ANGKOR WAT MARATHON 2008
from $590*
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5 - 10 December 2008
6 days / 5 nights
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• Angkor Wat Marathon • 'Tomb Raider' Temple • Voluptuous Apsaras • Majestic Angkor Wat •
• Beautiful Banteay Srei • Floating Village Cruise • Charming Phnom Penh • Cyclo Tour •
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 The Angkor Wat Half Marathon: keen marathon runner, or just enjoy fun-running through inspiring scenery for a good cause? If yes to either of these then the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon, around the fascinating, impressive, Angkor Wat temples is a must! Asia Adventures has put together an exciting 6 day package which will allow you to fully appreciate the wonderful temples, take a cruise on South East Asia’s largest freshwater lake, and discover the charming capital city of Phnom Penh – as well as running the Marathon of course!
We fully understand that before and after such a run a certain amount of pampering is required. As such we have negotiated excellent rates with various hotels in Siem Reap which are quiet, comfortable, air conditioned, have a refreshing pool, and in-house massage services.
 And don’t forget, the Angkor Wat Marathon is both a serious and a fun event, so the whole family can take part. There are various categories: the Half Marathon (21km) for men and women 16+; the 10km Fun Run for men and women 16+; the 5km Fun Run for women only (any age); and the 4km Family Fun Run. As for the good cause, part of your Marathon entrance fee goes towards helping Cambodian land-mine victims. Our Angkor Wat Half Marathon package offers an excellent choice for marathon runners to experience a small slice of wonderful Cambodia.
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Day 1 - 5 Dec 08: Angkor Thom and the Small Circuit
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On your first morning you collect your Angkor Conservation Area entrance pass, and continue onto the Small Circuit. This tour includes the huge pyramid of Takeo, and the jungle-clad Ta Prohm, made famous by the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Tomb Raider’. You continue to visit Sras Srang, known as the King's bathing pond, and Banteay Kdei, before exploring Prasat Kravan, an elegant brick temple. After lunch you explore the impressive Royal City of Angkor Thom, where you will find the Bayon, a temple famed for its many gigantic carved faces smiling beguilingly down at you. You will also visit other important sites in this immense walled city, including the pyramid of Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and the royal viewing stands known as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. If you have the time your guide will take you to an excellent spot for watching a mesmerising Angkor Wat sunset. On your return to town you will be taken to Marathon HQ to confirm your attendance, receive your race number, and a souvenir Angkor Wat Half Marathon t-shirt. This evening you will enjoy a wonderful welcome dinner.
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Day 2 - 6 Dec 08: Relaxing Tour of Magnificent Angkor Wat
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This morning you may choose to rise early to catch the sun rising from behind Angkor Wat’s five carved towers - after being awed you return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast it is time to further discover the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building. Angkor Wat is the best-preserved of the Angkorian temples, and its serene setting is perfect for pre-run contemplation! You return to town for lunch after which you are left to your own devices for the rest of the day, allowing you to choose how to relax, maybe a pre-race massage. In the evening you make your way to the Mondial Restaurant for the Angkor Wat Marathon pre-race Dinner, an excellent opportunity to mix with your fellow runners!
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Day 3 - 7 Dec 08: The Angkor Wat Half Marathon!
