Day 4 (Sun Nov. 12): ANGKOR WAT. Explore ANGKOR WAT with an English-speaking local guide visiting temples that are architecturally and artistically one of the most spectacular sights you’ll ever see! The temples are the ruins of the ancient Khmer Empire’s capital city between the 9th and 12th centuries AD, home to more than a million people. The Khmer Empire constructed vast waterworks and grand temples at a time that Cambodia consisted of much of Thailand, southern Vietnam, and Laos. As you pass through the outer gate of Angkor Wat, get your first glimpse of its size and magnificence. Angkor Wat is believed to be constructed as a funeral temple with extensive bas-reliefs displaying superb artistry, depicting historical wars and scenes from Hindu epics surrounding the exterior walls. Highlights include the historical scenes of Suryavarman II’s campaign against the Champa on the south wall, and the famous “Churning of the ocean Milk” on the east wall. Enjoy the sunset along the northern reflecting pool at the picturesque entrance to Angkor Wat (this is also the premier sunrise location – consider coming back to this

Day 5 (Mon Nov. 14): ANGKOR WAT. This morning, you’ll explore the more distant ruins of Angkor Wat with your English-speaking guide. We recommend: TA PROHM, constructed as a Buddhist monastery located in a quiet, sprawling jungle. Parrots flit from tree to tree adding to the jungle atmosphere. Massive trees grow from stone towers and make for dramatic photos. BAKONG TEMPLE, the most impressive temple-mountain from the 9th century. BANTEAY KDEI jungle temple, constructed as a Buddhist monastery in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. BANTEAY SAMRE, constructed around the same time as Angkor Wat with similar style and Hindu carvings in excellent condition. BANTREY SREY is considered to display some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. The walls are densely covered with some of the most beautiful and intricate carvings of any Angkorian temple. PHNOM BAKHENG temple mountain, the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area. The foundation of Bakheng’s hilltop location makes it the most popular sunset location in the area, offering a view of the Tonle Sap Lake and a distant Angkor Wat in the jungle. Elephant rides up the hill are available ($15 pp). PHNOM KROM with its three towers and active pagoda, located on top of a mountain overlooking Tonle Sap lake and the surrounding countryside. If the group is interested, we’ll also visit a local orphanage to see traditional “Apsara” dance and a local childrens hospital. Day 5 meals: (B)

Day 6 (Tue Nov. 14): Free day to explore the ruins on your own. If you would like a local guide the cost is $35 pp (min. 2 persons) for guide & transport. Or visit the ruins by motorcycle rickshaw! (cost is $10 pp). Spend time in charming SIEMP REAP with its wide range of restaurants, pubs, shops and quaint OLD MARKET selling beautiful silks, shadow puppets, carvings, gem stones (emeralds, rubies, sapphires at incredible prices). See traditional shadow puppetry ($10 pp). Visit the War Museum to learn more about Cambodia’s history and it’s recent war including old tanks and landmines ($5 pp). See more of the surrounding area on a road tour through rice-paddy countryside ($35 pp). Take a boat trip down the TONLE SAP LAKE with birdwatching and fishing villages ($35 pp). Hike up the mountain overlooking Tonle Lake (20-30 minutes) and visit the Buddhist temple at the top. Enjoy a massage ($8 / hour). Optional evening dinner with traditional “Apsara” Cambodian dance ($20 pp). Day 6 meals: (B)

Day 7 (Wed Nov. 15): SIEM REAP - USA. Flight to the USA or extend your trip in Cambodia, join Gina Henry-Cook and Go Global Tours for our Vietnam tour, visit Thailand, Laos or Myanmar (Burma). Day 7 meals: (B)

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