Located just outside Siem Reap, Cambodia, the jungles of Angkor offer a distinguished opportunity to explore the rich history and remarkable architecture of the Khmer Empire. Once concealed beneath dense vegetation, the temples of Angkor now stand as one of the world's largest religious monuments. Among them, Angkor Wat is particularly notable for its grand scale and intricate carvings. Visitors also pass through the formidable gates of Angkor Thom, the final capital of the Khmer Empire, to examine the renowned Bayon Temple.
Please note:
-There is extensive walking over uneven ground at the temple sites - at times up to 2 km, with steps at Bayon and Angkor Wat. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulty or if confined to a wheelchair. It can also be very hot and humid there.
-Cambodia visa fee is included in the tour and will be applied upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport
-Flight schedules are subject to change thus the tour sequence may vary
-Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below about airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
All travelers (Tourists, Expats and Cambodians) are now required to submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before their arrival via a mobile app or at https://arrival.gov.kh/
DAY 1
After flying into the Singapore International Airport, you will be met outside of Customs and transferred to your hotel. Check-in time is at 3:00pm, and while every effort will be made to have rooms available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arrival time you may wish to book an extra night so that a room is ready upon your arrival.
You will spend the remainder of the day settling in and enjoying the amenities at your hotel or the sites of the city. Meals are on your own today.
Since guests are permitted 1 checked bag and 1 carry on for the flights to and from Siem Reap, we suggest separating any excess luggage for storage. It will be collected in the morning and stored at the hotel until your return on Day 4. Please remember to bring any valuables, medication and documents with you.
DAY 2
Following check out and excess luggage storage, you will transfer to the Singapore International Airport. Upon arrival, proceed through check-in for your flight to Siem Reap. You will be accompanied on the flight by a representative from our local ground agency.
On arrival in Siem Reap you will be met and assisted with obtaining your Cambodian Entry Visa. You will then proceed to the Angkor Site to collect your temple passes which are required for touring. Once this has been issued, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch.
NOTE: Your passport will be kept by our program operations team in order to process the visa on arrival and for exit procedures on departure day. Your passport will be safely returned to you on Day 4.
This afternoon, explore the archaeological treasures of Angkor Wat, the highlight of your program and seat of the once mighty Angkor Empire. It was from here that kings ruled over a vast territory that extended from the tip of what is now southern Vietnam, northward to Yunnan in China, and westward to the Bay of Bengal.
Your expert guide will show you the best spots for taking photos of this massive temple complex as you walk amid the moss-peppered cobbled pathways, gazing up at the intricately carved tower tops, or climb the steep, narrow temple steps that lead to wide courtyards.
Contemplate the temple's spiritual power while you stroll in the cool shade of its hallways, stopping to take in the perfume of burning incense. Lose yourself in contemplation as you catch the rays of sun dancing off the bas relief carvings at sunset, the chatter of monkeys reverberating off the temple walls.
You will have approximately 2 hours to explore its archaeological treasures with your guide before returning to your hotel to freshen up. Enjoy a group dinner either at the hotel or at a local restaurant (TBA).
DAY 3
Following breakfast, you will venture to the city of Angkor Thom including the renowned Bayon Temple built in the 12th Century, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Elephant Terrace, a sandstone wall covered with carved hunting scenes and three-headed elephants.
Continue to visit the un-restored temple of Ta Prohm which is famous for its forest atmosphere and enormous fig trees. This temple looks just as it did when the first European explorer arrived. It is also the location of many of the scenes filmed for Angelina Jolie’s huge blockbuster movie, Tomb Raider.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Satcha, a Cambodian handicrafts center that fosters local artisans who mix traditional knowledge with contemporary design to showcase their talents and highlight Cambodian culture. Their aim is to encourage the young generation to perpetuate this ancestral know-how while creating unique and desirable products, allowing them to further develop their core skills to become autonomous and financially independent.
