Discovery
of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat (Cambodia) Ref: RT008B An ideal journey for those who don't want to take the road and
prefer speed
and comfort to the adventure, and wish to take the time to fully
benefit
of the visits in the site of Angkor Wat, the lake Tonle Sap
and Banteay Srei.
Programme B : 3 days / 2 nights in Siem Reap (by plane)
Day 1: Bangkok / Siam Reap
Departure to Siam Reap from Don Muang International Airport.
3 airline companies have provided flights between Bangkok and
Siem Reap for some years, but Bangkok Airwaysremains the most
reliable in spite of its more costly price!
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, welcome by the English-speaking
guide then transfer by vehicle to the Angkor Village Hotel,
or Angkor Grand Hotel (with extra-charge). Get the keys and
check-in in your room for 2 nights.
Angkor
Village, located in Siem Reap, and at 15 minutes by
vehicle of the sites of Angkor, the hotel offers traditional
Khmer houses in the middle of a tropical garden, a restaurant,
a concert hall, a swimming pool and a service of quality.
Grand
Hotel Angkor Raffles, the best hotel of Siem Reap,
where rooms of the Landmark category are recommended. The hotel
has 8 restaurants and bars, a concert hall, a swimming pool,
a sauna, a Jacuzzi, a massage lounge, and an excellent service.
Departure for the
discovery of the temples of Angkor and ten centuries of Khmer
art.
Angkor, monumental and archaeological site, capital of
the Khmer kings of Cambodia from the IXe to the XVe century.
In the XIIIe century, Angkor covered about 100 km2 and was
one of the biggest cities in the world, but its decline began
shortly after. Threatened by the attacks of their Thai neighbours,
the Cambodians abandoned Angkor in 1430 and relocated their
capital to a safer site, in the south. The temple of Angkor
stayed some time a centre of pilgrimage for Buddhists, but
the jungle covered the rest of the city. The French archaeologists
rediscovered it and revealed its existence in the world in
1860.
Beginning of
the visit with the royal city of Angkor Thom, the superb Bayon
with its majestic towers with faces sculpted in the stone indicating
the 4 cardinal points, the royal temple of Baphuon, the Phimeanakas
temple, the terrace of the King Lépreux and the one of
the elephants. Stop in the Takeo temple, then visit of the mysterious
temple Ta Phrom buried under the roots of the jungle.
Late afternoon,
visit of the masterpiece of the Khmer architecture, the fabulous
Angkor temple, with the sunset. Dinner and night at the Hotel.
Departure for the discovery of the temples of Angkor and ten centuries of Khmer art.
Angkor, monumental and archaeological site, capital of the Khmer kings of Cambodia from the IXe to the XVe century. In the XIIIe century, Angkor covered about 100 km2 and was one of the biggest cities in the world, but its decline began shortly after. Threatened by the attacks of their Thai neighbours, the Cambodians abandoned Angkor in 1430 and relocated their capital to a safer site, in the south. The temple of Angkor stayed some time a centre of pilgrimage for Buddhists, but the jungle covered the rest of the city. The French archaeologists rediscovered it and revealed its existence in the world in 1860.
Day 3 : Siem Reap / Lake Tonle Sap / Angkor Wat Temple
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Visit of the site of Angkor, with
the temple Prasat Kravan, the royal baths of Sra Sang, and the
temples Pre Rup.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport and return flight
to Bangkok, or flight to another destination.
Raid by vehicle from Bangkok to Siem Reap, rental of a sampan for the visit
of the lake Tonle Sap and the rivers, discovery of the temples riding elephants,
expedition with a 4x4 vehicle (with driver) or on a motorcycle to lost temples
in the jungle, overview of the site of Angkor by helicopter, mine hunting
in zones at risk (just kidding!), rental of a traditional Khmer house,
passage of the border via the island of Khong, and much more…
Package Discovery of Siem Reap and
Angkor Wat (by plane)
Info: Bring your diving record book or license card, eventually your diving equipment, solar cream, sun glasses, towel and other personal toilet items, hammock, and a sense of adventure!
Remark: Itineraries are given for information only. They can be modified or reorganized, depending on technical or safety concerns that might arise. In this case, only the persons responsible of the group on location are authorized to take the necessary decisions. Concerning the climatic conditions of the moment or all other event out of our control, we cannot be held responsible for the modifications or cancellations that could result, but we will do everything that is in our power to assist you during your stay.
A traveller in need of adventure and sensations will prefer the road, therefore, thanks to the opening of the check-points at the borders in Aranyaprathet and Poipet, that enable one to discover not only a region of Thailand little explored but also, after having crossed the border, to observe the life of the Cambodians in the countryside.
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Angkor
Village, located in Siem Reap, and at 15 minutes by
vehicle of the sites of Angkor, the hotel offers traditional
Khmer houses in the middle of a tropical garden, a restaurant,
a concert hall, a swimming pool and a service of quality.
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