Day 1: Morning arrival in Phnom Penh (L, D)
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Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport by morning flight, you are welcomed by our friendly tour guide then accompanied 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 including Wat Phnom, Yeay Penh’s statue (grand mother Penh) at southwest of the hills, the Victory Monument, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit National Museum build in 1917and designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts. Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda within the grounds of the Royal Palace. End of the day, head to the riverfront, enjoy the view of the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap River. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh
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Day 2: Phnom Penh –Siem Reap (B, L, D)
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Breakfast at hotel then transfer to Siem Reap by morning flight (FT992 @ 0930-1020). On arrival met and transfer direct to 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. We go for lunch at Butterflies Garden Restaurant.
In the afternoon, 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 with Aspara Dance Show at local restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
**Optional for elephant or balloon riding
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Day 3: Siem Reap Departure (B, L)
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Breakfast 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.
In the afternoon, 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. Then transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure to next destination by evening flight. End of services by Indochina Travel Service.
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