Cambodia humain 5 days

Day 01: Siemreap arrival (D)
Day 02: Siemreap Exploration (B.D)
Day 03: Siemreap exploration (B.L)
Day 04: Siemreap - Banteay Chhmar (B.L.D)
Day 05: Banteay Chhmar - Siemreap - Departure (B.L)

Day  01:  Siemreap arrival (D)
Arrive Siem Reap by afternoon flight, Siem Reap – Treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia, special welcome all warmly to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting then self-introduce with our Cambodian tour guide in the meeting point’s Siem Reap airport. In the evening we are invited into the house of a local family. We sit down at the dinner table, listen to their stories and learn more about their everyday routine, beliefs and traditions. They teach us some basic Khmer phrases. Overnight at hotel in SiemReap
Day 02: Siemreap Exploration (B.D)
Early morning we start witness sunrise over Angkor Wat temple and listening singing birds over the ancient land of Angkor area. We walk to nearby Pagoda and offering food to monks. Spend your own time talk to the monk and nuns to exchange the culture or relieve. We return to hotel for breakfast.
+ Banteay Srei: nearly everyone’s favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving
+ Banteay Samre: Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer.
+ Prasat Kravan – With its unique brick sculptures
+ Srah Srang – The Royal Baths” was once used for ritual bathing
+ Banteay Kdei – Surrounded by four concentric walls
+ Thommanon and Chaosay Tevorda temple
+ We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers.
Day 03: Siemreap exploration (B.L)
We start on our bike and cycle (45 minutes for cycling) to world heritage areas on the roads less traveled. Ride among the jungle passing local village and local shop. It’s a very special and acting day as you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. You will visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist.
+ The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century)
+ See the South Gate, Bayon Temple – unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara
+ Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru
+ The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas
+ The Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King
The tour start with the visiting to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng hill. Dinner at your own and overnight at hotel in SiemReap.
Day 04: Siemreap - Banteay Chhmar (B.L.D)
Morning we depart for Banteay Chhmar via Sisophone. Warmly welcomed by local community, after introduced to your local home-stay we will have lunch at community. After a moment of relaxing a Community guide will lead you to Banteay Chhmar temple. Clambering over piles of stones and in between large shady trees, you will discover the remains of fallen towers and walls.
Oxcart ride Banteay Chhmar The western enclosing wall still has the remains of intricate carvings including scenes of daily life during the Angkorian period, and the spectacular 32 armed god Avalokiteshvara. This is a peaceful temple and having it to yourself as the sun sets across the Baray is a most memorable experience. Local Khmer dinner will be served by torch light in the grounds of the temple – a unique experience! Enjoying dinner together with the local community is the perfect opportunity to discuss village life in Cambodia. As the night wears on you will return to your home-stay and fall asleep to the sounds of the countryside.
Day 05:  Banteay Chhmar - Siemreap - Departure (B.L)
This morning you will awaken to delightful views of rural Cambodia and rice paddies stretching off into the distance. If you wish you can return to the temple and bask in the solitude of a lonely temple sunrise. After a local breakfast there is the opportunity to learn more about village life as you experience an oxcart ride and visit the rice fields, drop-in on the village bee-keeper, stroll around the grounds of the village pagoda, and visit a local organization that is helping to revive the silk weaving industry. Depending on the time of year you may also wish to assist your host family with their farm activities. Picnic lunch will be provided on spot. Before traveling too far you will stop off at Banteay Top, another wonderful and remote ancient temple. Nearby Siem Reap city we stop by Pouk and visit silk farm. On arrival in Siem Reap you will transfered to airport for departure to next destination.
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