Excursion Mid-voyage land adventure: angkor wat, temples & antiquities tour at Da Nang
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For many centuries, southeast Asia has been a repository for some of the world's most beautiful ancient pagodas and temples, especially the spectacular temple city of Angkor Wat, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Angkor Wat is one of the world's premier architectural gems, and the crowned jewel of this captivating, two-night journey in search of the most spectacular and renowned temples, pagodas, and antiquities of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Siem Reap. Your journey begins with a visit to Da Nang and tour of the Cham Museum, home to outdoor exhibits of beautiful old sandstone sculptures and temple decorations. At the ancient river-town of Hoi An, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, take a guided stroll along its colourful streets, which have remained unchanged for centuries. Visit the Hoi An Museum, Phuoc Kien Temple, and intriguing and beautiful Japanese Covered Bridge, which features a small temple in its centre. Next, travel to Siem Reap for a visit to Angkor Wat. The national symbol and highlight of any visit to Cambodia, Angkor Wat is the largest, best-preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples. Marvel at its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. Stop by the Preah Ko Temple and Aulaok Village, where you can observe local artisans at work. Tour the Angkor Thom complex with its Bayon Temple, which features marvellous bas reliefs, a central sanctuary, and giant stone faces. Your final stop is at the forested Ta Prohm Temple, the setting for the blockbuster movie, Tomb Raider. An Apsara dance performance and two-night stay at the Sokha Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap round out your visit in grand style.
02MIDCHM-T Angkor Wat, Temples & Antiquities
Duration: 2.5 Days/2 Nights
Departs from: Chan May at approximately 8:30 a.m.
Re-join ship: Ho Chi Minh at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Reserve by: At least 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 at time of final payment. Bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea.
All Land Adventure fares are subject to change, and not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable, and non-refundable, within 120 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:
Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Vietnam and Cambodia. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.
LOCAL CURRENCY:
The local currency is the Vietnamese Dong and Cambodian Riel; however, Euros and 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).
Explore some of the most spectacular and renowned temples, pagodas, and antiquities in southeast Asia during this captivating, two-night overland journey to Da Nang, Hoi An, and Siem Reap.
DAY ONE - Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - Chan May/Da Nang/Hoi An/Siem Reap
After disembarking the ship, meet your guide and transfer to the Cham Museum in Da Nang
After disembarking the ship, meet your guide and depart for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to the Cham Museum in Da Nang. The road south from Chan May is scenic, with tall sand dunes along the coast, and numerous rice paddies and water buffalo in the fields. As you venture through the centre of Da Nang, discover a charming town with ornate temples and colonial-style buildings.
Stroll through the centuries-old outdoor sculpture and temple decorations at the Cham Museum
Upon arriving at the Cham Museum, stroll through its outdoor exhibits of sandstone sculptures and temple decorations created between the 4th and 14th centuries by the Cham people. The displays are grouped into four time periods, and named after the regions in which the sculptures were discovered. Along the way, your guide provides a comprehensive explanation of these relics and the history of Cham.
Take a guided tour of the ancient town and museum of Hoi An, an UNESCO World Heritage Site
Next, re-board your coach and continue on to the ancient town of Hoi An, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll along the colourful streets of this lovely river-town, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Along the way, a visit is made to the Hoi An Museum. Housed in a traditional merchant's house, this museum is known for its fine collection of objects relating to the town's heyday as an important trading port.
Visit the Phuoc Kien Temple, and see the beautiful Japanese Covered Bridge and its Temple
Your walking tour continues with a visit to the Phuoc Kien Temple, a structure built in honour of Thien Hau, the Goddess of the Sea. Afterward, see the Japanese Covered Bridge, perhaps one of the most intriguing and beautiful sights in Hoi An. Built in 1593 over a stream, it is a wonderful amalgamation of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese architectural characteristics. Appropriately, it connects Hoi An's Japanese and Chinese districts. At the centre of the bridge stands a small temple.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and some free time for shopping and independent exploration
Following your walking tour, proceed for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, some free time is made available for shopping and independent exploration in the lively, open-air market of bustling Hoi An.
Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your scheduled flight to Siem Reap
Following your visit to Hoi An, re-board your coach and transfer to the Hoi An Airport for check-in and your scheduled evening flight (Flight #VN3829), departing at approximately 6:10 p.m. and arriving in Siem Reap at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Hotel transfer, and some free time to relax and freshen-up before dinner
Upon arrival at the Siem Reap Airport and after passport and visa formalities, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in, with some free time to relax and freshen-up before dinner.
Dinner is at the hotel.
Overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Room at the Sokha Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap
DAY TWO - Thursday, February 23, 2023 - Siem Reap
Breakfast at the hotel and a transfer to the Angkor Wat Temple, an UNESCO World Heritage Site
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and depart for the scenic, approximately 35-minute drive to the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the capital of the Khmer Empire from 800 A.D. to approximately 1200 A.D., Angkor spans an area of approximately 40 miles (about 63 kilometres). 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, which is rated among the world's premier architectural gems.
