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Adventure Tour to Buddhism Land
Tour Overview:
Experience Cambodia from another point
of view, Buddhism is currently estimated
to be the faith of 95% of the Khmer
population; monks actively participate in
daily village life including weddings,
ceremonies and funerals. The emphasis of
this educational trip is on understanding
the Buddhist philosophy which is part of
the Cambodian identity and to discover the
heritage left by the Angkor Empire. Let’s
decide to book it.
Tour outline:
Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival (D)
Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour (B, L, D)
Day 3: Boat trip and Buddhism understanding (B, L, D)
Day 4: Phnom Penh – Sambor Prei Kuk – Siem Reap (B, L, D)
Day 5: Siem Reap Angkor Complex (B, L, D)
Day 6: Siem Reap Angkor Complex & Monastery (B, L, D)
Day 7: Siem Reap Monastery (B, L, D)
Day 8: Siem Reap departure (B)
Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival (D)
We pick you up at airport in Phnom Penh to your hotel. In the afternoon, you start on
your first discovery of the capital onboard a cyclo. You visit the Wat Phnom Pagoda
which is at the origin of Phnom Penh. In the evening, you have a sumptuous welcome
dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour (B, L, D)
You start a bustling city tour to explore the main sights including the Royal Palace and
Silver Pagoda as well as the National Museum. In the afternoon, you discover the Tuol
Sleng Genocide Museum as well as the Central Market. You have dinner in local
restaurant and overnight in hotel.
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Day 3: Boat trip and Buddhism understanding (B, L, D)
In the morning, you enjoy a boat trip to a nearby island where silk is produced and take
your time to stroll through the village, discover handicraft producers as well as the local
pagoda. Here your guide introduces you to Buddhism with a focus on the different
concepts. Introduction to Buddhism: focus on Buddhist concepts. After lunch, you head
to Choeung Ek killing fields for an additional historical insight on Cambodia. Dinner is at
local restaurant and overnight in hotel.
Day 4: Phnom Penh – Sambor Prei Kuk –
Siem Reap (B, L, D)
In the morning, you start your journey to Siem
Reap (approx. 6 hour drive). You will stop mid
way in Kampong Thom for lunch and to
discover the temple complex of Sambor Prei
Kuk; this complex features 3 pre-Angkorian
temples dedicated to Shiva. It was built in the
7th century, abandoned, rediscovered and
restored in 1980. Here, your guide introduces
us to Hinduism; hinduism has strongly influenced pre-Angkorian and Angkorian
civilizations; its impact and artistic testimony is worth focusing on. Picnic lunch is served
on the way. Buddhist & Hindu influences on pre Angkorian and Angkorian arts. Drive
further to Siem Reap, You check in hotel and have dinner in local restaurant.
Day 5: Siem Reap Angkor Complex (B, L, D)
First insight on the Angkor Complex: commence at the South Gate of Angkor Thom
City. Here you will explore the centerpiece of the ancient city, The Bayon. The Bayon
contains 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic smiling faces. Also included
in the morning tour are the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants and
Terrace of Leper Kings, as well as The Ta Prohm Temple. You enjoy lunch before
embarking on your discovery of Angkor Wat, easily the most famous and best-preserved
of all temples within the Angkor complex. You will have most of the afternoon here
before heading back to Siem Reap where you will enjoy an evening course on Buddhism
and dinner. Evening course on Buddhism: focus on the life of the Buddha, history of
Buddhism and different Buddhist schools in Southeast Asia. You have dinner in local
restaurant and overnight in hotel.
Day 6: Siem Reap Angkor Complex & Monastery (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you head to the exquisite Banteay Srey (“Citadel of the women”). The
temple displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. The visit is combined
with the discovery of Banteay Samre. After lunch, you are transferred to a local
monastery meeting with the monks who live here. Today, our course focuses on Buddhist
philosophy and monastic life. Overnight stay is in the monastery. Course on Buddhism:
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focus on Buddhist philosophy, monastic life and nirvana. You may have a conversation
with monks.
Note: monks have their last meal at 11 AM in the morning. No dinner is planned for the
evening. Buffalo Tours will however prepare snacks and fruits.
Day 7: Siem Reap Monastery (B, L, D)
Rise in the early morning to the sound of the drums (monks wake up at around 4 AM).
After breakfast, you will be introduced to meditation, followed by a half day practice in
the monastery. Introduction is made to Buddhist meditation (including half day practice).
Transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap and free time to enjoy at your leisure until the
farewell dinner.
Day 8: Siem Reap departure (B)
You have free to relax until your transfer to the airport. Tour ends.
Trip Notes:
What to bring: You should take passport with valid visa, sun glasses, sun cream, hat or
cap and insect repellent. Bottled water, toiletries, first – aid kits are also very necessary
during the trip. Cash is always necessary during the biking trip.
Dressing up: Casual clothes those suits this adventure tour
Cuisines: Meals will be served in local restaurant at certain stop and time with the
guidance of our tour guide.
Tour Prices:
Tour Name: Adventure Tour to Buddhism Land
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Rate: On request
Tour included:
Airport transfers, 7 nights at the hotel with double or twin room
Meals are indicated in itinerary, transports as indicated in itinerary
Bilingual language tour guide (Cambodian and English)
All entrance fees and admission fees to tourist sites
Tour excluded:
Flights and airport taxes, Airport departure tax, beverages, tips
Meals not indicated in itinerary
Others not clearly mentioned above
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