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Angkor & Preah Vihear Camping
Code: COT04 - Duration: 8 DaysStart: Siem Reap | Finish: Siem Reap
Built by the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century, the Kingdom of Angkor is one of the greatest and most spectacular Hindu religious sites in the world representing the peak of ancient Khmer architecture, art and civilization. This ancient city houses the magnificent Angkor Wat – the largest and best preserved monument. It is also the most impressive in the character of its grand architectural composition, being comparable to the finest of architectural achievements anywhere. By means of its perfectly ordered and balanced plan, by the harmony of its proportions and the purity of its lines – of a solemnity that one rarely encounters in the Khmer themselves – and by the very particular care taken in its construction. Angkor & Preah Vihear Camping enables you to discover all must see Angkor Temples and wonderful remote temples which are less known such as Along Veng, Preah Vihear, Tbeng Meanchey. More interestingly, camping stay in Koh Ker and Preah Vihear will bring you the truly unique experience and memorable vacation in Cambodia.
Highlights:
- Visit the monuments of Roluos, one of the earliest of the Khmer Capital cities
- Trip to the sophisticated carvings of Banteay Srei temple, the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art
- Admire the amazing architecture of Angkor Wat and its jungle temples
- Discovery the temple of Beng Mealea in the jungle and the famous Preah Vihear temple near Thailand border
- Real experience for camping stay in Koh Ker and Preah Vihear
- Charming hotels in great locations
- Comfortable & spacious vehicle for transfers
Itinerary in brief:
Day 1: Siem Riep Arrival (-/-/-)
Day 2: Banteay Srei - Preah Khan - Neak Pean (B/L/D)
Day 3: Angkor Wat (B/L/-)
Day 4: Siem Riep - Beng Mealea - Koh Ker (B/L/D)
Day 5: Koh Ker - Tebng Meanchey (B/L/D)
Day 6: Tbeng Meanchey - Preah Vihear (B/L/D)
Day 7: Preah Vihear - Anlong Veng - Siem Riep (B/L/D)
Day 8: Siem Riep - Departure (B/-/-)- Ability to change the direction of the program
- Possibility of an extension in Laos or Vietnam
Notes:
- We specialize in “tailor-made” tours for groups of two or more. We carefully inspect each step of your journey from the accommodation to the perfect guide to suit your needs
- The itinerary is open to modification to fit your personal travel needs
- Modifications to the itinerary may increase the price of the package
- For the price of this trip, just ask for a quote by clicking on "TOUR PRICE"
- If you are looking for a trip modified to your requirements, please send us your needs by filling out the form in “Customize your trip”
- We will contact and send you a quote, excluding holiday period, within 48 hours of receiving your request.-
Day 1: Siem Riep arrival - Rolous Group (-/-/-)
Siem Riep - Airport: 7km, 15min drive
Upon arrival at Siem Riep airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel by our guide and driver. After making sure of your successful hotel check-in, they will be pleased to leave you free time for your own lunch and leisure to recover after the long flight.In the afternoon, we start visit to the Roluos Group including three major temples: Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89), are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor.
Meals Included: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem RiepDay 2: Banteay Srei - Banteay Samre – Preah Khan – Siem Riep (B/L/-)
Morning after breakfast at hotel, we drive to the typical Khmer countryside and visit Banteay Srei temple (10th c), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of "anastylosis". The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people, who inhabited the region at the base of Phnom Kulen and were probably related to the Khmers. The proportions of Banteay Samre are splendid. A unique feature is an interior moat with laterite paving, which when filled with water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple. Lunch at restaurant. In the afternoon, you will continue your temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem RiepDay 3: Siem Riep - Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom (B/L/-)
Morning after breakfast, we visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosing wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure,Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Sunset at Angkor Wat.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem RiepDay 4: Siem Riep - Beng Mealea – Koh Ker (B/L/D)
After having breakfast, our travel northeast from Siem Reap to the massive jungle temple of Beng Mealea, the size and scale of Angkor Wat but utterly swallowed by the jungle. We clamber about this titanic of temples that feels just like it would have when discovered by the first explorers. We continue to Koh Ker, a 10th century capital abandoned in the remote north of Cambodia for more than a thousand years. Our team set up camp for us, while we enjoy a visit to the pyramid temple of Prasat Thom and take in sunset.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
overnight outside the walls of the templeDay 5: Koh Ker - Tbeng Meanchey (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, we continue to explore the many temples at this incredible site, including the beautiful Prasat Krahom, covered by jungle. After lunch, we head east through Kulen district to the provincial capital of Preah Vihear, Tbeng Meanchey. We visit a local silk project for the disabled and disadvantaged called Joom Noon and spend the night in a local hotel.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Tbeng MeancheyDay 6: Tbeng Meanchey - Preah Vihear (B/L/D)
After having breakfast, we have a long journey north to the mountaintop temple of Preah Vihear. Leaving Tbeng Meanchey, we take a road north towards the Thai border before reaching the Dangrek Mountains which form a natural border between these two neighbours. We drive slowly and carefully up the steep road to the summit. Then we explore this majestic sight when all the other tourists have departed back to Thailand. Set on the cliffs of the Dangrek range, this is undoubtedly the most dramatic location of any of the ancient Khmer temples. The views are endless and we take in sunset over the Cambodian plains below.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping overnight at the foot of the mountainDay 7: Preah Vihear - Anlong Veng – Siem Riep (B/L/D)
We enjoy the stunning sunrise at the mountain summit before breakfast. We journey back down the mountain before continuing west to Anlong Veng, one of the last Khmer Rouge bases to fall to government forces. We stop here for lunch and visit the house of Ta Mok, former military commander of the Khmer Rouge. We then continue south to Siem Reap, arriving as the sun goes down.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem RiepDay 8: Siem Riep - Departure (B/-/-)
After breakfast at hotel, time is set free for your personal discovery or relaxation before our driver meet and transfer you to Siem Riep airport for your flight to next destination. Thank you very much for travelling with us!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prices
This trip is private and therefore can be altered to suit your needs, date of commencement and budget requirements.