Take a guided walking tour of the Angkor Wat Temple complex
The national symbol and highlight of any visit to Cambodia, the Angkor Wat Temple is a unique and stunning blend of spirituality and symmetry, and an enduring example of man's devotion to his gods. Angkor Wat is the largest, best-preserved, and, undoubtedly, most breath-taking of the monuments of Angkor, and reputedly the largest religious structure in the world. During your visit, marvel at its sheer scale, beautifully proportioned layout, and the delicate artistry of its carvings.
Please note: For early-risers, an optional sunrise tour of Angkor Wat can be arranged.
Stop by Aulaok Village to observe local artisans at work, then visit the nearby Preah Ko Temple
Leaving Angkor Wat, re-board your coach and continue on to Aulaok Village. Upon arrival, visit a workshop to observe local artisans weaving and hand-making themed carvings. Leaving the workshop, proceed to the nearby Preah Ko (Sacred Bull), a temple that derives its name from the three sandstone statues located in front of, and facing, the temple's central towers. These statues represent Nandi, the white bull who serves as the mount of Shiva.
Enjoy lunch at the Tara Angkor Hotel, then tour the Angkor Thom Complex with its Bayon Temple
Next, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at the Tara Angkor Hotel. After lunch, a visit is made to the Angkor Thom complex. Here, view the Terrace of Elephants, Leper King and Bayon, and explore the Bayon Temple, whose giant stone faces have become one of the most recognisable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture.
Visit the forested Ta Prohm Temple, the setting for the blockbuster movie, Tomb Raider
After visiting Angkor Thom, continue to the Ta Prohm Temple, renowned for its forest atmosphere and enormous fig trees. This temple looks just as it did when the first European explorers arrived. It is also the location of many scenes filmed for the blockbuster movie, Tomb Raider.
Hotel transfer, and some free time to relax and freshen-up before dinner
At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and transfer back to the hotel for some free time to freshen-up before dinner.
Dinner is at the hotel, with a traditional Apsara dance show at the hotel's poolside.
Overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Room at the Sokha Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap
DAY THREE - Friday, February 24, 2023 - Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to the Siem Reap Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh
After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, meet your guide and transfer to the Siem Reap Airport for check-in and your scheduled morning flight (Flight #VN3818), departing at approximately 10:10 a.m. and arriving in Ho Chi Minh at approximately 11:10 a.m.
Transfer to the pier and ship
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the port. Upon arrival at the pier, embark the ship.
Please note: This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure requires an extensive amount of walking, at times over uneven, gravel, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and board/de-board the plane, and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing (long-and-short-sleeved shirts, shorts and pants, with flat, non-slip, and closed-toe walking shoes and sneakers, and bring sun protection, sunglasses with a strap, insect repellent, a weatherproof jacket, raingear, small backpack for land visits (for cameras, bottled water, etc.), camera, plastic bag to keep your camera or photographic equipment dry, medications, binoculars, and local currency and/or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Please dress conservatively when going ashore. Proper attire is required to enter the temples, monasteries, and pagodas; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. As a rule, women should not wear anything remotely revealing (miniskirts, shorts, capris, beachwear, and sleeveless or low-cut tops), and men should always wear shirts and trousers in public. Guests must carry their passports and ship's ID at all times. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Photography and/or videography is prohibited in some areas of the Angkor National Museum. The tour sequence, timings and itinerary may vary. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Programme Includes:
- Two-night stay in a Deluxe Room at the Sokha Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap
Scheduled flights: Chan May/Siem Reap/Ho Chi Minh (Economy-Class). Business-Class is available upon request at an additional charge and subject to availability, as most aircraft do not offer business seating
(Insert name of airline) restricts baggage allowance to approximately 44 pounds (about 20 kilograms) per person, + one carry-on luggage with a maximum weight of approximately XX pounds (about X kilograms), and a maximum size of approximately XXxXXxXX inches (about XXxXXxXX centimetres). Supplement for excess luggage is to be paid directly at the check-in counter. Passengers with more than approximately 22 pounds (about 10 kilograms) of excess luggage must check-in at least 90 minutes prior to departure. Maximum weight per item: approximately 44 pounds (about 20 kilograms)
- Two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners, with drinks included
- Tour of the Cham Museum with its outdoor exhibits - Da Nang
- Tour of the Phuoc Kien Temple - Hoi An
- Visit to the Japanese Covered Bridge and its temple - Hoi An
- Lunch at a local restaurant - Hoi An
- Free time for shopping and independent exploration - Hoi An
- Tour of Angkor Wat Temple, an UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Lunch at the Tara Hotel - Siem Reap
- Tour of the Angkor Thom Complex with its Bayon Temple - Siem Reap
- Tour of the Ta Prohm Temple - Siem Reap
- Traditional Apsara dance show performed poolside at the Sokha Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap
- All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
Not Included:
Any meals and drinks not specified above, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance and other personal items.