Discovery Tours
English-speaking Angkor guide and driver.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Here pictured to the far left with Thomas Holdo Hansen; Dawn F. Rooney, author of the highly reccommended book 'Angor: An Introduction to the Temples'; helicopter pilot Andrew Ashley and Dawn's husband, Kham Sambo is one of Siem Reap's most experienced guides and taxi-drivers.
The internationally renowned historic site of Angkor, arguably Southeast Asia’s premier tourist destination, is situated in northwest Cambodia, a country on the mainland bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Angko was the administrative, cultural, and political center of the Khmer civilization, which dominated the entire region between the ninth and the mid-fifteenth centuries. The art and architectural remains are one of mankind’s great legacies and many consider the temple of Angkor Wat one of the world’s seven architectural wonders of the world.
Cambodia covers an area of 181,035 square kilometers that is divided in to twenty-four provinces and three major cities are Phnom Penh (the capital), Sihanoukville, and Siem Reap. The monsoonal climate is marked by two seasons—wet (from May to October) and dry (from November to April). Besides the ancient wonders of Angkor, beaches, islands, mountains, and jungles are part of Cambodia’s geographical makeup and offer unique opportunities for tourists to explore and to enjoy a unspoiled tropical environment.
Although Cambodia is one of the world’s poorest countries, it is rich in natural resources including fish, forest, gems, rubber, and rice. Today eighty-five per cent of Cambodia’s population works in agriculture, resulting in an agrarian-based economy. The religion of the majority of modern Cambodians is Theravada Buddhism but traditional animistic beliefs that pre-date formalized religion are also widely practiced.
Travel through Cambodia with Discovery Tours for an amazing experience where you can learn firsthand about Cambodia and its rich history. Our staff will greet you warmly, look after your safety, and introduce you to Cambodia, its people, and its culture.
You can contact us by:
Email:
<[email protected]>
Tel: 855 (0) 12 829-927
Fax: 855 (0) 63 760-128
Please also visit our new website www.indochinaglobetrot.com
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“I write in support of Kham Sambo and his team of experts in developing this travel agency, which I feel is equipped to provide excellent service for visitors to Cambodia. Kham Sambo, himself, has been “my” driver for the past fifteen years. We’ve traveled in various vehicles along roads, dirt paths, through rice fields, up mountains, and over plateaus. Whenever, wherever, “Sam” has always been there to help me. Having worked with him over a long period, I highly recommend Sam and his team to provide services that will make your visit to Cambodia a memorable one.” Dawn
F. Rooney, PhD, FRGS |
ANGKOR WAT
Angkor
Wat is the largest religious monument built in stone in the world. It
occupies an immense area of about 500 acres that is surrounded by a
water-filled moat with lotus and water lily. The temple is accessed by an
impressive, sandstone causeway that is 820 feet long and 29 feet wide.
Angkor Wat is the best preserved of the monuments at Angkor. Angkor Wat,
considered by many as an architectural masterpiece, was built in the first
half of the twelfth century (a.d. 1113-1150) by Suryavarman II, known as
the ‘Sun King’. Archaeologists estimate that the construction of
Angkor Wat took between thirty and fifty years to complete.
ANGKOR THOM
The
Royal City of Angkor Thom, the last capital Angkorean capital, was built
by the great Mahayanist Buddhist king Jayavarman VII (a.d. 1181-1219) and
served as the center of the powerful Khmer Empire. The city is enclosed by
an eight foot high wall surrounded by a moat. Five majestic causeways,
each with an imposing sandstone entry tower, give access to the city.
Inside are numerous temples, remains of the royal palace, and the king’s
state temple, the Bayon, situated at the exact geographical center of the
city. The Bayon is the favorite site of many visitors because of its
unusual multitude of towers, each with four gigantic faces staring in a
cardinal direction; because of the reliefs carved in stone on its walls
that give an idea of what life was like for the Khmer people in the late
twelfth and early thirteenth centuries. Scenes of daily life centered on
the market, battles with the Chams, festivals, floral, fauna, birds, and
animals are portrayed vividly, like a history book in stone.
The descriptions above are only two of over 70 sites that have been cleared, and are safe and accessible to visitors today.
‘Go to Angkor, my friend, to its ruins and to its dreams.’
The following tours and prices are currently available.
(Please note that custom built tours also are available on request.)
Small Angkor Tour (2 days / 1 night)
Medium Angkor Tour (3 days / 2 nights)
Big Angkor Tour (4 days / 3 nights)
Itineraries are based on the number of days and nights spent in Siem Reap and environs.
Prices are inclusive of 10% VAT, Taxes as well as;
- Transfer from/to airport
- Accommodation with hot water, mini bar and TV (including breakfast)
- Angkor Wat temple pass
- Transportation to and from the temples
- Tour guide to the temples - Please specify the language required.
Guides are available in the following languages; Khmer, Thai, English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean. Other languages available on request. - Water and refreshing towels
Prices do not include;
- Airfare to Siem Reap
- Personal travel insurance
- Food (other than breakfast)
- Alcoholic beverages & other soft drinks
Payment:
To pay for any of the following tours, please make a 50% deposit two
weeks in advance of the starting date of your selected tour payable to Mr
Kham Sambo and send it to
Western Union Bank, Siem Reap Branch, Cambodia
To finalize payment, please email the code number to Kham Sambo at [email protected]
The remaining 50% due is payable upon arrival in Siem Reap.
