Grade 1 Cultural Adventure

Departs daily for a minimum of  2 persons

A great way to visit Angkor Wat by overland from Bangkok, seeing the beautiful rural countryside while traveling through the land that once was so much affected by wars. Trip also covers the fascinated Sihanouk Ville. Return to Thailand via Ko Kong for a beach break at fantastic island of Ko Chang.

Day1, Bangkok - Poi Pet - Siem Reap                            (-/-/-)

Morning departure from own hotel in Bangkok to Aranyaprathet, the border town. After getting the Entry Visa at the border, depart by a private air-conditioned transport to Siem Reap. Stops are made en route to visit Killing Fields Pagoda and Stone Carving Village. Arrive at Siem Reap in the late afternoon. Transfer to hotel for overnight.

Remark:  Transfer BKK-Aranyaprathet is by English speaking driver, not guide.

Day 2, Siem Reap                                                      (B/-/-)

Visit South Gate of Angkor, Bayon, Terrace of Elephant, Terrace of Leper King, Former Royal Palace, Pahoun and Phimean Akas Temples. After lunch take a bicycle ride from Angkor Thom to visit Angkor Wat temple. End the day at Phnom Bakheng where you can enjoy watching the sunset from that mountain.

Day 3, Siem Reap                                                      (B/-/-)

Transfer to visit Banteay Srei temple. After lunch visit Taprohm temples and Tonle Sap Great Lake and take boat trip to see the floating village.

Day 4, Siem Reap - Phnom Penh                                  (B/-/-)

Transfer to the pier for boat trip across the Great Lake to Phnom Penh.  Upon arrival in Phnom Penh transfer to the hotel accommodation.

Afternoon visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom

Day 5, Phnom Penh - Sihanouk Ville                    (B/-/-)

Morning visit National Museum, Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide. Depart at 13:00hrs. by road to Sihanouk Ville through pleasant countryside.

Arrive Sihanouk Ville in the afternoon with time to enjoy the beautiful beach.

Day 6, Sihanouk Ville - Ko Kong                                   (B/-/-)

Morning is at leisure.

Afternoon transfer to the pier for speed baot to Ko Kong (schedule 12:00 - 16:00)

Arrival Ko Kong and then visit Muslim fishing village and Chot Gnang Pagoda. Transfer to the hotel to overnight at Koh Kong Grand Hotel.

Day 7, Ko Kong – Border – Ko Chang                             (B/-/-)

Morning visit Mean Chey High School to see learning environment for Cambodian children then take a boat trip to a waterfall and mangrove forest (picnic lunch). Afternoon departure to the border. After the immigration procedure, drive for approximately 1½ hour to pier in Trad for a 30-minute ferry across to the island and transfer to hotel accommodation.

Remark:

• Participants should already obtain visa or have re-entry visa to Thailand. The immigration here is only a check point.

• Transfer to Ko chang is by English speaking driver, not guide.

Day 8-9 Ko Chang                                                     (B/-/-)

At leisure either to enjoy the beach, own exploration around the islands to see beautiful waterfalls or forest, or take boat trip for corals around the islands nearby.

Day 10, Ko Chang – Bangkok                             (B/-/-)

Joint transfer to Bangkok. Termination of the tour.

Services included in the tour price:

• Accommodation throughout based on two persons sharing a twin bedded room, B&B basis.

• Surface transport, transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned transport.

• Sightseeing as detailed.

• Admission fees where applicable.

• The services of local English- or French-speaking guides during the sightseeing.

Services not included in the price:

• International & domestic flights.

• Visa fees.

• Airport taxes.

• Meals other than breakfast (except where stated).

• Personal expenses.

List of preferred hotels:

First Class Hotels

• Siem Riep          Angkor Century hotel (Superior), FCC hotel (Garden View), Shinta Mani Hotel (Superior).

• Panom Penh       Sunway hotel (Deluxe), FCC hotel (Ta Prohm room).

• Sihanouk Ville     Sokha Beach (Garden View).

• Ko Kong            Grand Hotel Koh Kong.

• Ko Chang          Ko Chang Resort & Spa (sup).

Tourist class

• Siem Riep          Salina hotel (ROH), City River (Superior), Monarch Angkor (Standard).

• Panom Penh       New York Hotel (Standard), Royal Palace Hotel (Standard), Mittapheap Hotel (Superior).

• Sihanouk Ville     Seaside Hotel.

• Ko Kong            Grand Hotel Koh Kong.

• Ko Chang          Ko Chang Resort & Spa (sup).