SIEM REAP SWEET TOUR - 5 DAYS
Itinerary: Siem Reap – Angkor – Tonle Sap – Bayon – Ta Prohm
CODE TOUR: XSEC 0045 - LUXURY TOURS
Highlights:
- Enjoy Khmer dinner while experiencing the traditional Apsara Dance Show
- Savour the gorgeous spirit of Angkor with its ancient mystical structures
- 2-hour spa at Sokha Boutique Spa
- Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home on Tonle Sap Lake
- Embark a traditional VIP gondola, slowly slides along the moat of Angkor Thom City
- Admiring the enigmatic smiles of the 216 giant faces of the Bayon, Angkor’s strangest temple
- Enjoy a romantic Dinner admired by beautiful candlelight
- Experiencing nature running riot at the mysterious ruin of Ta Prohm, the original temple where famous film Tomb Rider with Angelina Jolie acted
Overview
Ideally designed for couples who plan their amazing honeymoon holiday to Cambodia. This tailor made honeymoon trip offers the perfection to the incredible land of Angkor Siem Reap, stay at one of top hotel selections, get pampered by the indulgent spa relaxation, enjoy the special sweet treats including romantic candlelight dining experience that makes your honeymoon trip special.
Tour summary:
- Day 1: Siem Reap – Arrival & Welcome Dinner with dance show (D)
- Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat & Spa Massage (B,L,D)
- Day 3: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake “Kampong Phluk” & Gondola Sunset Cocktail (B,L)
- Day 4: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm & Candlelight Dining (B,L,D)
- Day 5: Siem Reap shopping – Departure (B)
DAY 1: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL - DINNER WITH DANCE SHOW (D)
Private driver & Guide
Tonight, you will enjoy Khmer dinner while experiencing the traditional Apsara Dance Show.
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 2: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR WAT - SPA MASSAGE (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
After having breakfast, we’re journeying out at 9.00am to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.
Return Siem Reap City for having Western or Khmer set lunch at our selected restaurant. Transfer back to hotel for free time in the afternoon. We leave hotel at 4.00pm to Sokkha Boutique Spa for 2-hour spa package before walking to Khmer contemporary house (next door) for delicious Khmer set dinner.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
- Optional for Phare: The Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
Notice: During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple – Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers). – Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat – Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower. – It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).
DAY 3: SIEM REAP - TONLE SAP " KAMPONG PHLUK" - GONDOLA SUNSET COCKTAIL (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Breakfast is at hotel.
Today our tour starts at 8.00am heading out of the hassle Siem Reap City toward to Kampong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. The journey passes interesting city highlight and enroute to stroll around Rolous market to see trading activities before taking a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kampong Phluk. Once we arrive, the boat begins to slow down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we resume take canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos. Continue by our boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve. Return the city for Western or Khmer set lunch at a selected local restaurant and enjoy free time at hotel in the afternoon.
Evening, we set off to the south gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces, where we embark a traditional VIP gondola, slowly slides along the moat of Angkor Thom City, enjoy canapé, soft drinks and a bottle of wine while the sunset is beginning to fade and you feel the tranquil nature of Angkor jungle. Disembark and return hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 4: SIEM REAP - TA PROHM - CANDLELIGHT DINING (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Breakfast is at hotel. We head out of hotel at 9.00am to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant.
Enjoy Khmer set lunch followed by soft drinks and fresh coconut juice at our selected restaurant near temple.
After lunch, we continue to explore Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed. Return hotel for refreshment and break.
Evening, our guide and driver take you out of central Siem Reap, to where you will have romantic Western or Khmer set dinner followed by a bottle of white or red wine, soft drinks and your romantic evening is admired by beautiful candlelight which makes your dining time more memorable. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 5: SIEM REAP - SHOPPING - DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
We leave for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on. Return hotel for having the rest of your time in Siem Reap before our guide and driver transfer you to airport for your flight departure back home.
Say Goodbye to Cambodia. End of services.
Meals: Breakfast
Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
NOTES
1.The perfect time to visit
- Cambodia is under influence of the tropical climate. The best time to travel to Siem Reap is from November to March, during the cooler months of the dry season, when temperatures do not rise above 30 ° C. In December and January, it can be a bit chilly, especially in the evening and in the morning. As of March, it will be very hot in Siem Reap up to almost 40 ° C – and especially in May, before the rainy season begins, which lasts until October. The humidity is then extremely high and in rural areas, many roads are no longer passable after the often heavy downpours.
