Cambodia
The crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stonecarvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk . Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones.
The hill of Phnom Bakheng provides one of the best views of Angkor Wat. Some of the other places to visit are...
Pre Rup: built by Rajendravarman II (ruled 944 to 968), it consists of a pyramid shaped temple with the upper-most of the three tiers carrying five square shrines arranged as a quincunx. The name means "turning the body" and refers to the traditional method of cremation.
Eastern Mebon : temple erected by Rajendravarman (ruled from 944 to 968), it is located on a former islet in the centre of the Eastern Baray. The base of the temple is guarded at its corners by stone figures of harnessed elephants.
Ta Som: built in the late 12th century by Jayavarman VII for his teacher, Som. Ta Som means old Som.
Neak Pean: built by King Jayavarman VII (ruled 1181 to 1201), it is a Buddhist temple consisting of a square pool with four smaller square pools arranged on each axis. In the centre of the large central pool is a circular island encircled by two nagas with intertwined tails.
Prasat Kravan: the five brick towers were built for Hindu worship in 921 and are notable for the bas-reliefs cut into the bricks on the interior walls.
Thommanon: temple which mirrors Chau Say Tevoda (just to the north), as it was built around the same time and has a similar plan. It is also dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.
Chau Say Tevoda: built during the second quarter of the 12th century opposite of Thommanon, it was dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.
The bridge of Spean Thma ('Stone Bridge'), of which an arch and several piers remain, is 200m east of Thommanon. It was one of the final projects for the last great builder of Angkor, Jayavarman VII and is the only large bridge in the vicinity of Angkor of which anything remains. Just north of the bridge is a large and surprisingly elegant water wheel.
Sras Srang: a basin opposite of Banteay Kdei measuring 800 by 400 metres with a tiny island in the middle where only the stone base remains of what was once a wooden temple.
Ta Prohm: one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them.
Classic Cambodia - 5 days / 4 nights
Day 01 - Siem Reap (Dinner) Arrival in Siem Reap, Transfer- Overnight in Siem Reap. Day 02 Siem Reap (Breakfast / Dinner: Local Restaurant (Cambodia) Sightseeing in Angkor, Visit Angkor Thom, Visit Angkor Wat, Visit Phnom Bakheng, Transfer to/from restaurant - Overnight in Siem Reap. Day 03 Siem Reap (Breakfast / Dinner: Local Restaurant (Cambodia) Sightseeing in Angkor, Visit Pre Rup Temple, Eastern Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean Temple, Prasat Kravan, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda, Spean Thma, Sras Srang, Ta Prohm, Transfer to/from restaurant - Overnight in Siem Reap. Day 04 - Siem Reap (Breakfast / Dinner: Local Restaurant (Cambodia) Excursion to Beng Mealea, Banteay Srei and Kbal Spien, Transfer to/from restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.Day 05 - Siem Reap (Breakfast) Transfer.
Angkor Classic - 4 days / 3 nights
Angkor Classic (3 Nights / 4 Days)
Day 01 Siem Reap (Dinner)Arrival in Siem Reap.Transfer to Hotel. Sightseeing in Angkor. Visit Angkor Thom, Visit Angkor Wat, Visit Phnom Bakheng. Transfer to/from restaurant - Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 02 Siem Reap (Breakfast / Dinner: Local Restaurant (Cambodia) Sightseeing in Angkor. Visit Pre Rup Temple, Eastern Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean Temple. Prasat Kravan, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda, Spean Thma,Visit Sras Srang, Ta Prohm. Transfer to/from restaurant - Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 03 Siem Reap (Breakfast / Dinner: Local Restaurant (Cambodia)Sightseeing in Angkor. Visit Banteay Srei Temple, Roluos Group Temples: Lolei, Preah Ko, Bakong, Excursion to the Tonle Sap Lake with boat trip. Tonle Sap (Great Lake). Located in the heart of Cambodia, this extraordinary lake swells up to seven times its original size during the monsoon season. Its ecosystem is one of the richest and most diverse in the region.This boat trip will explore the floating fishing villages that live at the edges of the lake, passing submerged forests and fishing farms. Transfer to/from restaurant - Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 04 Siem Reap (Breakfast )Transfer to Airport.End of Services **Note: Itinerary subject to change due to Schedules and Availability.
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At the same time, palm-fringed beaches are never far away and lush mountainous greenery beckons inland. It's clear to see why Marco Polo proclaimed Sri Lanka to be one of the best islands in the world
Srilankan Splendour - 4 days / 3 nights
Day 01 - Kandy Arrival and transfer to Kandy, enroute visiting the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela, which is a home to about 60 elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. In the afternoon do a city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a gem lapidary. In the afternoon visit the temple of the tooth relic and thereafter witness a cultural show in Kandy. Overnight stay at Kandy. Day 02 - Colombo After breakfast proceed to Colombo, enroute visiting the botanical gardens in Peradeniya, which was originally the pleasure garden of the royalty. Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli river. In the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo observing the old parliament , the residential areas, the BMICH (Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall). Also, visit the ceramics corporation showroom, majestic city shopping complex, House of Fashion, and the Odel unlimited dress boutique. Overnight stay at Colombo. Day 03 - Bentota/Beruwala/ Ahungalla After breakfast, transfer to a beach hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Bentota/Beruwala/ Ahungalla. Day 04 - ReturnAfter breakfast at leisure or option of doing last minute shopping in Colombo. After lunch proceed to the airport for departure.
Srilankan Honeymoon Special - 8 days / 7 nights
Day 01 - On arrival transfer from airport to Colombo. In the evening do a city tour. Colombo like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. as an example there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. other places of interest are the old parliament in fort, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent and the Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall - BMICH, an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the people's republic of china. Overnight stay at Colombo. Day 02 - After breakfast proceed to Kandy. Enroute visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela. this orphanage is the home for about 60 elephants, out of which many are baby elephants found, abandoned or orphaned in the wild. they are being cared, fed and trained by the wild life authorities. the best time to visit is during the feeding times, when one will have the opportunity of seeing the baby elephants being bottle-fed. also could accompany the elephants to a river close-by and see the elephants having their daily bath. check in at earl’s regency hotel. in the evening visit the temple of the tooth relic and thereafter witness a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing. Overnight stay at Kandy. Day 03 - After breakfast do a city tour. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings, which is a world heritage site. the name Kandy conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. drive around the Kandy lake built by the last sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1806. visit the arts & crafts centre and a gem museum and a lapidary. in the evening visit the peradeniya botanical gardens. this botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a sinhala king and was expanded by the British. it is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Overnight stay at Kandy. Day 04 - After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Enroute visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. you will be told all about the process of manufacturing tea. you can also see how tea is graded. taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. check in at hotel tea factory. in the evening do a city tour. Nuwara Eliya. nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is sri Lanka's most popular hill resort. Nuwara eliya is also the heart of sri Lanka's tea country producing a significant share of the world's best tea. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwara-eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in south Asia. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya. Day 05 - After breakfast proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala. Kitulgala is the place where the famous 'bridge on the river Kwai' film was made. also Enroute observe the water falls St. Clare's and Devon. Overnight stay at Colombo. Day 06 - In the morning do a shopping tour of Colombo. visit the Noritake Ceramic Showroom, majestic city shopping complex, ODEL and House of Fashion dress boutiques. Thereafter in the afternoon proceed to Bentota / Ahungalla . Day 07 - Full day at leisure on the beach. (Optional boat ride in the evening) Over night stay at Bentota/Ahungalla . Day 08 - After breakfast proceed to the airport for departure.
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