Siem Reap-Battambang-Phnom Pehn7Days/6Nights

                                                  Siem Reap-Battambang-Phnom Pehn7Days/6Nights

1 day :  Our guide and driver with air-con vehicle will pick you up from the airport to the hotel for check in   . Free time leisure .

              Overnight in Siem Reap

2 Day: Siem Reap- Angkor Sightseeing

 Breakfast at hotel and then transfer to visit :

- Angkor Thom was last capital city of the Khmer empire and was built by the king Jayavaraman VII in late 12^th century  , it was larges capital city in the world in 12^th century and there was about one million population living in the city, The fortified city of ANGKOR THOM covers an area  of 9 km² . enclosed by a wall and wide moats , the city included many of Angkor’smost popular sights . Enter by monumental South Gate over the causeway lined on either side of the statues of demons and gods , each carrying a giant Naga coutinue to the THE TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS  and THE TERRACE OF THE LEPER KING , Former spaces for public ceremonies , both adorned with dramatic bas-reliefs . Visit ruined BAPHOUN  , ROYAL ENCLOSURE and  PHIMEANAKAS  before continuing to the mysterious BAYON Temple . in this temple , one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor , explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas-relief and ascend narrows stairs to reach the central sanctuary , where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle.

 - The crowning jewel of the Khmer architecture , ANGKOR WAT  is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia . the largest , the best preserved and the most religiously significant of the Angkor temples , Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of it carvings . to approach the temple , first cross the vast moat , continuing along a broad causeway lined with Naga balustrades . as you enter the main building ascend through a series of the galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers the beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside . on the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stone carvings and adorn nearly every surface , with some 1700 Apsaras or the celestial dancers , sculpted into the walls . along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world . which narrates stories from Hindu mythology , including the famous Churning of the Ocean of milk . Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day . Watch sunset over the Cambodian countryside from upper terrace of an ancient Angkorian temple.

          - Overnight in Siem Reap

3 Day: Siem Reap  Angkor Sightseeing 

              Breakfast at hotel and then transfer to visit :
        -Ta Prohm was built by the Khmer king in 1186 AD , it was Buddhist  temple and was dedicated to his mother , the temple now is still cover by the jungle , there are many huge tree growing on the temple structure and then continue to visit Bantey Srey , Pre Rup , Preah Kahn , Ta Som and Bantey Samre temple . 

         -BANTEAY SREY : Seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples , Banteay Srey is considered to be the jewel of the classical Khmer art . Built in pink sandstone , the wall are covered in exquisitely preserved carving of the unusual delicacy . Because of its small size fairy-like atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture , this temple is often a favorite with visitors .

         - PREAH KAN : a temple built by king Jayavaraman VII with towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors in a jungle setting . Preah Kan covers a very large area but the temple itself is enclosed within a rectangular wall of around  700by 800 meters .

         - PRE RUP : built by Rajendravaraman II ( ruled 944 to 968 ) , it consist of a pyramid shape temple with the upper-most of the three tiers carrying five square shrines arranged as a quincunx . The name means turning the body and refers to traditional method of cremation .

         - Overnight in Siem Reap

4Day: Siem Reap  - Tonle Sap- Rolous Group

- Tonle Sap lake is great lake in southeast Asia , on the lake there are many floating village , floating School , Floating market , it look like they live on the land, Excursion to TONLE SAP Lake with boat trip , the floating village located on the Tonle Sap lake , an extraordinary lake swells up to seven times its original size during the monsoon season . Its ecosystem is one of the richest and most diverse in the region . The boat trip will explore the floating fishing villages and houses that live at the edges of the lake passing submerged forests and fishing farms .

            -The temple in Rolous group, all the temple were the beginning of the Khmer empire and was built by the Khmer king in early 9^th century .Rolous Group : these monuments mark the beginning the classical art , as some of the earliest great temples built by the Khmer king . they served as the capital of Indravaraman ( who reigned from 877to 889 )

LOLEI : built on an islet by Yasovaraman I( who ruled from 889 to 910 ) , the founder of the first city of Angkor . The sandstone carving in the niches of  the temples are notable as are the Sanskrit inscriptions on the doorposts .

