VIETNAM & CAMBODIA COMBINED

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Angkor Wat by Bicycle Tour - The Angkor temples are undoubtedly the main highlight of any holiday in Cambodia. After a short car transfer to the buffer zone of the temple complex,hop onto a mountain bike and venture out on an extraordinary ride. Adaptable in length (from 15 to over 40 kilometres), this tour will take you on the back roads of the temples complex to visit the three major sites: Bayon, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat temples; as well as a ride along the top of the Angkor Thom city walls. Enjoy photo breaks along the way and let the guide tell you more about these massive pieces of history. As you ride along the single trails through the thick forest of the complex you will also have the chance to spot some lesser known temples lost among the trees.

This tour is for everyone who can cycle, there is no specific level of fitness required and a support car remains nearby in case you want to take a rest from cycling.

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Angkor Wat by Bus & Monk’s Blessing – After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby for today’s tour of the Angkor temples. First you will explore Angkor Wat, easily the most famous and best-preserved of all temples within the Angkor complex. It is a massive three-tiered structure crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65-metres from ground level. Next, visit the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. Bayon Temple, Baphuon, the royal enclosure, and the Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King are the main elements of this 12th century masterpiece. A lunch break will be arranged in a local restaurant and will be at your own expense. We continue to Ta Prohm Temple, which, unlike most of other Angkor temples, has been left just as it was when rediscovered: a photogenic and atmospheric maze of trees growing out of the ruins. After your visit to Angkor temples, take a break and meet with a local monk. You will be invited to take part in a blessing ceremony. Witness monks chanting blessings as they sprinkle you with holy water. Afterwards, a sacred bracelet will be tied around your wrist which is said to protect you from evil spirits and misfortune. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure.

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Overnight stay at Tara Angkor Hotel in a Superior Room.

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Day 10: Siem Reap

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Kampong Khleang & Beng Mealea - After breakfast, you will head out to Kampong Kleang floating village, which is a stilt-houses settlement of over 20,000 people where structures can tower up to ten meters above the water. Greeted by waves of the friendly locals, here you can glimpse Cambodia’s countryside culture and traditional family lifestyle. To get closer to it, you will have a chance to enjoy a home-hosted lunch and dine on stilts. In the afternoon, we transfer to the forgotten temple of Beng Mealea. After a short walk through a dense jungle, you'll feel like an explorer when entering the completely overgrown temple. Undiscovered for centuries, Beng Mealea has only recently been made accessible and remains unrestored. It is one of the very few temples that will give the opportunity to climb through it, giving a very 'Indiana Jones' feel to the experience. In the evening, enjoy a dinner with the Apsara dance show.

Note: From February to August/September the water level of the Tonle Sap Lake is very low. It’s muddy and the boat can get stuck. If you are still keen on having a boat trip on the lake we’ll change to Chong Kneas floating village instead of Kompong Kleang where the condition is a little bit better for the boat trip.

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Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean, biodiversity and war history – This tour offers a nice blend of temples, cultural sites and the outdoors. You will depart your hotel early, at 7am, and head to Banteay Srei temple, located about an hour drive away from the town. Easily recognizable by its pink sandstone, the "Citadel of Women" is reputed being the most beautiful and best preserved of all Angkor temples. Marvel at the sophistication of its intricate bas reliefs before continuing the journey further north to Kbal Spean. This is one of Cambodia’s earliest Hindu sites and refreshingly different from the other Khmer monuments. Take a 3-kilometer walk through the jungle to appreciate the scope and beauty of Kbal Spean. The walk ends at the ‘River of 1000 Lingas’, a riverbed featuring stone carvings of Hindu gods, animals and phallic symbols. Learn about the history of Hinduism in Cambodia while exploring this unique river.After a local lunch, you will visit the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB), the first nature conservation project in Cambodia. A knowledgeable staff member will explain about the threats to Cambodia’s wildlife and the efforts of ACCB to protect the environment and promote wildlife conservation through education. For the last stop on the drive back to Siem Reap will be at the Landmine Museum. This is a private museum founded by Aki Ra whom used to be a Khmer Rouge child soldier. After the war was over, he decided to clear the landmines off the fields of Cambodia and devoted his life to help the victims of landmines. We return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon, and the rest of the day is at leisure.

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Overnight stay at Tara Angkor Hotel in a Superior Room.

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Day 11: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh

After breakfast, you are met in the lobby of your hotel for a short drive to the airport.

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Embark on your flight to Phnom Penh. You are greeted upon arrival and driven to your hotel in the city centre.

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Overnight stay at Queen Grand Boutique Hotel in a Deluxe Room.

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Day 12: Phnom Penh

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Phnom Penh Highlights Tour – After breakfast in your hotel, you will meet your guide and visit historic sites such as the famous Royal Palace, the adjoining Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, a treasure chest of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artefacts. After the museum, scale the steps up this small hill to see Wat Phnom Temple, the birthplace of Phnom Penh. In the afternoon, you will gain insight into Cambodia's recent history on a visit to the remarkable Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. It is a grim but important visit that will help you to understand Cambodia better. Spend the rest of day shopping at the Central Market, where you can get a taste of the bustling daily life of local people. Try some of Cambodia’s local specialties, while appreciating Phnom Penh's mix of Khmer & Colonial architecture styles.

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Note: To see the Royal palace and silver pagoda in Phnom Penh, visitors are required to wear appropriated clothes. Guests wearing short pans (above knee level) and sleeveless tops are not permitted.

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Phnom Penh Behind the Scenes Tour – Get ready for a fun and experiential day around some lesser known corners of the city. The guide will pick you up at the hotel and you will travel by local ‘remork’ to a district outside of the city centre. Enjoy a local coffee on the street, visit a true local market (Orussey Market), wander around narrow alleys and immerse you into the fascinating daily life of the locals. Later on, take a ferry to an island on the Mekong River. There we start a 15-kilometre bicycle ride on a small concrete road around the island; offering the opportunity to soak up a bit of rural life just outside Phnom Penh as well as to visit a silk weaving workshop. You will stop for lunch at a local home. Return to the city afterwards and you will have some time to discover the tragic history at the Tuol Sleng museum. The day continues with a stroll in the garden complex of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda before ending in style with a drink on a rooftop terrace with the best views over Phnom Penh’s riverfront.

Overnight stay at Queen Grand Boutique Hotel in a Deluxe Room.

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