Cambodia – Thailand Tours 18 Days - 17 Nights

Day 1 : Phnom Penh : Our guide and coach will wait and pick up at Phnom Penh International airport then transfer to hotel and check in . Fee time at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2 : Phnom Penh – Sightseeing in Phnom Pehn B/L

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.

In the afternoon , learn about a chapter from Cambodia’s more recent , tragic, past at the TOUL SLENG MUSEUM ( Museum of Genocide ) . Formerly the Toul Svay Prey High School , in 1975 , this became the interrogation and torture facility for the Khmer Rouge Regime , at that time known as Security Prison 21, or simply S-21 . Kept largely unchanged , this prison now showcases photographs and exhibits about the thousands of victims that passed through these doors, only seven of whom came out alive . Finally , explore the modern-day city, visiting one of the Phnom Pehn’s two great markets, the CENTRAL MARKET, located in a distinctive domed Art deco building ,or the sprawling RUSSIAN MARKET ,a labyrinth of stalls selling everything from CDs and DVDs to silks , crafts, jewelry and more. Overnight in Phnom Peh .
Day 3 : Phnom Pehn – Kampong Cham B/L
 Breakfast at the hotel and depart from Phnom Penh to Kompong Cham by private A/C transport. On the way visit Oudong, was an ancient capital from the later stages of the Khmer Empire and crowning site of the Udong, offers spectacular views of the surrounding country and the innumerable sugar palm trees that punctuate the countryside. King Ang Dung, the great grandfather of the present king; King Sihamoni, was crowned here and many locals and foreign residents alike picnic here on weekends. and continue to Kompong Cham
Arrival Kompong Cham, travel in the countryside to PHNOM BROS ( Man Hill ) and PHNOM SREY ( Woman Hill ). according to the local tradition , two teams of the man and woman competed to build a stupa on the submit of each hill before dawn . After being tricked into thinking that daybreak had already come , the man lost the competition and, as a result , forever after had to be the ones to approach the woman for their hands in marriage . Continue to visit WAT NOKORBACHEY , a thriving modern-day monastery founded on a 11th century Mahayana Buddhist shrine. Overnight in Kampong Cham

Day 4 : Kompng Cham - Kampong Thom B/L

Breakfast at hotel, depart from Kompong Cham to Kampong Thom by private A/C transport.  Arrival Kompong Thom. Travel just outside Kampong Thom to see the key archeological sites , starting with SAMBOR PREI KUK , perhaps the most important grouping of the pre Angkorian monuments in Cambodia , before the rise of the Angkor , this was the capital of Chenla during the 6th century , known as Isanpura ,today, over 100 small temple ruins sit peaceful in the forest setting. Explore the main central complex and giant an insight into the early architectural styles of the Cambodia. Afterwards continue to visit the modern-day shrines of WAT ANDRI , a thriving monastery, and climb the 980 steps of the holy mountain PHNOM SANTUK, enjoying the colorful, somewhat ecletic shrine at the peak as well as lovely views over the surrounding countrysideVisit Kampong Thom city. Overnight in Kampong Thom.
Day 5 : Kampong Thom - Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake B/L

Breakfast at the hotel and departure from Kampong Thom to Siem Reap by private A/C transport. On the way visit ancient Naga Bridge (Kampong Kdei bridge), one of the finest bridges built by Khmer kings. Dating back to 10th century, Kampong Kdei (“The Ancient Bridge”) is 64,60 metres long and 16 wide. At both sides, two Naga heads, whose body create a 84 metres long handrail.
Arrival in Siem Reap and transfer for check-in at the hotel and 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 . Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 6 : Siem Reap – Angkor Thom City  B/L
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to visit 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 OFTHE 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. 

Day 7 : Siem Reap – Ta Prohm Temple  B/L/D

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to visit : 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 .
NEAK PEAN : built by king Jayavaraman VII ( ruled 1181 to 1220 ) , it is Buddhist temple consisting of a square pool with four smaller square pools arranged on each axis . In the centre of the large central pool is a circular island encircled by tow Naga with intertwined tails .
TA SOM : built in late 12th century by JayavaramanVII for his teacher,TaSom mean old Som
EAST MEBON is a large temple-mountain-like ruin, rising three levels and crowned by five towers. Jayavarman IV, a usurper to the throne, moved the capital from Angkor to Koh Ker in 928AD. Sixteen years later Rajendravarman II returned the capital to Angkor and shortly thereafter constructed East Mebon on an island in the middle of the now dry Eastern Baray. The temple is dedicated to Shiva in honor of the king’s parents. Inscriptions indicate that it was also built to help reestablish the continuity of kingship at Angkor in light of the interruption that occurred when the seat of power had been moved to Koh Ker. There seems to be some scholarly debate as to whether East Mebon should be categorized as a temple-mountain. Inscriptions record activity at the temple as early as 947AD, but East Mebon was not consecrated until 952AD.