PREAH KO : erected by Indravaraman I in the late 9^th century in dedication to his defied ancestors in 880 . There are inscriptions in Sanskrit in the doorsteps of each temple .

            BAKONG : built and dedicated to Siva by Indravaraman I , this is the largest and most interesting of the Rolous Group of the temples and still has an active Buddhist monastery and then continue to Artisan ‘D Angkor  with the city tour with the market .

-          Overnight in Siem Reap

5Day:  Siem Reap – Battambang

After Breakfast in the hotel on  the early  morning departure from Siem Reap to Battambang  by private vehicle with air-con. Arrival in Battambang transfer  to visit Wat Ek Phnom Temple , Bamboo Train  and The Well of Shadows  and then continue to visit Battambang city with the beautiful colonial building , it was built by France during colonial period .

             -Bamboo Train have been set up by the villagers in order to facilitate the transportation of goods persons. The “ train “ in itself is very basic : one bamboo platform on 4- wheels is activated by a small motor.  Setting on the platform , you will travel 8 km to the next destination through beautiful landscape and rice paddies . On arrival , visit the village and discover the daily life in the Cambodian countryside .

            -Wat Ek Phnom , a nice 11^th century temple that offers a very peaceful temple atmosphere in the countryside , surrounded by trees and lily ponds. Strolling around the quiet temple can be a very relaxing and spiritual experience. Next to the temple you can see the Wat Ek Phnom Pagoda that has one of the most complete collections of Buddhist wall and ceiling paintings in all Cambodia.

           - The Well of Shadows , which located at Wat Somrong Knong areaand also some of the many Cultural Villages around Battambang , where you will learn how the locals produce rice paper , Prahoc ( typical Cambodian fish paste ) , Krolan ( sticky rice stuffed in bamboo )

Overnight in Battambang

6Day:  Battambang -Phnom Pehn 

After Breakfast in the hotel on  the early  morning departure from Battambang to Phnom Pehn by private air-con vehicle on the way stop to visit Odong .

-Odong is an ancient capital city of Cambodia from 1618 AD to 1866AD .  now it is most tourist attraction surround Phnom Pehn and then continue to visit Wat Phnom , Arrival in Phnom Pehn continue to hotel . 

         Overnight in Phnom Pehn

 7Day:  Phnom Pehn – Departure to the next destination

Breakfast at the hotel  and then transfer to Explore PHNOM PEHN, a chaotic, energetic, and always fascinating city. Graceful tree-lined boulevards and riverfront promenades are reminders of the bygone eras, today they teem with life and activity, as motorcycles weave in and out of traffic, vendor hawk their wares , and pedestrians go about their business.

Star your tour at WAT PHNOM , the birthplace of the capital , according to the legend the city began here when a woman Pehn found four Buddha statues and build the temple to house them. Afterwards . see the splendor of Cambodian’s royal heritage by visiting the ROYAL PALAST , still the official residence of the king Norodom Sihamuni , the adjacent SILVER PAGODA , also known as the pagoda of the Emerald Buddha , and the elegant NATIONAL MUSEUM ,  which contains a comprehensive collection of Khmer art and then transfer to the airport  fly to the next destination .

NOTE: 

- As for the above tour Itinerary, we can arrange additional customized trips for you if it does not match your expectations.
- Please contact us for more detail and the tours quote 

Package Inclusions:

-          Hotel accommodation with breakfast (Base on Twin sharing 3 stars hotel )

-          Tours with English speaking guide

-          Tour with 6 lunches and one dinner with show of traditional APSARA dancing

-          Ground transport with air-con vehicle as mentioned itinerary

-          Private Boat tour on the Tonle Sap lake for floating village

-          All entrance fees for the tour sites as mentioned in the tour itinerary

-          Drinking water and fresh tower for the whole trip

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