Private 3-Day Tour in Siem Reap & Phnom Penh

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ID: GYG509435-893714
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Country: Cambodia

Duration: 3 days


Description

Explore Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. You experience the rich culture and civilization in Angkor Time and brutalities of Khmer Rough time which made Cambodia back-step in Year Zero in 20th century.
Day 01: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm
Pick up at hotel and transfer to visit visit South Gate of Angkor Thom. On the left side of the moat, 54 'devas' (guardian gods) pull the head of the snake 'Shesha' while on the right side 54 'asuras' (demon gods) pull the snake's tail in the opposite direction. Bayon, the 54 tower, Baphuon, built in middle of the 11th century (1060), Phimeanakas, built in late tenth century, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King. Then, visit Ta Prohm, gained its 21st Century fame from the movie Tomb Raider featuring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft. Today, with Lara long gone, this temple is on the itinerary of most visitors and rightfully so. Many corners of Ta Prohm showcase an intricate relationship between the roots of Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) and ancient stones covered in moss. Truly a photographer's paradise, don't miss the opportunity to capture your own explorer's moments. After that, visit Angkor Wat, Astonishing in the morning or afternoon light you will be able to photograph the temple from across the lotus pond and then continue to explore the many levels and intricately carved galleries. Your dedicated and knowledgeable guide will provide all the necessary information to bring Angkor times back to life. This is another tick on your “bucket list” and an experience of a lifetime. Back to hotel.

Day 02: Siem Reap-Phnom Penh
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Phnom Penh. On arrival in Phnom Penh, you are going to visit ROYAL PALACE, constructed after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh in the mid-19th century.

Day 03: Killing Field & Toul Sleng Museum
Pick up at hotel and visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rough regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979. Then, visit Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, a number of sites in Cambodia where collectively more than a million people were killed and buried by the Communist Khmer Rouge regime, during its rule of the country from 1975 to 1979 and 15 Km from Phnom Penh.

Highlights

  • Culture, Carvings, architecture, history, Sandstone, Big roots of tree,
  • Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm Temples and their beauty and fine Arts
  • Khmer Rough Time, S21 prison Center, Royal Palace, Killing Field
  • Capital City of Angkorian Period and Post Angkorian One
  • Brutality and Interrogation by Khmer Rough led by Pol Pot

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.