2010 Summer Promotion - Cycling Angkor Temples

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Please copy the URL into your news reader. http://triptracker.net/trip/5354/ 2010 Summer Promotion - Cycling Angkor Temples 2010-03-09T09:13:43.000Z activetravelvietnam http://triptracker.net/profile/activetravelvietnam/ http://static.triptracker.net/static/images/favicon.ico Highlights * Beautiful cycling roads * Impressive Angkor temples * Boat trip on Tonle Sap ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Arrival in Siem Riep Day 2: Angkor Thom & Angkor Wat Day 3: Banteay Srey Day 4: Roluos group & Beng Mealea Day 5: Phnom Kuleng Day 6: Grand Circuit & Tonle Sap Lake Day 7: Departure PRICE (Per Person) Valid to 30 Sep 2009 1 person: US$ 1295 2 persons: US$ 814 3-4 persons: US$ 851 5-8 persons: US$ 685 From 9 persons: on request Single supplement: US$ 96 CHEAPER OPTION Book the Cheaper Option and save from 4% to 5% (depending on your group size) 1 person: US$ 1237 2 persons: US$ 781 3-5 persons: US$ 871 6-8 persons: US$ 655 From 9 persons: on request This Cheaper Option is offered to those who seek for good travel experience at an affordable budget. We offer the finest 2-star hotels instead of 3-star hotels in all destinations. These 2-star hotels are chosen for good location, clean, comfortable room and nice staff. Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap Upon arrival in Siem Reap, meet our guide at the airport and transfer to hotel in Siem Riep for check-in. The rest of the day is free to explore Siem Reap, the gateway to the impressive Angkor Wat which is located 7km south of Siem Reap. With its many bars, café’s and restaurants, Siem Reap is a bustling town that relies on the tourism industry and has all the amenities you need when you travel. Tour briefing and Dinner with Khmer cuisine. Overnight in Siem Reap. Summary Transfer airport – hotel: 20 mins Meal: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex After breakfast we start exploring Angkor Wat by bike. Angkor Wat is one of the biggest religious monuments in the world and represents the Khmer heritage. It’s stunning base relief, massive towers and huge entrance way will simply awe you in every sense. We continue heading to the former capital Angkor Thom (Bayon, Terrace of the Elephants) and Ta Prohm. Ta Prohm is famous for its massive overgrown trees. It was used as set for the movie Tomb Raider. Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon, we cycle to Banteay Kdey and explore this massive complex before we head back to Siem Reap for refreshing ourselves and dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap. Summary Biking: 25 km, flat country road Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep Day 3: Siem Reap – Banteay Srey – Siem Reap After breakfast at the hotel we depart for Banteay Srey. Banteay Srey remains the best preserved temple in Cambodia and offers stunning bass relief and other stone carvings. The temple is only small in size but of huge significance in understanding the Angkorian Era. On the way to Siem Reap we pass Banteay Samre, a miniature Angkor Wat, which is relatively unexplored. The road to these temples passes pretty countryside. From there we cycle through the Angkor Complex back to Siem Reap. Along the way you will be able to enjoy the stunning views of some of the most impressive temples of the Angkor Complex. Overnight in Siem Reap. Summary Biking: 60 km, flat country road Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep Day 4: Siem Reap – Rolous – Beng Mealea (60km) B,L,D After breakfast in hotel we start cycling towards Rolous group. The oldest Angkor temple complex around Angkor and dates back to the 8th and 9th century. The three main temples are Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong. After our exploration and a picnic lunch we continue to Beng Mealea Temple which is truly a hidden gem in jungle. Upon our arrival we set up our camp and enjoy dinner at the campsite. Overnight camping. Summary Biking: 60 km, flat country road Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Day 5: Beng Mealea – Phnom Kulen – Siem Reap After breakfast at the campsite we explore Beng Mealea. Beng Mealea is a relatively unexplored temple. This huge complex is covered by jungle and receive few visitor. It’s a real treat for anyone who loves nature, religion and history. We continue our ride to the foot of the Phnom Kulen Hills. It’s only a short ride to Kulen along a very deserted main road that leads through great local villages and nice paddy fields. From there we continue our riding towards Siem Reap. The last 20km will lead us pass several temples and mainly countryside. Overnight in Siem Reap. Summary Biking: 30 km, flat country road Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep Day 6: Siem Reap – Grand Circuit of Angkor – Tonle Sap – Siem Reap After breakfast we set off for the morning ride towards the “Grand Circuit” of Angkor Wat. This road will lead pass temples such as Preah kahn, Neak Pean and West Mebon. The shady roads contribute to a nice experience and through the forest you will be able to “discover” some great structures from the 12th and 13th century. In the afternoon we transfer to the lake. The Tonle Sap Lake lies in the heart of Cambodia. It’s the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia and its biodiversity put the Tonle Sap on the Ecological Wonders of the World list. Half of the Cambodian population relies on this lake. The many floating villages are spectacular to see and on this tour you will visit Chhong Kneas, one of the largest floating villages. Overnight in Siem Reap. Summary Biking: 45 km, flat country road Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep Day 7: Departure After breakfast you are free to explore the town of Siem Reap and shopping in local market. Transfer you to the airport and wish you a great flight back home. Summary Transfer Hotel - Airport: 20 mins Meals: Breakfast Note on client safety We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety. Inclusion: * Hotel room base on twin shared * Camping with twin shared tent * Meals as indicated in the program * Support vehicle for the whole trip * All airport transfer with AC vehicle * English speaking guide * Mountain bike & helmet * Boat trip on Tonle Sap * 01 bottle of drinking water per day * Sightseeing and entrance fee * First-aid kit Exclusion: * Visa * Air ticket * Airport tax * Travel Insurance * Personal expenses http://triptracker.net/trip/5354/32478/ Cambodia, Cambodia @ Cambodia, Cambodia 2009-03-13T04:12:59.000Z 13.0 105.0 13.0 105.0 KH 168041 2009-03-13T04:12:59.000Z 13.0 105.0 @ Cambodia, Cambodia 13.0 105.0 2009-03-12T21:12:59 0