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| Cambodia Explorer |
| Programme: 12
Days / 11 Nights |
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| Tour code:
HCU12 |
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DAY
1: Phnom Penh Highlights
We begin this Cambodian experience with
a visit to Wat Phnom, symbol of the capital.
After lunch, we visit the impressive National
Museum and the dazzling Silver Pagoda.
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DAY 2: Takeo and Phnom
Da
We head south to
Takeo to take a boat to Phnom Da and Asaram Moha
Russei before having a picnic lunch. Later we visit
the Chenla museum at Angkor Borei. We continue south
to Kampot for the night. |
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3: Kampot and Bokor
We head
up the jungle road to Bokor Hill Station
to take in the incredible views and enjoy
a picnic at Popokvil Waterfall. In the
afternoon we explore the crumbling buildings
at Bokor before continuing to the resort
of Sihanoukville (Subject to access to Bokor Hill Station). |
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DAY 4: Beaches of Sihanoukville
We enjoy a relaxing
morning on the quiet beaches of Sihanoukville before
sampling a seafood lunch at a beachside restaurant.
Later in the afternoon, we return to Phnom Penh. |
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DAY
5: Kratie and the Freshwater Dolphins
We travel
by road from Phnom Penh to Kratie to view
the rare freshwater dolpins. After
lunch we go by boat to see them on the
Mekong and take in a classic river view
from Phnom Sombok. We enjoy a local dinner
and overnight in Kratie |
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6: Kompong Cham
We travel by road to Kompong Cham and visit the
Angkorian-era temple of Wat Nokor and the hilltop
pagodas of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey. In the afternoon,
we visit a nearby Mekong island and its pagodas.
Feel free to cycle along the riverbank or browse
around the market. |
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7: 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 pretty Prasat Guha Nokor. After
lunch, we visit the hilltop temple of
Phnom Sontuk, with its many Buddha images.
We stay the night in Kompong Thom.
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DAY
8: Kompong Thom to Siem Reap
We visit Prasat
Andet 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 rest of
the tour. |
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9: Roluos and the Grand Circuit
We visit
the earliest temples of the Angkor period
at Roluos, including Preah Ko, Bakong and
Lolei. After lunch, we visit the highlights
of the grand circuit, including petite Neak
Poan, the Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup and huge
Preah Khan.
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10: Angkor Thom and the Small Circuit
We visit
the sites of the walled city of Angkor Thom,
including Victory Gate, the Bayon, Baphuon,
Phimean Akas, Terrace of the Elephants and
the Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch,
we visit the highlights of the petit circuit,
including Prasat Kravan, Sras Srang, Banteay
Kdei, Takeo and jungle-clad Ta Prohm. We
watch sunset over Angkor Wat then return
to town. |
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DAY
11: Banteay Srei and Angkor Wat
We enjoy
an early morning visit to Angkor Wat to
watch sunrise, before continuing north to
visit the elegant temple of Banteay Srei
and well-preserved Banteay Samre. After
lunch in town, we visit magnificent Angkor
Wat to view its architecture and bas reliefs.
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12: Phnom Krom and the Floating Village
We travel to Phnom Krom for a cruise on
the Tonle Sap, passing through floating
villages. After lunch in town, we visit
Artisans d’Angkor and the Western
Baray. We then transfer to airport for the
flight out. |
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