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On
the Root’s Of The Khmer Empire
Special package based on Silk Air flights from Singapore
4 days – 3 nights / Angkor only
This journey brings you back to the roots of the Khmer empire.
Explore the historical and architectural development, the influence of religions
and the adoption of their own believes. Encounter the Khmers of today and enjoy
the beauty of this green country.
Day 1: 09:50
arrival by MI622 in REP. Sightseeing Angkor.
Day 2: Sightseeing Angkor.
Day 3: Sightseeing Angkor.
Day 4: 08:40 transfer to airport and 10:40 flight to Singapore
Day 1: SINGAPORE -
SIEM REAP (ANGKOR)
Morning:
09:50 arrival by MI622 in Siem Reap. Meet your guide and go straight for
sightseeing. Our tours are designed to visit the temples in the historical
order.
This gives you a good view of the architectural development. Begin by visiting
some of the earliest temples in the area.
Hariharalaya (last
Kingdom before Angkor 9th century):
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Preah Ko, 879 AD: King Indravarman I.
- Bakong, 881 AD: King Indravarman I.
- Lolei, 893 AD: King Yasovarman I.
- Banteay Srei, 967 AD. Have lunch at the temple.
Afternoon:
Second Angkor
capital (early classical period, 10 century):
- Prasat Kravan,
921 AD: Temple of the Koh Ker time, 921-944.
- East Mebon, 952 AD: King Rajendravarman II.
- Pre Rup, 961 AD: King Rajendravarman II.
- Takeo, beginning of 11th century:
First Angkor
capital (King Yasovarman, 889-900):
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Phnom Bakheng, end of 9th century:
Day 2: SIEM REAP
(ANGKOR)
Morning:
Breakfast
Visit the nearby
floating fishing village of
Chong Kneas,
complete whit schools, restaurants, shops and even a hospital, all moored in the
middle of this massive lake.
Third Angkor
capital (11th century):
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Baphuon,
middle of 11th century.
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Phimeanakas, early
11th century: King Rajendravarman II.
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Northern & Southern Khleang,
beginning 11th century:
Kingdom of Jayavarman VII
(1181-1219):
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Terrace of the
Elephants, end of 12th century.
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Terrace of Leper King, end of 12th
century.
Afternoon:
Kingdom of Suryavarman II
(1113-1150)
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Angkor Wat, first
half of 12th century: King Suryavarman II.
Day 3: SIEM REAP
(ANGKOR)
Morning:
Breakfast
After breakfast you will explore the temples of the last great
king.
Kingdom of
Jayavarman VII (1181-1219):
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Southern Gate of Angkor Thom.
- Bayon, late 12th century.
- Ta Prohm, early 13th century:
Afternoon:
- Preah Khan built
by Jayavarman VII.
- Neak Pean, end of 12th century,
Day 4: SIEM REAP
(ANGKOR)
Morning:
Breakfast
After breakfast 08:40 transfer to airport and 10:40 flight to
Singapore. Arrival at 15:20
Included:
• Hotel accommodation in twin room with breakfast.
• All excursions and transfers by private vehicle.
• Private English speaking local guide.
• All entrance tickets on site.
• Lunch at Bantaey Srei.
Not included:
• Visa fee (will be issued up on arrival at the airport, $US 20, 1 passport
picture).
• Drinks and personal expenses, insurance's.
• International flight & all airport taxes.
NOTE: Do not go for any fancy souvenir shops. Mostly owned by ethnic
Chinese, selling stones and gold, which are fake, and price by fare to high (if
you buy there, we do not guarantee for any fraud).
If you like shopping and do something good, ask your guide for a place were
disabled Cambodians are producing local handicrafts and buying from this shops
you are helping the people directly.
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