Trafalgar - Siem Reap and Angkor (01/2023 - 12/2023) (SRANN18)

5 Days From Siem Reap to Siem Reap
Tour Style: Asia
Trafalgar Brochure Price from $652.00
Brochures: Asia 2022, Asia 2023 v1
Visits: Cambodia

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Delve into the layers of Cambodia’s captivating culture, ancient lost capitals and rural villages, witnessing first-hand beautifully choreographed performances, local cooking customs and the centuries-old traditions that remain to this day.
Choice Highlights

Must-see Highlights

• : Visit Siem Reap Old Town, the temples of Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Wat Damnak, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Peak Sneng Village

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Siem Reap: Visit Artisans d'Angkor, where our visit contributes to creating job opportunities for disadvantaged rural youths and at Peak Sneng village, meeting local villagers and discovering some traditional Cambodian crafts.
• Siem Reap: Visit Artisans d'Angkor, where our visit contributes to creating job opportunities for disadvantaged rural youths and at Peak Sneng village, meeting local villagers and discovering some traditional Cambodian crafts.

Dive Into Culture

• Siem Reap: At Peak Sneng Village observe the locals weaving hats from palm leaves or folding Lotus flowers into delicate works of art.

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Trafalgar Tour Itinerary

Day 1	Welcome to Siem Reap
	Our gateway to the magnificent temples of the lost city of Angkor Wat is Cambodia’s cultural heart, Siem Reap. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. This evening is at leisure.
	Visits: Siem Reap
	Accommodation: FCC Angkor by Avani
Day 2	Amazing Angkor Wat Make Travel Matter
	Today, we venture deep into the Cambodian jungle, through a pyramid-shaped gateway into an ancient world. Serene stone faces watch over us as we cross the causeway suspended over a moat into the spiritual heart of the ancient lost city of Angkor. A Local Specialist and renowned Khmer scholar brings to life the stories behind the intricate carvings and murals of celestial nymphs and mythical serpents along the abandoned hallways of Angkor Wat. Our next stop are the terracotta-hued walls of Banteay Srei Temple – the “Citadel of Women” dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. We’ll have time to admire the 10th century carvings of women, said to have been too delicate to have been carved by a man, hence its name. This afternoon, we’ll return to Siem Reap and embark on a walking tour. This afternoon, we’ll embark on a walking tour in Siem Reap. We'll witness the revival of Khmer arts and crafts and help support the lives of rural youths during our visit to Artisans d'Angkor; a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.  Later we’ll visit Wat Damnak and participate in a private blessing ceremony during which a sacred thread will be tied around our wrists to protect against evil spirits. Our final stop today is to the labyrinthine Old Market, where the locals spend their early mornings shopping for fresh fruit, vegetables and spices. Wander past the busy stalls and smell freshly baked baguettes, a remnant of the country's French heritage.
	Visits: Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: FCC Angkor by Avani
Day 3	Temples of Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm
	Our intimate encounter with a lost empire continues today, as we uncover other iconic sites of the ancient abandoned city of Angkor that have been devoured by the Cambodian jungle. We explore its ancient ruins in the company of saffron-clad monks and monkeys that clamber up and over the roots of centuries-old trees that have carved their way deep into the Great City's walls. Our first stop today is a visit to the fortified Angkor Thom, where we’ll see such iconic sites as the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Enclosure and the Temple of Bayon with its giant smiling faces of Buddha. We venture underneath the dense tree canopy to the crumbling, moss-covered ruins of the Buddhist temple of Ta Prohm, which featured as the location for the film ‘Tomb Raider', exploring its towers courtyards and corridors to uncover the intricate stone reliefs that are shielded by the surrounding foliage. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or consider joining an Optional Experience to learn the secrets of Khmer cuisine.
	Visits: Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: FCC Angkor by Avani
Day 4	Visit Peak Sneng Village Make Travel Matter Dive Into Culture
	We begin the day in the company of local Khmer villagers with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visit to their local school and opportunity to chat to some of the children, who will join us on our walk through the village to see how they spend their day-to-day lives. We’ll Dive Into Culture, gaining insights into their time-honoured craft traditions, such as weaving Cambodia's national hats made from palm leaves, or folding Lotus flowers into delicate works of art. After the rest of the day at leisure, we’ll join our Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for a Farewell Dinner with Apsara dance show.
	Visits: Siem Reap
	Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
	Accommodation: FCC Angkor by Avani
Day 5	Farewell Siem Reap
	Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
	Visits: Siem Reap
	Meals: Breakfast

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Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin
Child: ages 5 to 11