Just outside Cambodia’s Siem Reap, a unique and thrilling adventure awaits you in the jungles of Angkor, where you can uncover the rich history and grand architecture of the Khmer Empire. Obscured by dense vegetation for centuries, the glorious temples of Angkor comprise one of the world’s largest religious monuments. The most famous is the enormous Angkor Wat, whose soaring walls are covered with intricate carvings. You will also pass through the imposing gates of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, to explore the renowned Bayon Temple.
Please note: There is extensive walking over uneven ground at the temple sites - at times up to 2 km, with steps at Bayon and Angkor Wat. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulty or if confined to a wheelchair. It can also be very hot and humid there.
Flight schedules are subject to change thus the tour sequence may vary.
Cambodian visa fee is included in the tour and will be applied upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport
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
After disembarking the ship, identify your luggage and then board your transfer coach from the pier to the Bangkok airport. Upon arrival at the Bangkok airport, proceed through check-in for your flight to Siem Reap.
NOTE: Your passport will be kept by our program operations team in order to process the visa on arrival and for exit procedures on departure day. Your passport will be safely returned to you on Day 3.
On arrival in Siem Reap you will be met and assisted with obtaining your Cambodian Entry Visa. Once this has been issued, board an air-conditioned coach for the transfer to your hotel for check-in and enjoy some leisurely time for lunch on your own or familiarize yourself with the hotel areas and facilities.
During the evening time, enjoy an energetic performance of theater, dance, art, and acrobatics at Phare, The Cambodian Circus. The troupe, whose name translates to “Brightness of Art”, supports, and promotes Khmer art and culture, providing much needed opportunities for local youths and developing careers in the arts. Take your VIP seat in the circus tent and witness stunning and heart-warming scenes that depict daily life in Cambodia - a mesmerizing one-hour show with exhilarating set-piece performances that require hours of dedicated practice. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the Borei Angkor Resort or similar hotel
DAY 2
After breakfast you will venture out to visit Angkor Thom including the renowned Bayon Temple, built in the 12th Century, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Elephant Terrace, a sandstone wall covered with carved hunting scenes and three-headed elephants.
Continue to visit the un-restored temple of Ta Prohm which is famous for its forest atmosphere and enormous fig trees. This temple looks just as it did when the first European explorer arrived. It is also the location of many of the scenes filmed for Angelina Jolie’s huge blockbuster movie, Tomb Raider.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and after lunch visit Artisans d’Angkor, a school for underprivileged youth where they are taught the ancient crafts of wood and stone carving, creating lacquer ware, painting and silk weaving. Stroll through the school to watch young Cambodian artisans learning a trade and continuing age-old traditions. Many of the students’ crafts are offered for sale in the school store, ranging from beautiful silks and stunning lacquer ware to elegant stone and wood carvings. All the proceeds go towards the running of the school.
Continue to look around The Old Market (Phsar Chas) - the most popular with tourists and visitors, offering the greatest selection of souvenirs, textiles, handicrafts, statues, and curios of any of the traditional markets.
Back at the hotel, enjoy dinner and an Apsara cultural show
Overnight at the Borei Angkor Resort or similar hotel
DAY 3
After breakfast, set out to explore the archaeological treasures of Angkor Wat. You will have approximately 2 hours to explore the site with your guide who will point out the best spots for taking photos of this massive temple complex. Walk amidst the moss-peppered cobbled pathways, gaze up at the intricately carved tower tops and perhaps climb the steep and narrow temple steps that lead to wide courtyards. Lose yourself in contemplation as you catch the rays of the sun dancing off the bas relief carvings at sunset, the chatter of monkeys reverberating off the temple walls.
Following your visit, you will return to your hotel to freshen up, have lunch (on own account) and check out before the transfer to the airport for the flight back to Bangkok.
Upon arrival into Bangkok you will be met and assisted onto your transfer from the airport to the hotel.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure with dinner on your own.
Overnight at the Royal Orchid Sheraton in Bangkok or similar hotel
DAY 4
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Dependent on flight departure times from Bangkok, transfer times will be arranged to transport guests from the hotel to the airport with the recommended amount of waiting time in advance of your onward journey. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel. If you have a very late flight you may wish to book an extra night as check out time at the hotel is at 12:00 noon.
Should you book an extra night on your own, a departure transfer will not be provided.
Land Program Details 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.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. 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.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
DAY 1 – Timings subject to change based on flight details which will be confirmed at approximately 60 days before sailing.
