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Quest for the Lost City
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TREP0238
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| Destination: |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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Active tours, Historic sites / Temple visits |
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| Price: |
start from $254 per person
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| Duration: |
3 Days / 2 Nights |
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| When? |
TODAY - 31 Dec 2008 |
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Unravel the lost ancient city of Cambodia's Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon and many more! Admire one of the world's most magnificent structures ever made by human. A private tour. Siem Reap Guide, More Tours in Siem Reap.
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| Tour Rates: |
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Double |
Triple |
| Princess Angkor Hotel
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25 May 2008 - 30 Sep 2008
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385 |
254 |
237 |
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1 Oct 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
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398 |
260 |
241 |
| Day Inn Angkor Resort
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25 May 2008 - 30 Sep 2008
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416 |
277 |
257 |
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1 Oct 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
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469 |
304 |
275 |
| Angkor Village Hotel
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25 May 2008 - 31 Oct 2008
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597 |
364 |
342 |
| La Residence d'Angkor
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25 May 2008 - 30 Sep 2008
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695 |
440 |
390 |
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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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| Princess Angkor Hotel | Operate: Daily |
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| Day 1 Siem Reap (Lunch, Dinner) |
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Arrive Siem Reap International Airport (morning flight). Meet with your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Visit Angkor Archeological site:
*South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon, Baphuon, Elephant and Leper King Terraces. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon continue to visit Preh Khan - Neak Pean - Mebon Oriental- Pre Rup .
Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap
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| Day 2 Siem Reap (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to morning tour: Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre - Prasat Kravan . Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, continue to visit Ta Phrom and Angkor Wat. Dinner with Khmer Dance Show and overnight in Siem Reap.
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| Day 3 Siem Reap-Bangkok (Breakfast, Lunch) |
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Breakfast at the hotel, morning to visit the 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 and free time for souvenir shopping at the local market. Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your departure flight.
More information on Princess Angkor Hotel.
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| Day Inn Angkor Resort | Operate: Daily |
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| Angkor Village Hotel | Operate: Daily |
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| The itinerary is the same as above. |
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More information on Angkor Village
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| La Residence d'Angkor | Operate: Daily |
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| Notes |
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Price includes: - 2 night accommodation with daily breakfasts at hotel in Siem Reap - Private transfers and tours as mentioned in the program - Entrance Fees - English speaking guide - Meals as mentioned in the program
- Price excludes:
- International air ticket to and from Siem Reap - Airport tax: 25 USD for Siem Reap International Airport tax - Cambodia VISA fee (current rate: USD 20 per person) - Other services not mentioned in the program - personal expenses - 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.
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Visas are required to enter Cambodia. This can be obtained upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport for USD 20 and 1 passport sized photo per person.
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An additional passport sized photo is required for the Angkor Temple Pass.
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For your information, the airport tax at Phnom Phen Airport is 20 USD per each person.
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Please ensure you take comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, hat and sunglasses. The most commonly accepted currency in Cambodia is the USD.
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There are compulsory gala dinners during Christmas and New Year's Eve, please contact us for details of the additional charge for dinners.
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| About the
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Visit the lost empire
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.
The enormous temple complexes had been expanded to the large area by successive kings. The architectural style of Angkor is largely based on Indian (Hindu) cosmology to symbolize the center of the universe and mixed with Chinese and local architecture. 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 design and history of the vast pyramid temples and their surrounding structures.
The Baphuon Temple
Built in the reign of King Udayadityavarman II (1050-66), Baphuon Temple features some of the finest sculptures ever found in Angkor. The beautifully carved lintels, doorframes and columns are main attraction of the Baphuon. However, the most striking beauty of Baphuon is its beauty of Baphuon is its bas-relief that stretches for hundreds of yards. The long carved stone depicts scenes from Hindu mythologies (Mahabharata and Ramayana) and a scene of Suryavarman holding court.
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.
Ta Phrom; temple of memory
The temple complex of Ta Prohm and Preah Khan are filled with memory. Built during the 12th century, the temples were dedicated to King Jayavarman VII's parents. At Ta Prohm, the temple ruins are invaded by trees and deliberately left in the same conditions as it was found in 1860. To explore Ta Phrom is to climb over piles of fallen sandstone blocks or sift through narrow passages-some parts of the temple are in accessible. Despite these difficulties, this sanctuary is considered by many as the most romantic site in Angkor. Another temple complex near Ta Phrom is Preah Khan in which its buildings were used as religious university, residence and hospitals.
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 transportation for modern Khmers. Many floating fisherman villages sprawl the great lake which portray the traditional life style of the natives.
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