Raffles launched two packages designated to highlight Cambodian culture to its guests in both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap would like to share with you our recent press release announcing our exclusive Khmer Culture package available for the entire year of 2013, “A Journey Through Khmer Culture”.
Two nights at Raffles Hotel Le Royal:
- A visit to the National Museum and Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
- A tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in the company of a survivor, plus a visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- A visit to For the Smile of a Child Vocational Training Centre and lunch at Lotus Blanc
- A shadow puppet workshop with Sovanna Phoum’s Mann Kosal, a classical dance masterclass with royal dancer Em Theay or a visit to Chhim Sothy’s art studio
- Personalised dinner served on suite’s balcony from Chef Steve Van Remoortel on the final evening
- A Femme Fatale cocktail at the renowned Elephant Bar upon arrival
Three nights at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor:
- Royal Khmer Cookery lessons with Chef Wade James
- A visit to Artisans d’Angkor’s Silk Farm and, subject to availability, a visit to Eric Raisina’s Workshop to see weaving and colour dyeing
- An enchanting performance of traditional Khmer dancing and martial arts on the Apsara Terrace, followed by BBQ dinner
- Traditional Khmer Herbal Body Wrap which uses local natural ingredients such as tumeric, phlai, galangal and lemongrass
- A helicopter flight over Angkor, a dawn visit to Ta Prohm and a sunrise visit to Angkor Wat
- An afternoon exploration of the walled city of Angkor Thom with an expert archaeologist
- Professional photography workshop with leading Siem Reap-based photographer John McDermott
- For Charitable Options there is the Angkor Hospital for Children and a visit to the Cambodia Landmine Museum
Luc Citrinot a French national is a freelance journalist and consultant in tourism and air transport with over 20 years experience. Based in Paris and Bangkok, he works for various travel and air transport trade publications in Europe and Asia.
