Tet 2012 Escapes

Scenic Beauty of Myanmar
7 Days/6 Nights

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Yangon (L/D)
Day 2: Yangon/ Bagan by morning flight - Mt. Popa (B/L/D)
Day 3: Mt. Popa – Bagan  (B/L/D)
Day 4: Bagan/ Mandalay by morning flight (B/L/D)
Day 5:   Mandalay – Day trip to Mingun and Saggaing (B/L/D)
Day 6:   Mandalay/ Yangon (B/L/D)
Day 7:   Depart from Yangon (B)

Day to day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive to Yangon (L/D)

You will be welcomed by our tour guide at Yangon International Airport, transfer to hotel. Walking tours around the city center of Rangoon, sight seeing includes Sule Pagoda and around. Lunch at Signature K, Garden Restaurant. Evening sightseeing includes: Visit to Shwedagon Pagoda; the world famous golden stupa. Shwedagon at night affords magical views during the cooler temperatures of the evening when the crowds are fewer, and the atmosphere simply amazing. Dinner at Karaweik Palace restaurant entertain with cultural show accompanying with Myanmar saing (a circle of Myanmar drums).

 

Day 2: Yangon/ Bagan by morning flight - Mt. Popa (B/L/D)

A 70 min early morning flight to Bagan; the first and most beautiful capital of Myanmar.

After arrival, we will visit to Nyaung Oo Typical market to observe to the village people who live in the dry zone of Central Myanmar how they trade in lively morning to survive their daily life. Then, we will drive for an hour to Mt. Popa (4981 feet), an extinct volcano, with temperate weather and lush green landscape. Lunch at Popa Mountain Resort restaurant. Afternoon, we will visit the villages around the area. Enjoy leisure evening with Mountain View. Dinner at Popa Mountain Resort restaurant. Overnight in Popa.

 

Day 3: Mt. Popa – Bagan  (B/L/D)

On the way back to Bagan, we will observe the agrarian lifestyle of this region-farmers extracting palm juice from palm trees and making a local favorite candy with the same palm juice called jaggery.  (Remote Asia notes that palm farmers also produce a local alcoholic beverage made from palm juice called hten yay-also known as toddy juice.). Spend the day visiting Bagan where guests will embark upon seeing the ancient temples that Bagan is renowned for:

Shwezigon pagoda, an extraordinary example of the early style of the Myanmar stupa. During the construction of the Shwezigon, workers lined up and formed a chain nearly seven miles long from the Ayarwaddy River to the temple, where sandstone was laboriously passed from one worker to the other until it reached its destination. (Remote Asia notes that visiting tourists said Shwezigon Pagoda is also interesting for original engineering wells.)

Htilo Minlo-a temple that is famed for its intricate carvings and named after King Nga Daung Mya who became a crown prince even though he was the youngest son among five brothers.

Wetgyi-In Gu Byauk Gyi

After lunch we will proceed to the work place of handmade lacquerware, and observe the detailed process of the making of Myanmar lacquerware & its products. (Remote Asia notes that the quality and craftsmanship of the handmade lacquerware of Bagan is the best in Myanmar.)

Dhamayangyi temple is a massive temple inlaid with the finest brick work of its king. History states that the bricklayer’s work was tested by their boss, who would attempt to stick a pin through where the bricks conjoined; and if the pin penetrated this area, the laborers were sentenced to death by the order of the king.

Anada temple is an architectural masterpiece and considered by some as the most beautiful in all of Bagan.

Thatbyinnyu temple is the tallest of all Bagan temples.

An hour boat trip along Ayarwaddy River affords inspiring views of the brick-hued pagodas and temples at sunset.

Overnight in Bagan.  

 

Day 4:   Bagan/ Heho - Inle Lake (B/L/D)

Transfer to airport, take a 30 minute flight to Heho. An hours drive to Nyaung Shwe, the biggest city at Inle Lake, 30 minutes boat takes to the best luxious hotel at the Lake. Inle Lake is 22x10 km, with an average depth of 6 meters. There are 64 villages and their inhabitants who reside on the lake in their homes that rest high above the water. It is not uncommon to see curious family members greet you with a wave of their hand and a smile as you pass by.

Inle is also called the “Venice of East” by visiting tourists.

