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| Cultural Cambodia |
| Programme: 15
Day / 14 Night |
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| Tour Code: HCC15 |
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DAY
1: The Sights of Phnom Penh
We begin this Cambodia trip with a visit
to Wat Phnom, symbol of the city. After
lunch, we visit the impressive National
Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The capital
is our base for three nights.
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2: Phnom Baset and Oudong
We head to Phnom Baset and Prasat Srei Krub
Laak, then the former capital of Oudong
to visit the royal tombs, enjoying a picnic
lunch in the countryside. We return to Phnom
Penh for a spot of shopping at the lively
local markets. |
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3: Takeo and Phnom Da
We head south to Takeo to take a boat to Phnom
Da and the Asaram Moha Russei before having a
picnic lunch. After lunch we visit Angkor Borei.
We return to Phnom Penh stopping to visit the
mountain-top temple of Phnom Chisor. |
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4: Kompong Cham
We head
to Kompong Cham to visit a rubber plantation.
After lunch in Kompong Cham and a look
at the colonial heritage, we visit the
12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor.
We stay in Kompong Cham for dinner and
overnight. |
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5: Kompong Thom and Sambor Prei
Kuk
We head to Kompong Thom to visit the pre-Angkorian
temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. En route,
we visit Prasat Guha Nokor and the hilltop
temple of Phnom Sontuk, with its many
Buddha images. Dinner and overnight in
Kompong Thom.
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6: Kompong Thom to Siem Reap
We visit Prasat Andet near Kompong Thom
on the journey to Siem Reap. We enjoy
a picnic lunch in Kompong Kdei, home of
one of the largest Angkorian-era bridges
in Cambodia. We continue to Siem Reap,
our base for the duration of the Cultural
Cambodia tour |
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7: Roluos and Ta Prohm
We begin with a visit to the earliest temples
of the Angkor period at Roluos, including Preah
Ko, Bakong and Lolei for a useful chronological
perspective on Angkor’s development. Later
we visit the jungle-clad temple of Ta Prohm and
the unfinished 10th century temple of Takeo.
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8: Grand Circuit and Small Circuit
In the morning, we visit the grand circuit temples
of Neak Poan, Krol Kor and Ta Som. After lunch,
we visit Prasat Kravan, Sra Srang and Banteay
Kdei. |
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9: Preah Khan and Sunset over Angkor Wat
In the morning, we visit the Eastern Mebon,
Pre Rup, and the never-ending corridors
of Preah Khan, After lunch, we visit the
atmospheric temple of Tanei, and the twin
temples of Thommanan and Chao Say Tevoda.
We watch sunset over Angkor Wat.
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10:Banteay Srei and Kbal Spean
We begin today with an early morning visit to
Angkor Wat to watch sunrise, before continuing
to the elegant temple of Banteay Srei and well-preserved
Banteay Samre. We take a picnic lunch in the countryside
before walking through the lush jungle to visit
the riverbed carvings and scenic waterfall at
Kbal Spean.
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11: Pilgrimage to Phnom Kulen
Today, we make an all-day jouney to the
sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen to explore
the riverbed carvings, temples and waterfall.
We enjoy a picnic lunch at the waterfall
and visit the reclining Buddha. |
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12: Angkor Wat and temples of Siem Reap
We start today with a visit to magnificent Angkor
Wat to view its architecture and bas reliefs.
After lunch, we visit Wat Thmei, Wat Leur and
Wat Athvea in Siem Reap. |
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13: Temples of Angkor Thom
Today we enter the walled city of Angkor Thom
to view the highlights of Victory Gate, the Bayon,
Baphuon and the Kleangs. After lunch, we visit
Phimean Akas, the Terrace of the Elephants and
the Terrace of the Leper King. |
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14: Phnom Krom
and the Floating Village
In the morning, we travel to Phnom Krom for a
cruise on the Tonle Sap, visiting floating villages.
After lunch, we visit Les Artisans D’Angkor,
a workshop to redevelop traditional Cambodian
artisan skills and the Western Baray. Guests can
alternatively choose to revisit their favourite
temples at leisure. |
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15: Shopping in Siem Reap
We visit the handicraft markets for shopping. Later,
we transfer to airport for the onward flight.
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