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Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Take advantage of three days to discover the mysterious City of Angkor classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, learn about the modern history of Cambodia and meet its population. This programme will be an ideal prelude to your cruise.

Day 1 – Siem Reap

Meet at the airport – Arrival Hall (look for PONANT sign).

After the customs check, you will be greeted at the airport by our local English-speaking representative off the flight selected by PONANT.

You will be transferred to the hotel Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa for lunch.

After lunch, you will complete the check-in formalities at the hotel.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Dinner served at the hotel.

Day 2 – Siem Reap

You will depart this morning for a full day sightseeing tour starting by a visit of Roluos which was once the site of the early Khmer capital of Hariharalaya. You will explore Angkor oldest temples. Preah Ko was one of the first major temples of the empire. Preah Ko (Sacred Bull) derives its name from the statues of bulls at the front of the central towers. It is dedicated to Shiva and dates back to 879. Bakong was then constructed. It represents the first application of the temple-mountain (or pyramid) architecture. You will also visit Lolei, the last major temple built in 893 before Yasovarman Ist moved the capital to the Angkor area.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

After lunch, you will be taken to Tonle Sap Lake and its floating villages. It is a unique ecosystem and cultural area that you will explore by local boat. You will learn about the daily life of fishermen. Here all takes place on the water, villages move with the liking of the current. Tonle Sap means “freshwater” in khmer, it is also known as the “Big Lake”. Natural wonder, it is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and its “feeder mother”.

Return to the hotel and dinner.

Day 3 – Siem Reap

You will depart this morning for a full day sightseeing tour of Angkor classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will enter the city of Angkor Thom by the South Gate which is the best restored gate. Angkor Thom means “the great city” in Khmer. It is especially famed for its grand Bayon Temple, one of the most mysterious temple-mountain. It is the best-preserved temple. It is known for its huge stone faces. Over 2,000 large faces carved on the 54 small towers give this temple its majestic character. The 54 towers represent the Khmer provinces in the Great Khmer Empire Period. You will then proceed to the Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King, remains of the Royal Palace. The Terrace of the Elephants served as a viewing platform (about 985 feet long), it depicts a large variety of sculptures including the impressive elephants. You will continue your visit to Ta Phrom Temple which was built during the reign of Jayavarman VII, a great king who reconquered the Khmer empire from Cham invaders at the end of the 12 ^th-century. The temple is famous for the many trees growing naturally on the citadel. People also call this “the jungle temple” and has been featured in many Oscar-winning movies.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

After lunch, your will proceed to the Banteay Srey Temple. This temple was built in the 9 ^th-century. It is said that the temple was specially built by women. Its elegant architecture from lava stone has wonderfully withstood time. Next you will visit the spectacular Angkor Wat Temple. It was constructed during the reign of king Suryavarman II at the beginning of the 12 ^th-century. Angkor Wat means « the city that is a temple ». Angkor Wat is the largest monument of the Angkor group and an architectural masterpiece. Its composition, balance, bas-reliefs and sculpture make it one of the finest monuments in the world. It is rated as the Seventh Wonders of the World.

Return to the hotel to freshen-up before you depart for a dinner show.

Day 4 – Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon

After breakfast, you will proceed to Angkor Artisan complex which features wood and stone carvings, reproduction of the statues found in Angkor, or furniture inspired by the Khmer tradition. You will make a new stop at the Old Central Market to purchase souvenirs before returning to your hotel.

After the check-out process, you will go to the hotel restaurant where lunch will be served.

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Siem Reap (Cambodia)-Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative and directly transferred to the pier to embark on board your ship.

Your hotel :

Inspired by the 1930’s colonial architecture, Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa is located in the former French district of Siem Reap, in the city centre, in front of the Royal Garden. Nestled in a natural environment that offers peace and serenity, it is a few minutes from the Old Market and a few kilometers from the Temples of Angkor. The Superior rooms, with a surface area of 38 m², have a balcony. They are furnished with stylish furniture, traditional artifacts and fine fabrics. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a Spa.

Your programme includes :

• A flight in economy class : Siem Reap-Ho Chi Minh City, on regular airlines.
• The entry visa for the Kingdom of Cambodia and the assistance of our local representative during the formalities. 
• 3-nights’accommodation in Superior room at the hotel Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa (or similar).
• Full board (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners including 1 dinner show).
• Beverage package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
• Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
• Services of a local English-speaking guide.
• Tips for the driver and the guide.

Your programme does not include :

• Overweight baggage.
• Personal expenses.
• Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note :

• The entry visa for the Kingdom of Cambodia will be issued upon arrival in the country. 1 passport-size photo is required to obtain the Cambodian visa.
• The official currency in Vietnam is the dong and the official currency in Cambodia is the Riel. However, some shopkeepers accept US dollars, although it is advisable to have small denomination notes on you. International credit cards are only accepted in the hotels and big restaurants. You can draw out dongs or riels from banks or local currency exchange offices.
• We strongly recommend that you drink bottled water and avoid having ice in your drinks.
• Baggage allowance : 1 piece of baggage with a maximum of weight of 23 kg for the flight on regular airlines Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh City. Hand baggage : 1 piece with a maximum weight of 12 kg and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (56 x 36 x 23 cm) or (22 x 14 x 9 inches).

Contacts of your hotel :

Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa

Central Park, PO Box 93145,

Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia

Telephone : +855 63 460 428

Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent ; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

*** The programme’s escort is subject to a minimum of 20 participants.