Excursion Mid-voyage land adventure: angkor wat! tour at Laem Chabang

Once the capital of the Khmer Empire from 800 AD to approximately 1200, Angkor spreads out over an area of about 40 miles (63 km). The city and its famous temples were abandoned in the early 15th century and remained unknown to the outside world until 1860, when a French botanist stumbled upon them in the jungle overgrowth. Today, travellers flock to Angkor to see this spectacular temple city, rated among the world's premier architectural sites and since 1992 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

02MIDLMC-A Angkor Wat!

Duration: 2.5 Days / 2 Nights

Depart Ship: Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand on the 9^th January

Re-join Ship: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on the 11^th January

Reserve no later than 90 days prior to sailing

IMPORTANT NOTE

This Silver Shore Mid-Land Adventure requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than 90 days prior to the sail date. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, 90 - 0 days prior to the initial sailing date: 100% of the programme fare per person is due.

Payment-in-full is due within 120 days prior to sailing. Booking made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea. Onboard Spending Credit may not be applied to the purchase of this programme.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable within 90 days of sailing. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. All Land Adventures are owned by independent contractors and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Land Adventures may be modified by the operators at their sole discretion.

VISA INFORMATION:

Cambodian and Viet Nam visas are included and will be issued upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport. Guests will need to bring two passport-sized photos (2"X2") with them. Passports must be valid for 6 months following the date of your entry into both Cambodia & Vietnam. Guests must have 2 blank pages for local visas.

LOCAL CURRENCY:

Cambodian riel and US dollars are well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited.

DAY ONE - Laem Chabang/ Bangkok / Siem Reap

After breakfast, leave the ship and begin the hour's drive to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor temple city (flight PG905 Bangkok to Siem Reap -1130am-1235pm)

Following Immigration formalities, a transfer coach will take you to the Sokha Angkor Resort Hotel in downtown Siem Reap. Following check-in, have lunch at hotel's restaurant.

Continue you day to drive to Aulaok Village where is one place you can see workshop hand making such as themes carving, weaving by the villager and visit the one of the temple called Preah Ko (Sacred Bull) derives its name from the three statues of sandstone located in the front of and facing the temple's central towers. These statues represent Nandi, the w hite bull who serves as the mount of Shiva

Return drive to the hotel to relax and freshen up for the dinner with Khmer foods at Madame Butterfly restaurant.

Overnight accommodation at the Sokha Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap.

DAY TWO - Siem Reap

Following breakfast at the hotel, begin your exploration of Angkor Wat, the most famous of the Angkor sites and the largest Buddhist monument ever built. It spans an area of 500 acres (202 hectares), and is surrounded by a 660-foot-wide (201-meter-wide) moat. The construction required some 385,000 workers and 40,000 elephants over a 35-year period. The site remained covered by dense jungle growth until the late-19^th century, when French archaeologists began a long restoration process. While some sections are still in ruins, others are used for worship and are occupied by Buddhist monks.

Entrance to this majestic and vast complex is via a long causeway across the moat. Then begin your exploration with a guided walking tour through corridors and courtyards. The walls are covered with bas-reliefs featuring battle scenes, dancing deities and visions of punishment in hell and rewards in paradise. The temple's central building is three stories high and accessible via a steep staircase (only recommended for very fit and agile guests).

Then drive to Banteay Srei, to visit the Citadel of Women. This petite temple possesses some of the most intricate carvings in the Angkor area. Although it is small, the details and quality of its architecture make it a must-see attraction.

After intensive walking in the temples, head to the Tara Hotel for lunch.

Continue the afternoon with the visit to Angkor Thom, the former capital of the Khmer Empire. King Jayavarman VII established Angkor Thom in the late-12th century. It spans 3.5 square miles (90.65 square km), and features 25-foot-high (7.6-metres-high) gates at each of the cardinal points.

At the end of your visit, proceed to Ta Phrom. The temple is reached via a footpath through the forest and your first glimpse is of an extraordinary sight. The invading jungle-like growth has been left in place. Serpentine trunks of towering fig trees wind around the temple ruins, across walls and through doorways, creating an incredible atmosphere. Ta Phrom is also featured in scenes of Angelina Jolie's movie, Tomb Raider.

After return to the hotel. Freshen up and enjoy dinner this evening enhanced by a performance of lovely Apsara dancers. Depending on the number of guests at the Sokha Hotel, the dinner/entertainment may be at a local club outside of the hotel and not within the hotel grounds.

Overnight at Sokha Angkor Resort Hotel - Siem Reap.

DAY THREE - Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh

Following breakfast and check out, you are transferred to the airport for a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (flight K6808 Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh 1135am-1305pm). Upon arrival there, and following Immigration formalities, a transfer coach will take you to the pier where you re-embark Silver Spirit

Please note: Passports must be valid for 6 months following the date of your entry into both Cambodia & Vietnam. Guests must have 2 blank pages for local visas. There is an extensive amount of walking and climbing steps required at all sites visited, making the tour unsuitable for guests with limited mobility or utilizing a wheelchair. Viet Nam and Cambodian visas are included and will be issued upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport. Guests will need to bring two passport photos with them. Lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended. Proper dress is required for the visit to the Angkor temples: no sleeveless blouses or tight tops; skirts must cover knees and trousers must be full length. At some buildings, shoes have to be left at the entrance. The tour sequence may vary in the event of flight changes.

Programme Includes:

· Two night-stay at the Sokha Angkor Resort Hotel (or similar) - Siem Reap

· Scheduled flights: Bangkok / Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City (Economy Class). Business Class upon request at an additional charge and subject to availability

· Two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners with drinks included

· Apsara dance performance with dinner at the Sokha Angkor Resort Hotel or at a local restaurant/club.

· All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

· Angkor Temple Pass

· Cambodian & Vietnamese visas

Not Included:

· Any meals and drinks not specified above, charges incurred by the airlines for excess or overweight luggage, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance and other personal items.