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Tour Highlights
- Angkor Small Circuit – Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm & Angkor Thom
- Sunset panorama from Phnom Bakheng Hill
- Sunrise over Angkor Wat’s iconic towers
- Boat tour through Kampong Phluk floating village & mangrove forest
- Explore the mysterious Beng Mealea ‘jungle temple’
- Private A/C vehicle, professional guide & entrance fees included
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
- Arrival at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
- Meet and greeted by our English-speaking tour guide and transfer to hotel in Siem Reap
- Free time for leisure, enjoy the nightlife at Pub Street is the hub of activity when night falls in Siem Reap
Hotel in Siem Reap -
Day 2
Angkor Wat – Small Circuit
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Go to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, or Tonle Om Gate is one of the five ancient gate and is a very famous spot within Angkor Archaeological Park. Angkor Thom is the last capital of the Khmer Empire was fortified city built by king Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. Next, visit Bayon temple is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism, built in the late 12th or early 13th century as a state temple of the king Jayavarman VII.
- The northwest of Bayon is called Baphuon which is a Hindu temple built before Angkor Wat in the mid-11th century.
- Visit Phimeanakas is a Pyramid Hindu temple built at the end of 10th century and located inside the enclosure of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom.
- Visit the Terrace of the Elephants is a part of the walled city of Angkor Thom. It was used by Angkor’s king Jayavarman VII as a platform to view his victorious returning army. And then visit the terrace of the Leper King is just the north of the Terrace of the Elephants. It was built in the Bayon style under Jayavaraman VII.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Continue to visit the magnificent Angkor Wat temple is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world, which built in the early 12th century by king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire and it gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple.
- Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple, which embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees. It is more famous for being the location in the film Lora Croft: Tomb Raider, played by Angelina Jolie. Bayon was built similar in style to the Bayon during the late 12th century.
- Afterward continue to Phnom Bakheng, climb up the hill for waiting to see a stunning sunset view. Phnom Bakheng is the most popular tourist spot for sunset views of the Angkor Wat temple, which lies amidst the jungle about 1.5km to the southeast.
- Enjoy dinner and then transfer back to the hotel
- Note: Due to the limited number of tourists allowed at Phnom Bakheng during peak times, we require you to start climbing a bit earlier. Please be prepared for a longer wait to watch the sunset, which can take around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
- Optional:
- Shadow Puppet Performance: Experience the magic of Khmer storytelling through shadow puppetry, using light and leather. It is an ancient art in Cambodia. After the show, you can try your hand at traditional string puppets. Showtime is at 7:00pm
Hotel in Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Kampong Phluk – Beng Mealea
- Starting the tour early, our guide will pick you up at 4:30am at the lobby of your accommodation and we will take you to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat. After sunrise, return to the hotel for breakfast and we will start the tour again.
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Start to visit Kampong Phluk is a floating village and flooded mangrove forest on the Tonle Sap Lake. Many houses and buildings are constructed on the long stilts ranging from 6m to 9m to accommodate the changes in water level between wet and dry seasons. Our boat will go slowly through forest canals, allowing you to catch glimpses of flora and fauna, and see a truly beautiful ecosystem.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Afternoon, visit Beng Mealea is a very impressive temple, about 68km northeast of Siem Reap. It used to be utterly consumed by jungle, but some of the dense foliage has been cleaned up in recent year, most people called “jungle temple”. Beng Mealea temple was built to the same floorplan as Angkor Wat in the 12th century under Suryavarman II.
- After Beng Mealea, go back to Siem Reap
- If time permits, visit Artisans Angkor in Siem Reap city, which is famous for traditional craft skills products such as stone and wood carving, lacquering, gilding and traditional silk processing.
- Enjoy dinner and then transfer to the hotel
- Optional :
- Ox Cart: Experience an Ox Cart ride at Bakong (30mn) in the villages to see the daily activities of local people, along the way discovering a scenic of rice paddy field, seasonal farming methods and the beauty of the Cambodian countryside. The Ox Cart has been an important feature in Cambodian culture and it has been a transport mode of Khmer people since ancient times.
- Experience with Cambodian Cooking Class: The class will take around 3 hours, learning to cook Khmer cuisine like a local from a local chef. The chef will take you to a local market to buy some vegetables, fruits and ingredients. This is an opportunity to discover the way of local people living.
- Phare Circus: Visit Phare Circus it is more than just a circus, the Cambodian circus performers use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories, historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent, making you have an unforgettable experience. Showtime is at 8:00pm
Nagaworld Hotel, Phnom Penh Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Phnom Penh – Casino
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport and wait for your flight back home
- Note: Please dress appropriately when visiting our temples. Your pants or skirt should cover your knees, and your shirt must cover your shoulders – no sleeveless tops or singlets allowed. Authorities may deny entry or climbing access to those dressed inappropriately.
Nagaworld Hotel, Phnom Penh Breakfast
What's Included
- Accommodation (3-star and standard hotel), Double/Twin sharing for 2 adults
- A/C car, van, or bus with driver
- Angkor Pass as mentioned in the itinerary
- Angkor Sunrise experience
- Floating Village tour at Tonle Sap
- Complimentary bottled water & cold towels
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
- Any airfares (international & domestic flights)
- Visa arrangement & fees
- Meals (B/L/D) unless specified in itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, airport tax, etc.)
- Compulsory single supplement (USD 53)
Package options
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