Cambodia Angkor Explorers. The temples of Angkor in the Siem Reap area numbered over 1000. Many remain until today and included in the tour. When exploring them, you will come across everything from piles of rocks and brick overrun by huge tree roots to the world’s largest single religious monument - Angkor Wat. Together these temples comprise the most significant example of Khmer architecture and its ruins have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cambodia is a country steeped in ancient history and based on the Khmer Empire once the largest empire in South East Asia. Spend 5 Days visiting Angkor, once the region that served as the seat of the empire during its heyday (around the 9th century to the 15th century A.D.).
At a glance
Day 1 | Welcome to Siem Reap | |
Day 2 | Siem Reap Village Walk and Floating Community | |
Day 3 | Angkor Temples | |
Day 4 | Angkor Outlying Temples | |
Day 5 | Siem Reap departure |
Highlights
When visiting Cambodia and Angkor, you feel like stepping into a mystical world of the past.
See the magnificent Angkor temple complex, where time stopped long time ago. Be captivated by the ancient power of Khmer empire and the beauty of its ruins. Discover Banteay Srei, a World Heritage Site praised as “jewel of Khmer art” and a “precious gem”. It was built by women (is known as the “Citadel of Women”).
Visit floating villages with floating schools, houses, markets… and meet their inhabitants and their lifestyle. Join us in this amazing trip around this magical town in northwestern Cambodia
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Itinerary
Siem Reap – Arrival
- Upon your arrival; you are met by our representative who will assist you through immigration; transfer to your hotel; and check-in
- Overnight at your hotel in Siem Reap.
Siem Reap – Village Walk & Floating Community (B)
- Morning transfer to one of the beautiful outlying villages and witness different activities of the locals
- Enjoy a 30-minute ox-cart ride through the rice paddies
- arrive at the home of a local family who will offer you fresh coconut and some homemade rice wine.
- Rejoin your driver and head for your next destination, a floating community.
- embark on a motorized boat visiting the many floating communities making their lives from the lake in a respectful and meaningful way
- (Floating community visit is recommended between September and February )
- In the afternoon, visit the Angkor National Museum
Siem Reap – Angkor Highlighted Temples (B-D)
- Beat the crowd with an early morning, at 7 am, visit the picturesque Ta Prohm that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown; an oddly haunting and exotic scene.
- The magnificent roots of a tree; pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace; evoke feelings that you may remember forever.
- Continue on to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat – one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still has fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian era art.
- Lunch is for your own account.
- In the afternoon; explore the mysterious Royal Angkor Thom City & Bayon. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight. At first glance it seems a shapeless mass of stone; but further scrutiny reveals a face; and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent; heavy; enigmatic and silent gaze through half-closed eyes; staring out from a primitive and remote time.
- Further; visit the surroundings of the complex including the Baphou; the Elephant Terrace; the Lepper King Terrace and the Royal Palace area.
- At 6:00 pm, explore Siem Reap by tuk-tuk and experience Siem Reap's nightlife. Walk through the food markets,
- Overnight at your hotel in Siem Reap
Inclusions
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure by our local representative
- Transfer and intercity transportation as per itinerary in AC vehicle
- Accommodation in selected hotels in a double/twin room sharing
- Meal plan as per itinerary
- Local English speaking Guide
- Entrance fees
Exclusions
- International/Domestic flights – Departure & Fuel taxes (Contact us for best airfares)
- Personal expenses, meals and drinks unless otherwise specified
- Travel insurance
- Cambodia Visa fee
- Tips
- Services not stated in the itinerary
Validity
- Rate valid for travel between 05 JAN to 30 APR 22
Contact us for any other date of travel required
Country information
- Best time to travel to Cambodia
Tourist season runs from November to March, but Cambodia is warm throughout the year and temperatures do not go below 20C. If you prefer lesser crowds, opt to travel between May to early October - Cambodia Culture and Greetings
Cambodians are a mixture of Hinduism and Buddhism. The country’s golden age between the 9th and 14th Century is better known as the Khmer Empire era. During this time Cambodia achieved unparalleled achievements in the arts and architecture and Angkor Wat is your perfect example
When you greet someone, press your hands together in front of your chest. - Drinks & Food
The basic of any Cambodian meal is rice, served either sticky or jasmine rice grown in the many paddy fields.
Noodle soup is very common, and you will find that French food is still readily available. Don’t be surprised to find a coffee and “baguette sandwich” snack option. Roadside street food stalls are fun to try but rather sticks to the busy stalls serving piping hot foods - Discover your environment
Taxi hire is available in all major cities. They are not metered so fix the rate in advance. Tips will be appreciated by the driver. Not to be missed is a ride in a tuk-tuk. - Tipping
Locals rarely tip, however, tourist like to add 10% which is appropriate especially in restaurants where no service charge is added to the bill - Local interesting meals:
Babor: Rice porridge with chicken broth
Kralan: Sticky rice flavored with sugar, beans and grated coconut steamed inside a Bamboo pole
Mee Katang: Cantonese styled wild rice cooked with meat and vegetables served with an oyster sauce
Fresh Coconut Juice: a refreshing and popular drink
Beer: Angkor and Anchor are the largest lagers served
More to see during your tour
Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate and Bayon temple and then move onto Ta Prohm. One of the most beautiful temples in the area. It has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Also, visit the World Heritage of Angkor Wat (Mid-12th century). The temple complex covers 81 hectares and built by Suryavarman II. The temple is one of the largest monuments to religion ever built and truly one the wonders of the world.
See Banteay Srey Temple (35km), the most beautiful of all temples in Cambodia built in 10th century by Brahman. The temple Banteay Samre is 18km outside Siem Reap town and takes a half hour drive to get there. Built by Suryavarman II and named after the Samre, an ethnic tribe that inhabited the regions at the base of Phnom Kulen and probably related to the Khmers. No inscription has been found for it, but the tranquil temple’s style of architecture is of the classic art of the middle period similar to Angkor Wat.