Cambodia tour 3 days 

Destination: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide   

Day 1: Arrival at Hanoi (G)

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, meets and transfers to hotel. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Victory Monument and the National Museum, the Royal Palace, built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda, which located within the Royal Palace ground. You will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree lined avenues of the city during sunset.

Your overnight stay will be in Phnom Penh.

Day 2: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap (B, G)

After breakfast at hotel, you'll transfer to Phnom Penh airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, you'll be met and transferred to hotel. You'll then visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple(unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex cover 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its  distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond. Sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat.

You'll spend the night in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap departure (B, G)

In the morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the "Mountain Temple" of Pre Rup.

In the afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue to the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched  since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery, then, visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples. You'll then transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight.

Prices per person in US$: 

Valid until December 31, 2007

Surcharge for peak season of hotels are not inclusive in the prices above.

Prices include:

• Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.

• All pick up and transfer.

• One-way domestic flight tickets: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap, including domestic flight airport taxes.

• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.

• Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.

• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.

• Government Taxes.

Price do not include:

• International flight tickets and airport tax.

• Visas.

• Meals

• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

• Insurance.

Hotel list for First Class standard

• Phnom Penh: Hotel Le Royal (***** in the heart of the city, easy access of the city's attractions) 

•  Siem Reap: Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor (***** a historical hotel with colonial architecture) 

Hotel list for Deluxe standard

• Phnom Penh: Inter-continetial (***** in the heart of the business district of Phnom Penh) or similar

• Siem Reap: Hotel Sofitel Royal Angkor (***** closest to the Angkor Wat Temple complex) or similar complex) or similar complex) or similar

Hotel list for Superior standard

• Phnom Penh: Cambodiana Hotel (**** on the bank of the Mekong River , a minutes away from the exciting attractions in Phnom Penh ) or similar

• Siem Reap: Hotel Prince D’Angkor (**** Conveniently located in the heart of Siem Reap's business districts and 10 minutes from Angkor Wat) or similar

Hotel list for Mid-range standard

• Phnom Penh: Juliana Hotel (*** gateway to the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia ) or similar

• Siem Reap: Hotel Lotus Angkor Hotel (**** 4km to the Angkor Temples, tranquil gardens setting) or similar

Hotel list for Budget standard 

• Phnom Penh: Princess Hotel (** city centre) or similar

• Siem Reap: Salina Hotel (*** conveniently located between the airport and the city centre) or similar