We will observe floating gardens at Inle as well as the lifestyle of these inhabitants who support their families by farming and fishing. If you observe carefully you will see the skilled boatmen paddle their craft with an oar by using their foot.

Sightseeing includes

Visiting Ywama village, floating gardens, a traditional weaving mill for Intha-textiles, silk weaving workshops; excellent work of shawls and robes with natural fibers produced from lotus flowers stems in natural color.

Nampan village we will observe how Burmese Cheroots are producedprimarily by young ladies using traditional methods. We will also visit a work place of Shan paper that is made from mulberry bark and transformed into Shan umbrellas and other beautiful products.

The Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and its 5 holy Buddha images. Every full moon day of October, the Pagoda Festival is celebrated here for 15 days and homage is paid to 19 villages at Inle Lake.

The Nga Phe Chaung Monastery; well-known for its 250 year old wooden architectural work of the among 100 monasteries on the lake, this Nga Phe Chaung Monastery is the most celebrated with its 150 to 200 pillars elevarated with wooden caving. This Monastery is also known as the “jumping cat Monastery” where visitors are treated to a show that involves well trained felines.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

 

Day 5: Inle Lake (B/L/D)

Morning visit to 5 day market village. If we will fix the itinerary to visit market day, we would recommand you to participate the colorful five day market of Nampan village among other market day spots, which is really alive and natural, not created for touristic site.

You will see hill tribes trading their farm products of vegetables, fruits, sun dried tea leaves, art, works of wooden sculpture with their unique style in a bustling atmosphere.

(Remote Asia will advise you about the date of Nampan market day which is set by local, then you can adjust the date of visiting to Inle Lake according to your arrival/ departure date in Burma.)

hen, continue to “Indein” magnificent place, where over thousands of pagoda are clustered in the same complex, supposed built by one of the kings from the Bagan Era.

Afternoon back to the hotel, spending the time with refeshment at room, reading book and relaxing.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

 

Day 6: Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon (B/L/D)

Transfer to Heho airport, an hour flight to Yangon. After arrival, check in at hotel, and lunch at restaurant.

Sightseeing includes

Visit to Bogyoke Market where local merchants offer Myanmar traditional silks, cotton, paintings, tapestries, handicrafts, silverware, lacquerware, national dress & ethnic fashions, gems & jewelry. For your information, Remote Asia does not work shopping tour. Our itineraries include visiting to markets, workshops that intend to have an observation of local trading trends, the process of art & craft, the ways how locals survive for their family living. If our guests are not interested in visiting those spots, please kindly skip the venues.

After that, drive to Yangon Jetty, observing the lively people who goes and comes by ferry boat to attend their work.

Visit to "Dala" by 10min ferry boat to see Rangoon from distance, to observe rural life style of on the other side of city Rangoon.

Overnight in Yangon.

 

Day 7:   Depart from Yangon (B)

Transfer to airport.

 

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Our price includes

• Domestic airfare (Yangon/ Bagan/ Heho/ Yangon)
• Hotel accommodation twin sharing basis
• Daily breakfast
• Transfer
• Day 6, ferry boat at Nanthida jetty to see Yangon from distance
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• English Speaking Tour guide
• Drinking Water
• Porter charges
• Entrance fees
• Camera Fees
• Government tax
• Yangon International Airport tax USD 10.00 per person on departure day
• Domestic Airlines :Air Mandalay, Air Bagan
• Ground Transport: private vehicle; 3 seat capacity with A/C
• Water Transportation: Inle Lake
  
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Our price excludes

• International airfare
• Visa Fees to entry to Myanma
• Travel insurance

Northern Laos Highlights
6 Days 5 Nights

Brief itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Luang Prabang (DP)
Day 2: City Tour and Boat trip to Pak Ou cave (B/L/G)
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Elephant Village (B/L/G)
Day 4: Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng (B/L/G)
Day 5: Vang Vieng - Caving - Vientiane (B/L/G)
Day 6: Vientiane City and Buddha Park – Hanoi (B/L/G)

 

Day to day itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Luang Prabang (DP)

On your arrival (1825 - 1925), meet your local driver. You are then taken to downtown hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at your leisure

 

Day 2: Luang Prabang – City Tour and Boat trip to Pak Ou cave (B/L/G)

Following breakfast, you take a sightseeing tour of this World Heritage City.  You will visit the Royal Palace which was built in 1904 during the early French colonial era as a residence for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The building features a blend of Lao motifs and French beaux-arts styles. We continue to Wat Visoun which was built by Visounnarat in 1513. It is the oldest operating temple in Luang Prabang. We finish the city tour at Wat Xieng Thong which was built by King Setthathirat in 1560. It is Luang Prabang’s most magnificent temple. You will also vist Wat Sene built in 1714, in all its conspicuous glory with gold stencilling applied directly to the outer walls. The doors are carved with gilded figures of divinities and mythical animals. The windows are adorned with gold stencilled balusters.