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PROGRAM |
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| Day 1: | |
| Morning | Arrive at Siem Reap airport and transfer to the hotel.
Time Permitting (depending on time of arrival), visit Angkor Thom (enter
through the South Gate), and temples inside the Royal City including;
Bauphon, Phimeanakas, Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King,
and the Bayon. |
| Afternoon: | Visit the extraordinary temple of Ta Prohm, which was
left untouched by French archaeologists, exept to make it safe and
accessible to visitors; Angkor Wat; and Phnom Bakeng for sunset. Dinner at a local restaurant. |
| Day 2: | |
| Morning: | Visit one of two War Museums located in Siem Reap, each with a collection of objects on view that are reminiscent of the "Killing Fields", the local market to shop for Cambodian Handicrafts; and the Chantiers Ecoles training school for a tour of the workshopes where students are producing stone and wood carvings, and lacquer and silk. The quality of the materials, workmanship and sales of the products are under the control of Artinsans d'Angkor, a European Union non-profit organisation. |
| Afternoon: | Transfer to Siem Reap Airport. |
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PRICE OF THE 2-DAY PACKAGE TOUR TO ANGKOR |
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| Accommodation | 2-4 pax | 5-8 pax | 10-15+ pax |
| 4-star Hotel w/swimming pool |
on request | on request | on request |
| Standard Hotel w/ swimming pool |
on request | on request | on request |
| Guesthouse w/aircon & fan |
on request | on request | on request |
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PROGRAM |
|
| Day 1: | |
| Morning | Arrive at Siem Reap Airport (between 9:00 am and 12:30
pm) and transfer to the hotel. Time Permitting (depending on time of
arrival), visit Angkor Thom (enter through the majestetic South
Gate), and and see sites inside the Royal City including; Bauphon,
Phimeanakas, Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King, and the
Bayon. |
| Afternoon: | Visit the unique site of Neak Pean and the vast
monastic complex of Preah Kahn; sunset at Phnom Bakeng. Dinner at leisure. |
| Day 2: | |
| Morning: | Visit Bantaey Srey - 'the jewel of Khmer architecture; .Pre Rup and the extraodinary temple of Ta Prohm which was left untouched bu French archeaeologists, except ot make it safe and accessible to visitors. |
| Afternoon: | Spend the entire afternoon exploring the glories of
Angkor Wat. Dinner at local restaurant. |
| Day 3: | |
| Morning: | City tour of Siem Reap. Visit either the local market to shop for Cambodian handicrafts or go to one of the two War Museums with a collection on view that are reminiscent of the 'Killing Fields'. |
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PRICE OF THE 3-DAY PACKAGE TOUR TO ANGKOR |
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| Accommodation | 2-4 pax | 5-8 pax | 10-15+ pax |
| 4-star Hotel w/swimming pool |
on request | on request | on request |
| Standard Hotel w/ swimming pool |
on request | on request | on request |
| Guesthouse w/aircon & fan |
on request | on request | on request |
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PROGRAM |
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| Day 1: | |
| Morning | Arrive at Siem Reap Airport (between 9:00 am and 12:30
pm or 16:00 and 20:00) and transfer to the hotel. Time Permitting (depending
on time of arrival), visit the temples of Rolous - three of the
earliest sites at Angkor; Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei. Return to hotel for lunch. |
| Afternoon: | Spend the entire afternoon exploring the glories of Angkor Wat; sunset at Phnom Bakeng. |
| Day 2: | |
| Morning: | Visit Angkor Thom (enter through the majestetic South Gate), and and see sites inside the Royal City including; Bauphon, Phimeanakas, Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King, and the Bayon; and the extraodinary temple of Ta Prohm which was left untouched bu French archeaeologists, except ot make it safe and accessible to visitors. |
| Afternoon: | Visit the unique site of Neak Pean, Ta Som, and the vast monastic complex of Preah Kahn |
| Day 3: | |
| Morning: | Visit Bantaey Srey - 'the jewel of Khmer architecture; East Mebon; and Preah Rup. |
| Afternoon: | City tour of Siem Reap. Visit either the local market to shop for Cambodian handicrafts or go to one of the two War Museums with a collection on view that are reminiscent of the 'Killing Fields', or visit Chantiers Ecoles training school for a tour of the workshopes where students are producing stone and wood carvings, and lacquer and silk. The quality of the materials, workmanship and sales of the products are under the control of Artinsans d'Angkor, a European Union non-profit organisation. |
| Day 4: | |
| Morning | Transfer to airport |
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PRICE OF THE 4-DAY PACKAGE TOUR TO ANGKOR |
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| Accommodation | 2-4 pax | 5-8 pax | 10-15+ pax |
| 4-star Hotel w/swimming pool |
on request | on request | on request |
| Standard Hotel w/ swimming pool |
on request | on request | on request |
| Guesthouse w/aircon & fan |
on request | on request | on request |
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Please also visit our new website www.indochinaglobetrot.com
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