Beautiful 14 Days PHNOM PENH to Siem Reap Tour Package

Lucky Angkor Hotel 4

Arrival Siem Reap international airport, welcome by our tour guide and transfer to check in hotel. And then start tour to visit ROLUOS GROUP, these monuments mark the beginning of classical art, as some of the earliest great temples built by the Khmer. They served as the capital of Indravarman (who reigned from 877 to 889). LOLEI TEMPLE built on an islet by Yasovarman I (who ruled from 889 to 910), the founder of the first city of Angkor. The sandstone carvings in the niches of the temples are notable as are the Sanskrit inscriptions on the doorposts. PREAH KO TEMPLE erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century in dedication to his defied ancestors in 880. There are inscriptions in Sanskrit on the doorsteps of each temple. BAKONG TEMPLE built and dedicated to Shiva by Indravarman I, this is the Largest and most interesting of the Roluos Group of temples and still has an active Buddhist monastery. Afternoon: visit BANTEAY SREI TEMPLE seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, BANTEAY SREI is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, fairy-like atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite with visitors. And then continue to visit BANTEAY SAMRE TEMPLE.

Lucky Angkor Hotel 4

Breakfast at hotel, Continue tour to ANGKOR THOM covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats; the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter by the monumental SOUTH GATE over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS and the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE and PHIMEANAKAS before continuing to the mysterious BAYON TEMPLE. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle. Afternoon crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, ANGKOR WAT TEMPLE is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. Visit TA PROHM TEMPLE, one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them.

Lucky Angkor Hotel 4

Breakfast at hotel; continue to visit PREAH KHAN TEMPLE, which was known as an old temporary city of king Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). You will continue NEAK PEAN TEMPLE, which was one of the 102 ancient hospitals of King Jayavarman VII who built this hospital temple for taking care people’s health. MEBON TEMPLE and PRE RUP TEMPLE will be visited later on. These two temples were built by the same king ‘Rajendra Varman II (944-967) to dedicate his ancestors. Afternoon Start to visit the ANGKOR NATIONAL MUSEUM; During the Golden Era of the Khmer Kingdom, one of the ancient civilizations of this world was being created. It was the origin of Khmer art, culture, and architecture. These great inventions became one of the few wonders of the world that still amaze people throughout generations that still hold a great impact in present Cambodia society. Angkor National Museum takes pride in revealing the royal historical path of this Golden Era of the Khmer Kingdom through state of the art multimedia technology to provide visitors a full pictorial story of the legend for easy comprehension.

Lucky Angkor Hotel 4

Breakfast at hotel, explore to CHONG KNEAS one of natural tourisms and a mangroves for hundreds species of fresh water fishes and birds and decorated with ethnic stilted houses line over the water surface up to the air. The villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them, most of who live in stilted houses. The people depend largely on fishing and tourism for their incomes. We embark on the traditional wooden boat through the flooded forests of the GREAT TONLE SAP LAKE, habitat of many bird species it will bring you to Chong Kneas. This amazing floating village is built on 8 to 10 m high stilts. We visit an island pagoda, a school and traditional stilt houses to interact with the local families.

Plantation Urban Resort 4

after your breakfast, we transfer to Siem Reap airport flight to Phnom Penh City. Arrival and pick up by our tour guide and driver and transfer to check in hotel. Afternoon visit the ROYAL PALACE, SILVER PAGODA, NATIONAL MUSEUM of Archaeology and PHSAR TMEI (Central Market) depending of the time of arrival.

Terres Rouges Lodge 4

Breakfast at hotel, we depart by car and French speaking guide to BANLUNG capital of Rattanakiri. On the way we will stop at KRATIE is a small town with some colonial houses. You can see Mekong Irrawaddy Dolphins. Visit to the region by car, and start small boat to see these large freshwater DOLPHINS.

Terres Rouges Lodge 4

Breakfast, Ratanakiri region of Cambodia is a very isolated and little visited. Tribes of different ethnic groups in village’s particular constructions, roads or dirt tracks off a lot of red dust, or become filled with ruts and very slippery in the rain. forest rubber and pepper plantations, In the morning, early, visit with the guide of BANLUNG MARKET, a particular market who start every morning very early, different ethnicities (Kroeung, Tompuon, Jarai), to sell or exchange their products, vegetables, gathering in forest, game, etc.. These ethnic groups are very recognizable with a small round wicker basket that women wear on their backs or in front of them for the market. Then starting with car and guide for the village of SAI VOEUNE a track uncomfortable. This village is composed of several communities, Chinese, Laotian and Tompuon. Departure by boat on the river Se San, to visit a village tribe where Tompuon practice funeral statuary (Totem wooden statue in the likeness of the deceased, installed in a graveyard). And then discover the volcanic lake YEAK LOM-shaped crater 5 km from Banlung, a circular lake which date from 700,000 years ago and is believed to originate from a falling meteorite. It is sacred belief of the tribes of Ratanakiri.

Mayura Hill Resort 4

Departure for Sen Monorom capital of the province of Mondulkiri. This province is partly the border with Vietnam, it is isolated and sparsely populated and very interesting, forested with many waterfalls. This is one of the highest inhabited point of Cambodia (1000M of altitude) and cooler than Phnom Penh in summer, making it a resort in the hot season for Cambodia. (Few western tourists visit this region) The ethnic groups in particular customs and perennial Phnongs which inhabit the regions in long houses where leaving dozens of people are. Many jar (some from hundred years old) for alcohol and rice and traditional different gongs, are the most valuable possessions.

Mayura Hill Resort 4

Breakfast, we start to ride on elephant from a tribal village. Walk in the countryside about 2 hours through forests, small groups of tribal houses and waterfalls. Three-quarters of the province are protected territory (we can also offer you a full day elephant) in the depths of the forest, there are tigers, leopards, elephants, gibbons and wild oxen, and it is nature in its purest form. Then visit some houses including ethnic longhouses Phnongs tribes. Afternoon see great Bousra waterfalls by a dirt track through the chaotic toddler’s villages (slow drive on rainy days because the track is slippery). The BOUSRA waterfalls are very beautiful and very popular, Back to Sen Monorom.

Koh Andet Eco Resort 4

Breakfast at hotel, check out and drive back to Phnom Penh City, and then continue your trip to TaTai. Arrive and check in hotel, relax

Koh Andet Eco Resort 4

Breakfast at hotel, today you have free leisure for your relax on beach.

Sahaa Beach Resort 4

Breakfast at hotel, transfer by private car to Sihanoukville. Arrive and free your own leisure.

Sahaa Beach Resort 4

Breakfast at hotel, free your own leisure.

Breakfast at hotel, early morning we check out, and transfer from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh airport by flight. End tour at airport!!