8:45am Disembark the Ship and meet your guide
9:15am Transfer from ship to Airport
9:15am Check-in for flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap. Lunch at your own leisure
11.15am Depart Bangkok for Siem Reap (flight details TBA and subject to change) – direct flights not guaranteed
12:35pm Arrival to Siem Reap Airport & process on-arrival visa
12:45pm Transfer from Siem Reap Airport to hotel
1:30pm Arrive at hotel and check-in
1:45pm Lunch at leisure
6:00pm Transfer to see Phare Circus Show
7:00pm Phare Circus Show
8:15pm Transfer to local restaurant
8:30pm Dinner at a local restaurant
9:45pm Transfer to hotel
Overnight at the Borei Angkor hotel or similar hotel
DAY 2
7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Depart hotel for the Angkor Thom complex
8:30am Guided visit of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Leper King, Elephant Terrace and Ta Phrom
12:00pm Depart for lunch at a local restaurant
12:15pm Lunch
1:45pm Transfer to Artisan’s D’Angkor and visit
2:45pm Continue to and visit the Old Market
3:30pm Return to your hotel
Remainder of the day is at your leisure
6:30pm Dinner and local cultural show
Overnight at the Borei Angkor Resort and Spa or similar hotel
DAY 3 – Timings subject to change based on flight details which will be confirmed at approximately 60 days before sailing.
6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Depart for the Angkor Wat complex
8:30am Visit Angkor Wat
11:30am Return to your hotel to freshen up, have lunch (on own) and check out
1:30pm Transfer to the airport
2:00pm Check-in for flight from Siem Reap to Bangkok
3:50pm Flight to Bangkok (flight details TBA and subject to change)
7:20pm Arrival into Bangkok Airport & proceed through immigration
8:20pm Transfer to your hotel for check-in
Dinner is on own
Overnight at the Royal Orchid Sheraton or similar hotel
DAY 4
AM Breakfast at hotel
12:00pm Check out time at the hotel
Transfer to the Bangkok International Airport based on your flight details.
For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel
Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.
Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
Expected Weather:
Hot and Dry. The average mid-day temperatures can hover to upper 30s C (85-90 F), especially in inland areas like Siem Reap. It is less breezy at this time of year. The sun can be quite intense, and the air becomes hazier with the rising humidity. Though sometimes quite hot, the lack of rain still leaves this good time of year to visit the temples.
What to Bring:
On this tour the key words are comfortable and casual. Remember we 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 dressier for that time of day.
Bring a hat or a head covering for sun protection and don’t forget your suntan lotion, 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 footwear and hats when visiting religious sites.
Currency:
Guests are encouraged to bring US Dollars with them as they are most commonly accepted in Cambodia. The local currency is the Cambodian Riel. You should take smaller denominations of US Dollars with you, as they will keep you from ending up with a lot of local change that you will not be able to re-exchange back home.
Electricity:
Rooms are equipped with 220-volt, two-pin US style electrical outlets. We recommend travelling with your own adaptor kits should you have electronic devices.
Water: Avoid tap water and drinks with ice in them. Drink mineral water and drinks in sealed containers. Water at the hotels in both Bangkok and Siem Reap is potable.
Luggage:
For a program of this length and nature, we suggest no more than one suitcase per person.
Luggage Weight Restrictions: 20kg (44lbs) - 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. If you wish, excess luggage will be stored at the hotel in Bangkok by our local ground operator. Please ensure that any excess bags to be stored are tagged properly and visibly with your full name and suite number on the ship. You will be re-united with it on Day 3 once you are back in Bangkok. Please pack accordingly as bags will be separated when you disembark the ship.
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 Oceania Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documentation:
Guests must carry a valid passport with at least 6 months validity and have spare pages for the Cambodian Visa. Visas will be issued on arrival in Siem Reap.
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 or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Accommodations:
Bangkok – Royal Orchid Sheraton or similar
2 Charoen Krung Road Soi 30 (Captain Bush Lane), Siphya, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
Phone: +66 (2) 266 0123
Siem Reap –Borei Angkor Resort and Spa or similar hotel
National Road 6, Banteay Chas, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Phone: +855 63 963 900
*We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified accordingly ahead of time of any changes.
Program Includes for guests
•2 nights in Siem Reap at the Borei Angkor Hotel or similar (standard double room)
•1 night in Bangkok at the Royal Orchid Sheraton or similar (standard double room)
•3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
•Transfers
•Cambodia on arrival Visa
•Touring in Siem Riep in air-conditioned coaches or coaster busses and per above itinerary
•Local English-speaking guides in Bangkok and in Siem Reap
•Bottled water on coaches
•Cold towels on coaches
•All entrance fees required for touring in Siem Reap including a two day all access Temple Pass
•Economy class flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap – direct flights not guaranteed
•Excess luggage storage in Bangkok
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls and laundry
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Gratuities for drivers & guides
•Any touring, meals and beverages not mentioned in the above itinerary
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. Land 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.
