MAGIC GLIMPSE OF CAMBODIA – 6 DAYS

Upon arrival Siem Reap International Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, walk to the main exit gate, you will be met by Youin Travel representative carrying Youin Travel signboard with your name on it. Transfer from airport to your hotel with guide.

Rest of the day is free at leisure. No Car or Guide at disposal. 

Meals: None

Accommodation: Heritage Suite Hotel

www.heritagesuiteshotel.com

Luxury Option: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

http://www.sofitel.com/

7.00 a.m. meet your guide in the hotel lobby and start your exploration. 

Transfer by private vehicle to Ta Prohm, this beautiful temple, built in 1186 as a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII, is one of Angkor’s jewels and is overgrown with fig trees, giving a haunting yet exotic atmosphere. One of the largest temple sites in Angkor it took almost 80,000 people to maintain the temple. Drive a short distance to Ta Keo, which would have been one of the finest temples in Angkor had it been completed. Continue to Angkor Thom, not a temple, but an entire walled city of 9 square kilometres and the royal Capital from 1181. With a population of 1 million, it was far bigger than any city in Europe at the time. The centre piece is Bayon temple crowned with 216 giant, smiling faces of King Jayavarman VII. Also visit the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, which houses almost perfectly preserved carvings. Return to your hotel to relax and have lunch (on your own). After a leisurely break your exploration continues as you enter the rear gate of Angkor Wat (early 12th century).Surrounded by a 190 metre wide moat 1.5 kilometres by 1.3 kilometres it is claimed to be the largest religious building in the world. The temple, which took 30 years to construct & used the labours of 300,000 workers was built as the earthly representation of the universe with its’ central tower symbolizing Mt Meru which, Hindus believe, is at the centre of the Universe. Later, return to your hotel late afternoon.

• Duration: 8 hours
• Sun protection is recommended
• Insect repellant is advised

Evening is free at leisure. No Car or Guide at disposal.

Meals: Breakfast  

Accommodation: Heritage Suite Hotel

www.heritagesuiteshotel.com

Luxury Option: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

http://www.sofitel.com/

6.30 a.m. meet your guide in the hotel lobby and start your exploration. 

Depart this morning for Banteay Srei temple, the only major temple that was not built by a monarch. It was constructed in the 10th century and was dedicated to the Hindu god – Shiva. Banteay Srei translates to “Citadel of the Women” and is one of Angkor’s most significant structures as its walls are decorated with elaborate carvings which have been preserved remarkably well. After a refreshing drink (own arrangements) at Prasat Banteay Srei Restaurant, head to the Banteay Srey Butterfly Center, an interactive butterfly farm nestled in a luxurious tropical garden. Morning is the best time of the day to spot as many butterflies as possible. Thousands of free flying Southeast Asian species will surround you. You will also be able to learn more about their life cycle, feed them and support knowledgeable local farmers.Then transfer back to town.

•  Suggested time: 06:30

•  Duration: 4 hours

Rest of the day is free at leisure for your exploration the city. No Car and Guide at disposal

Meals: Breakfast  

Accommodation: Heritage Suite Hotel

www.heritagesuiteshotel.com

Luxury Option: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

http://www.sofitel.com/

Free at leisure until transfer from your accommodation to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival Phnom Penh International Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, walk to the main exit gate, you will be met by Youin Travel representative carrying Youin Travel signboard with your name on it. Transfer from airport to your hotel with guide.

Evening is free at leisure. No Car or Guide at disposal. 

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: La Rose Boutique Resort & Spa

www.larose.com.kh

Luxury Option: Raffles Hotel Le Royal

http://www.raffles.com/phnom-penh/

8.00 a.m. meet your guide in the hotel lobby and start your exploration. 

Home to about 1.5 million people, Phnom Penh, has been Cambodia’s capital since French colonisation of the country. Located on the banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River, Phnom Penh was once known as the “Pearl of Asia”, one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina. Spend a full day exploring this charming city which boasts a rich blend of Khmer and colonial architecture. In the morning, explore Wat Phnom and discover the legend of Lady Penh, the founder of the city, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, two of the most striking buildings in the capital and considered as some of the finest examples of Khmer architecture. Also visit the National Museum, designed in Khmer style by a French archaeologist and painter in 1917. The museum houses Khmer art and sculptures from different periods of Cambodian history. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, learn more about the turbulent Khmer Rouge years with visits to Tuol Sleng, a high school turned interrogation prison known as S-21 during the Khmer Rouge era and now a genocide museum; and Cheung Ek, a large memorial commemorating the 17,000 victims who died there under the reign of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot, made famous by the movie “The Killing Fields”. While sombre reminders of the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime, these visits will also provide an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation. Return to your hotel.

•  Tour duration: 6-8 hours

•  The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are open from 08:00 to 10:30 and 14:00 to 17:00 but are subject to closure at short notice in the event of official ceremonies. If the sites are closed, the guide will make changes to the itinerary on the day.

•  Women should cover their shoulders and both men and women should cover their knees.
•  A respectful and humble demeanour is requested when visiting the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields.

Evening is free at leisure. No Car or Guide at disposal.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: La Rose Boutique Resort & Spa

Luxury Option: Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.  

The regular check-out time is at 12:00; late check out is NOT included and subject to availability 

Meals: Breakfast