Excursion Mid-voyage overland experience: angkor wat with temple dinner tour at Ho Chi Minh

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. Your Mid-Voyage Land Adventure features a special dinner at Kravan Temple.

Mid-Voyage Overland Experience: 01MIDSGN-D: Angkor Wat with Temple Dinner

Duration: 2 Days/1 Night

Departs from: Ho Chi Minh

Re-join ship: Ho Chi Minh

Reserve: At least 90 days prior to sailing

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This Overland Experience is a small group luxury tour, providing bespoke cultural and sightseeing experiences. We limit the tour to a small group in order to ensure your experience is a high-quality one. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. If the program fills up, you'll be accommodated on a space-available basis. Advanced booking is required at least 90 days prior to sailing date via Silversea Reservations. We suggest booking early to secure your spot(s).

Please be advised that a minimum number of participants is required for this program to run as described. In rare cases when the minimum number of participants is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at an increased rate based on private arrangements or to cancel your specific departure for a refund. The self-cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, is 90 days or sooner to initial sailing date at the rate of 100% program fare per person. The payment for your Overland Experience is due in full on the same date as your final payment due for your cruise. Per Silversea's general payment terms, bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner.

All Overland Experiences are non-transferable and non-refundable within 120 days of sailing, with the exception of cancellation by Silversea. Our family-friendly land programs require adult accompaniment of any guests under the age of 18. All Overland Experiences are owned by independent contractors, and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Silversea and our local operators make every effort to ensure your land program runs as described. Our local operators reserve the right to modify tour sequence, sites visited and venues mentioned due to operational reasons.

VISA INFORMATION:

Cambodian and Viet Nam visas are included and will be issued upon arrival at Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh 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:

The local currency is the Cambodian Riel; however, US Dollars are well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels (there is no shopping stop planned during the program).

DAY ONE - Sunday, April 4th, 2021 -  Ho Chi Minh/Siem Reap

Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport from Ho Chi Minh City, hand passports to get Cambodian visa.

Meet the tour guide at airport and then drive to hotel check in.

Then leave hotel for Sunset view in front of Angkor Wat. Famed for being the world's largest religious building, Angkor Wat is the most popular spot to catch the last daylight. Built-in the 12th century, the temple faces west and so the sun sets dramatically in front of its iconic spires where you will experience the last of the daylight shine on this huge world heritage temple is a truly beautiful experience

Drive back to hotel and freshen up before have Temple Gala Dinner with Traditional Performance at Kravan Temple.

DAY TWO - Monday, April 5th, 2021 - Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh

After breakfast at the hotel and check out then start for visit the magnificent temple at Angkor Wat, a unique and stunning blend of spirituality and symmetry, and an enduring example of man's devotion to his gods. It is the largest and undoubtedly the most breath taking of the monuments of Angkor and it is reputedly the largest religious structure in the world. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next visit is Angkor Thom complex to see the Terrace of Elephants, the Leper King and the Bayon. Explore the Bayon Temple whose giant stone faces have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture

Drive to Tara Angkor Hotel for light lunch (inclusive of 2 drinks; soft drinks, local beer or mineral water). Then, drive to airport for your flight back to Ho Chi Minh.

Please note: an extensive amount of walking and climbing steps are required at all sites visited, therefore this tour is unsuitable for guests with limited mobility or those utilising a wheelchair. Lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended. Because it is still an active place of worship, proper dress is required for the visit to Angkor Wat: 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:

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

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

·One breakfast, two lunches wtih drinks included

·One Temple Gala Dinner with Traditional Performance at Kravan Temple.

·All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

·Angkor Temple Pass

·Cambodian visa

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.