2.Passport & Visa
- You will need a valid passport and a Cambodian visa to enter Cambodia. Tourist and business visas are valid for one month from the date of entry into Cambodia. Cambodia offers online visa processing.
- The Cambodian visa now may also obtain at the airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and at all major border crossings. Cambodian immigration officials at airports now collect fingerprints upon entry using an inkless, electronic process. The visa on arrival is valid for a 30-day stay and issued at a cost of US $30 per tourist and US$35 per business traveler.
- You must prepare:
+ A passport valid for at least 6 months from the expiry date
+ 02 recent passport-sized (4cm x 6cm) photographs - Some nationalities are required to get a visa in advance at Royal Embassy of Kingdom of Cambodia in their country: Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Nigeria.
- On the other hand, the nationals of the Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia do not need a tourist visa and may stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively.
3.Language
- In Cambodia, Khmer is known as the main language spoken by Cambodian which takes nearly 90% population of the country. The language is used in government administration, imparting education at all levels, media.
- Besides that, English, French and Vietnamese are spoken in this country also
4.Foods should to try in Siem Reap
- Cambodia is not only famous for the Buddist temples and Angkok complex, but also well-known for its appetizing and original cuisine. “Natural Sweetness” is the essence of Cambodian food, with vegetables and fruits being utilized largely, thanks to its rich resource all-year-round in a tropical country.
- Prahok: Prahok is a crushed, salted and fermented fish paste that is used in Cambodian cuisine as a seasoning. Fish are exposed to the sun for a day, flavored with salt, pepper, garlic and cold rice and kept in a jar for several months. After it becomes pasty and grayish, it can be enjoyed. Prahok is among the symbols of Cambodian cuisine.
- Green Mango Salad: Takes little time to prepare, yet the results can be great. Such a dish is top ideal for any meal and any time during the day. The salad plate features various vegetables and fruits such as green mango (of course), tomato, cucumber, bell peppers and other ingredients like peanut butter, green onion, fresh basil/mint, fish sauce, etc.
- Kralan Bamboo sticky rice: Kralan is a snack that is made from Cambodia sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and soybean in a bamboo tube. The bamboo tree must be the bamboos that grow in village because it has long tubes, contains a lot of water and has white flesh inside the tube. Bamboo tubes are burned in coal fire, all the faces of the tubes must face the fire to be well-cooked.
- Jaggery sweet soup: Jaggery sweet soup’s main ingredients are coconut milk and palm fruits. Jaggery sweet soup is a sweet thick soup with potato cubes and green beans and best served in cool or with some ice. Its typical colors range from golden brown to dark brown. This dessert can be savored to balance all the hot and spicy food you may have tried in Siem Reap and boost your energy.
5.What to bring
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing to reflect the sun.
- Comfortable sandals or shoes.
- Refillable water bottle.
- Powerful sunscreen and long-lasting deodorant.
- Earplugs to block out the noise.
- Universal travel adaptor.
- Unlocked mobile phone for use with a Cambodian SIM card.
- Rain coat if travelling in wet season.
LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.
- Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
- Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
- Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
- Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| Siem Reap | … | … | Central Boutique Angkor Hotel/Laniche D’Angkor Boutique/Angkor Holiday Hotel/City River/Treasure Oasis/Cheathata Angkor/Silk Angkor/The Frangipani Villa Hotel & Spa | Saem Siem Reap Hotel/Sokha Roh/Mother Home Boutique/Treasure Oasis Angkor | Hotel Somadevi Angkor Boutique & Resort/Royal Angkor Resort/Angko Micracle/Sokah Angkor/Angkor Palace Resort/Sak Mut Hotel & Spa… |
SERVICES & PRICE
TRAVEL PRICE: CAMBODIA LUXURY ESCAPE 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
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Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- Package Included
- Accommodation in double room share
- Breakfast is provided by hotel
- Lunch & dinner are mentioned
- Experienced local English speaking tour guide
- Round trip airport transfers
- Traveling in air conditioning car
- All entrance fees per programmed
- All tour activities & sightseeing
- All taxes & service charges
- Boat trips & tour activities as programmed
- Drinking water.
Exclusion
- Cambodia entry visa
- Stamping fees
- International flight ticket
- Cancellation, travel insurance, repatriation & baggage
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and services are not mentioned
- Luggage handling
- Single supplement surcharge
- Lunch and dinner are not mentioned
- Peak Seasons (TBA) & Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24th & 31st Dec
Customize this tour
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.