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AROUND CAMBODIA @ DAYS FROM @ $5,180 FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM SON An as POTN ao @ ALL MEALS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Aeneas Shuma ay SA ue RCTs) ara) W Kick back in coastal Kampot Vea seitl NCR aur eerie Y See local life on Tonle Sap * 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners * International flights and current taxes * Domestic transportation * 3-4 star accommodation * Touring with guides and entrance fees * Visa fees for Australian passport holders SUR eu le seo EEL Learn all about the cultivation and production of Kampot pepper, considered by many to be the world’s best, as you tour a peaceful pepper farm in southern Cambodia's lush countryside. Pay a visit to Golden Silk Pheach, an NGO-run centre founded with a twofold mission: to revive the almost-lost art of handmade Khmer silk-making, and to create high-skilled jobs for local women. A rip-roaring combination of theatre, music, dance and circus, Phare: the Cambodian Circus, tells tales woven from local folklore, history and modern life in a unique, and authentically Cambodian way. 20 VISIT \ Fly overnight to Siem Reap. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses over 1,000 temples, all the remains of different capitals of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries. Rising early, journey to the old city of Angkor Thom and pass through the magnificent South Gate flanked by 54 gods and demons. At Angkor Thom's centre is the enigmatic Bayon, a breathtaking temple of innumerable sculptural decorations. Also admire the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm before the rest of the day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most magnificent, and best preserved of all of Angkor's treasures. Later, take a leisurely boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom and view hidden elements of the ancient Khmer water systems. Enjoy a traditional Cambodian cooking class with a local at an organic farm, learning about the flavours that go into Khmer cuisine. This afternoon, visit a local silk farm to learn how Cambodian golden silk is produced by hand. continue to Banteay Srei, a 10th- century temple famous for its pink sandstone architecture and astonishingly fine carving This evening, enjoy a rollicking performance by graduates of the Phare Cambodian Circus, an NGO organisation that transforms the lives of disadvantaged local youths, providing them with a formal education and vocational training in the performing arts ay Explore the magnificent temples and monasteries of Angkor Enjoy a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village and observing the way of life of these lake communities. Return to Siem Reap via Artisan D’Angkor, an organisation working to revive traditional Khmer arts and crafts. This evening sit down to dinner and the Apsara dance show. Journey west to Battambang, Cambodia's lesser-known city. With a population of less than 120,000, Battambang is a laidback city nestled on a bend of the Sangkae River. Set in some of the country's most beautiful landscapes, Battambang is also home to Cambodia's grandest colonial architecture, DAY 7 U BATT BANG Head out of town to the 12th-century Prasat Banan Temple and admire the breath-taking hilltop views. Return to Battambang and take a stroll through the village of Wat Kor, then explore a local house for a glimpse of traditional Khmer life. Visit a local NGO before a visit to Phnom Sampov to see the bat cave Journey south to Phnom Penh, stopping at the former capital city Udong, a potters’ village. ‘A somewhat European city of airy boulevards and colonial villas, scarred still by the events of the 1970s, Phnom Penh has been engulfed by energy and optimism making it a pleasurable place to be. Today's visits include a cyclo ride to the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. This afternoon is at leisure. FOR A DETAILED TOUR DOSSIER
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