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Following Lara Croft and the Beaches of Phuket

It is unclear whether Cambodia has become popular thanks to Angelina Jolie who is sacked by many criminals in the role of Larry Croft in Angkor or by the

Soviet Union which actively deployed USSR specialists to Campouchie at that time.

Anyway, the Hollywood star and the USSR have contributed to Cambodia to become a popular tourist destination now.

Lara promoted the fantastic Angor complex in the movie, which remains unveiled only to few. And the Soviet Union established restaurants, markets and even

founded the Sianukwil city in the ancient kingdom.

12 Days, 11 Nights
1420 $
September - October
Included
  • Air ticket to Bangkok (minimal fare).
  • Air ticket Bangkok - Siem Reap, Siem Reap - Phuket, Phuket - Bangkok (minimal fare).
  • Accommodation in Bangkok in a 3 * hotel according to the program, on bed and breakfast basis.
  • Accommodation in Siem Reap in a 3 * hotel according to the program, on bed and breakfast.
  • Accommodation and meals at 3* hotel in Phuket.
  • 1 dinner with Apsara show in Siem Reap.
  • Excursions and transport according to the program.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Entry tickets.
  • Russian-speaking guide.
Not Included
  • Visa upon arrival in Cambodia - $ 30.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Surcharges for the air ticket should be specified at booking time.
Program
Day 1
Bangkok

Arrival in Bangkok.

Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Free time.

Day 2
Wat Benchamabophit- Gallery of Precious Gemstones

Breakfast in the hotel.

Visit to one of the most beautiful temples of Bangkok Wat Benchamabophit or as it is alternatively called "The Marble Temple".

The designing and construction were implemented by King Rama the V-th at the end of the XIX century.

Later you will head to the Gallery of Precious Gemstones.

Return to the hotel.

Free time.

Day 3
Siem Reap

Breakfast in the hotel.

Group transfer to the airport and flight to Siem Reap.

Arrival in Siem Reap, meeting at the airport, transfer and accommodation in the hotel.

Free time. Supper at the restaurant- where you will be offered buffet and national folk show "Apsara". It is an extraordinary art of ancient dances of

Kampuchea nation showing scenes from mythology. Beautiful dancers, bright costumes and memorable photos will make your visit unforgettable.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 4
The Kingdom of Cambodia - Phnom Kulen - Buddist Temple - Siem Reap- "Senteurs D’Angkor", "Monument of Independence" , Angkor Wat

Breakfast in the hotel.

Day of acquaintance with the Kingdom of Cambodia. General information about the country.

Trip to the national reserve "Phnom Kulen". On the way, we shall be passing through beautiful natural landscapes when going up the hill.

The first stop will be at the "River of Thousand Lingas". 150 meters along the bottom of the forest river is decorated with carvings, besides the lingas you

can see images of Hindu gods Vishnu and Brahma. Then we shall visit a Buddist temple which dates back to the XVI- th century, it is constructed on the top

of a hill. Inside the hill, you can see the reclined Buddha statue which is carved out of a rock. Then a walking excursion through the jungles is scheduled

through a massive double-layer waterfall where you can swim having a rest in the cool shadows of the jungle.

This is considered to be a place of empowerment where locals, as well as their ancestors, used to come to ask their god Shiva for health and fulfillment of

dreams. On the way back we shall see the plantations of fruit trees and get acquainted with the process of palm sugar production.

Transfer back to Siem Reap, visit to the craftsmen's center "Senteurs D’Angkor" and information about common Kampuchea crafts (production of spices,

aromatic oils, soaps with natural additives, teas, coffees). You will pass by the "Monument of Independence", the current Buddist temple "Wat Thmei"

dedicated to the victims of genocide 1975-1979 and the Royal Park. The Park is situated between the grand hotel Raffles and the Royal residence.

There grow centuries-old trees in the park on the foliages of which groups of fruit bats live. At the sunset you will enter the Angkor Wat temple, this will be

your first short visit to the temple.

At the dawn, it is being adorned with sun rays and you will have a chance to take memorable photos as a souvenir from this beautiful day.

Day 5
Excursion to La Series of Temples, ANGKOR WAT

Breakfast in the hotel.

Excursion around the temples of Angkor accompanied by a guide, visit Angkor Thom which is a large ancient city of 12km surrounded by a protective wall

and guarded by 54 stone 'devas' (guardian gods) and 54 'asuras' (demon gods) at every entrance.

The temple Bayon - is an amazing temple having 54 towers over the top of which four-faced Buddha watches all the directions as if embracing in his look

everything around. Various expressions of 216 faces of Bayon are called the "The Smile of Angkor".

The Big Pyramid Baphuon- is a Hindu temple that recently got reconstructed and now has opened its doors to visitors.

Phimenakas Temple (Royal Palace)- Temple dates back to the most ancient period of construction out of all the temples you will visit today.

Terraces of Elephants and Leper King - shows ancient elements of the city restored in 1938, on its walls it has a large number of bas-reliefs.

Temple Ta Keo - is quite simple but immensely attractive. As specialists claim, this temple carries very strong positive energy inside, which Buddhist

monks endowed it with during consecration in the 14-15 centuries. This energy can be felt by everyone who will climb to its peak.

Ta Prohm - this is one of few temples which is intentionally not cleared of the jungle. The walls of the temple are squeezed by the roots of huge trees.

Angelina Jolie made it even more famous by starring in the movie "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider".

Kravan Temple - is the only temple on our list which is built of bricks, it is small and one of those few places where you can see the images of Hindu gods.

Angkor Wat is the business card of Cambodia. This temple is considered to be the pearl of the Angkor Empire.

Angkor Wat is the biggest religious building on the Earth where all the achievements of ancient Khmer architecture are expressed.

It is the national symbol of the Kingdom of Cambodia and is depicted on the flag of the country.

Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight.

Day 6
Craftsmen's Village, Phuket

Breakfast in the hotel.

Visit to the craftsmen's village where you will get acquainted with national crafts of the local people (optional).

Transfer to the airport, flight to Phuket.

Meeting at the airport of Phuket and accommodation in the chosen hotel.

Free time.

Day 7-11
Rest on the Beach.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Free time to swim in the hot water of the Gulf of Thailand and have an enjoyable rest on the beach.

Overnight.

Day 12
The Last Day of the Vacation.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Transfer to the airport.