Siam Reap Discovery

Su-sa-dei! Welcome to Siam Reap, the gateway to the Angkor Wonder!
Met and greeted upon arrival and transfer to the hotel for check in (Check in time is 14.00). Remainder of the day is free at your leisure to relax or wander around exploring this lovely town at your own pace. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Summary of inclusions

Private airport transfer

Hotel in siam reap

Breakfast is at the hotel. 
This morning you will spend time to explore the Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire with visits to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple that consists of 54 towers featured with multitude of Buddha’s serene and mysterious smiling faces, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Following is the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm, the famous sights known in the movie ‘Tomb Raider’ by Angelina Jolie, with enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers embracing over stone foundations of the temple’s structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces.

In the afternoon you will enjoy our discovery of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monuments in the world, symbol of the Great Khmer Empire, with its five impressive towers representing the 5 holy peaks of the Mount Meru.
Later of the day you will take a fun tuk tuk cruise around the Siem Reap town to catch common scenes of local life and get a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for your journey safety, prosperity and happiness.
Evening is at your leisure. 

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

discover the angkor

Breakfast

Hotel in siam reap

Breakfast is at the hotel then drive out the town to visit to the Banteay Srei that was constructed in the late 10th century and is a masterpiece of religious architecture and carving with its no space left undecorated with unique and wonderful bas-relief on pink sandstone. Along the way there you will make stops to visit the local village of Preah Dak where you have chance to learn something about local life and enjoy local interaction, the Banteay Samre temple which is adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu and Krishna legends.

In the afternoon you will explore the Preah Khan temple complex, built by King Jayavarman VII to honor his father, right on the site of his victory over the invaders. The name of the temple means ‘Holy Sword’ derived from the meaning of the original ‘the Holy City of Victory’. This huge temple complex was served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks.
Continue to Neak Pean, a small island temple located in the middle of the last Baray, representing Anavatapta, a mythical lake in the Himalayas whose waters are thought to cure all illness.

Back to the hotel and remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

angkor discovery

Breakfast

Hotel in siam reap

Breakfast at hotel.
This morning you will take a tour to visit the Tonle Sap Lake - the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia that sometimes reach to over 150 km in length.
Here you will take a boat cruise off the beaten track to explore the natural splendor and visit floating fishing village to learn about typical traditional life style of people on the water and to know how important the lake is with the Cambodian people.
If time permits, you will also visit the local market and Artisan D’Angkor workshop where young Cambodian learn and work to maintain the traditional arts.
Transfer to Siem Reap International airport for flight to onward destination.
Safe travel and see you again!

Summary of inclusions

Private vehicle

Boat cruise tonle sap lake

Breakfast