Prices vary due to a number of specifics:
- Seasonal: during high season (October-April), the prices of services are generally higher when compared to the low season (May-September).
- The number of participants: the more of you that travel together the less you will pay!
- The choice of hotels: Fairly obvious one here; a 5-star hotel can cost ten times as much as a 2 star hotel.
- The activities during the trip: Two trips on the same itinerary and of the same length can have two different prices depending on the number and nature of activities included.
- The booking date: In some cases, booking your trip late can drastically affect prices due to their low availability.
Inclusion:
- Accommodation as recommended or similar category according to availability.
- Transfers according to program by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver except free day
- English-speaking guide’s assistance at every stage
- Meals as indicated in program (B: Breakfast /L: Lunch / D: Dinner)
- Entrance fees for attractions included in the program
- All activities and cruises clearly mentioned in the program
- Camping
- Water and cool tissues
- Government taxes & service charge
Exclusion:
- Other drinks and meals not clearly mentioned
- Early check-in, late check-out
- Personal expenditures, tips
- Personal insurance (compulsory)
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
- International air transfers associated with airport taxes
- Visa and visa arrangement (available upon request)
Booking
Here are 2 steps to book your trip with Tonkin-Travel:
Step 1. Focus on your travel program:
You can choose this trip as is or customize it to your specific desires. Just click on the “Customize this trip” tab and fill in the form. One of our travel consultants will contact you within 48 hours to develop the travel program based on your specifications.
Step 2. Booking:
- Following the first step, tour program is selected and we access the rates.
- Upon confirmation of the trip, the registration must be accompanied by a deposit up to 25% of the total estimate.
- For programs with private junk (cruise) and/or 5 star hotels, the deposit is represented by 30% of the total estimate.
- Tonkin-Travel carries out the booking process upon receipt of the deposit. Confirmation of these reservations is sent to customer within 10 days via email
Nature of travel
This trip is private. That implies:
- You will be escorted by a private guide and driver. This approach guarantees a smooth trip with fewer organizational constraints.
- You will be the master of your trip. We guarantee flexibility in organizing visits at your request.
- Our services will be personalized according to your desires. Thus the proposals in this package are not fixed and you can bring suggest all the desired changes.
- You receive individualized care: ample food, organizing small events (anniversary, honeymoon, etc.), targeted information, followed necessary modifications, etc.
Accommodation
- Accommodation is an important expenditure of your trip. When you choose a luxury trip for example, the accommodation can represent three quarters of the price. Thus, your choice of hotels is closely related to your budget.
- Tonkin-Travel has negotiated rates with a wide range of hotels from 2 to 5 stars.
- In some places you will have the option to choose ‘home-stay’. Although this provides less comfort that a hotel it is a truly authentic experience and highly recommended for at least one night of your journey.
Transport
All transfers during your trip are covered by private vehicle with driver, unless otherwise indicated in our offer. We ensure that our vehicles are new and comfortable. Fuel, tolls, accommodation, compensation and the driver are included in our offer. Only gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.
The size of the selected vehicle is based on the number of tour participants according to the following quality standards:
No. of participants
2 pax
3 pax
From 4 to 7 pax
From 8 to 14 pax
From 15 to 20 pax
Vehicle size
Car 4-7 seats
Car 7 or minivan
16 seatsMinivan 16 seats
Bus 24 seats
Bus 35 or 45 seats
Domestic flights
If your trip includes domestic flights if any, they will be operated by Vietnam Airlines, the largest airline in Vietnam. The fleet consists mainly of Airbus and Boeing. On some short trips, the company operates 72 ATR and some Fokker.
Rail transport
Train travel can be offered (particularly between Hanoi-Lao Cai and Hanoi-Hue). Travelling at a speed of 60km/h on average it is not necessarily the fastest but an interesting experience nonetheless.
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This form allows us to establish a tour proposal suitable for your needs. It is free and without obligation
