Angkor Wat & Phnom Kulen

Angkor & Phnom Kulen guided tour from Pattaya

 This exclusive excursion program from Pattaya to Cambodia (the closest state to the Kingdom of Thailand) is designed for a more "advanced" level of travelers. For those who have already been in Cambodia. For instance, have seen the Small Circle of Angkor temples. Or for those who would like a richer two-day excursion, without "traditional" Siem Reap sightseeing program on the first day. Therefore, tour program of the second day will be more individual.

 As you can see, overnight guided tour "Angkor and Phnom Kulen" from Pattaya includes 4* hotel accommodation, full board meal (two lunches, dinner and breakfast). Traditionally, buffet dinner is held in the restaurant of Cambodian national cuisine, with a view of the famous show "Apsara".

Angkor Wat and Phnom Kulen trip program

 The proposed excursion program starts exactly the same with more mass and cheaper trips. Because transfer from Pattaya to Cambodian border and back is performed by the same transport.

First day:

• 06:30-07:20 Gathering of guests from hotels in Pattaya, checking documents (original passport is required with you) and instructions on crossing the border;
• 11:30-11:45 Crossing the Thailand-Cambodia border. VIP-pass of the border between Thailand and Cambodia. Accompanied by uor staff;
• 11:45-12:00 Departure from the border on a tourist bus, accompanied by local guide, beginning of excursion about the Kingdom of Cambodia;
• 13:30-14:00 Arrival in Siem Reap. Lunch at the Khmer national restaurant (local and European dishes will be served);
• 14:30-15:00 Trip to the National Archaeological Temple Complex of Angkor. Excursion program with visits to temples: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (ancient capital of the Khmer Empire), Bayon, Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King, Ta Kaew, Ta Prohm;
• 18:30-19:00 Visit to local coffee factory, where you will see the entire process of obtaining finished products;
• 19:00 Buffet dinner at the Khmer national restaurant, Khmer and European dishes. National folklore show "Apsara";
• 21:00 Check-in at a 4* hotel (with swimming pool and Wi-Fi), free time.

The Small Circle of Angkor temple complex is viewed on the first day.

Second day:

• 05:30-06:00 Breakfast at the hotel;
• 06:20-07:30 Departure to Phnom Kulen National Park, which is a nature reserve. The park covers an area of 375 square km. The park is home to a population of Asian tigers, elephants, rhinoceroses, deer, leopards and several species of monkeys. Visit to the top of the sacred mountain and the temple of Preah Ang Thom - a statue of the reclining Buddha who has achieved nirvana, 8 meters high, the statue is carved into a huge sandstone boulder. Walking along the sacred 1000 Lingas river, you can recharge with positive energy from it, walking in the shallow water. After visiting the waterfall, which consists of 3 levels, you will have free time to swim in its sacred waterfalls that originate from the source of the sacred river. The famous film starring Angelina Jolie - Lara Croft was filmed in this place;
• 13:30-14:00 Return to the hotel, check-out;
• 14:00-14:30 Visit to the monument to the victims of the Genocide;
• 14:30-15:00 Visit to the Royal Park, where you can observe flying foxes;
• 15:00-16:00 Lunch at a restaurant with national cuisine;
• 16:00-16:30 Departure to the border;
• 18:00-18:30 Crossing the Cambodia - Thailand border. An hour from the border, will be stop for 15-20 min;
• 21:30-22:00 Arrival at the hotel in Pattaya.

What is the Phnom Kulen National Park

 This is a huge national park (reserve) in Cambodia. In which the following objects of natural and historical heritage are located: the Temple of a reclining Buddha, the Thousand Lingas River, a very beautiful waterfall 18 meters in height, the ruins of an ancient city and a village of local residents.

 Temple of the reclining Buddha. At the top of the mountain, a statue of Buddha in a recumbent pose is hollowed out of a rock. When this statue was discovered, the place was recognized as sacred and a Buddhist temple was built nearby.

 It is believed that there are two waterfalls in this national park. However, the old-timers argue that in fact there are three. The first one is quite small, with the height of the 3 water drop meter. The second is already 18-meter and you can walk to it along a mountain path. Of course, you just need to swim here! But the third waterfall is up to 80 meters and is inaccessible because it is located in an impassable tropical forest.

 The current temple was built at the foot of the rock, close to the statue of the reclining Buddha. Locals often come to pray here. Subject to the dress code, anyone can visit and view this temple.

 Several villages inhabited by local residents are scattered throughout the national park. A lot of small shops and markets with local souvenirs are working and accessible for tourists. There you can eat deliciously in local cafes and restaurants, the cuisine is predominantly Cambodian.

 The ruins of ancient city. There is a version that it is here - on Mount Koulen, the once great Khmer Empire was born! This is evidenced by the few ruins of old temples discovered here, which are located in the jungle of Phnom Kulen national park.

Thousand Lingam Creek

 It is real "The Place of Power," in Phnom Kulen National Park! The river of Thousand Lingas (also known as CREEK of Thousand Lingams). In very ancient times, based on Hindu culture, the bottom of this stream was carved by sacred symbols - Lingas. They embody the masculine principle. The water flowing over Lingams, according to belief, became sacred. Up to the present, this place is considered sacred, revered and is a famous tourist object of Phnom Kulen reserve.

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