Inspiring Siem Reap Adventure
Embark on this heritage journey and explore the mysterious monuments of the former capital of the Khmer Empire of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Witness the marvellous carvings of Hindu myths on the Angkor Wat temple and the remnants of the Khmer Empire at Koh Ker Temples. Walk through the jungle temple of Ta Prohm and the beautiful waters and greenery at Phnom Kulen mountain.
Highlights
- Explore the world-famous Angkor Wat and its temples
- Walk through the jungle to reach the Ta Prohm Temple, also called the jungle temple
- See the Bayon temple, said to be the heart of Angkor Thom
- Go to the sacred Phnom Kulen Mountain
- Visit the temple complex at Koh Kor
- Enjoy the boat ride to Kampong Phluk Floating village
- 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.
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Meet the tour representative in the afternoon, who will pick you up from Siem Reap 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 Site of Angkor Thom
Have breakfast at 08:30 am, and you will head out with your guide to Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Starting at the South Gate, you will explore the complex and visit the central Bayon temple, the 3-tiered Hindu Baphoun temple, and the Terrace of the Elephants, which is part of the walled city.
Visit the Ta Prohm jungle temple, built by King Jayavarman VII in 1186. You may recognize the temple and the jungle that has engulfed it from the Hollywood movie Tomb Raider.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the iconic Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 3: Go to 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: Visit the Temple Complex at Koh Ker
Start out with the 130-kilometre drive through the scenic countryside from Siem Reap to the remote site of the Koh Ker temple group. The temple complex at Koh Kor, located to the northeast of Siem Reap, represents the remnants of the capital of the Khmer empire from 928-944 A.D. It is filled with fully functional leisure time with beautiful tropical landscapes.
Day 5: 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 airport-hotel-airport
- Pick up and drop off from the hotel in Siem Reap
- Cool drinking water during the tour
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- All transportation in the destination location
- Ticket boat
- All entry fees
- 4 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.
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