Continue to look around the Old Market (Phsar Chas) - the most popular with tourists and visitors, offering the greatest selection of souvenirs, textiles, handicrafts, statues, and curios of any of the traditional markets.
Back at the hotel, enjoy dinner and an Apsara cultural show
Overnight at the Borei Angkor Resort or similar hotel
DAY 4
This morning, you will discover the center of Apopo, a registered Belgian non-governmental organization and US non-profit which is known for training southern giant pouched rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis using their advanced sense of smell, making detection safer and more efficient.
At Apopo’s Siem Reap center, you will be able to tour a museum about global mine clearance challenges and see demonstrations of the trained rats at work. The animals are not harmed in any way here.
After an enlightening morning, return to your hotel for some free time and lunch on own. Later in the afternoon, check out, settling any incidental charges before you depart and then transfer to the airport for a flight back to Singapore.
Upon arrival at Singapore’s Changi Airport, a local English-speaking representative will be waiting in arrivals to greet you. Once all luggage is collected and the group has gone through Customs and Immigration, you will transfer to your hotel for the evening. The evening is at leisure and dinner is on your own.
Guests will be reunited with any stored luggage.
DAY 5
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Don’t forget to settle any incidentals before departing. At the designated time, transfer to the Port of Singapore where you will embark the ship .
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
•If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
DAY 1
Arrive at the Singapore International Airport
You will be met and transferred to your hotel
Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure and meals are on your own
3:00pm Check in at the hotel
Overnight at the Park Royal Collection Marina Bay
Meet and Greet and transfers
•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.
•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
DAY 2
*Timings and order of tours is subject to change based on flight details which can change up to the time of departure
5:00am Early morning wake up call, breakfast box from the hotel
5:30am Check-out, settle accounts and board coach
6:00am Transfer from hotel to airport
6:40am Check-in for flight to Siem Reap
8:40am Flight from Singapore to Siem Reap (flight details TBA and subject to change)
9:50am Arrival to Siem Reap Airport and process on-arrival visa
10:30am Transfer from Siem Reap Airport to Angkor site office to collect Temple Pass (required for
touring)
10:45am Collect Temple Pass
11:00am Transfer from Angkor Site Office to hotel for check-in followed by lunch
2:30pm Transfer from the hotel to Angkor Wat, visit the Angkor Wat complex
5:30pm Return to your hotel to freshen up
7:00pm Transfer to a local restaurant for dinner
7:30pm Dinner
9:00pm Return to your hotel
Overnight at the Borei Angkor hotel or similar hotel
DAY 3
From 7am Breakfast at hotel
8:00am Depart hotel for the Angkor Thom Complex
8:30am Visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants and Leper King and Ta Phrom
12:00pm Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch
12:15pm Lunch
1:45pm Transfer to Satcha Handcraft Center
2:00pm Visit Satcha Handcraft Center
2:45pm Continu to the “Old Market”
3:00pm Visit the “Old Market”
3:30pm Return to the hotel to freshen up
6:30pm Dinner and local cultural show at your hotel
Overnight at the Borei Angkor Resort and Spa or similar hotel
DAY 4
*Timings are subject to change based on flight details which can change up to time of departure
6:30am Breakfast at hotel
8:00am Transfer to Apopo Center
8:30am Visit Apopo Center
9:30am Return to the hotel
11:30am Hotel check out
12:00pm Lunch at hotel (on own)
1:30pm Transfer from hotel to Siem Reap Airport
2:40pm Check-in for flight from Siem Reap to Singapore
4:40pm Flight from Siem Reap to Singapore (flight details TBA and subject to change)
8:05pm Arrival to Singapore Changi Airport and Proceed through Singapore Customs and Immigration
9:05pm Transfer to your hotel for check-in, dinner on own
Overnight at the Park Royal Collection Marina Bay or similar hotel
DAY 5
From 8am Breakfast at hotel
12:00pm Check out and transfer to the ship
1:00pm Approximate arrival at the ship for embarkation.
