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  • Cambodia holidays: Introduction to cambodian Buddhism, visit Angkor Wat
  • Cambodia holidays: Introduction to cambodian Buddhism, visit Angkor Wat
  • Cambodia holidays: Introduction to cambodian Buddhism, visit Angkor Wat

Introduction to Cambodian Buddhism

8 days 7 nights - From $

An unrgefottable experience Cambodia. 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.

Special Tours: "Introduction to Cambodian Buddhism" With Mozaik Voyages  Cambodia Travel Agency  

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  • Day 1: Arrival in Phnom Penh (D)

    Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, discovery of the city onboard a cyclo.Overnight at hotel.

     

    Day 2: Phnom Penh - city tour (B)

    A tour of the capital: hall, National library and National Bank. Finish the morning by Wat Phnom located on an artificial hill. Afternoon, explore the main sights including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda as well as the National Museum and Wat Prakeo. Overnight at hotel.

     

    Day 3: Visit an island (B,L)

    This morning, enjoy a boat trip to a nearby island where silk is produced. Stroll through the village; discover handicraft producers as well as the local pagoda. Introduction to Buddhism: focus on Buddhist concepts. After lunch, head to Choeung Ek killing fields for an additional historical insight on Cambodia.

     

    Day 4: Phnom Penh - Kompong Thom - Siem Reap (B,L)

     

    Star to Siem Reap. Stop mid way in Kampong Thom for lunch and visit Sambor Prei Kuk temples. 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. Arrival to Siem Reap, hotel check in

     

    Day 5: Siem Reap - Angkor (B,L)

    Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom: the South Gate, the Bayon with its 54 towers of enigmatic smiling faces of the compassionate Boddhisattva, the nearby temple-mountain of Baphuon, the Royal Enclosure with the Phimeanakas temple, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat (early-mid 12th century) dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. In the evening, you will have a course on "Life of Buddha, Buddhist history and the various Buddhist schools in the South-East Asia". Overnight in Siem Reap.

     

    Day 6: Angkor Complex (B,L,D)

    Morning, drive to Banteay Srei also known as "the citadel of women". Made of pink sandstone and considered a tribute to the beauty of women, this temple with its small size, delicate carvings and remarkable state of preservation is one of everyone's favorite. This 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. Overnight in the monastery. Course on Buddhism: focus on Buddhist philosophy, monastic life and nirvana. Discussion with monks. Overnight at hotel.

     

    Day 7 Siem Reap Monastery: (B,L)

    Rise in the early morning to the sound of the drums around 4 AM. After breakfast, you will be introduced to meditation, followed by a half day practice in the monastery. Transfer back to your hotel in Siem Reap and free time to enjoy at your leisure.

     

    Day 8: Siem Reap - Departure (B)

    Free time until your transfer to the airport.

     

     

    This is an example of one of our Cambodia Tours - we'll be pleased to design similar Cambodia tours with dates and itinerary customised to your personal preferences. For example, you may wish to spend more or less time at any destination, or deviate from this itinerary, just contact us at our Cambodia tailor-made tours or send an email to us

     

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  • We are all home now after a wonderful 17 days traveling throughout your part of the world. We both love your country and the people of Vietnam and we wanted to thank you for arranging an unforgettable experience.

    I look forward to future holidays with Vietwind.

    Best regards

    David
    Mr David

  • I just wanted to let you know that the trip was wonderful. We failed to return your evaluation forms, but I will write you more fully in a few days when our guests have left. In the meantime, I just wanted you to know that each guide was excellent, the hotels were excellent, everything was excellent and that we were charmed by your country.

    Thank you for all the arrangements you made.

    Sincerely,
    William
    Dr William
  • Hi,

    Everything was wonderful. I did not want to come home. Your country and this trip was/is the best trip I have ever had and I have been on lots and lots of trips all over the world. We are impressed by the very good organization, qualified guide and amazing country. We wish you a lot of tourists!

    Best wishes, from our family!

    Jacqueline
    Mrs Jacqueline

  • Dear Mr Dong,

    My wife and I have just returned to our home in London after our wonderful 30 days holiday in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and would like to immediately express our sincere thanks to Mozaik Voyages, and especially to you personally, for the excellent planning and  execution of all of all of the arrangements that you made on our behalf.
    This is so impressive that I am very pleased to offer myself as a reference to any potential future customers of Mozaik Voyages. I will also not hesitate to recommend you to anyone that I know or meet that expresses an interest in visiting Indochina. Furthermore, we will, of course, contact you again if and when we decide to return.

    With all best wishes and warmest regards
    Suzanne and Brian

    Suzanne and Brian

  • Dear Mr Dong

    I just want to say many many thanks for all your help, all your staff, from guides to drivers were wonderful and everything went really really well.

    I can't speak highly enough of your company and staff, both Jane and I would not hesitate in recommending your services.

    We had such a great time we have started to save for our next trip back to Vietnam in 2009, and hope to use you again.

    If you email me your bosses address I would like to write to him and reiterate how awesome everyone was and how smooth it went for us.

    I can't thank you enough.

     

    Michael

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