The Heritage of the Khmer Empire
Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
Routing: Siem Reap (Cambodia)
This tour is guaranteed to depart every Wednesday from Siem Reap
with a minimum of 2 pax.
Trace the history of the ancient Khmer empire through 4 centuries of monuments. Begin at the birth place of the Angkor Empire on the fertile plains of the gigantic Tonle Sap Lake. End with the grand sandstone monuments, and jungle-encroached temples of Angkor at its height and decline.
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| Day 1, Wednesday: Siem
Reap |
 After
arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your accommodation. Dinner at the
hotel and your evening is at leisure.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Passaggio Boutique
Hotel
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| Day 2, Thursday: Siem
Reap - Angkor - Siem Reap |
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After breakfast spend the day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor.
Kingdom of Jayavarman VII (1181-1219)
  The South
Gate of Angkor Thom is an awesome sight. Giants and Gods line the
road leading up to the gate. The Gate itself is crowned with four large faces
facing in the cardinal directions.
Bayon,
late 12th century, is one of the most popular attractions in Angkor. This
large temple contains many well-preserved bas-reliefs and carvings of a benevolent
face.
Ta Prohm,
early 13th century, has been left to be reclaimed by the jungle. Trees grow
out of some walls and ceilings. The overgrowth of vegetation and the mazelike
interior lead one to feel like a true explorer.
Preah
Khan is full of mysterious passageways and spectacular sights of mammoth
trees erupting from sandstone walls.
Neak Pean,
end of 12th century, consists of a central pool and four peripheral pools once
used for purification rites. An island in the central pool contains a tower
encircled by two nagas (divine river serpents).
Kingdom of Suryavarman II (1113-1150)
Angkor
Wat, first half of 12th century, is the most famous sight in all
of Cambodia. This temple maintains some of the most breathtaking murals in
the entire complex. Panoramic views from the top afford views to other temples.
The upper reaches of the complex represent the Hindu idea of heaven.
Tonight, enjoy the Sunset atop Phnom Bakeng.
Return to your Hotel and enjoy a 1 hour massage in
your room, after today's excursion you have earned it!
Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Passagio Boutique
Hotel
Featured Attractions: South Gate,
Bayon, Ta Phrohm, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Angkor Wat, Sunset on Phnom Bakeng |
| Day 3, Friday: Siem
Reap - Onward |
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morning after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight onward.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
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