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 .
TA PROHM one of the most popular attraction of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of Angkor monuments would have appeared when the European explorers first stumbled across them .
PRASAT KRAVAN : the five brick towers were built for Hindu worship in 921 and are notable for the bas-reliefs cut into the bricks on the interior walls . Overnight in Siem Reap.

 Day 8 : Siem Reap – Rolous Group  B/L

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to visit : 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 9th 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.Continue to visit temple located outside the Angkor area , ti is most beautiful temple as :
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.
Day 9 : Siem Reap-Koh Ker – Beng Mealea - Siem Reap B/L

After breakfast at the hotel , travel northeast from Siem Reap to Koh Ker , a remote group of early Angkorian ruins from the 10th century capital of Jayavaraman IV. Several monuments and temples still remain, with some of the most interesting being the pyramidal PRASAT THOM , PRASAT PRAM , PRASAT LINGA ,PRASAT NEANG KMOE and PRASAT CHRES.
 Excursion back to visit BANG MEALEA Temple , a mysterious temple in the middle of the Cambodian jungle . Surrounded by a vast moat , this 12th century temple follows a complex floor plan similar to Angkor Wat but with a haunting jungle atmosphere similar of Ta Prohm . Visitors that make their way through the ruined stone blocks and wandering tree routes are rewarded by the sight of beautiful classical bas-reliefs. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 10 : Siem Reap - Phnom Kulen - Siem Reap B/L

 After breakfast at the hotel departure for excursion at Phnom Kulen or "Lychee Mountain" Here begins the story of Angkor with the 802 sacrament of Jayavaramen II who institutionalized the cult of the "God-King"  View the river "of the 1000 lingas" and beautiful cultures on the river bed, pagoda, the large sleeping Buddha carved in the rock, nice view of countryside, visit the waterfalls and you can see the ruins of a temple also.
After a good and refreshing swim, drive back the same way to Siem Reap and overnight at the hotel
Dya 11 : Siem Reap – Preah Vihear temple – Siem Reap B/L
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to visit the Preah Vihear temple ,it located slightly east of the midsection of the Dangrek mountains about 625 meter above the sea level in northern part of Preah Vihear province , kingdom of Cambodia close to Thailand border . Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva. The Temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 meters long axis and dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site is exceptional for the quality of its architecture, which is adapted to the natural environment and the religious function of the temple, as well as for the exceptional quality of its carved stone ornamentation.

 The Temple of Preah Vihear, a unique architectural complex of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases on an 800 metre long axis, is an outstanding masterpiece of Khmer architecture, in terms of plan, decoration and relationship to the spectacular landscape environment. Preah Vihear is an outstanding masterpiece of Khmer architecture. It is very ‘pure’ both in plan and in the detail of its decoration. Preah Vihear temple was listed and declared a world heritage site by UNESCO on July 8,2008. Transfer back to Siem Reap . Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 12 : Siem Reap – Departure to next destination

Breakfast at the hotel. Fee time at leisure until transfer to the airport flight to Bangkok

Day 13 : Bangkok - Arrival
Welcome to Bangkok International Airport and meet by our local representative. Transfer by air-condition luxury vehicle to the hotel for check in hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok
Day 14 : Bangkok – Full Day Ayutthaya by Road
After breakfast, proceed to Bangkok. Enroute make a brief stopover at the local market
place, to buy some local fisherman’s dried seafood products. Then after, proceed to Safari
World and Marine park. Here you will be fascinated by various animal show, stunt show etc.
which include to see in the park. Buffet lunch will be served.
Day 15 : Full Day Tour Bangkok Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha + Temple Tour

