The Location

Siem Reap - Holidays in Siem Reap are accompanied by discoveries of grandiose cultural and natural sites. In the evening, some travelers leave their hotels to head for its markets or to enjoy the bars and restaurants of the city center. While other visitors will choose a place to stay outside the agglomeration, to favor relaxing atmospheres. The city has accommodation of all levels of quality, functional hotels, charming addresses, large structures with many services or sophisticated and luxurious stages.

Phnom Penh - The city, located at the confluence of the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong River, is a welcoming, bustling city with some sites of genuine cultural interest. Phnom Penh is famous for being a pleasant capital to live. The newly renovated Tonle Sap River front offers pleasant walking opportunities. The alleys between Wat Phnom and Wat Ounalom have many bars and restaurants. They will be places with relaxed atmospheres for a drink or dinner in the evening.

4-Day Holiday Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the land of picture postcard landscapes

As you land in the charming city of Siem Reap, a spirit of calmness gathers you. The smiling faces at the airport will build the mood for a memorable trip. Proceed to your hotel after a meet and greet session. The day is at leisure, so rest if you must or explore the areas around on foot, interact with locals and feel Cambodia.

Day 2: A day dedicated to temples but not pilgrimage

After breakfast, we begin our visit with Angkor Wat, which translates to ‘The Temple City’. Surrounded by a huge moat and high walls, with an excellent masterpiece of carvings, and reliefs, this place is prized to Cambodia as what the Taj Mahal is to India. With a delightful lunch at local restaurant, we proceed towards the causeway, flanked by Demons and Gods, to the South Gate of Angkor Thom. Up next is the iconic Bayon Temple, depicting the everyday life of the bygone age with extensively carved reliefs, it is the second main temple of Cambodia. Led by an impressive causeway, Baphoun Temple is an enormous Hindu mountain temple and world’s largest jigsaw puzzle, from the 11th century. Further along the way, we experience the grandeur of Khmer Empire at its height at the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Ahead of that, is the fascinatingly and mysteriously beautiful Sacred temple of Ta Prohm, a Buddhist temple bound by massive roots of huge trees and has been more well-known to the world ever since the famous Tomb Raider Movie was filmed. Next on the list, Banteay Kdei Temple, a citadel of monks’ dating back to the 12th century. Witness the most beautiful point for the last rays of the day at Srah Srang, a 1000-year-old lake also known as the Royal Bath. We end the tour with a visit to Sunset Pre Rup Temple. Back to town, International Buffet dinner with Khmer traditional show at a local restaurant and overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Explore the bygone era

Scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, and we prepare for the excursion to Phnom Kulen or the "Lychee Mountain". Declared as a National Park, this holy mountain is amongst the many spectacular mountain ranges in the country, with a dramatic sight of tons of water cascading down from its 487 m high summit. The spot is located in Svay Leu District and is a two-hour drive from Siem Reap. We make our way up ahead to a 16th-century pagoda at the top of the hill, which is home to Reclining Buddha, and is known for its carvings. The place is also familiar as “Valley of Thousand Lingas” with impressive carvings of over 1000 Lingas etched on the sandstone riverbed and banks ahead. The place gives you an experience of nature and culture alike. The waters are regarded as sacred, and it’s a pilgrimage to the people of Cambodia. Back to town, enjoy duty-free shopping international brand products at the T Gallery by DFS, you will be transferred to your hotel to relax and enjoy own program. Dinner on own account and overnight in Siem Reap

Day 4: It’s not done until you leave

But do you really wish to leave? For now, gather memories in your camera and mind and depart from this beautiful country with a promise to come back for more exploration. You can shop for last minute souvenirs till you depart for your flight.

 

5-day Holiday Itinerary

Day 1: Svakom Cambodia

That is how you will be greeted once you arrive at Siem Reap Airport. After a quick meet and greet you will be transferred to your stay. The day is for you to relax and explore Siem Reap at leisure. Walk around or take a shuttle to explore the nightlife of the city.

Day 2: On a sacred ride across Siem Reap

The day is dedicated to the temples of Cambodia and you begin with the Angkor Wat, a breathtaking structure with its carvings, huge moat, and high walls. After a scrumptious lunch, you proceed through causeway to the South Gate of Angkor Thom. After this, witness the second main temple of Cambodia, Bayon Temple, which through its carvings depicts the daily life of the bygone era. Moving through another causeway will lead you to the enormous Hindu mountain temple Baphoun which is also the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle. Proceed to witness the grandeur of Khmer Empire to the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Your next stop is an intriguing and fascinating Buddhist temple of Ta Prohm. The massive roots of huge trees bind the walls of this sacred place which is popular among the tourists as the famous Tomb Raider Movie was filmed here. The Banteay Kdei Temple, a citadel of monks’, is next on your list. Finally around sunset proceed to a 1000-year old lake, Srah Srang, popular for its spectacular sunset views. The last but not the least of your day’s tour is the Sunset Pre Rup Temple. Return back to your hotel to relish an International Buffet dinner with Khmer traditional show at a local restaurant and retire for the night.

