ESSENTIAL CAMBODIA FAMILY HOLIDAY

Best places to visit: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP

Durations

5 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English & Czech


This is an great Cambodia tours to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. In addition to visiting the magnificent Angkor Thom and the other Khmer temples, you will also enjoy Aspara Dance Show to discover a small part of Cambodia Culture… 


Itinerary :

Day 1 – Arrival Phnom Penh sightseeing tours (-/L/D)
Day 2 – Phnom Penh Package Tours (B/L/D)
Day 3 – Phnom Penh Package Tours – Siem Reap Travel Packages – Angkor Sightseeing Tours (B/L/D)
Day 4 – Angkor Package Tours (B/L/D)
Day 5 – Siem Reap Package Tour – Departure (B/L/-)

Day 1 – Essential Cambodia Family Holiday: Arrival Phnom Penh Sightseeing tours (-/L/D)

AM: Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport by morning flight, you will be welcome by our friendly tour guide then accompany you to the hotel. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm.

A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. This morning start visit Wat Phnom (rebuild in 1434, 1806, 1894 and 1926), a small hill crowned by an active Wat (Pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh. Then visit Yeay Penh’s statue (grand mother Penh) at southwest of the hills, who found four statues of the Buddha and she was build a hill or Phnom in AD 1372 for placed a shrine on top to the house the precious artifacts.

The Victory Monument, build in 1955, it is the symbolize Cambodian Independence regained from French colonialism in 1953. Then visit 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. Lunch at local restaurant.

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Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh

PM: In the afternoon, visit National Museum, it was build in 1917and designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts. The museum has a good collection of Khmer sculptures dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th centuries) to post-Angkor period (14th centuries). Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda,

Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. When you exit from the Royal Palaces, Then continue your visit to the riverfront, it is the most popular place for the tourist. The view of the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap River is the geographically unique Dinner at local restaurant,

O/N at Phnom Penh

Day 2 – Essential Cambodia Family Holiday: Phnom Penh Package Tours(B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel AM Visit 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).

Then return back on the way drop and visit to the handicraft shop, spa and vocational training restaurant. This place was created in 1996 by Pour un Sourire d’ Enfant (PSE). Is the NGO that aims to rescue Cambodian children who are forced to scavenge through the rubbish dumps to survive, especially around Steung Mean Chey garbage dump in Phnom Penh. Today we prefer you to have lunch over there.

PM Visit Central Market (Phsar Thom Thmei), the distinctive art-deco styling of this market makes it stand out among the architecture of Phnom Penh, where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, silver products, etc. Dinner at local restaurant,
O/N at Phnom Penh (Optional for boat cruise along the Mekong River, 1 or 2hrs)

Day 3 – Essential Cambodia Family Holiday: Phnom Penh Package Tours – Siem Reap Travel Packages – Angkor Sightseeing Tours (B/L/D)

AM: Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Siem Reap by morning flight. The town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which is home for the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire dating from 802 AD to 1350 AD. This stunning and extensive site sprawls through the dense jungle, over an area of 60 square miles. On arrival met and transfer direct to hotel for check in.

Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at local restaurant.

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Apsara Dance Show

PM: Visit Angkor National Museum & to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng Hills. Dinner at local restaurant,  O/N at Siem Reap. (Optional for elephant or balloon riding)

Day 4 – Essential Cambodia Family Holiday: Angkor Package Tours (B/L/D)

Breakfast hotel

AM: This morning, we drive to Kbal Spean. Walk 45 minutes through the forest to the top of the hill to reach Kbal Spean, the “Thousand Linga River.” Discover the 10th-12th century sculptures chiseled into the rocky riverbed, the Royal Bath and the waterfall. Continue 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, visit Banteay Samre. Picnic lunch will be reserved. Return to Siem Reap at the afternoon

PM: We embark on Ox cart to visiting the Khmer Village and enjoy view of the rice field and a lots of palm trees with great fresh air. We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals Dinner and enjoy with Aspara Dance Show at local restaurant,

O/N at Siem Reap

Day 5 – Essential Cambodia Family Holiday: Siem Reap Package Tour – Departure (B/L/-)

Breakfast hotel

AM: Visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Lunch at local restaurant

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Angkor Wat Complex in Siem Reap

PM: Visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang (“The Royal Baths” was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century C.E, the first temple to be constructed wholly of sandstone. Then transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure to next destination by evening flight.

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • All prices are quoted in USD unless otherwise mentioned
  • Transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated driver
  • Accommodation in half double/twin including all taxes and breakfast (check-in time: 14.00hrs & check-out time: 12.00hrs)
  • Meals: daily breakfast at hotel +4Lunches+4Dinners
  • Expert local English guide in language specified
  • Admission fee at all indicated sight
  • Cambodian government tax and service charge
  • Luggage handling all destinations
  • Cold drinking water and refreshing towels for touring
  • Welcome drinks upon arrival at your hotel
  • 24/7 support by French speaking (Guillaume: +855 12 72 69 39) & English speaking (Panha: +855 12 69 22 79)

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

  • Tipping is at customer discretion
  • Visa on arrival at Cambodia border/airport (USD 30.-per pax, passport valid at least 06 months & 02 photos passport size)
  • International and domestic flight tickets to/from Cambodia & airport tax
  • Insurance of all kinds (strongly recommend at all clients)
  • Other meals and services aside from those specifically included
  • Early check-in and late check-out subject to be available with surcharge
  • Overtime of using guide & transportation is subject to negotiated & paid directly to guide & driver
  • Additional tour required beside specified sights
  • Tips, drinks, personal expenses.

HOTEL CATEGORY

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Cheathata Angkor Hotel

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http://www.ctaangkorhotel.com/

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Somadevi Angkor Hotel

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G Mekong HOTEL

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http://www.gmekonghotel.com/

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Borei Angkor HOTEL

 Deluxe room

http://boreiangkor.com/ 

Palace Gate HOTEL

Apsara Deluxe room

http://palacegatepp.com/

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