 

After lunch, you drive slightly north of town and take a boat across the Mekong River to Pak Ou Cave.  Pak Ou is a popular pilgrim destination for local people.  The caves are filled with images and statues of Buddha and are a holy site for Lao People.  The upper and lower caves are explored and we will make an offering.  Only a short distance away from the Pak Ou Caves, lies the village of Ban Xang Hai. This village has for centuries made the earthen jars used as fermenting containers for Lao wine. Nowadays, it specializes in producing a wide range of Lao whisky. You return down river by boat  on the Mekong to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival to town, you make a climb up the steps to the top of Mount Phousi, you’ll be able to enjoy the panoramic view of Luang Prabang and the sunset.

 

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Elephant Village (B/L/G)

Breakfast at the hotel and your day will be scheduled around the elephants! At 08:30, you depart for Ban Xieng Lom, home to the Elephant Village, some 30 km out of town on the scenic Nam Kham River. On arrival at the village, meet your Camp Manager and participate in short briefing. You then enjoy riding the Elephant on the Howdah (Elephant seat) or in the elephant’s neck to the Elephant jungle camp. From the Elephant Village, you cross the Nam Khan River and ride along local people’s gardens, teak plantations and natural forest, to the Elephant jungle camp. You continue the day with a short trekking along the “Trail of Falls”. A natural stream coming down from the mountains, feeding the Tad Sae Waterfall, consisting of crystal clear water, which cascades over multileveled limestone formations, forming pools surrounded by unique tropical vegetation (Prepare to get wet: bring sandals, short trousers and/or swimsuit). Lunch will be provided as a picnic lunch box in the jungle, together with drinking water. Walking down the “Trail of Falls”, you eventually arrive at the Tad Sae Waterfall, the perfect place for relaxing. The final leg, you have a short boat trip on nam Khan River from the Waterfall back to the Elephant Village and return to town around 3pm.
Note – In the dry season (Nov – May), the waterfalls can dry out.

 

Day 4:– Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng (B/L/G)

You enjoy your breakfast and depart for Vang Vieng early. You drive south on Highway 13. The ride offers some fantastic panoramic views over stunning mountains of Northern Laos. You stop for lunch at Phou Khun and time for stretching the legs. After lunch, you continue to Luang Prabang. The road twists while offering stunning views or rolling hills and roadside villages. There is time to visit some of the local villages along the way (Khmu and Hmong ethnic minorities). You arrive in Vang Vieng in the mid afternoon. Check in and refresh. Vang Vieng is a small town surrounded by picturesque limestone mountain, located on nam Song River. On arrival, check in and relax.

 

Day 5: Vang Vieng - Caving - Vientiane (B/L/G)

Today you have a full day to explore Vang Vieng. the rest of the day is free at your leisure. Your first stop is the Tham Chang Cave. You then continue the exploration to one of the most unusual caves in the area: Tham Poukham, the highly auspicious and venerated "Cave of the Golden Crab". After lunch, you drive slight North of Vang Vieng to visit the famous caves around Vang Vieng which include Tham Xang, Tham Hoy, and Tham Loup. You then return to town for the night.

 

After lunch time, you have a transport back to Vientiane and on the way stop by the archaeological site of Vang Xang which dates back to the Mon-Khmer period of the 8–11th century.

 

Day 6: Vientiane – Temples, monument and Buddha Park – Hanoi (B/L/G)

You will take a sightseeing tour includes visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues; Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo from the early time of Lane Xang Kingdom until 18th century, but today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and all artifacts found in around Vientiane; That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos, which was built to cover the original small stupa containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha, That Luang serves as the main and symbolic stupa in Laos. It's also our national symbol and recognizable throughout the world, gathering place for national Buddhism ceremony. It's also the biggest stupa in Laos; Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past and it is today as the land-mark of Vientiane.