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 The Angkor Wat Marathon begins at 6:30am, so a light breakfast will be available from 4:30am. At 5:30am you will be transferred to the Marathon administration area where you can register and prepare for the run. The half marathon (21km) starts at 6:30am, the 10km Fun Run at 6:40am, the 5km Fun Run at 6:50am, and the Family Fun Run (4km) at 7:00am. Once you have finished your run and the various ceremonies have ended, we will return to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax and recover - the perfect opportunity to lounge by the pool, and take advantage of the many massage and spa opportunities that are available in Siem Reap. |
Day 4 - 8 Dec 08: Banteay Srei, Floating Villages & Local Crafts
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Hopefully today your legs will not be too stiff as after breakfast we go temple exploring, heading 30km north to visit the captivating and beautiful temple of Banteay Srei or ‘Fortress of the Women’. The journey allows you to experience the beautiful Cambodian countryside as you pass through small typical villages, on-route you will visiting Banteay Samre. Banteay Srei is an elaborately decorated temple, embellished with floral motifs and scenes from the Ramayana, all carved from pink sandstone. It is said the carvings must have been done by women as the detail is too fine for the hands of a man. You will return to town for lunch, after which you will head south to the Tonle Sap lake. On the way you will call in at Artisans d’Angkor, an interesting boutique workshop where you can observe young Cambodians learning traditional Khmer handicraft techniques, such as stone & wood carving, and lacquering & gilding - a great opportunity for last minute quality souvenirs. After leaving you will see Phnom Krom the  large hill looming closer, and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the on the Tonle Sap lake, the largest lake in South East Asia. You will see the traditional floating village of Chong Khneas and witness the residents going about their daily life - it is quite a sight seeing a whole bamboo village complete with homes, gas stations, schools, hair dressers, and even karaoke bars floating on a lake. As you are on the lake you will have the opportunity to watch a beautiful sunset - perfect... This evening you will enjoy dinner and a fascinating Apsara dance show at a local restaurant. |
Day 5 - 9 Dec 08: Discover Phnom Penh
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After breakfast you will be transferred to Siem Reap – Angkor International Airport for the short flight to charming Phnom Penh. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After lunch you will be treated to a fun cyclo tour, a traditional mode of transport. Your first stop will be the terracotta red National Museum which offers a charming setting for a comprehensive collection of Khmer artifacts. Then you will visit the nearby Royal Palace, on the banks of the mighty Mekong river. Inside the Palace walls you will be treated to the Throne Hall, the Chan Chaya Pavilion, and the King’s residential quarters. You will then move onto the neighbouring Silver Pagoda, so named as it is claimed its floor is made up of over 4,000 silver tiles! Then it is back in the cyclos as you head along the riverfront to the French Quarter and Wat Phnom, the inconspicuous hill after which the city is named. Today it is topped by a small pagoda and provides a shady area to wander around. Your cyclo driver will then return you to your hotel where you are free for the rest of the evening.
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Day 6 - 10 Dec 08: Phnom Penh
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This morning you will learn about the dark side of Cambodia - its more recent turbulent and harrowing history. Initially you visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S21), ironically a former school, located in a quiet Phnom Penh suburb, this was the infamous Khmer Rouge prison / torture centre. Once you have gained an initial insight of the brutality of the Khmer Rouge regime you will be driven 15km from Phnom Penh to visit the 'Killing Fields'. This is where Toul Sleng prisoners were forcibly marched and then executed; it is now a memorial site located in a beautiful tranquil setting. You will return to Phnom Penh for lunch at a local restaurant, after which you are free until your transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport.
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| *The cost of the above tour is $590 (US dollars) per person based on 4 people travelling together and sharing 2 rooms in medium standard accommodation. |
| If there are more of less than 4 people travelling in your party, or if the above suggested itinerary does not fully meet your needs please email us as we will be happy to discuss alternative arrangements. |
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- All sightseeing tour and transfer services as detailed in the above itinerary
- English speaking local guides
- All accommodation based on 2 sharing a room
- All entrance fees for attractions included in the above itinerary
- Angkor Wat Half Marathon Entrance Fee $50
- Private air conditioned vehicles
- Flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
- Daily drinking water whilst sightseeing
- All meals as detailed in the above itinerary
(B = Breakfast - L = Lunch - D = Dinner)
- Services not detailed in the above itinerary
- International flights to and from Cambodia
- Cambodian Visa fees (currently $20 per person)
- International airport departure tax (currently $25 per person)
- Domestic airport departure tax (currently $6 per person)
- Expenditure of a personal nature
- Drinks with included meals
- Travel insurance
- Any payment / money transfer charges
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Angkor Wat Half Marathon 2008 - 6 Day Tour
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