The Colours of Cambodia ...
8 DAY - SMALL GROUP TOUR - Maximum 10
Join other creative travellers and experience the beauty of Cambodia's ancient temples and the colours of an emerging textiles scene. Visit weaving projects and a unique forest project reviving ancient plants for making natural dyes. Marvel at use of textiles in the spectacular carvings of the ancient temples of Angkor. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Explore the vibrant city of Phnom Penh Tour the Royal Palace Water hyacinth weaving on a floating class room Explore the Temples of Angkor Visit a silk farm and natural dyes forest PLACES VISITED
Phnom Penh (2 N) - Siem Reap (5N) 
DAY 1 : PHNOM PENH
Today is arrival day. We will collect you from the airport when you arrive. The day is free to explore. There's a get together meeting tonight to meet your travel companions and go over the itinerary for the tour. DAY 2: PHNOM PENH We spend the day exploring the exciting river city of Phnom Penh. Starting at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex, we learn about the Royal colours of Cambodia before we move on to the National Museum where we can see how textiles have been recorded in ancient sculptures and artefacts. This afternoon we visit the sobering site of the Killing Fields and end our day join the locals at Wat Phnom. DAY 3: PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP We explore the city markets and textile shops for silks and fabrics before flying north to Siem Reap, the gateway to the Temples of Angkor.
DAY 4: SIEM REAP See how textiles were used back in the days of Angkor when you explore the ruins and spectacular carvings of the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants and Leper King, Ta Prohm Temple and the amazing Angkor Wat. DAY 5: SIEM REAP We make a visit to Institute for Khmer Traditional Textiles [IKTT], a unique forest project established to revive ancient traditional natural dyes and weaving techniques before making a visit to the beautiful 'women's' temple of Bantaey Srie. This afternoon we visit the visit the Artisans d’Angkor silk farm and weaving centre and drop in to visit the Mekong Quits outlet. DAY 6: SIEM REAP A highlight of our time in Siem Reap is a visit a unique water hyacinth weaving project on the lake where we take a hands-on class with the local ladies on our floating class room. We get together tonight for a Khmer feast. DAY 7: SIEM REAP There's lots of free time today to bargain at the Old Markets for silks, catch up on last minute shopping, or maybe take a cooking class, a pottery class or simply relax by the pool. DAY 8: SIEM REAP Your tour comes to an end today after you transfer to the airport. TOUR DATES & PRICES
SMALL GROUP TOUR DEPARTURES - Maximum 10 20th Nov 2017 $2780 pp twin share + $283 single supplement 5th Mar 2018 $2880 pp twin share + $298 single supplement 5th Nov 2018 $2880 pp twin share + $298 singe room supplement INDEPENDENT GUIDED TOUR DEPARTURES Depart daily From $1700 pp twin share Independent guided tours are open to everyone with an interest in textiles. These tours are run at a time to fit with your travel dates. These tours are not escorted by Narelle but are guided by local professional English speaking guides. Pricing note: All tour prices quoted are in AUD based on exchange rates at the time of publication. Prices may be subject to change in the event of significant currency fluctuations up until final payment is received. TOUR INCLUSIONS
Daily breakfast 7 nights hotel accommodation O/W Economy flight Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private air-con transport Tuk tuk tour of Angkor Local English speaking guides Australian tour leader based on minimum of 6 travellers Arrival & departure transfers Entrance Fees Water Hyacinth weaving class TOUR HOTELS
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Is this tour for me? To truly experience the tour programme and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. The tour will be of interest to anyone who enjoys textiles, historical ruins and photography. Please request a tour brochure for full tour activities. |
