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Cambodia
Cambodia is undoubtedly one of South East Asia's most fascinating and charming countries open to visitors today. With a dark political history, wild tropical jungles, castaway beaches and some of the world's most revered ancient sights, it cannot help but capture your sense of adventure. Rediscovered by a French explorer in the late 19th century, the ancient temple complex of Angkor is an awe-inspiring sight not to be missed. Explore the intricate stone carved faces of the Bayon Temple and the soaring towers of Angkor Wat. Learn more about the country's history in the capital Phnom Penh, a beautiful French influenced city on the banks of the Mekong River.
Getting around in Cambodia
THAILAND
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· Air access: Frequent flights in to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap operate between other Asian hubs such as Singapore and Bangkok. · Domestic travel: For travel between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap we recommend flying between the two cities as the linking road is yet to be modernised. · Cross-border touring: For a scenic introduction in to Cambodia, visitors can journey by boat on the Mekong River from Vietnam over the border in to Phnom Penh, (see P85 4 Day Saigon to Phnom Penh tour).
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Phnom Penh and Temples
5 Days Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Independent Tour.
Grand Palace, Phnom Penh
Bayon Temple
Departures: Daily Day 1: Arrive Phnom Penh On arrival into Phnom Penh airport transfer to your chosen hotel for a two night stay. Tonight meet for a welcome drink and tour briefing. Afterwards feel free to venture out to experience Phnom Penh's fine restaurants (at own expense). Standard: Juliana Hotel Deluxe: Raffles Hotel Le Royal Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour A full day tour to the National Museum, the delightful Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, famous for its 5000 silver-tiled floor. This afternoon a visit to the chilling Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes provides an insight into the insanity of the Pol Pot era. (B) Day 3: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap After a morning flight to Siem Reap check into your hotel and then enjoy free time wandering through the old market of Siem Reap, or shop at boutique craft shops. In the afternoon, embark on a cruise on beautiful Tonle Sap, the second largest freshwater lake in the world. Pass through a floating Vietnamese fishing village including
floating houses, floating schools and even a floating hospital - which moves as the water levels rise and recede during the year. Return to Siem Reap and the famous Angkor temple complex to enjoy spectacular sunset views of Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. (B) Standard: Day Inn Angkor & Resort Deluxe: Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor Day 4: Temples of Angkor Begin the day with an early morning visit for sunrise (and breakfast) at Angkor Wat to view chambers and bas-relief corridors of this monumental structure. Admire the eerie stone heads and the Bayon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephant and the Terrace of the Leper King. Afterwards, continue to the temple of Ta Prohm, still partly shrouded in jungle. Continue through scenic rural Cambodia to the intricately carved, and well preserved Banteay Srei. It's detailed reliefs are regarded as the most skilfully crafted in Cambodia. (B) Day 5: Depart Siem Reap Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Tonle Sap Floating Village
Prices Include
· Accommodation and meals as specified (B = breakfast) · All transfers as specified including domestic flights where stated (excludes departure taxes) · Tours with an English-speaking local guide on a private basis and all entrance fees
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Phnom Penh and Temples
Standard Deluxe
Twin Single Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 290 463 545 932 01Apr08-30Sep08 279 441 499 839 01Oct08-31Dec08 289 460 574 989 Supplement of £4 applies 1-30Apr & £8 applies 01Nov-31Dec. Deluxe tour prices on request 2931Dec08.
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