"The temples of Angkor were spiritual, political, cosmological, and astronomical or geophysical centers. They embodied and encapsulated the world spheres through which the Khmer culture and power structures moved, lived, breathed. In their scope and conception alone, they are among the most spectacular of human achievements." - Eleanor Mannikker
Angkor Wat Tour planned for Fall Equinox - September 23, 2010
Angkor Wat Tour planned for Winter Solstice - December 21, 2010 - Special 2012 Ceremony.
For all other tour dates please contact me on my cell phone to make arrangements.
Please allow one month lead time for all other scheduled Angkor Wat tours.
For response call my cell phone after May 1, 2010: Thailand:089 894 3030
What is a sacred tour of Angkor Wat?
It is a tour which pays attention to the spiritual and cosmological aspects of the intentions that motivated the architects of the magnificent celestial temples of Angkor Wat and the surronding area.
Best source of information: "Angkor Wat: Time, Space, and Kingship" by Eleanor Mannikka.
My own entry into S.E. Asia began with a spiritual retreat on Fraser Hill on December 18,1998 just north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Sri Bhai Sahib Ji. From here I began a 8 year journey that has brought me very close to sacred architecture, indigenous people, and the belief systems of the Buddhists throughout SE Asia.
My studies in ancient civilizations has been on-going for over 30 years, and my focus has been on the celestial and cosmological significance of the Mayan temples and the Khmer temples in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. More specifically, I have been studying the significance of the temple alignments to the center of the galaxy, and how sacred architecture honors galactic center and the coming of the galactic alignment in 2012. During the tour I will reveal many of these sacred understandings that have been incorporated into the temples at Angkor Wat and the Vedic scriptures.
Best source of information:
"Heavens Mirror" by Graham Hancock.
"Galactic Alignment" by John Major Jenkins
Through my stays in Siem Reap, I have come to know the hospitality and kindness of the Cambodian people. It is in Siem Reap that our tour will begin.
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Organization of Angkor Wat Tour with Willard Van De Bogart
Please allow one month lead time for all scheduled tours of Angkor Wat.
E-mail:vanflight@hotmail.com
The language spoken on the tour is English. However, your language of preference will be spoken by a translator if possible. Please indicate your language preference, otherwise English will be spoken.
Booking flights to Bangkok from USA Travel Service:
The size of the tour will be from 1 to 5 people. It will be an educational tour as well as a tour that encourages contemplation of the spiritual quest that the Kings of the Khmer Civilization participated in.
Larger tours can be coordinated by special request.
For more information and details of the tour please email me at:
E-mail:vanflight@hotmail.com
Special photographic series of the female divinities on the temples of Angkor Wat was taken on my last tour. The mystery which surrounds these divinities will be experienced first hand on the tour.
Examples of break down of tour pricing;(negotiable)
This does not include the air fare. Travel arrangements from USA are made by Jay Holiday Travel in San Francisco to Bangkok. Once you have booked your flight from San Francisco to Bangkok, I will make all the arrangements for your tour upon your arrival in Bangkok.
Greeting at arrival gate, and Taxi from airport to hotel
Two nights Best Bangkok House
*Payment for the selected tour is due upon arrival in Bangkok.
The one day tour of Angkor Wat by Land:
Total Time period: 3days/2nights tour by land:
*From - 1 passenger to 2 passengers - cost $400/person
*From - 3 passengers to 20 passengers - cost $300/person
These prices are inclusive for transportation from Bangkok to the border, and from the border to Siem Reap, Cambodia including the cost of the visa.
Day 1 - Transfer from Bangkok to Siem Reap, Angkor: 6 AM Train to border from Makkasan Train Station to (Aranya Prathet) arrive 1 PM - From Poi Pet, Cambodia take bus to Siem Reap with lunch in Sisophon, Cambodia. This is truly a memorable bus journey as you will see how the Cambodian people live with the land.
Visa taken care of at border
6-7 PM: arrive at Apsara Guest House
Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 2 - Breakfast at hotel
Travel to temples provided by Apsara Guest House
visit South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Preah Palilay, Leper King and Elephant Terrace
Lunch local restaurant
PM: visit Ta Phrom, Angkor Wat
dinner local restaurant
Day 3 - Breakfast at hotel
transfer from Siem Reap to Bangkok or other destinations
When arrive at border it will be necessary to take a bus to Bangkok as the train leaves at 1:30PM. Buses leave every half hour.
Note: For the one day tour of Angkor Wat, I recommend that you plan a weeks vacation. Tour package includes One day and one night in Bangkok, 3 days and two nights for land tour to Angkor Wat, and the remaining days and nights for any personal site seeing you may wish to include during your stay.
Please indicate any craft items you may want to acquire during your visit, and I will make sure to locate them for you. Handcrafted items from Cambodia are truly beautiful and well worth having as a cherished keep sake. Silver, silks, statuary, and many more items are available.
Example 1: Handcrafted two string Cambodian instrument; The Tro.