Day 3: Visit the lakes and move to a new destination

Begin your day with a healthy dose of breakfast and build an appetite to venture out to majestic places. Take a boat ride on the largest freshwater lake Tonle Sap to experience the life of the fishermen and the Chong Kneas Floating Village. Return back to Siem Reap and shop till you drop at the T Gallery by DFS, a duty-free shopping area housing all the international brands. Relish on your last meal in Siem Reap as you head to discover the welcoming city of Phnom Penh. Take a shuttle bus ride to reach this new destination, check-in to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure or enjoy drinking and dining at the local restaurants. Catch a good night’s sleep because tomorrow is going to be an adventurous one.

Day 4: Get Amazed with the History of Phnom Penh

Begin your Phnom Penh city tour with a visit to the Royal Palace made up of temples, pagodas and royal pavilions set in a beautiful garden. Its most famous monument is the Silver Pagoda which was erected in 1962. Proceed to Toul Sleng, the Genocide Museum, located in a former prison used during the Pol Pot regime. This place was used for the interrogation and torture of prisoners. The next stop gives you an exciting peak in the style of the city. The Russian Market or Tuol Tom Pong Market, features an impressive number of stalls for souvenirs in a confined space. Enjoy traditional lunch at a local restaurant nearby. Move further to discover Wat Phnom - the symbol of Phnom Penh. Considered the center of the city, it is the most revered temple. According to legend, its stupa contains 5 Buddha statues, found in the 14th century in the Mekong, by a woman named Penh. She erected the temple, at the top of the hill, to keep the statues. You can also stop at the Independent Monument for a photo session. Your last stop before you retire is The Killing Field situated 15km from Phnom Penh. Enjoy your dinner at a local restaurant and rest for the evening.

Day 5: Bask in the memories

It’s the last day of your tour. Spend the day at leisure exploring the culture of Phnom Penh till departure to the airport.

Valid for travel from 12/03/2019 to 30/09/2019

Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies payable directly to FABgetaways at time of booking. Dates and prices have been identified in the Booking Calendar.

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Package Cancellation Policy: Any cancellation will incur a full payment. A no-show on the day of arrival will also incur charges equivalent to a full stay.

Each package is valid for two adults

Maximum Guest Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults.

Package excludes:

• International flights and departure taxes, if any
• Overweight luggage surcharges
• Early check-in and late check-out charges, if any
• Expenses of a personal nature, gratuities and tips
• Travel insurance
• Beverages & meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary
• Peak season/public holiday surcharges, if applicable
• Visa stamps upon arrival of $30.00 per person
• Any domestic flights unless specified above
• Visa fees
• Domestic flight PNH – REP, REP – PNH and REP – KOS or Vice Versa

Hotel options:

Your stay includes 4-star accommodation at the following or similar hotels. Please note that the hotel options provided below are indicative and subject to change.

Siem Reap - Somadevi Angkor Hotel or a similiar Hotel

Phnom Penh- Green Palace Hotel or a similiar Hotel

 

The package cannot be split.

Offer only available for consecutive nightly stays.

Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated).

Menus are subject to change without notice.

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Services

On-trip support: Our Travel Concierge team is at your service - before, during and even after your holiday! Please reach out to us on e-mail: travelconcierge@FABgetaways.com

Private guide: Meet the expert behind the expert! A holiday in a country that boasts about its expertise in art and culture needs an expert guide. With your English-speaking guide, experience the best of the country and don’t miss out on anything significant.

 

Facilities

Airport transfers: Arrive and depart in style, as this holiday offers you a private pick-up and drop from and to the airport.

Shared transportation: You will be escorted from one marvel to another in the comfort of a shared coach or a vehicle. Make sure you enjoy the scenic drives and don’t miss out on the several photo-ops along the way!

Reviews

For the 4-day package, your arrival and departure is at the Siem Reap International Airport. It is the second busiest airport in Cambodia and hence well connected to all the major cities in India. For the 5-day package, you will arrive at the Siem Reap International Airport and depart from the Phnom Penh Airport. The Phnom Penh is the busiest and most popular airport of Cambodia and hence enjoys the best connectivity with all major cities in India.

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