 

In the afternoon, you drive slightly out of town to visit Buddha Park. You then return to town by mid afternoon. [If time permit], you may want to wander around the Talat Kuadin Market where you can find most popular local products.

 

Buddha Park, a sculpture park located 25 km from town in a meadow by the Mekong River. The park contains over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. The park was built in 1958 by Luang Pu (Venerable Grandfather) Bunleua Sulilat. Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat was a priest-shaman who integrated Hinduism and Buddhism and later fled from Laos to Thailand after the revolution in 1975. There, he built another sculpture park, Sala Keoku in Nong Khai, across the river. The statues are made of cement and are ornate, and sometimes bizarre, in design. The statues appear to be centuries old, though they are not. There are numerous sculptures of Buddha and characters of Hindu lore. There are also sculptures of humans, gods, animals, and demons. One notable sculpture resembles a giant pumpkin. It has three stories representing three levels - Hell, Earth and Heaven. Visitors can enter through an opening which is a mouth of a 10 ft tall demon head and climb staircases from hell to heaven. Each story contains sculptures depicting the level. At the top, there is a vantage point where the entire park is visible. Another sculpture, an enormous 40 m long reclining Buddha, is also a park attraction.

 

You then have transport back to the airport for your departure flight (1750 - 1850)

 

Inclusive

• Transfer airport (round trip)
• Private tours as indicated,
• Private transport (boat, van, tuktuk)
• Meals as indicated
• 5 night accommodation: double or twin
• Daily breakfast
  
• Tour permit and taxes

Exclusive:

• Visa
• Meals not indicated
• Flight Hanoi – Luang Prabang, Vientiane – Hanoi
• Travel insurance
  
  
  
  

Taipei Excursion
5 Days  4Nights

Introduction:

We are pleased to offer a short tour around the north of the island focusing on the city of Taipei and surrounding areas.  On our survey trip, Jiufen and Pinglin were our favorite places of all!  Enjoy the main sites in Taipei, Taipei 101, Night Markets, Museums and add in a short drive to the northeast and the charming town of Jiufen!  We've mixed in a different return route and via some beautiful scenery and lush tea slopes to make the tour complete, a stop at the Wulai area.

Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Taipei (D)
Day 2: Taipei City tour (B/L/D)
Day 3: Taipei - North-east coast line – JiuFen (B/L/D)
Day 4: JiuFen - Pinglin- Wulai – Bitan Lake (B/L/D)
Day 5: Taipei departure (B)

Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Taipei (D)

Upon your arrival, meet your local guide and driver. You are then driven to the hotel for check in. Depending on your arrival time, you can choose to visit one of the following sites: Taipei 101 or Night market (Raohe Street or Shin Lin Night Market) or night view tour
Note: We will have light travel plan for your first day in Taipei. The trip will be given depend on your arrive time.

Day 2: Taipei City tour (B/L/D)
After a good night sleep, you have breakfast at the hotel and the day is spent to explore the city including Traditional Temple, visit to a Local Market, National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the Presidential Office Building. In the evening, depending on what you have seen the night before, you can choose to visit one of the following sites: Taipei 101 or Night market (Raohe Street or Shin Lin Night Market) or night view tour. You will be back to the hotel at about 8pm

Day 3: Taipei - North-east coast line – JiuFen (B/L/D)
Today, you spend time to explore what it’s like around Taipei. You will visit the following places:
The Northeast Coast National Scenic Area hugs the narrow corridor between Taiwan's eastern mountain range and the sea. It comprises a narrow belt of coastline, running 66 kilometers in length. The northern section of the coastline looks out onto the East China Sea and the eastern section faces the Pacific.
Yehliu Geo Park / Queen's Head / Fairy Shoe: Yeliou is the most remarkable of all Taiwan’s northern scenic areas.  A promontory that stretches 1,700 meters into the sea and contains a bewildering variety of rock formations forms the park.  Erosion has revealed different types of rock that have been embedded in strata and have been shaped by wind and waves.
Lunch with great local sea food and continue to explore the charming little town of JiuFen
JiuFen: Historic Commercial District--old street, Songde Park, Wufan Tunnel, Some spots of Spirited Away.  The village once was gold city of Asia and called little Shanghai or little Hong Kong. However, with the decline of gold mining activities, Jiufen fades. Later, several movies chose to shoot here and the movies won international acknowledgement. For example, the film the Sad City has won first prize in Venice Film Festival and awakened people's memory of Jiufen. It seems that the prosperous old streets, buildings, mines and the glamorous gold digging days are flashing before our eyes. In JiuFen, you also visit local house visiting, local artist`s house and famous tea house.

