9 days /8 nights
Day 1- Arrive Siem Reap
Arrive this afternoon in Siem Reap in Northern
Cambodia, your base for visiting the fabulous ancient
sites of Angkor, one of the wonders of world. You are
met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 - Angkor Wat Excursion
Your exploration of this mysterious region begins with
the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat and
surrounding sites (one of the world’s most impressive
ruins). The Khmer civilization constructed the
temples between the 9th and 13th centuries. Strolling
through the massive hallways, you will find many small
shrines still in use by the local people at this ancient
site. Picturesque Ta Prohm remains overgrown, presenting
oddly haunting and exotic scenes. Visit various
ruin sites of these ancient stone masterpieces—mute
testimony to the once mighty Khmer civilization. View
Angkor Wat at sunset from Phnom Bakheng. (B)
Day 3- Angkor Thom Excursion
See Angkor Thom or “Great City,” in some ways even
more spectacular than colossal Angkor Wat, as it had
nearly disappeared into the jungle. Your day includes a
boat ride on Tonle Sap. (B)
Day 4 - Siem Reap / Bangkok
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to
Bangkok, the vibrant and throbbing capital city of
Thailand. You are welcomed and escorted to your
hotel. Built on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, this “City of Angels” has a fascinating appeal that is difficult
to resist. Rest of he day is at leisure.
Day 5 - Klongs and China Town Tour / Grand Palace & Wat Po
Travel by motor launch on the picturesque Chao
Phraya River and canals, or klongs, to observe the
serene family homes and temples along the waterways.
You will pass the famous Royal Barges, excellent samples
of Thai craftsmanship and stop at Wat Arun, the
Temple of Dawn. Then visit Grand Palace, the former
residence for the Thai kings. Visit the Reception Hall,
the Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall and the beautiful
Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keo. Visit Wat
Po, one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok.
Ride on a tuk-tuk, a three-wheeled taxi, to Chinatown
for a short walk. (BL)
Day 6 - Bangkok
Day free to relax and pursue independent activities. (B)
Day 7 - Bangkok /Phuket
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to
Phuket. Blessed with a wide variety of magnificent
beaches, hidden coves and secluded bays, Phuket is a
spectacular kaleidoscope of brilliant colors. You are met
and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 8 - Phuket
Day at leisure to relax and pursue independent activities.(B)
Day 9 - Phuket/Home
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport
for your flight back home. (B)
