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Price: CAD $0 USD $1299.00

  $500.00 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Duration:6 days

Departures: Oct 31, 2012 Nov 21, 2012 Jan 06, 2013 Feb 13, 2013

Highlights:Bask in the serene beauty of the Royal Palace, Reflect on Cambodia's tragic history at Tuol Sleng, Explore the incredible Angkor Wat temples, Learn about Hindu epics and Cambodian myths, Wander among Ta Prohm's vine-covered ruins. Combine this trip with our Comfort Thailand tour to the left.
 

Trip Code:CDK

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Combining the magnificence of the Khmer Empire with lively Phnom Penh, this introduction to Cambodia is the perfect way to get acquainted with this captivating nation. Witness the grandeur of ancient Angkor Wat, see the enigmatic faces of the Bayon, confront the tragedy of the recent past and delight in the hopes for the future on this classic Cambodian adventure. Combine this trip with our Comfort Thailand tour to the left.

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Duration 6 days
 

Tour Code CDK
 

Physical Rating This trip is a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about being able to do anything physically demanding unless you want to.
 

Culture Shock Rating The trip includes 4 star accommodation. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
 

Gay Rating 4 (rating definition)

This trip travels to a relatively liberal, accepting area. We encourage you to experience the destination and culture with the following in mind:


Accommodation - We do not foresee any areas of concern on this trip.

Public Display of affection - These are not frowned upon, however we ask that you respect the local customs in the areas which you visit. Your group leader can provide further information on this matter.

Gay Activities - This trip will likely include a gay hosted event, meal or day tour. These are often small, locally owned businesses or not for profit projects that benefit the local community.

Please read the important notes & local dress section of the Trip Notes for more detailed information

Included • Arrival Transfer
• Transports as detailed in itinerary
• Group leader throughout
• Flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
• Accommodation at centrally located 4 star hotels
• Included meals as indicated
• Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
• Guided tour of Choeung Ek
• Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
• 3 day Ankor Pass
• 2 days with local Ankor guide
• Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity
• Lunch at Sala Bai

 

Not Included • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips and gratuities for drivers and guides
• Visas, insurance and departure tax
• Early check in or late check out
• Expenditure of a personal nature.

 

Meals Included 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
 

Accommodation 4 star hotels (5 nights)
 

Transportation Plane, Private minibus
 

Group Size Maximum of 12 travellers per group
 

Departure Guarantee Departure is guaranteed, subject to 2 people travelling
 

Budget Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
 

Days 1-2 Phnom PenhPhnom Penh is a friendly riverside city with loads of Khmer charm and faded French-colonial style. And while it's very much a place on the move, Phnom Penh retains a distinct and at times quite complex personality. Confront the tragic history of Cambodia on a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum, before paying respects to the thousands of Cambodians who died during the Pol Pot regime at the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Then, take the opportunity to wander through the serene Royal Palace with its spectacular Silver Pagoda. During free time, delve deeper into Khmer history at the National Museum, hunt for silver and local crafts in the Russian Market or mosey along Sisowath Quay at sunset. Indulging in some strong local coffee is highly recommended - and the caffeine hit certainly helps to fuel some independent explorations.
 

Days 3-6 Siem Reap/Angkor WatFly to Siem Reap, gateway to one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Built between the 9th and 13th centuries when the Khmer Empire was the pre-eminent influence in South East Asia, the temples at Angkor were believed to represent the cosmic world and as such, were created in perfect balance, symmetry and composition. Join forces with a local guide and discover the fascinating history and mythology of Angkor Wat, the Bayon and the jungle-clad Ta Prohm. Fall in love with the resident wildlife on a visit to the Intrepid Foundation-supported Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity. Perhaps ease away any temple-fatigue with a massage back in Siem Reap or travel further afield to Banteay Srei, containing the most detailed carvings of all the temples. End this short-but-sweet experience by tucking into a sumptuous Khmer feast.
 

Departure Date	Spaces available
Oct 31, 2012	space available
Nov 21, 2012	space available
Jan 06, 2013	limited space
Feb 13, 2013	limited space

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