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3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS THE ANGKOR CIRCUIT-SIEM REAP
Departure : Any Day upon request
Validity : 1 November 2006 – 31 October 2007

Day 1 Arrival in Siem Reap (D ) Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel and starting the sighting in the afternoon. This afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world, with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. It is unlike all the other Khmer temples in that it faces west, and is inspired by 12 th Century Hinduism. Its symmetrical towers are stylized on the modem Cambodian flag. Conceived by Suryavarman ll, Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build. It is generally believed to have been a funeral temple for the king. It has been occupied continuosly by Buddhist monks and is well preserved. Intricate bas reliefs surround Angkor Wat on four sides. Each tells a story. The most celebrated of these is the Chuming of the Ocean of Milk, which is located on the east wing. In it the Naga serpent, is twisted by demons and gods to spurt out the elixir of life.Dinner at local restaurant with cultural dance shows.
Accommodation : Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 2 Siem Reap (B /D/ L ) This morning visit Ta Prohm, the temple that has been left largely in it's natural state since its “re-discovery” by French explorers. Surrounded by jungle, its labyrinth of stone hallways is overgrown with the roots and limbs of massive banyan trees, which envelop the stone like tentacles. It is one of the largest temples at Angkor, dedicated in 1186. Historians have noted its mystical charm. Continue to the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, literally “Great city”. Built in the 12 th Century by Jayavarman Vll, Angkor Thom contains the famous Bayon Temple with its enormous mysterious faces and the Elephant and Leper King Terraces. Lunch at Hotel. This afternoon you will visit Preah Khan “The Sacred Sword”, an extensive monastic complex covering over 56 hectares built by the Khmer King Jayavaman Vll as a monastery and teaching complex. It is one of a group of temple complexes situated on a small ‘Baray' or water reservoir including the temples of Neak Pean and the monastic complex of Ta Som. Together these structures constitute one of Angkor's major axial arrangements and hydrological complexes. Preah Khan is the site of the World Monuments Fund ‘prime' Asian project a painstaking renovation whilst maintaining it's mysterious allure and superb original structure. Dinner at local restaurant
Accommodation : Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 3 Depart Siem Reap (B ) This morning drive to Ton Le Sap Lake, the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia, is the lifeblood of the Cambodian fishing industry. The Mekong River, from as a far away as Phnom Penh, reverses the direction of the Ton Le Sap river to bring an overflow of water and silt to support both rice growing and the breeding fish of many sizes and varieties. Hopping on board small shaded vessels and moving between the floating homes and small fish fams you will experience close up, daily lake life. Afternoon free time at leisure until transfer out to airport for flight to Bangkok.

PRICE INCLUDES
— Private air-conditioned transportation — Full tour program with entrance fees— 2 nights accommodation as listed — Local English speaking guide
— Meals as specified

NOT INCLUDES
— Airfare & airport taxes — Cambodia visa fee on arrival
— Other services not mentioned in the program — Gratuities to guides/drivers
— Items of person expenses — Any compulsory gala dinner at hotels
Exact departures time from hotels will be reconfirmed locally