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Siem Reap Classic Angkor Tour 3N-4D
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Cambodia - Angkor, Siem Reap
00:00
Arrival, Angkor National Museum & Apsara Dance Show
Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by escort tour guide (with sign name) then transfers directly to hotel for check in. After refreshment, we go to visit Angkor National Museum - an archaeological museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of Angkorian artifacts, also to provide information and education about art and culture of Khmer civilization.
Evening, transfer to have buffet dinner followed by Apsara traditional dance performance at our selected restaurant. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Meal: Buffet Dinner Show
05:00
Full Day Guided Angkor Discovery
We depart hotel at 8.00am for full day guided Angkor exploration, start with the south gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces, stroll to explore Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king, terrace of elephant & Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed. Enjoy delicious set lunch at Triple K air conditioning restaurant. After lunch, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest monument in the world. Unlock the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
08:30
Grand Tour & Intricately Carved Banteay Srei
Breakfast is at hotel. We depart hotel at 8.30am, drive within Angkor jungle to explore Grand Circuit where there are still some main Angkorian temples to be discovered including Srah Srang (Royal’s basin), Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Preah Khan (Royal Sword), Neak Pean (Coiled Serpents), Tasom and East Mebon.
Afternoon, continue to our Angkor journey to reveal the serenity of Banteay Samre which built in the early 12th century, resume visit the intricately carved, beautiful pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei - considered to be a Jewel of Khmer art which features elaborate decorations and fine details. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”. On the way back, we have a short visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicraft before driving to Pre Rup temple, climb to the top part to watch beautiful sunset. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Meal: Breakfast
08:00
Tonle Sap Lake, City Orientation, Silk Farm & Departure
After breakfast at hotel, we head out to Chong Kneas village’s boat pier. The journey takes approximately 30mins with some highlights of Siem Reap City. Once we arrived the pier, we process to embark a private sheltered boat to explore Tonle Sap Lake; the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is also an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997. The boat excursion takes us passing floating school, mangroves, floating houses which animated by some fishing activities. Our tour guide will explain you about Tonle Sap ecosystem and witness how life works in the floating community, and we stop to see floating crocodile farm, souvenirs shop if it interests you. Continue to visit the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving centre displaying various defined handicraft products, continue to stroll around old market for shopping. Enjoy Khmer set lunch at Grill Wine Café restaurant - one of unique designed cafés which enhances local culture.
Afternoon, visit Puok Angkor silk farm – observe the silk processing and see a lot of finest silk products displaying. Then transfer directly to airport for your flight departure back home.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch