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Overview

Siem Reap opens the door to Cambodia’s most iconic ancient temples and a relaxed first impression of local life upon arrival. An English-speaking guide welcomes guests and transfers them to the hotel for check-in and rest, with an optional afternoon excursion to Kampong Phluk floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, where a boat ride and rowboat journey reveal stilted homes and flooded forest scenery. Evenings are free to explore the night market and enjoy casual street food at leisure. The following day begins early with a sunrise experience at Angkor Wat, followed by a full exploration of the Angkor Archaeological Park, including Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple, each showcasing the grandeur and history of the Khmer Empire. The day concludes with a traditional Apsara dinner show. The final morning offers visits to local artisan workshops, Wat Bo pagoda, and time for souvenir shopping before departure.

About this tour: Treasures of Siem Reap

3 day(s) 2 night(s)

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  • Arrival – Siem Reap, Cambodia

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

    Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia. (IATA Siem Reap–Angkor Int’l Airport Code: SAI)  

    Upon arrival at airport by flight, you will be welcomed by local English-speaking guide who will escort you and transfer to hotel.   Note: Official check-in time at 2:00pm.

    Siem Reap is the gateway to the world’s most spectacular ancient temples, dating from 8th-13th centuries with their countless sculptured decorations and former Khmer capitals. 

    Depending on available time, east of the town around 30Km, you will drive en-route passing along the local village where you can see how rural life is. Upon arrival at the lake inlet, get on a private wooden boat from Kampong Phluk’s pier to visit the floating village on Tonle Sap lake.

    A short stop and ride on a rowboat through an impressive, flooded forest where you can enjoy paddling beneath shady trees makes you feel breathtaking with its romantic atmosphere; you may also taste local snack on board.  Then the boat drives downstream onto the great lake of Tonle Sap where it offers you a close look at the submerged forest.

    Note: Kampong Phluk may fully flood between Sep-Nov alternative floating village at Chong Kneas can be arranged instead during low water level.

    On your own account, you may have lunch at local restaurant of Stoeng Trorcheak Restaurant or Bakong My Village or at the lake. 

    Continue to hotel for check-in and relax from the rest of balanced day. 

    Tonight, you may explore the night market.  There will be one for the stomach too if you try some of the cheap, delicious street food. You will experience having dinner along the roadside just like the locals (On your own account).

    Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap. 

  • Siem Reap

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

    Get up early for an eye-catching sunrise around 5:30am (depending on season) at Angkor Wat, then you will have a refreshment fruit and coffee before jumping into the discovery of the temple during less visitors. 

    Then you will visit Angkor Wat that was built in 1113-1150. The structure is said to be one of the world’s largest religious monuments. It appears to have been both the state temple and mausoleum, dedicating to the god Vishnu, then for Buddhists. The temple is famous for bas-reliefs encircling the temple wall depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of the King. The central tower reaches a height of 65 meters where you may also climb up and enjoy a breathtaking view. Angkor Wat symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people and graces every Cambodia's flag.

    Heading back to hotel for your main breakfast and relaxing from the balance morning. 

    The balanced morning if you are interested, option to visit Neak Pean Temple, means "The entwined serpents" and Preah Khan Temple, meaning "Royal Sword" which was the central Buddhist temple (no extra charge). 

    Lunch is on your own account. 

    Afternoon, you take a shady walk along the tall tree-lined avenues and explore the beautiful Ta Prohm temple. The huge roots of giant trees and vines make this temple unique and famous. The temple is so peaceful and restored to nature that it was even used as a filming location for Angelina Jolie's film ``Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.''

    You will visit the last capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom is literally "Great City" which was established in the early 12th century. Enter the capital through South Gate with its impressive sandstone carving, then continue to Bayon Temple sits at the heart of the capital. Its masterpiece consists of 54 standing towers with four huge smiling faces, and its outer gallery contains about 11000 bas-reliefs depicting heroic historical tales as well as scenes of Khmer daily life in that civilization.

    If you are interested, it is an option for climbing up at Bakheng Temple which is situated on a hill and provides panoramic & sunset views with the fresh air of nature. (Note: Upper levels of the temple may be restricted during certain times because of the limited number of travelers), (no extra charge).

    After visiting these magnificent temples, tonight you will have a well-deserved dinner at local restaurant with a traditional Apsara and the traditional dance show which you will enjoy during your dinner. 

    Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

  • Siem Reap

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

    After breakfast at hotel, you visit Artisan d'Angkor, a complete site of the arts and crafts school will take you through the various training and production workshops.  Go shopping at Old Market for your home souvenir.Stop to visit a historical significance of Wat Bo pagoda is among the oldest Buddhist temples in Siem Reap. It played an essential role in Cambodia’s spiritual and cultural preservation. 

    Lunch is on your own account. 

    Head back to hotel for relaxing. 

    The balance afternoon is free at leisure until appointed time with guide transfer to airport for departure flight. (Note: Official check-out time at 12:00 mid-day)


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