Make sure you won’t miss the sunset and enjoy the night ocean view! You will be back to hotel around 9pm

 

Day 4: JiuFen -  Pinglin- Wulai – Bitan Lake (B/L/D)

Today, you make your way back to Taipei by having a loop via the following sites:
Pinglin is famous for its locally grown bao chung tea.  The town also features the world’s largest tea museum, where you can learn not only how tea is grown and processed, but also how to drink it.
Wulai Aboriginal Tribe village: Wulai is the home of Atayal tribe people, and here you can observe their traditional dances and rituals; if you're interested, you can join in the dancing yourself. You can also enjoy the sight of a gushing waterfall amidst the lush green landscape, or take an exciting cable-car ride across the gorge. Wulai is surrounded on all sides by mountains, a place of beauty including streams, hot springs, waterfalls, cherry blossoms and red maple leaves, birds and butterflies, a cable car.
Bitan green lake - night view: Bitan is one of the eight famous attractions in Taiwan for people to relax and enjoy their vocation. The lake's steep cliffs and aquamarine water make it one of Xindian's scenic spots. The green lake suspension bridge was renovated and reopened to public use in 2000. A park on the eastern shore contains paths and viewing stands. Floating in a boat on the lake, the reflection of the green mountains create and exquisitely beautiful scene.
You will be back to hotel around 9pm

 

Day 5: Taipei departure (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free at leisure until time for airport transfer. On the way, you will pay a visit to a local fish market.
Note: We will have easy travel plan for your last day in Taiwan. The trip will be given depend on your departure time.

Our trip includes

• Private transportation 
• Full time English speaking guide
• 4 stars hotel or unique local guest house 
• Traditional Taiwanese meals
• Local cell phone and sim card
• Unforgettable memories
• Entrance fee

 Our trip excludes

• International flights
• Visa & visa arrangement
• Meals not indicated
• Drinking water, soft drink and alcohol
• Tips & personal expenses
  
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Cambodia Insight
7 Days/6 Nights

Introduction

We start in the World Heritage site of Angkor Wat exploring temples and the surrounding area followed by a boat trip across the Tonle Sap Lake to Battambang for a closer look at Cambodian life and then on to the capital, Phnom Penh where we learn about the legacy of the Khmer Rouge and balance our time with a course in traditional Khmer cuisine.  As with all our trips, the schedule can be reversed or modified as you wish. 

 

Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Siem Reap -Angkor Thom - Sunset at Angkor Wat
Day 2: Sunrise at Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat - Other temples
Day 3: Banteay Srei - Land Mine Museum - Rolous Group
Day 4: Boat trip Siem Reap - Battambang -Khmer boxing match
Day 5:Wat Kor Cultural and Agricultural Village - Wat Ek Phnom - Crocodile Farm
Day 6: Battambang -Kompong Chhnang - Phnom Penh
Day 7: Toul Sleng Prison Museum - The Killing Fields - Central Market - Phnom Penh Departure

Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Sunset at Angkor Wat (D)

On your arrival in Siem Reap, you will be met by a Khmer guide and transfer to your hotel. Lunch is followed at Butterfly Garden Restaurant.

After lunch, we spend half day at Angkor Thom, the famous walled city, literally “ Great City ”. We’ll visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, Central Angkor Thom with Bayon containing over 200 enormous mysterious faces, 300 meter long Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. We then continue to Ta Prohm, the temple that has been left largely in its natural state surrounded by jungle.By the end of day, we enjoy sunset at Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng Hill

In the evening, you enjoy dinner with traditional dance show.

