Embark On This Heritage Journey
Join us on this tour and explore the mysterious monuments of the former capitals of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Sail through an impressive flooded forest by boat to Kampong Phluk Floating Village and learn about the local practice of producing sugar from sugar palm plants. Walk through the jungle temple of Ta Prohm and witness the beauty of the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen.
Highlights
- Visit the Bayon temple and the Terrace of the Elephants in Angkor Thom
- Explore the beautiful Ta Prohm Temple, also called the jungle temple
- Go to the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen
- Enjoy your boat ride to Kampong Phluk Floating Village
- Decipher the stories of Hindu mythology painted on the Angkor Wat site
- Learn how sugar is produced in the mountain town
- Watch a traditional Apsara dance
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Siem Reap
Meet the tour representative, who will pick you up from Siem Reap International Airport and head to the hotel.
Check in at the hotel, meet the tour guide and start the journey to visit Kompong Phluk Floating Village, which is 30 kilometres southeast of Siem Reap.
See where the people have courageously adapted to some of the most unimaginable conditions, all with big smiles on their faces. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere in this one-of-a-kind village from the comfort of the boats. You will also visit fish and crocodile farms. Return to the hotel.
Or
Meet the tour representative in the afternoon, who will pick you up from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and head to the hotel.
Check in at the hotel and meet the tour guide to do the city tour, shop and enjoy a buffet dinner at a local restaurant, and watch a traditional Apsara dance, evoking classical myths.
Day 2: Explore the Ancient Khmer Capital of Angkor Thom
Enjoy a fascinating full-day tour of the majestic Khmer Empire temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm temple.
Start with a tour of Angkor Thom via the South Gate entrance.
Visit the main temple of Bayon (4-Faced Temple) to see the last great temple to be built at the Angkor complex. Experience up-close where the Khmer rulers watched their returning armies from the Terrace of the Elephants and see the stunning 3-tiered temple of Baphoun, where a 51-year restoration project has finally been completed.
Experience the steamy environment of the jungle at the tree-covered temple of Ta Prohm, where the blockbuster movie “Tomb Raider” was shot.
Continue your temple tour post-lunch at the legendary Angkor Wat complex, the most famous of the Khmer kingdom temples and the site of its former capital. Admire exquisite carvings and bas reliefs dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, and see scenes depicting Hindu mythology.
Return to the hotel.
Day 3: Trek the Phnom Kulen Mountain
Immerse yourself in the history of the Khmer Empire on a full-day tour from Siem Reap to the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen.
Have lunch at a local restaurant. On the way back, you will stop at a local village to learn how sugar is produced from the sugar palm plants.
Do a countryside tour, from the southwest of the town to remote villages.
Enjoy the countryside scenery, including villages, traditional houses, green rice fields, the people, their culture and the wonderful smile of their children.
Head back to the hotel.
Day 4: Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport
Explore the Old Market for souvenirs or Psa Leu for a more local shopping experience. Visit the Artisans D´Angkor workshop and Theam´s House (depending on time) to see how local handicrafts are made. A private transfer will take you to the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. (Transfer from the hotel in Siem Reap to Phnom Penh International Airport is possible on request with an extra charge.)
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from the airport to the hotel and vice versa
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel in Siem Reap
- Cool drinking water during the tour
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- All transportation in the destination location
- All entry fees
- Ticket boat
- 3 nights 5 star accommodation (breakfast)
- Spa 60 minutes
- Buffet dinner with Apsara dancing show
- All the services mentioned in the description
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Lunch and Dinner
- Tips for the Cambodian guide and driver
- Any service not mentioned in the description
Note:
- Price per adult/child
- Minimum booking from 2 adult
- Prices are in US dollars and are based on 2 people sharing a room.
- The Double Room or Twin Room
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Loose, lightweight, long clothing that is both respectful and cool in the hot Asian climate
Know before you go
Remember:
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities.
To respect this and for your own comfort, please wear modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. The Apsara Authority, which manages the park, reserves the right to refuse entry to certain areas of the site for guests who wear clothing that is considered immodest.
No smoking, drinking alcohol, or touching the carvings is permitted in and around the temples.
Closure of site: The third level of Angkor Wat is not open during Buddhist holidays.
Please note that: this is not a live online booking engine. By submitting your booking inquiry, does not confirm the booking yet. Our reservation will get back to you with a confirmation and prices. Once you have received our proposal, you have the opportunity to review it before finalising the booking with us.