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Cambodia Treasures of Angkor 3 Days Siem Reap to Siem Reap, Independent Tour. Temples of Angkor Tour Departures: Private daily tour An essential sightseeing trip for all visits to Siem Reap. Spend the day exploring the mystical Temples of Angkor representing 600 years of Khmer civilisation. Built in the 12th century the Angkor Wat took 30 years to build and is the largest and most sacred buildings in the world. Explore its many chambers and learn the stories behind the basrelief carvings. Also visit the fortified city of Angkor Thom with its 2,000 enormous carved faces and southern gate with 54 stone figures. Other temples visited include The Bayon with its beautifully crafted towers, Terrace of the Leper King, Elephant Terrace, Preah Khan and the atmospheric and jungle enveloped Ta Phrom. Prices from £48 per person incl picnic lunch (based on 2 pax). Departures: Daily Day 1: Arrive Siem Reap On arrival in Siem Reap transfer to your chosen hotel for a two night stay. Later this afternoon visit the walled city of Angkor Thom, representing 600 years (802-1432) of Khmer Civilisation. Marvel at the eerie stone heads of the Bayon temple, see the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King then continue to the most awe-inspiring of all temples, Angkor Wat. Board a tethered cable balloon for aerial views and to see the spectacular sunset. Standard: Day Inn Resort Angkor Deluxe: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor Day 2: Temples of Angkor Wake before dawn to enter the Temple of Angkor in darkness to take your place to witness one of the world's most majestic sunrises. Explore the interior of the great temple with its many corridors and chambers learning about the stories behind the extensive bas-relief carvings. Explore other temples such as Preah Khan, Banteay Kdei and the atmospheric Ta Phrom. (B) Day 3: Depart Siem Reap Transfer from your hotel to the airport for you onward flight. (B) A 4 day option of the above tour is available which includes an additional day exploring the temples. Prices Include · 2 nights accommodation including breakfast · Sightseeing & guide as detailed Tonle Sap Floating Village Departures: Private daily tour This half day tour visits Lake Tonle Sap, the lifeblood of Cambodia and one of the world's largest freshwater lakes. Board your boat and cruise around one of the floating villages complete with schools, restaurants and hospitals. Prices from £29 per person. Tour Prices Prices per person, in £'s from Treasures of Angkor Standard Twin 01Jan08-31Mar08 319 01Apr08-30Sep08 140 01Oct08-31Dec08 150 Deluxe tour prices on request 01-02Jan08 & 29-31Dec08. Single 553 217 236 Deluxe Twin 310 277 319 Single 535 469 553 Day Inn Angkor & Resort 3 Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa 4 Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor 5 This hotel has a wonderful location in the heart of Siem Reap's French Quarter, a very short walk from the Foreign Correspondents Club, just a 10 minute drive from the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat and 20 minutes from the airport. The resort offers excellent value for money, with a relaxed and airy feel and friendly service. The guestrooms are beautifully decorated with either a stylish wooden interior in the ground floor rooms or with cosy rattan furnishings in the upper floor rooms, all have a private balcony overlooking the landscaped garden and pool. The restaurant serves both Asian and Western cuisine and there is also the option to dine by candlelight on the outdoor patio by the pool. Facilities restaurant · lounge bar · Internet · gym · pool · massage · gift shop · laundry Rooms 64 rooms · mini-bar · cable TV · Internet · air-con · tea & coffee · private terrace Designed in graceful colonial architecture of the 1930's and situated in the heart of Siem Reap, opposite the Royal Gardens, ten minutes away from the Angkor Temples and 7kms from the International Airport. The guestrooms and suites have a distinctive Victoria touch, designed with wooden floors and stylish furniture and have views over the pool or the Royal Gardens. Restaurants include Le Bistrot de Siem Reap for ''market-style'' French gastronomy, L' Escale a delightful blend of international fares and Le Jardin de l'Apsara for authentic Cambodian Cuisine. The Bar L'Explorateur is the ideal venue to sit back with a relaxing cocktail listening to the Jazz Band. Facilities 3 restaurants · bar · business centre · pool · Jacuzzi · spa · massage · boutique · kids' pool · library Rooms 130 rooms & suites · mini-bar · satellite TV · Internet · air-con · tea & coffee · balcony Set in six hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, this is one of Asia's finest colonial properties. Elegant public areas, luxurious guestrooms and impressive restaurants are redolent of a bygone era. There are beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites with Art Deco-inspired stylish furnishings, memorabilia and Cambodian objects d'art. Most rooms have a balcony that overlook either the gardens or swimming pool. There is a delightful choice of indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars. Enjoy Cambodian dishes by candlelight at Restaurant le Grand, international cuisine at Café d'Angkor and the Elephant bar for a signature cocktail. Facilities 4 restaurants · 2 bars · business centre · fitness centre · pool · tennis · spa · shops · laundry Rooms 131 guestrooms · mini-bar · satellite TV with in-house movies · wireless Internet · air-con · tea & coffee · 24hr room service Prices per person per night including breakfast, in £'s from Deluxe Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Dec08 21 18 21 39 32 39 Prices per person per night including breakfast, in £'s from Twin Single Superior Twin Single 01Jan08-04Jan08 05Jan08-30Apr08 01May08-30Sep08 01Oct08-22Dec08 58 48 35 54 115 96 70 107 23Dec08-31Dec08 74 146 Prices per person per night including breakfast, in £'s from State Room Twin Single Landmark Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Dec08 82 70 85 152 128 159 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Dec08 88 76 99 165 141 186 Supplements apply 29Dec-02Jan, please call for details. Brochure prices may change, see booking conditions 93