Cambodia Highlight
Phnom Penh - SiemReap
(Trip of 6 Days & 5 Night)

Day 1 : ARRIVAL PHNOM PENH (L/D)
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport by morning flight, you will be welcomed by our friendly tour guide then transferred to the hotel. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. This morning start to  visit Wat Phnom (rebuilt in 1434, 1806, 1894 and 1926), a small hill crowned by an active Wat (Pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh. Then visit Yeay Penh’s statue (grand mother Penh) at southwest of the hills, who found four statues of the Buddha and she was built a hill or Phnom in AD 1372 for placed a shrine on top to the house the precious artifacts. The Victory Monument, built in 1955, it is the symbolize Cambodian Independence regained from French colonialism in 1953. Then visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the  Red Khmer. Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit National Museum, it was built in 1917and designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts. The museum has a good collection of Khmer sculptures dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th centuries) to post-Angkor period (14th centuries). Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda, Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. When you exit from the Royal Palaces, Then continue your visit to the riverfront, it is the most popular place for the tourist. The view of the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap River is the geographically unique. Dinner at local restaurant. O/N at Phnom Penh.

Day 2 : PHNOM PENH (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit the notorious Killing Fields " Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Then return back on the way drop and visit the handicraft shop, spa and vocational training restaurant. This place was created in 1996 by Pour un Sourire d’ Enfant (PSE) www.pse.asso.fr. Is the NGO that aims to rescue Cambodian children who are forced to scavenge through the rubbish dumps to survive, especially around Steung Mean Chey garbage dump in Phnom Penh. Today we prefer you to have lunch over there. 
Visit Central Market (Phsar Thom Thmei), the distinctive art-deco styling of this market makes it stand out among the architecture of Phnom Penh, where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, silver products, etc. Dinner at local restaurant. O/N at Phnom Penh.
(Optional for boat cruise along the Mekong River, 1 or 2hrs)   

Day 3: PHNOM PENH– SIEM REAP (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Siem Reap by morning flight (FT992@ 0930-1020). The town of Siem Reap is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, which is home for the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire dating from 802 AD to 1350 AD. This stunning and extensive site sprawls through the dense jungle, over an area of 60 square miles. On arrival, meet and transfer directly to the hotel for check in. Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.  Lunch at local restaurant.
Visit Angkor National Museum and the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng Hills. Dinner and enjoy Aspara Dance Show at local restaurant. O/N at Siem Reap.
(Optional for elephant or balloon riding)

Day 4: SIEM REAP (B/L/D)
(Optional for view sunrise at early morning)  
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Lunch at local restaurant.
Visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century C.E, the first temple to be constructed wholly of sandstone. We go for dinner at local restaurant. O/N at Siem Reap.

Day 5: SIEM REAP (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning, we drive to Kbal Spean. Walk 45 minutes through the forest to the top of the hill to reach Kbal Spean, the "Thousand Linga River." Discover the 10th- 12th century sculptures chiseled into the rocky riverbed, the Royal Bath and the waterfall. Continue to the enchanting temple of the Banteay Srei, nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carvings, visit Banteay Samre. Picnic lunch will be reserved. Return to Siem Reap in the afternoon.We embark on Ox cart to visiting the Khmer Village and enjoy view of the rice field and a lots of palm trees with great fresh air. We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages including schools, restaurants, and hospitals
Dinner at local restaurant. O/N at Siem Reap.

Day 6 : Siem Reap Tour – Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Free and leisure at hotel or visit Les Artisans D' Angkor, home of handicraft center and the Old Market" Phsa Chas"  then transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure.

Note : Surcharge of 25% will be added on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.

Note: The package by PNH-REP or REP-PNH, both destinations is the same price.

Supplement charges:

• Domestic air ticket PNH-REP/ REP-PNH: US$102.00 per pax (included airport tax)
• Boat ticket PNH-REP/ REP-PNH: US$39.00 per pax (depart at every 730am-1330pm from 01October to 30march)
• Express bus ticket PNH-REP/ REP-PNH: US$ 17.00 per pax

Note: The air ticket is subject to increase at the further without prior notice.

Optional Tours:

• Elephant riding at Bayon Temple – US$25.00 per pax
• Elephant riding up/ down at Bakheng Hills: US$25.00 per pax
• Sunrise at Angkor Wat at early morning: US$10.00 per pax for FIT & US$ 7.00 for GIT
• Boat trips 1 or 2 hrs at Mekong River (Opposite of Royal Palace): US$ 10.00 per pax/hrs