Cambodia Tour: Siem Reap – Angkor – Tonle Sap (Jan – 2012)

DAY 1: SIEM REAP – Arrival (L, D)
-    Upon arrival Siem Reap, you are welcomed by one of our tour guides who will take you enjoy to a tour of the Rolous group of temples including Prasat Bakong, Preah Ko, and Lo Lei. Proceed to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng, and as the end of the day approaches, climb the imposing remains for a truly memorable sunset.
-    Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 2: ANGKOR COMPLEX (B, L, D)
-    Have breakfast at hotel.
-    Enjoy a full day discover the magnificent Angkor Complex – The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.
-    Visit Pre Rup and the East Mebon on route to the exquisite Banteay Srey. Return to Siem Reap for lunch. In the afternoon visit the majestic Angkor Wat built between 1112 and 1152 by King Suryavarman II dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation.
-    Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 3: ANGKOR COMPLEX (B, L, D)
-    Have breakfast at hotel.
-    This morning visit one of Angkor’s most fascinating ruins: Ta Prohm. After Ta Prohm head for Banteay Kdei and the nearby lake of Sras Srang. In the afternoon visit the Ancient City of Angkor Thom (12th century): See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Terrace of Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. The latter is a beautiful jungle temple that has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.
-    Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 4: TONLE SAP – SIEM REAP – Departure (B, L)
-    Have breakfast at hotel
-    Today there is an optional boat trip on Tonle Sap, Asia’s largest inland lake, which swells to ten times its normal size during the wet season and visit a floating village as well as Artisans D’Angkor, a local carving school. Then have some last minutes shopping before being transferred to airport for departure flight to next destination. End of services.

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