Day 2: Sunrise at Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat - Area Temples (B/L)

Dawn finds us at Angkor Wat and the sunrise over the temple and plains is magnificent.  We will spend all morning at Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, renowned for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Angkor Wat was a temple dedicated to the Hindu God - Vishnu. It was constructed over a period of 30 years by King Suryavarman II, who reigned between 1131 and 1151.
We have lunch nearby. Following lunch, we continue to the East to visit more temples: Baray and Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Pre Rup, East Mebon , Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan.  We end day with 1 hour massage in town.

Day 3: Banteay Srei - Land Mine Museum - Rolous Group (B/L)

After breakfast, you travel by car with your guide to Banteay Srei, the intricately carved temple just 30 km beyond Angkor Wat. On your way back stop at the Land Mine Museum , a rather humble look at the land mine problem, past and present, in Cambodia .

Following lunch, we visit the Rolous Group, a group of Angkorean temples 15 minutes outside of Siem Reap in a beautiful area.  We return to Siem Reap and enjoy a walk around the Old Market and pay a visit to Artisans de Angkor, a local project assisting young people and training in handicrafts, carving and various local techniques

Day 4: Boat trip Siem Reap - Battambang - Khmer boxing match (B/L)

Today we catch an early morning boat to Battambang, the country's second largest city with old European colonial mansions on the banks of the Tonle Sap . This boat ride is one of the best experiences offered - you’ll see floating villages, fish farms and an array of children smiling and waving from the banks. On arrival, you check into your hotel, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.  After lunch we can take in some of the colonial architecture of Battambang.

As you are in the heartland of Khmer Boxing (a martial art, handed down from father to son for almost a thousand years), go to an authentic Khmer Boxing match. Have a Cambodian beer afterwards with the boxers and learn about their passion for the sport.

Day 5: Kor Cultural and Agricultural Village -Wat Ek Phnom - Crocodile Farm (B/L)

In the morning, we come to visit Wat Kor Cultural and Agricultural Village . The village is known for its ancient wooden houses. The owners and families will be happy to to take you around telling history of their home and sharing their life stories. You will travel from village to village by ox cart and sample the variety of unusual fruits available. We return to town for lunch.

After lunch head to Wat Ek Phnom, an 11th Century temple ruin set along the Stung Sangker River , surrounded by lush green fields in an agrarian community. Some say was the example for Angkor Wat. Along the way, we’ll visit a fascinating crocodile farm, which sees few tourists and is totally authentic.

Day 6: Battambang - Kompong Chhnang - Phnom Penh (B/L)

We leave Battambang early and head towards Phnom Penh . The roads are relatively good and the countryside is a mix of small villages and rice fields. Here you retrace the steps of many Cambodians whom, back in 1975 were forced from Phnom Penh and sent to Battambang to “work for the revolution.” We stop in Kompong Chhnang for lunch and visit their “pottery barn.” Our arrival in Phnom Penh is by early afternoon and check into your hotel

In the afternoon, we take a short ride to the National Museum where pre-Angkorean pieces, as well as special pieces from the temples are housed. We walk over to Silver Pagoda, located within Royal Palace compound. It is so named because of the floor made up of over 5000 silver tiles. We then visit the Royal Palace to see the amazing royal collection and the beautiful architecture, just north of the Royal Palace .It wasbuilt by King Norodom and still is home to the royalty.

Day 7: Tuol Sleng Prison Museum - The Killing Fields - Central Market - Phnom Penh Departure (B/L)

In the morning your guide will meet you at your hotel and we head to the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum where your guide will explain the history of the Khmer Rouge and walk you through the different museum displays. After watching the movie they show every day, we drive out to the Killing Fields, where a memorial stupa and shallow pits remind visitors of the thousands killed under the Pol Pot Regime. We enjoy lunch at Friends, a restaurant benefiting at-risk street children.

After lunch your guide will take you to Central Market, reported to be the biggest covered market in the world, and to the famous Russian Market where everything from souvenirs to car parts is for sale. You will be taken to the airport in time to catch your evening flight.

 

Our trip includes

• English speaking guide
• Accommodation as indicated
• Meals as indicated
• Transfer and pickup airport
• Transportation by car or minivan and boat
• Tour as indicated
• Entrance fee

 Our trip excludes

• Domestic and international flights
• Visa & visa arrangement
• Meals not indicated
• Drinking water, soft drink and alcohol
• Tips & personal expenses
  
   

Prices contact info@remoteasia.com

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