After breakfast Pick up from hotel.
Visit to Wat Traimitr (Temple of the Golden Buddha) this is the world's largest solid gold
Buddha, cast about nine centuries ago. The image is three meters high and weighs five and
half tons.
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) it is Bangkok's oldest and largest temple. The gigantic gold plated reclining Buddha with inlaid mother-of-pearl soles is highly revered among Buddhists.
Lunch at restaurant.
Visit Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha: This city landmark should be the first place on
any visitor's itinerary, which features some of the most spectacular architecture in South
East Asia. The palace begun in 1782. It is a consisting of several building with highly
decorated architectural designs. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) The magnificent Royal Chapel, Wat Phra Kaeo in the same compound enshrines the Emerald Buddha Image, most revered by people.
Wat Benchamabophit: (Marble Temple) the main building was constructed during the reign
of King Rama V. Its interior is magnificently decorated with cross beams of lacquer and gold
this is "the perfect architecture of Thai art". A large collection of bronze Buddha images
lines the spacious inner courtyard. Return to hotel free at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel
Remark: Please do not wear short, sandals, no-sleeves T-shirts. Camera may not used inside
the buildings. Day 16 : Bangkok- Nong Nooch garden- Khao Cheejan- Silverlake winery- Pattaya
After breakfast check out hotel transfer to Pattaya, which is a 2 hour drive from Bangkok
proceed to visit Nong Nooch garden, is world renowned for its impressive Elephant and Thai
Cultural Shows, along with what is largely considered the biggest and most beautiful
botanical garden in Southeast Asia. Next proceed to visit Khao Cheejan. Pattaya’s most noticeable is the 130 meters high
Buddha Mountain. A huge golden Buddha image is set on the mountain that can be seen
from miles away. The Buddha image was carved out of the cliff using laser technology. After
that, it was inlaid with gold leaf, a process that took months to complete. The impressive
Sukhothai era Buddha image is 130 meters high and 70 meters wide, making it one of the
biggest Buddha images in the world.
Continue Proceed to visit Silverlake Grape Farm has recently become one of most popular
attractions in Pattaya. Although visitors are unable to see the wine yards with a plenty of
grapes all the times, it is still very popular without any seasoning problems. This is because
visitors can find a spectacular view at this Silverlake Winery such as the colorful flowers,
sunset at the lake, and so on. Activities and grape-made products are also provided to
become more attractive to visitors after tour check in hotel. Free at leisure. Stay overnight
at hotel.

Day 17 :  Pattaya – Coral Island tour - Alcazar Show

Enjoy breakfast and then speedboat your way into the sparking blue waters of Gulf of
Thailand to reach the serene Coral Island, known as Koh Lan. Enjoy sunning by the sea, go
for a swim, Snorkel in it is crystal waters: There are plenty of activities Parasailing, Water
scooter, Banana boat ride, Snorkeling etc waiting for you.(at an additional cost payable
direct), Lunch serve at seashore restaurant. After lunch relax and enjoy yourself. Evening
you can proceed to mesmerizing Alcazar Show a world famous cabaret, which can give the
Lido and Moulin Rouge of Paris a run for their money. Featuring a grand theatre with 1200
seats and thousands of watts of pulsating sound, the Alcazar Show is unique blend of
acting, stage design, costumes and glamorous actors performing together in an
unforgettable mélange of light, sound and color. Truly, a visit to the Alcazar Show could
well become the highlight of your far-eastern journey. Free at leisure. Stay overnight at
hotel. Return to hotel free at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel Day 18 :  Pattaya - Bangkok Airport : Departure
Breakfast at Hotel. Free time at leisure. Transfer you back to Bangkok Airport for departure.
⇒ As for the above tour Itinerary, we can arrange additional customized trips for you if it does not match your expectations.

Note : B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner

Tours Package Included

-          Accommodation 3 stars Hotel with daily breakfast based on Double or Twin sharing

-          Tours with English Speaking Tour Guide ( extra charge for another language upon request )

-          Tours with Lunches and one Dinner as mentioned in the tours itinerary

-          Ground transports with air-con vehicle as mentioned in the tours itinerary

-          Private Boat tours in Tonle Sap lake

-          All entrance fee for the tours site as mentioned in the tours itinerary

-          Services charge and current government VAT tax

-          Drink water and cool fresh tower for the whole trips

 Package Exclusions

-  Cambodia visa fee currently US$30 / pax payable upon arrival
-  Domestic and International Air tickets
-  Domestic and International Insurance Surcharge
-  International airport tax departure PNH: US$25. REP US$25
-  Meals and drinks
-  Personal expenses such as drinks at meals
-  All other accounts are not mentioned in the above inclusion.
- Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve

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