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Preah Vihear & Northeastern Ruins loop

Tour Code: KH71

Siem Reap - Beng Melea - Koh Ker - Preah Vihear - Anglong Veng - Siem Reap | 3 days

US$395/person (based on 2 persons)*

Min Group Size: 2  |   Max Group Size: 6

 

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Day 1: Siem Reap - Beng Melea - Koh Ker

Meet and pick up from your hotel. The visit include of Beng Melea, the 11 century Angkor Wat style temple built during Khmer Empire of King Suryavarman II.  After a picnic lunch, we continue to Koh Ker, the remnant of the capital city of the Khmer Empire from 828 AD - 944 AD of a unique period in the Age of Angkor. Visit surrounding Koh Ker temples area such as Rahal Baray, Balang temple, Thneng temple, Linga Shrin, Prasat Andong Kok, in which big lingas still in place. Enjoy a bird's eye view from the top of Prasat Thom (big temple) that overlooking Dangrek Mountain Range and surrounding forest.

Overnight: Guest House  

Meals: - / L / D

Transportation: Car, Mini van

 

Day 2: Koh Ker - Preah Vihear

Early departure on 110 Km we reach Preah Vihear on the pearched mountaintop in the Dangrek Mountain Range. An inscription found at the temple provides a detailed account of Suryavarman II studying sacred rituals, celebrating religious festivals and making gifts, including white parasols, golden bowls and elephants, to his spiritual advisor, the aged Brahman Divakarapandita. The Brahman himself took an interest in the temple, according to the inscription, donating to it a golden statue of a dancing Shiva.

 

The magnificent temple complex of Preah Vihear sits a face a specular view of the Cambodian countryside. The temple give its name to local province of Preah Vihear and the temple was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site on 7 July 2008.

Overnight at Preah Vihear

Overnight: Guest House  

Meals: B/L/D

Transportation: Car, Mini van

 

Day 3: Preah Vihear - Anlong Veng - Siem Reap

 This morning, we drive toward Anlong Ven, it’s known as Khmer Rouge Cultural Site, the last strong hold of Khmer Rouge leaders. We visit the house that once owned by former Khmer Rouge Commander Ta Mok (1979 – 1997) some remaining statues describe the way the rebels lived and how they arranged their troops during their bloody struggle again the government. We take a half an hours walk to a pile of tires which is believed to be the funeral pyre and burial site of Pol Pot, the leader of the Khmer Rouge.

Overnight:   

Meals: B/L/-

Transportation: Car, Mini van

 

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* Tour price is based on 2 persons in shared double- or twin-room accommodation.

* Tour validity: Price valid for travel before 30 April 2011

 

Price includes:

- Tours and transfers by private A/C car or mini bus with English speaking tour guide.
- Accommodations at hotels mentioned
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Entrance fees for sightseeing tour as indicated in program
- Water and fresh towel during tour

 

Price DOES NOT include:

- Personal Expenses

 



 
 
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