Mekong Expedition 11 Nights / 12 Days
Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Kratie - Steung Treng - Rattanakiri -Phnom Penh

Tour code: DAPT 12ME

Day 1: Arrive in Siem Reap
On arrival at Siem Reap Airport, transfer to visit Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, famous Bayon complex, Phimean Akas Temple, Elephants and Leper King Terraces. Back to check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Taprohm, and the World Wonder of Angkor Wat Temple and watch sunset from Phnom Bakheng Hill. Dinner at city restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap. Meals: (L/D).

Day 2: Siem Reap
Morning begins with a visit to the following temples: Pre Rup, Mebon, Tasom, Neak Poan and Preah Khan Temple. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon, continue to visit to Thommanun, Chaosay Tevoda Temple, Spean Thma (ancient bridge), Gate of Death, Terrace of Srah Srang and Prasat Kravan. Dinner at city restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 3: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
After breakfast, travel by road to Phnom Penh. Once arrived in Phnom Penh, check-in to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phnom, National Museum and Silver Pagoda. Overnight in Phnom Penh. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 4: Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham
Travel by road to Kampong Cham. Visit Wat Nokor, Phnom Pros & Phnom Srey. Lunch and afternoon visit the Han Chey Temple. Overnight in Kampong Cham. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 5: Kampong Cham - Kratie
Leave Kampong Cham for Kratie by road. On the way, visit Chup Rubber Plantation, continue by road to Kratie. Check-in to the hotel and lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit the 100 colunms pagoda in Phnom Sambok district. On the way back, watch the rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphins at Kampi. Overnight in Kratie. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 6: Kratie - Stung Treng - Rattanakiri
Early in the morning, travel by road to Stung Treng. Once arrive, proceed to Stung Treng provincial town for lunch. After lunch, continue the journey to Rattanakiri. The journey will take around 4 hours and will arrive to Rattanakiri by late afternoon. After arrival proceed straight to the hotel for check-in. Diner and overnight in Rattanakiri. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 7: Rattanakiri
In the morning, proceed for excursion to visit Yeak Lom lake, the most beautiful lake formed by a volcanic eruption approximately 4000 years ago. It is 50 meters deep with a diameter of 800 meters and has about 2.5 kilometers of walking trail around the lake. In the afternoon, visit the Eisei Pattamak Mountain to see the view of the Rattanakiri and the reclining Buddha. Visitor can enjoy the panoramic view of sunset over Rattanakiri from this hill. Diner and overnight in Rattanakiri

Day 8: Rattanakiri
In the morning visit the morning market, where we can observe many hill tribes people barter their goods. Breakfast and travel to Lumkut Lake, the crystal clear water covering a depth of 68 meters. Picnic lunch near the lake. On the way back, visit the gem-mining region in Bor Keo district; visit the Tumpoun minority tribe in Cheit Village and the coffee plantation of the provincial governor. Overnight in Rattanakiri. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 9: Rattanakiri
In the morning, journey by boat to visit Voen Sai, the Lao and Chinese village. Take a boat trip to visit Kreurng minority village of Rok to see the traditions of the large and long house families. Picnic Lunch at one of the sites. In the afternoon, visit the waterfalls of Cha Ong, Ka Tieng and Oka Chanh. Overnight in Rattanakiri. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 10: Rattanakiri - Stung Treng
After breakfast, proceed on a journey back to Stung Treng. Arrive in the province and check-in the hotel and lunch will be served straight after. In the afternoon, cruise across the Mekong to Thalaborivat to visit Pre- Angkorian period temple and then city tour. To visit Lao style Pagoda and other colonial building. Overnight in Stung Treng. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 11: Stung Treng - Phnom Penh
In the morning travel by road back to Phnom Penh. Once arrive in Phnom Penh check-in to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Wat Ounalom. Overnight in Phnom Penh. Meals: (B/L/D).

Day 12: Depart Phnom Penh
Free day at leisure or shopping until transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of tour service. Meals: (B).

Mekong Expedition 11 Nights / 12 Days
Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - Kratie - Steung Treng - Rattanakiri -Phnom Penh
Validity: October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007

Tour code: DAPT 12ME

Tour cost complimentary for 1 Tour leader for every 15 paying persons

Price Includes
All road transportation in private air-con bus or minibus,
Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis,
Sightseeing excursions with English speaking guides,
Entrance fees,
Meals on full board at local restaurant,
Mineral drinking water during visit on the bus

Price Excludes
Visa fee,
International flight and departure tax,
Personal expense such as laundry or drink during meals, etc.
Optional visit,
All airport tax,
Insurance of all kind.

Airfares, Visa and Departure Taxes:
Bangkok-Phnom Penh//Siem Reap-Bangkok Airfare US$289.
Bangkok -Siem Reap Roundtrip Airfare: US$319.
The above are current fares from Bangkok and is subject to change.
The Bangkok departure tax is US$13 per person.
Siem Reap to Bangkok departure tax US$25 per person.

Visa & Visa Fees:
For most foreign visitors visas for Cambodia are obtainable upon arrival at both Pochentong and Siem Reap International Airports. Visas are also available at Poipet and Cham Yearn (Koh Kong Province) border crossings. However, visitors who enter through Bavet (Moc Bai) or Ka-Om Samnor (Chou Doc), visas must be obtained in advance from the Cambodian Embassy or Consulate abroad or in Bangkok.
A period of one month tourist visa costs US$ 20, two passport picture size photographs of yourself are required and a passport must be valid at least 6 months. Tourist visa can be extended by one month for a fee of US$ 15. One month business visa costs US$ 25, but can be extended. Please kindly note that other border crossings not mentioned are not classified as international check points at the time this information compilation.