Embark on this 4-day Cambodia tour exploring Angkor Thom’s Southern Gate, Bayon temple, and the terraces of the Elephants and Leper King. Visit the 11th-century temples of Baphuon and Phimeanakas, and the iconic Ta Prohm with its ancient trees entwined in ruins. Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, then see the intricately carved Banteay Srei temple. Explore Kampong Phluk, a stilted floating village amid flooded mangroves, followed by a traditional monk blessing ceremony at an active pagoda.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Arrival in Siem Reap
Once you have arrived at Siem Reap International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Once you have arrived, you can enjoy a welcome drink as you check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore, enjoy a meal or relax.
Overnight: Siem Reap
Angkor Temples & Night Market Tour
Today, we begin at the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, marveling at the 23-metre stone faces of Avalokiteshvara, followed by the Bayon temple adorned with hundreds of giant faces. We also visit the Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, and the 11th-century temples Baphuon and Phimeanakas.
Next, we explore Ta Prohm, famous for its massive tree roots entwined with ancient ruins, left intentionally by archaeologists to preserve the temple’s wild, overgrown character. As afternoon turns to evening, we visit the magnificent Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s iconic temple complex.
To conclude, we will enjoy a guided food tour by Remork tuk-tuk through Siem Reap’s bustling night market street. Sample authentic Cambodian street food and local beers while your guide shares insights into the flavours and culture of the Khmer people.
Please note: that the Remork ride can hold two passenger.
Overnight: Siem Reap | Breakfast
Sunrise, Temples & Floating Village Experience
We will have an early start this morning before dawn to witness the breathtaking sunrise over Angkor Wat. After breakfast at a local restaurant nearby, we visit the exquisite sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, dating back to 967 AD and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, famed for its intricate red sandstone carvings.
In the afternoon, we explore Kampong Phluk, a secluded floating village of three communities built on stilts. These villages are flooded for around half the year (August to February), enabling scenic rowboat journeys through the flooded mangrove forests, a unique ecosystem rich in wildlife.
Back on dry land, experience a traditional monk blessing ceremony at an active pagoda, where the monk sprinkles holy water while chanting sacred Pali texts to wish good health and fortune. We return to Siem Reap and end the day with a sumptuous Khmer farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Please note: The villages are flooded for approximately half of the year, from August/September to February. If the water level of the lake permits, we will take a boat ride through the mangrove forest.
Overnight: Siem Reap | Breakfast, Dinner
Siem Reap
Breakfast
Prices & Dates
All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Steung Siem Reap Hotel , Siem Reap
Rebuilt in 2005, the Steung Siem Reap has retained many of its colonial French characteristics, with attractive wooden louvre french-windows and wrought iron balconies. Guest rooms are modern, airy and nicely decorated, the hotel has a good range of facilities and services, together with a nice pool, sauna, restaurant, bar and business center.
At a Glance
