Exploring Angkor

Sample itinerary

5 days, ex Phnom Penh.

Per person twin share:
    A$580 – 3 star accommodation
    A$720 – 4 star accommodation

Angkor Wat is without doubt one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Southeast Asia if not the world. It awes even the most jaded ruin explorer. Some say is like visiting all the churches of Europe in one spot.

A visit to Cambodia is a challenging experience. Exploring the beauty of what was once the most prominent empire of Southeast Asia, while trying to come to terms with the country’s tragic recent history is confronting to all who visit this beautiful country. These days Cambodia is one of the safest and friendliest countries in Southeast Asia and allows for a fascinating a varied trip for adults and children alike. For adults, the temple of Angkor provide hours of fascination. For the kids, climbing those steep terraces is fun & challenging, whilst elephant rides, cycling, tethered ballooning and boating are all activities which never fail to please our youngest of travellers and their older siblings.

Day 1 Arrive Phnom Penh Your local guide will meet you upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. Following this there will be a brief meeting explaining the days ahead and to answer any questions you might have. Then we set out to explore the city and enjoy our first taste of Cambodia’s wonderful cuisine, picturesque waterfront and afternoon markets.

Day 2 Phnom Penh This morning we will visit some of Phnom Penh's famous sights including the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Then we take a trip out to the infamous Toul Sleng Prison and the 'killing fields' – both stark reminders of Cambodia's tragic recent history. Although very confronting, these two places are significant historical sites in Cambodia allowing new generations of travellers to contrast Cambodia’s turbulent past with its brighter and stable present state. After lunch visit the fabulous Russian Market with its strange array of goods on offer including French antiques, traditional Khmer jewellery and copy designer clothes and DVD's, CD’s and software.

Day 3 Siem Reap / Temples of Angkor Today our real adventure begins! After breakfast we will take a 50-minute flight to Siem Reap - Gateway to the Angkor Temples. Arriving around midday we will check into our hotel before heading out to explore the world famous Angkor Temple complex, beginning with the most impressive of all the temples - Angkor Wat. After visiting the temples escorted our expert local guide, we will have time to visit the nearby Elephant terrace before later exploring Siem Reap town’s local market that sells an amazing array of goods including temple rubbings, silverware and textiles.

Day 4 Temples of Angkor Today we will explore the temples of Ta Prohm (Film location site of the recent Hollywood film “Tomb Raider”), The Bayon Temple and Angkor Thom. Listen as our expert guide tells stories of the glory of the Angkor period, Khmer myths and legends and finally the sacking of Angkor City. In the afternoon we will journey south of Siem Reap to a floating fishing village inhabited by ethnic Vietnamese who fled to this area during the war with America. Time permitting we will also have the opportunity to visit a land mine museum to learn of the tragic legacy years of war inflicted upon the rural occupants of Cambodia and the efforts to rectify this. There will also be ample opportunity to enjoy several other attractions around the temples including a spectacular tethered balloon ride to gain spectacular views of Angkor What and Angkor Thom and an elephant ride to the Bayon Temple. On the final night in Cambodia there will be the opportunity to enjoy a performance of Khmer dancing.

Day 5 Depart Cambodia Today is departure day. There will be the opportunity this morning to journey out to the Angkor temples for a final time to experience sunrise over this most beautiful of structures before heading back to our hotel for breakfast. Your local guide will take care of all your flight re-confirmations, escort you to Siem Reap International Airport and wave you farewell.

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