MARVELOUS CAMBODIA
4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
Day 01: Bhubaneswar - Phnom Penh
On arrival in Phnom Penh International Airport, meet and greeted by our friendly English Speaking tour guide, transfer to your hotel for luggage drop off at hotel lobby. Afterward, experience Cambodia Cyclo tours On your first day in charming Phnom Penh you will be treated to a fun cyclo tour, a traditional mode of transport. Your first stop will be the terracotta red National Museum which offers a charming setting for a comprehensive collection of Khmer artifacts. After this you will visit the nearby Royal Palace, on the banks of the mighty Mekong river. Inside the Palace walls you will be treated to the Throne Hall, the Chan Chaya Pavilion, and the King's residential quarters. You will then move onto the neighboring Silver Pagoda, so named as it is claimed its floor is made up of over 4,000 silver tiles!
Afterwards it is back in the cyclos as you are pedaled to explore the ochre-coloured, impressive, art-deco Central Market, an iconic Phnom Penh landmark and a fascinating place to wander around, be careful not to get lost! When you are all 'haggled' out your cyclo driver will take you to the nearby French Quarter and Wat Phnom, the inconspicuous hill after which the city is named. Today it is topped by a small pagoda and provides a shady area to wander around. Your cyclo driver will then return you to your hotel where you are free for the rest of the evening. Overnight at Phnom Penh
Day 02: Phnom Penh
This morning after breakfast you will learn about the dark side of Cambodia - its more recent turbulent and harrowing history. Initially you visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S21), ironically a former school, located in a quiet Phnom Penh suburb, this was the infamous Khmer Rouge prison / torture centre. Once you have gained an initial insight of the brutality of the Khmer Rouge regime you will be driven 15km from Phnom Penh to visit the 'Killing Fields'. This is where Toul Sleng prisoners were forcibly marched and then executed; it is now a memorial site located in a beautiful tranquil setting.
Afternoon, Shopping at Russian Market (Psar Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market, where you can find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, karmas, tone and wood caring, as well as T-Shirt, CDs and other nice souvenirs, move on to visit Central Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 03 :Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by Air
This morning after breakfast check out & fly to Siem Reap where initially you will explore the Small Circuit. This tour includes the huge pyramid of Takeo, and the jungle-clad Ta Prohm, made famous by the Hollywood blockbuster 'Tomb Raider'. You continue to visit Sras Srang, known as the King's bathing pond, and Banteay Kdei, before exploring Prasat Kravan, an elegant brick temple. You explore the impressive Royal City of Angkor Thom, where you will find the Bayon, a temple famed for its many gigantic carved faces smiling beguilingly down at you. You will also visit other important sites in this immense walled city, including the pyramid of Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and the royal viewing stands known as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. If you have the time your guide will take you to an excellent spot for watching a mesmerizing Angkor Wat sunset. The evening is free at your leisure. Overnight at Siem Reap.
Day 04: Siam Reap – Banteay Srey
Sunrise at Angkor Wat. You may choose to rise early today to catch the sun rising from behind Angkor Wat's five carved towers - after being awed you return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast it is time to further discover the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious building.
Afternoon, you head 30km north to visit the captivating and beautiful temple of Banteay Srei or 'Fortress of the Women'. The journey allows you to experience the beautiful Cambodian countryside as you pass through small typical villages, on-route you will visit Banteay Samre. Banteay Srei is an elaborately decorated temple, embellished with floral motifs and scenes from the Ramayana, all carved from pink sandstone. It is said the carvings must have been done by women as the detail is too fine for the hands of a man. Overnight at Siem Reap.
Day 05: Siam Reap - Bhubaneswar
Post breakfast take a short 15km drive to Phnom Krom the large hill that looms closer, and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the on the Tonle Sap lake, the largest lake in South East Asia. You will see the traditional floating village of Chong Kneas and witness the residents going about their daily life - it is quite a sight seeing a whole bamboo village complete with homes, gas stations, schools, hair dressers, and even karaoke bars floating on a lake. On the way back to Siem Reap you will call in at Artisans d'Angkor, an interesting boutique workshop where you can observe young Cambodians learning traditional Khmer handicraft techniques, such as stone & wood carving, and lacquering & gilding - a great opportunity for last minute quality souvenirs. Transfer to airport for your flight back home with sweet memories of holidays.
What We Include:
• Return Airfare Kolkata – Phnom Penh/Siam Reap by Thai Airlines
• 02 nights hotel accommodation in Phnom Penh
• 02 nights hotel accommodation in Siam Ream
• Domestic airfare with airport tax from Phnom Penh to Siam Reap
• Private transportation through trip
• Meals as on itinerary.
• Good and Experience English speaking guide
• Entrance fee as mentioned
• Cambodia Tourist Visa
• Overseas Insurance
Extra charges apply:
• Peak Season Surcharge – If applicable.
• Any items of personal nature like telephone, beverages, laundry etc.
