Angkor Wat Overland Adventure (Phu My to Bangkok) (Double)
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Port
Phu My, Vietnam
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$2499
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
3 Days/ 2 Nights
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Meals Included
Meals included
Day 1 (L/D) Phu My - Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
Travel by road from Phu My to Ho Chi Minh City and Tan Son Nat Airport for a flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia.
After a late lunch at a hotel in Siem Reap, head out to the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom. Built in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII, Angkor Thom contains the famous Bayon Temple with its enormous, mysterious faces and the Elephant and Leper King Terraces.
Return to the hotel for dinner.
Hotel: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra (or similar)
Day 2 (B/L/D) Siem Reap
After breakfast at your hotel, continue your exploration of the Angkor temples at Ta Prohm. Ta Prohm has been left largely in its natural state since its ‘rediscovery’ by French explorers. Surrounded by jungle, its labyrinth of stone hallways is overgrown with the roots and limbs of massive banyan trees that envelop it like tentacles. Entering the courtyards is like stepping into a new kind of vegetable world -- not of branches and leaves, but of roots.
Continue to Angkor Wat -- the largest temple in the world. It is unlike all other Khmer temples in that it faces west and is inspired by 12th-century Hinduism. Intricate bas-reliefs tell a story. The most celebrated of these is the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, which is located on the east wing.
Return to your hotel for lunch; then, this afternoon, you will visit Preah Khan (the Sacred Sword) -- an extensive monastic complex covering 138 acres, built by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a monastery and teaching complex.
Return to the hotel in Siem Reap for dinner.
Hotel: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra (or similar)
Day 3 (B) Siem Reap - Laem Chabang
If time permits, this morning, you will drive to a development project teaching young adults stone carving, wood carving, and lacquer application. The Satcha Handicraft Center is a heartwarming reminder that progress in Cambodia can go hand-in-hand with traditional crafts.
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Laem Chabang.
Notes:
Modest attire is required for visiting temples; no fitted or collarless tops are allowed; shirts/blouses must cover shoulders; trousers must cover ankles; shorts and skirts are not permitted. A wrap is not sufficient. Wear closed-toe shoes; no sandals or backless shoes allowed. Men must wear socks. The Apsara authority will not allow children under 12 years old to climb up to the top level of Angkor Wat. Bring sturdy non-skid walking shoes. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship’s staff may or may not also accompany the group. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing. Due to this tour’s popularity, exclusivity, and strict booking conditions, tour bookings must be confirmed 60 days prior to the cruise, with no cancellations allowed thereafter. For compliance with airline ticketing requirements, please visit Login | Holland America Line to complete the immigration to complete the immigration section for online check-in no fewer than 60 days prior to the cruise. Ensure your full name (first, middle, last) and date of birth match your passport exactly when booking. Air tickets are included in this tour, and any last-minute corrections may incur additional fees. Bring sturdy non-skid walking shoes. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship’s staff may or may not also accompany the group. Accommodation is included (hotels are subject to change). Airport assistance and transfers, transportation by air-conditioned coach, all flights and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour.
Important information regarding visa requirements:
It is solely each participant’s responsibility to obtain any necessary visas, tourist cards and vaccinations, if required, to participate in Overland Adventures and/or Overnights and to keep apprised of any policy changes. Visas may be required for any/all countries your tour departs from and travels through and for the country where you will rejoin the ship. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the cruise. Your travel agent can assist you with your visa needs. If you require further assistance, Holland America Line’s preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. US and Canadian citizens can reach them by phone or email: US citizens: 866 788 1100 or email customerservice@cibtvisa.com. Canadian citizens: 866 935 8472 or email customerservice@cibtvisas.ca. CIBTvisas phone numbers and email addresses for Dutch, German, Australian, United Kingdom, Belgian, Singapore, Spanish, Swiss and French citizens can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of Holland America Line’s website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://CIBTvisas.com/hollandamerica <https://cibtvisas.com/hollandamerica>. You must advise CIBTvisas of your Overland Adventures or Overnights, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.