Day 1: Arrival - Siem Reap [-/L/D]

Arrive at Siem Reap international airport, meet and transfer to hotel for check in.

We go back in time to the beginning of Angkorian era by visiting the Roluos Group (Hariharalaya), which served as the capital in 9th century. Visit Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei.

Lunch at local restaurant

We continue to the temple of Ta Prohm where most part of the temple covered by giant fig trees. The tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to build, nature later conquering man to destroy and it is the war that is not measured by days but by centuries. Continue to the temple of Takeo, one of the tallest temples of the Angkor complex. Visit the ancient bridge built across Siem Reap River, the Chau Say Tevoda and the Thommanon before returning to town.

Dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 2: Siem Reap [B/L/D]

Begin exploring the hidden treasure of Angkor by visiting the holy capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom, via the South Gate, the giant stone faces temple of Bayon, a center temple with its 54 four-faces-towers represent the 54 states of the Empire, visit Baphuon known as “The giant stone jigsaw puzzles” to the French school of the Far East which was in charge of the restoration, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King.

Lunch at local restaurant

Visit the masterpiece of the Khmers, Angkor Wat, with its extraordinary architecture and bas-reliefs. Spend the whole afternoon in this mother-of-temples, not only known as the Khmer pride and symbol, as you can see in the flag of Cambodia, but also known to the world as World’s Largest Religious Monument.

End of the day, enjoy the breathtaking sunset view over Angkor Wat from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hill.

Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 3: Ox Cart Riding - Tonle Sap Lake - Departure [B/-/-]

Breakfast at hotel

Begin the day by traveling South of Siem Reap town, stop at a local village where we board traditional ox-cart for a 2 kilometers ride through typical countryside village with beautiful Khmer wooden houses and rice paddy field. Stop at Wat Athvea to visit this ancient temple constructed in late 11th century by King Suryavarman II. Continue by driving further South along the river heading toward Tonle Sap Lake (the Great Lake), Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake, with annual flow from the mighty Mekong the lake may quadruples the size in the wet season. This unique lake-river system bringing large amount of fresh water fish make it one of the world's richest fisheries lake. Visit the Floating village of Chong Kneas by boat to witness the daily life of inhabitants on this Great Lake.

Getting back to town for hotel check out and transfer to airport for departure flight.

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