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Inter-Cultural Arts Exchange

Arts and Crafts Tour
This tour explores the resurgence in Cambodia's rich arts and crafts heritage. In Phnom Penh, visitors observe novice dancers being trained in the rigorous discipline of Apsara dancing at the school of Fine Arts, followed by a visit to the private workshops of the Prayuvong Buddha Factories, which devote themselves to restoring Buddha images destroyed by the Khmer Rouge. The following day includes an excursion to Koh Dach, an island famous for silk production. From Phnom Penh, visitors continue to Siem Reap, where they will tour a silk farm and basket-weaving village. The last day is spent among the famous Angkor Temples.

Day 1 Arrival in Phnom Penh - Transfer to hotel. Sightseeing in Phnom Penh - Sunset cruise on the Mekong /Tonle Sap River - Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 2 Phnom Penh: Excursion on the Mekong river and to local markets - Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 3 Fly Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Arts & Crafts excursion in/around Siem Reap town - Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 4 Siem Reap - Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm - Overnight in SiemReap

Day 5 Fly Siem Reap - Phnom Penh. Transfer Excursion in/around Phnom Penh to see traditional arts, crafts and the traditional dance school - Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 6 Phnom Penh. Transfer to airport for onward flight.

Price Per Person: These are ballpark estimates. Exact quotes will be given upon request. Var A: $605, Var B: $660, Var C: $832 based on 2 people, dbl occ

Includes: english-speaking guide, accommodation in hotels as mentioned above or equivalent, daily breakfast, flight ticket Siem Reap-Phnom Penh, ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towels and drinking water), sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary.

Not Included: international & domestic airport tax, visa fees, drinks, personal expenses.

Above rates are valid from 01-Jan-03 to 31-Dec-03 For triple occupancy, solo travelers and more than 2 people, please request price quote

HOTELS
Phnom Penh
Var. A/ Princess Hotel 2*Stnrd; Var. B/The Juliana Hotel 3-4*Superior; Var C/Inter-Continental 5* Dlxe

Siem Reap
Var. A/ Angkor Saphir 2*Stnrd; Var. B/Angkor Hotel 3-4* ROH, Var C/Angkor Century 4-5* ROH

Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered. All hotel ratings are according to the local accreditation authority. Please note that the validity of this quotation includes the Christmas and New Year period.

Many hotels could include last minute compulsory meal packages during these festivals. We will inform you of any additional costs, if applicable, as soon as we are notified by the hotels, and will adjust the quotation accordingly.

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