels. However, the most complex decoration is presented on the false doors and windows, pillars, doorframes and lintels that are elaborately carved in various figures of Hindu Gods, monsters, guardians and angels. These pieces of art are a testament to Khmers' artistic ingenuity.
Tonle Sap Lake; the artery of the country
This Southeast Asia's largest lake has been of significant to the Khmers lifeline for centuries. The great lake joins the Mekong river at Phanom Penh and flow into the South China Sea. Apart from being the vital source of foods, it serves as the biggest channel of communication and transportation for modern Khmers. Many floating fisherman villages sprawl the great lake which portray the traditional life style of the natives. and history of the vast pyramid temples and their surrounding
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