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YPS International Photo Tour – Cambodia : Land of Smiles – Dec 2024

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Dates : 6th -14th December 2024. (These are the tour dates, depending on flights travel dates might be +/- 1 day.)

Last Day for registration: 25th September 2024

Cambodia is the land of smiles. The people have for a long time suffered from war, civil war, colonialism and opportunism yet continue to smile. Cambodia offers diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture. Its UNESCO world heritage sites are a sight to behold.

Our 9 day 8 night tour will start in Phnom Penh the capital, wind its way to Battambang with its mix of Buddhism and French Colonial architecture and finally end at Siem Reap the town that is the base to explore the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park that is spread over 400 Sq. Km.  Other important stops will be Oudong Monastery, Kampong Chnang, and Phnom Sampov .

In Siem Reap we will be visiting Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple), and Angkor Thom among many others.

We will travel in a comfortable van/bus and stay at nice comfortable hotels

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YPS International Photo Tour – Cambodia : Land of Smiles

Itinerary:

Day 1: 6 Dec 2024 – pick up from PIA- Check in the hotel, Welcome drink by the hotel
Relax

Afternoon- Pick up from the hotel at 3.30pm

This afternoon, we’ll do street photography, Cambodian people walking along Basak River, Infront of Royal Palace and Boat cruise for sunset view

Day 2: 7 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 7.30am

This morning, we’ll  go to Wat Phnom Monastery, New Market, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
Lunch break

Afternoon, Killing fields, S21 then night shooting at Independence Monument building.

Day 3: 8 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 5.30am

This morning, we will  leave the hotel early and check out. Driving 1 and half hours to Oudong Monastery with monk and nuns offering food. From Oudong, we will drive another  hour to Kampong Chnang for lunch and take pics of people making pottery then travel  another two and half hours to Battambang where we check in the hotel for two nights

Day 4: 9 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 7.30am

This morning, we will explore around Battambang town with French colonial buildings and the local market
Lunch break

Afternoon – pick up from the hotel at 2.30pm

This afternoon, we will go to Phnom Sampov with great view from Top, Killing cave and before we go back to the hotel we might visit the bats cave.

Day 5: 10 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 7.30am

This morning, we check out from the hotel and before we say goodbye to Battambang, we will go to Wat Samroung Knong, fish market, Ek Phnom

Lunch break on the way during the 3 hour drive to Siem Reap

Day 6: 11 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 5.40am

This morning, we will go to the jungle temple of Ta Prohm known as Tomb Raider temple, Ta Nei, Ta Keo and before lunch break stop at Banteay Kdey.
Lunch

Afternoon – This afternoon, we will go to Angkor Thom with Bayon, Victory gate, Preah Palilay, Terrace of Elephant, Terrace of leper King.

Day 7: On 12 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 4.30am

This morning, we will go to Angkor Wat for sunrise, then explore around Angkor Wat. After Angkor Wat, visit  Kampong Kleang floating village on the Tonle Sap lake to see the daily life of people

Day 8: 13 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 5.40am

This morning, we will go to Banteay Srey temple. From Banteay Srey temple, we will go to Phnom Kulen waterfall and the river of 1000 lingas. On return we will  stop at Chuev Srey Vibol where we will photograph monks

Day 9 transfer to the airport for return journey

Pricing:

(inclusive of 5% GST and 5% TCS at current rates)

Group of 4 people : ₹ 157,500 per person
Group of 5 to 6 people : ₹ 130,000 per person
Group of 7 to 8 people : ₹ 110,000 per person
Group of 9 to 10 people : ₹ 100,000 per person

Inclusions:

  • 8 nights of  accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Breakfasts, Welcome and Farewell Dinner
  • Visa
  • All internal transportation and permits/border permits
  • All Entry fees and camera fees
  • Tips for drivers and other support staff
  • All transfers

Exclusions:

  • International Airfare
  • All meals and drinks except those mentioned : Approximate additional cost $100-150
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages, Tobacco, Laundry and other personal expenses

YPS International Photo Tour Nov 2024- Georgia: Hidden Gem of Europe

Georgia is a hidden gem of Europe. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, it offers diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture because of Soviet influence.

Our 9N/10D tour will cover Tbilisi, Gergeti, Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), Kutaisi and surroundings and head to the west coast to Batumi before coming back to Tbilisi. We will travel in comfortable van/s and stay at boutique hotels/guesthouses owned by locals.

Dates:

8th to 17th Nov 2024 (These are the tour dates, depending on flights travel dates might be +/- 1 day. We might require staying a 10th night at Tbilisi due to flight timings.) 

Last day for registration: 21 Aug, 2024

Cost:

  • 6 People: ₹ 187,000 (inclusive of 5% GST and 5% TCS at current rates)
  • 8 People: ₹ 177,000 (inclusive of 5% GST and 5% TCS at current rates)
  • 10 People: ₹ 171,000 (inclusive of 5% GST and 5% TCS at current rates)


Inclusions:

  • 9 nights of  accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
  • Breakfasts
  • All internal transportation and permits/border permits
  • Entry fees and camera fees 
  • Tips for drivers and other support staff
  • All transfers

Exclusions:

  • International Airfare
  • Visa: €20 
  • All meals and drinks except breakfast: Approximately €10 per meal
  • Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages, Tobacco, Laundry and other personal expenses
  • Gratuitie for mentor.
For More Info: Contact Mr Yogesh Mokashi on 98450 75065 (preferably by WhatsApp)