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Day 01 DEPART HEATHROW

Depart from London Heathrow flight to Siem Reap.

Day 02 Siem Reap Arrival

Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia! You will be met by our guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Siem Reap town. (Check in time is 2 pm, early check-in is not included). After short relax, we transfer to visit the Roluos group, the site of an ancient center of Khmer civilization known as Hariharalaya. It was the first town built by the Angkorian kings in the 8th and 9th century and consists of three main temples: Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko. The surrounding countryside with its paddy fields and sugar palm trees is very typical for Cambodia. Your destination is Roluos Pagoda, where Buddhist monks will celebrate a private blessing ceremony for you, wishing your health and a safe journey – a memorable experience! Return to Siem Reap.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 03 FULL DAY: SIEM REAP ANGKOR TOUR BY REUMORK (B/D)

After your early breakfast and head out with your cameras for a day filled with amazing sights after your early breakfast and head out with your cameras for a day filled with amazing sights and experiences. Today we have a full day exploring Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples on reumork (similar to the Thai ‘tuk-tuk’) following what is known as the ‘short circuit’. Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. Continue to Bayon Temple in the exact centre of the city. This 12th-century masterpiece is a study in grandeur, its exterior gallery walls featuring extensive, superb bas-reliefs, particularly the East and South Galleries. Next is Ta Prohm Temple, unlike most other Angkor temples, has been left just it was when rediscovered: a photogenic and atmospheric maze of trees growing out of temple ruins amidst jungle surroundings, making it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. In the afternoon, you continue to visit the famous Angkor Wat, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre-first Hindu, then Buddhist-since its foundation. The trip to Pre Rup Temple will reward you with a spectacular sunset over the Angkor Archaeological Park and its surroundings. Tonight, enjoy your dinner with Apsara performance show . Overnight in Siem Reap.
Note: Appropriate attire when visiting temples in Angkor Wat is long pants (covering the knee) and shirts that cover shoulders. Skirts, small shorts, tank tops, and other items of revealing clothing are not allowed within the temple grounds. Visitors can and are frequently turned away from temples when wearing revealing clothing.

Day 04 SIEM REAP –FULL DAY BENG MEALEA & BANTEAY SREY (B)

After Breakfast, leave Siem Reap at 08:00 am, we travel about 60 km east of town on the poor roads through beautiful countryside, we will get Beng Mealea, around 65 km from Siem Reap. After a short walk through the dense jungle, you'll feel like an explorer when entering the completely overgrown temple. Undiscovered for centuries, Beng Mealea has only recently been made accessible and remains unrestored. It is one of the very few temples that actually gives you the opportunity to climb through it, giving a very 'Indian Jones' feel to the experience. Then continue our trip to Banteay Srey. Name as the citadel of the women displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. Built at a time when the Khmer Empire was gaining significant power and territory, the temple was constructed by a Brahmin counsellor under a powerful king, Rajendravarman and later under Jayavarman V. Return to your hotel and overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 05 SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH BY FLIGHT - CITY TOUR (B)

Enjoy some time at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, welcome by your local English-speaking guide will accompany you to the hotel for check-in. This morning, gain insight into Cambodia’s recent dark history on a visit to the remarkable Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, housed in the former school that was taken over by the Khmer Rouge and used as its main detention and torture centre named ‘S-21’. After lunch at a local restaurant. Also, visit The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. A moving, but important visit that will allow you to dig below the surface and understand Cambodia better. After learning about some of Cambodia’s tragic past it is time to put a smile back on your face and experience modern Khmer life. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 06 FULL DAY - PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR (B)

Morning after breakfast, head to see Wat Phnom Temple, the birthplace of Phnom Penh. We will spend the rest of day shopping at the Central Market you will feel a bustling daily life of local people with Cambodia’s special character through local specialties, their houses, their faces, Palaces, and buildings of Khmer & Colonial style architecture. In the afternoon, visit the famous Royal Palace which was built in 1866 under the French protectorate and King Norodom and the National Museum, a treasure chest of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts. After the museum, we will take a short walk along the riverside 10-15min (starting point Royal Palace) and feel free to join with local doing exercise. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 07 PHNOM PENH - KEP BY OVERLAND (B)

After breakfast at hotel. Depart to Kep with driver only via overland. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel for check in and enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Kep.

Day 08 KEP – DAY AT LEISURE (B)

Enjoy your day at leisure.
Overnight in Kep.

Day 09 KEP– DAY AT LEISURE (B)

Enjoy your day at leisure.
Overnight in Kep.

Day 10 KEP– DAY AT LEISURE (B)

Enjoy your day at leisure.
Overnight in Kep.

Day 11 KEP- PHNOM PENH BY OVERLAND - DIRECT TO PHNOM PENH AIRPORT (B)

Free at your own leisure until having transfer without a guide to Phnom Penh Airport for your flight back to London.

End of services.

Price Details
TOUR PRICE FROM (Fr.) PER PERSON IN £ STERLING

Hotel supplements may apply at certain times of the year

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES :

- All airfares, International and domestic
- 09 nights’ Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
- All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles
- Local ENGLISH speaking guides
- All entrance fees as program
- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on the bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES :

- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Drinks
- Visas to Cambodia
- Mineral water beyond that supplied
- Tips
- Early check-in or late checkout
- Insurances
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional transfer required due to an emergency situation
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
- Peak season surcharges if any
- All not mentioned above