Expected Weather:
Hot and Dry. The average midday temperatures can hover to upper 30s C (85-90 F), especially in inland areas like Siem Reap. The sun can be quite intense, and the air becomes hazier with the rising humidity. Though sometimes quite hot, the lack of rain still leaves this good time of year to visit the temples.
What to Bring:
On this tour the key words are comfortable and casual. Please avoid uncovered shoulders, shorts or revealing clothing. Full length trousers or pants and/or skirts covering the knees are required to be worn when visiting Angkor Wat.
Although dinners are not formal, you may want to bring something a bit dressier for that time of day.
Bring a hat or a head covering for sun protection and don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses and mosquito repellant (suggested for sunrise and sunset hours). It is also a good idea to bring along a small packet of tissues or wet wipes as well as to bring flat, comfortable, closed toe walking shoes.
Visitors to any religious sites will be required to take off footwear and hats.
Currency:
The local currency is the Cambodian Riel but U.S. Dollars are commonly accepted in Cambodia. You should take smaller denominations of U.S. Dollars with you, as they will keep you from ending up with a lot of local change that you will not be able to re-exchange back home.
Electricity:
Rooms are equipped with 220-volt, two-pin US style electrical outlets. We recommend travelling with your own universal adapter should you have electronic devices.
Water:
Avoid tap water and drinks with ice in them. Drink mineral water and drinks in sealed containers. Water at the hotels in both Singapore and Siem Reap is potable.
Luggage:
Guests will be permitted to bring a maximum of one checked suitcase (20 kg or 44lbs) and one small carry on free of charge. Any additional or overweight pieces will be in excess, and fees will be paid to the airline at your expense when checking in for the flights.
For this reason, luggage storage will be available at the hotel in Singapore and you will be re-united with it on Day 4 upon your return to Singapore.
Please ensure that all excess bags to be stored are tagged properly and visibly with your full name and suite number on the ship. Note that Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the hotel, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind or in checked luggage. You should keep any valuables, medications and documents with you in your carry-on handbag.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline. Please advise RSSC of the specifics at least 14 days before sailing.
2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC upon booking this program if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flights used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.
3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.
*Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.
* Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.
*Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.
Documentation:
Guests must carry a valid passport with at least 6 months validity after the program dates and have spare pages for the Cambodian Visa. Visas will be issued on arrival in Siem Reap and are included in the cost of the program.
Guests are required to submit an electronic Singapore Arrival Card within three days prior to arrival into Singapore. They are not permitted any earlier. Please follow instructions on this website https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/ or through the official “MyICA” mobile application. Submissions are free of charge.
All travelers (Tourists, Expats and Cambodians) are also now required to submit a Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before their arrival via a mobile app or at https://arrival.gov.kh/
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Accommodations:
Singapore –Park Royal Collection Marina Bay
6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594
Phone: +65 6845 1000
Siem Reap –Borei Angkor Resort and Spa or similar hotel
National Road 6, Banteay Chas, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Phone: +855 63 963 900
*We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified accordingly ahead of time of any changes. If guests are not notified of any changes in advance of travel, then the hotels listed will be used.
Program Includes for guests
•2 nights in Singapore at the Park Royal Collection Marina Bay or similar (Urban Deluxe Room)
•2 nights in Siem Reap at the Borei Angkor Hotel or similar (Landmark Room)
•4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners as well as a cultural show
•Applicable transfers
•Cambodia on arrival Visa
•Touring in Siem Reap in air-conditioned coaches or coaster buses
•All entrance fees required for tours and Temple Pass
•Local English-speaking guides in Singapore and in Siem Reap
•Bottled water and cold towels on the coaches when touring
•Economy class flights between Singapore and Siem Reap – direct flights not guaranteed
•Excess luggage storage in Singapore
•Hospitality desk at both hotels for groups of 15 guests or more
•Local tour leader to accompany the group throughout
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls and laundry
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
•Gratuities for drivers and guides
•Any touring or meals not mentioned in the above itinerary
•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Price: $3,999 per guest based on double occupancy.
Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.