Materials:Teak wood, bone inlay with snake skin cover. Click on images for larger view.
Example 2: Cambodian silk blouse prints. Click on images for larger view.
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The three day tour of Angkor Wat by Land:
Total Time period: 5days/4nights tour by land:
*From - 1 passenger to 2 passengers - cost $550/person
*From - 3 passengers to 20 passengers - cost $350/person
These prices are inclusive for transportation from Bangkok to the border, and from the border to Siem Reap including the cost of the visa.
Day 1 - Transfer from Bangkok to Siem Reap, Angkor: 6 AM Train to border from Makkasan Train Station to (Aranya Prathet) arrive 1 PM - From Poi Pet, Cambodia take bus to Siem Reap with lunch in Sisophon, Cambodia;
Visa taken care of at border
6-7 PM: arrive at Apsara Guest House
Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 2 - Breakfast at hotel
visit Spean Thma, Banteay Srei
lunch at Banteay Srei restaurant at the temple
PM: visit Preah Khan, Neak pean, Eastern Mebon, Preah Rup
dinner local restaurant
Day 3 - Breakfast at hotel
visit South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Preah palilay, Leper King and Elephant Terrace
lunch local restaurant
PM: visit Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Prasat Kravan
dinner local restaurant
Day 4 - Breakfast at hotel
visit Angkor Wat, Silk farm
lunch local restaurant
PM:visit floating village and local market
Day 5 - Breakfast at hotel
transfer to Bangkok
lunch at Sisophon
When arrive at border it will be necessary to take a bus to Bangkok as the train leaves at 1:30PM. Buses leave every half hour.
The one day tour of Angkor Wat by air flight:
Note: When you book your travel reservations with Jay Holiday Travel you will be booking a round trip ticket from San Francisco as well as a round trip ticket from Bangkok to Siem Reap. I suggest your departure from Bangkok, and your arrival in Siem Reap be one day after you arrive in Bangkok so as to rest. Flight time from San Francisco to Bangkok is 16 hours. Flight time from Bangkok to Siem Reap is one hour. Cost is $125.00
Total Time period: 1day/1night tour by air flight:
*From - 1 passenger to 2 passengers - cost $250/person
*From - 3 passengers to 20 passengers - cost $230/person
Day 1 - Transfer from Siem Reap airport to Apsara Guest House
visit South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Preah Palilay, Leper King and Elephant Terrace
lunch local restaurant
PM:visit Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat
dinner local restaurant
Day 2 - Breakfast at hotel
transfer to Siem Reap airport or for destinations.
The two day tour of Angkor Wat by air flight:
Total Time period: 2days/1night tour by air flight
*From - 1 passenger to 2 passengers - cost $300/person
*From - 3 passengers to 20 passengers - cost $280/person
Day 1 - Transfer from Siem Reap airport to Apsara Guest House
visit South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Preah Palilay, Leper King and Elephant Terrace
lunch local restaurant
PM:visit Ta Phrom and Angkor Wat
Day 2 - Breakfast at hotel
visit floating village and local market
lunch at local restaurant, check out from hotel
PM: visit silk farm run by Les Artisans d'Angkor and transfer to airport
The three day tour of Angkor Wat by air flight:
Total Time period: 3days/2nights tour by air flight
*From - 1 passenger to 2 passengers - cost $400/person
*From - 3 passengers to 20 passengers - cost $ 350/person
Day 1 - Transfer from airport to the Aspara Guest House
visit South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, Preah Palilay, Leper King and Elephant Terrace
lunch local restaurant
PM: visit Ta Phrom and Angkor Wat
dinner local restaurant
Day 2 - Breakfast at hotel
visit Spean Thma, Banteay Srel
lunch at Banteay Srel temple
PM:visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Eastern Mebon, Preah Rup
dinner at local restaurant
Day 3 - Breakfast at hotel
visit floating village and local market
lunch local restaurant and check out from hotel
PM: Visit silk farm run by Les Artisans d'Angkor and transfer to the airport.
Again, all these prices include.
- HOTELS: Best Bangkok House in Bangkok, and (Apsara Guest House in Siem Reap, which has A/C ,T V , hot water )
- FOOD: Aspara Guest House only ( 3 meals ) about Cambodian food. We have amok, carry special
soups ,and some food that is similar to Thai food.
- TOUR GUIDE
- PASS to visit ANGKOR temple
BUT - You must secure your own AIR FARE tickets.
Other stories related to Angkor Wat.
The King Awakens - A 21st Century Commentary on Cambodia
Part I- Stones in the Sky - Before the Journey to Angkor Wat
Part II - Stones in the Sky - The first visit to Angkor Wat - July 27, 2002
Part III Section #1 - Stones in the Sky - The secrets of Angkor Wat - March 2003.
Part III Section #2 - Stones in the Sky - The secrets of Angkor Wat - March 2003.
Apsaras and Devatas - Photo documentation of female divinities at Angkor Wat.
Other Past Personal Expeditions and Resulting Acquisitions: