Experience the magnificent Angkor Wat, a temple complex in Cambodia, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Please note:
•There is extensive walking at the temple sites, with steps at Bayon and Angkor Wat. This program is not recommended for guests with any walking difficulty or those who utilize a wheelchair or scooter
•A Cambodian Visa is included in the tour and will be applied upon your arrival into Sihanoukville. There should be at least 2 blank pages in your passport for this visa.
•A Vietnam Visa is included in the tour and will be applied upon your arrival into Saigon. There should be at least 2 blank pages in your passport for this visa and guests will need to provide 1 passport sized photo (3 x 4 or 4 x 4 or 4 x 6)
•Flight schedules are subject to change and thus the tour sequence may vary
All travelers (Tourists, Expats and Cambodians) are now required to submit a Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before their arrival via a mobile app or at https://arrival.gov.kh/
Special Note: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DAY 1 – November 21, 2024
Disembark the ship in Laem Chabang and transfer to the Bangkok Airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Here you will be met by your guide and you will transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Note: Upon arrival a Cambodian visa will be issued. Guests will not be accompanied on the flight but will meet the local guide in Siem Reap.
DAY 2 – November 22, 2024
After breakfast at the hotel, will drive to Bantey Srei, the beautiful ‘Women’s Citadel’ located 32km from Siem Reap town. This is the last major Khmer temple to be re-discovered in Cambodia.
Then, come back to the famous Angkor Wat, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Situated deep in the Cambodian jungle near Siem Reap, Angkor Wat Temple is world’s oldest and largest religious monument and among the significant UNESCO Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia. You will have an approximate 2-hour guided tour at the site.
After lunch visit the Angkor Thom Complex. Here, you will see the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom and the famous Bayon Complex, whose giant stone faces have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture. The curious smiling faces are said to be the representation of King Jayavarman VII, the creator of Bayon Temple. Next, you will move on to the Elephants Terrace and Leper King.
Another highlight is a visit to Ta Prohm Temple, famous for its forest atmosphere with enormous fig trees. This temple looks just as it did when the first European explorers arrived. You may recognize it as it’s also the location of many scenes filmed for Angelina Jolie’s huge blockbuster movie, Tomb Raider.
This evening enjoy dinner with a traditional Apsara performance.
DAY 3 – November 23, 2024
After breakfast at your hotel, visit Theams Gallery. The most unexpected hidden gem in Siem Reap. Angkor is a land of many wonders which has inspired artistic expression for millennia. and today Siem Reap boasts an array of talented artists with Theam’s Gallery at the very core. Besides the majestic temples of Angkor, Theam’s Gallery is the home, atelier, and gallery of Master Cambodian Artists.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Angkor National Museum which presents one of the most immense and prestigious collection of Buddha Statues and relics ever assembled just in one gallery.
Back at the hotel the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.
DAY 4 – November 24, 2024
Following breakfast at the hotel guests will check out and then transfer to the Siem Reap airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Once you arrive you will be met and transferred directly to the port where you will re-embark the ship.
Land Program Step by Step:
Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
DAY 1
12:00pm Disembark the ship in Laem Chabang and transfer to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport
3:30pm Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport check-in your flight formalities
(Flight details TBA and subject to change)
6:45pm Arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodian visas will be arranged for the group
Transfer to the hotel
8:00pm Check-in and dinner on your own
Overnight at Treeline Urban Resort or similar hotel
DAY 2
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
7:45am Leave the hotel to pick up temple passes
8:20am Drive to and visit Banteay Srei, the ‘Women’s Citadel’
9:40am Drive to and visit the World Heritage Angkor Wat
12:40pm Return to Siem Reap for lunch
1:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant
2:00pm Drive to the Angkor Thom complex
2:20pm Visit the Southern Gate, the Bayon Complex, the Elephants Terrace and Leper King
3:40pm Drive to and visit Ta Prohm
5:00pm Return to your hotel
7:30pm Dinner with Apsara show
Overnight at Treeline Urban Resort or similar hotel
DAY 3
8:00am Breakfast at your hotel
9:00am Depart for and visit Theams Gallery
10:30am Drive back to town for lunch
11:00am Lunch at a local restaurant
1:00pm Drive to and visit the Angkor National Museum
3:20pm Return to your hotel
Dinner is on your own
Overnight at Treeline Urban Resort or a similar hotel
DAY 4
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel and check out
8:00am Transfer to the Siem Reap Airport and check-in for your flight
10:30am Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:45am Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, customs and immigration, Vietnam Visa issuance
1:00pm Depart for the pier
1:30pm Approximate arrival at the port, re-board the ship
Expected Weather:
Typically 30°-35° C (80°-90° F)
Expect it to be hot with very little shade
What to Bring:
On this tour the key words are comfortable and casual. Remember you are visiting a foreign country and local dress codes should be observed. Please avoid uncovered shoulders, shorts, or revealing clothing. Trousers or pants covering the knees are required to be worn when visiting Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple. Although dinners are not formal, you may want to bring something a bit nicer for that time of day.
Bring a hat or a head covering for sun protection and don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses and bug spray (you should have mosquito repellent for sunrise and sunset hours). It’s also a good idea to bring along a small packet of tissues or wet wipes. It is also suggested that guests wear flat comfortable walking shoes (not sandals or open toed shoes/flip flops). Guest are requested to take-off their foot wear and hats when visiting religious sites.
Currency:
US dollars are popular and accepted everywhere
Electricity:
220 Volts, we suggest you bring a travel adaptor if required.
Luggage:
Light luggage would be most suited for this 3-night trip. Please note that the airlines allow a maximum of 1 checked suitcase (20 kg or 44lbs) and one small carry on. Any additional pieces will be paid to the airline at the guests’ expense.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at OCI at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documents and Visa Requirements:
A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.
Cambodian and Vietnamese Visas are included and will be issued upon ship’s arrival into Sihanoukville and the groups arrival by flight into Saigon. Guests will be required to have one passport sized photo (3 x4 or 4 x 4 or 4 x6) for the Vietnam Visa – please keep with your documents for arrival into Saigon on Day 3.
All travelers (Tourists, Expats and Cambodians) are now required to submit a Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before their arrival via a mobile app or at https://arrival.gov.kh/
Two consecutive blank pages are required in your passport for each visa issuance (therefore 4 blank pages are required for this program).
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Hotel address:
Treeline Urban Resort
Siem Reap Riverside, Achasva Street, Wat Bo Village, Sala Kamroek Commune, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Phone: (+855) 63 961 234
*We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.
Program Includes
•3 nights at Treeline Urban Resort in Siem Reap or similar hotel – deluxe room
•3 breakfasts
•2 lunches and one dinner - one local beer or one mineral water or one soft drink included
•Transfers and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary using air-conditioned buses
•Bottled water will be provided on the buses
•English Speaking Guide
•One-day pass for Angkor complex
•Cambodian Visa
•Economy class flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap and from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City. Direct flights not guaranteed.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Gratuities to drivers and guides
•Meals and beverages not listed above
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.
Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.
Price: $2,199 per guest based on double occupancy.
Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.
