Day Trip: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples – Siem Reap. L

In the morning, visit Beng Mealea temple, built By Jayarvaman VII; in the style of Angkor Wat; its scale is huge; being well over one square Kilometre within its moat.  Approached by a four causeways; Beng Mealea appears to be a huge pile of rubble partially hidden in the trees. Once you get closer the high walls, the ancient Khmer Architecture reveals itself. Cloaked in vegetation and with few concessions to tourism; this temple looks like it would have done when the early French explorers found it.

Drive to visit Koh Ker temple. After the Khmer empire had been established in the Angkor area (Roluos), Jayavarman IV moved the capital in 928 almost 100km northeast to Koh Ker. Here a vast number of temples were built under his reign, until his successor returned to the Angkor area about twenty years later. The Koh Ker site is dominated by Prasat Thom, a 30 meter tall temple mountain raising high above the plain and the surrounding forest. Great views await the visitor at the end of an adventurous climb. Garuda, carved into the stone blocks, still guard the very top, although they are partially covered now. In the afternoon, return to Siem Reap and transfer to your hotel for overnight.

INCLUSIVE services

• Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle
• Regional ENGLISH speaking guide
• Sightseeing with admission fees
• 01 LUNCH at local restaurant as indicated in program
• Mineral water and cold tissues on tours
• Local made departure gift
• Int’l flight re-confirmation

EXCLUSIVE services

• Visa on arrival to Cambodia (US$ 30 per person)
• International airfares arrival to and departure from Cambodia
• Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily breakfast
• All other meals & beverages that NOT indicated in the itinerary
• Personal expenses and Tips to guides & drivers
• Insurance

Tour Highlights:

• Angkor temples – including temples of Rolous group, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei
• Sunset or sunrise at Angkor Wat and Bakheng hill temples
• Explore local market at Phar Chas (old market) and arts gallery.
• White sand beaches of Sihanoukville

Detailed Itinery:

Day 1:  Arrival Siem Reap – Temples Of Rolous Group, Banteay Srei.  

Arrive in Siem Reap airport, meet & transfer to hotel, check-in & option to relax at hotel or begin exploration the kingdom of Angkor by visiting the Rulous Group from the early Angkor period dating from the 9th & 10th centuries. The three temples of Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei represent the first application of the temple-mountain architectural formula on a grand scale and set the architectural stone for the next 400 years. In the afternoon, we explore the most dedicated beauty of the Khnmer temple carvings of Bantey Srei in the 11th century, and visit Banteay Samre, and continue to the three-tiered temple-hill of Pre Rup. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Siem Reap – Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei. Afternoon, Angkor Thom By Motored Remorque. B

In the morning, exploration to Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevada, Thommanon and the impressive Ta Prohm temple, where the famous film Tomb Raider was shot and brought the Angkor Wonders to the world, and also visit Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist temple in Angkor built in middle of the 12th century to the beginning of the 13th century by king Jayavarman II.

In the afternoon, by motored-remorque (similar as Tuk Tuk in Thailand) we will explore to the kingdom of Angkor by visiting the last capital of Angkorian Empire, Angkor Thom via the South Gate, the giant stone faces city temple of Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terrace and the Lepper King Terrace. End of the day, enjoy the sunset view over Angkor Wat from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hill. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3:  Siem Reap – Floating Village Of Chong Knies & Angkor Wat. B

After breakfast, we travel to take the boat cruise on Tonle Sap great lake to visit the floating village of Chong Knies, on the way we stop and take a unique experience of riding on the ox-cart, a traditional transport for Cambodian people for centuries. We visit to Pour Krom Village, walking through this lovely local village to experience how local people live, and visit to a morning local market before transferring to Chong Knies village to enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap Great Lake. Returning back to hotel, option to relax at hotel or continue to visit the Artisans d’Angkor (stone and wood carvings) workshops to redevelop traditional Cambodian artisan skills, or explore local market at Phar Chas (old market) and arts gallery.

In the afternoon, we are continuing to visit the epic centerpiece of Angkor Wat temple with its extraordinary architecture and bas-reliefs. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4:  Siem Reap – Sihanoukvlle. B

Breakfast at hotel and free time at leisure.

Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure flight to Sihanoukville

Flight: Siem Reap – Sihanoukville via XXX @ XXX – XXX

Upon arrival in Sihanoukville airport, meet up by your driver and transfer to hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Sihanoukville

Day 05-06: Sihanouk Ville. B

Breakfast at hotel

Day at leisure. Overnight in Sihanoukville

Day 07: Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh Airport. B

Breakfast at hotel

You will be collected from hotel lobby and transferred to Phnom Penh airport, taking 4 hours, for your departure flight to next destination.

INCLUSIVE services

• Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily breakfast
• Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle
• Regional ENGLISH speaking guide (other language surcharge may apply)
• Sightseeing with admission fees
• Meals as indicated for B-breakfast, L-lunch, d-dinner
• Mineral water and cold tissues on tours
• Int’l flight re-confirmation

EXCLUSIVE services

• Visa on arrival to Cambodia (US$ 30 per person)
• International airfares arrival to and departure from Cambodia
• All other meals & beverages that NOT indicated in the itinerary
• Personal expenses and Tips to guides & drivers
• Insurance

Tour Highlights:

• Angkor temples – including temples of Rolous group, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei
• Sunset or sunrise at Angkor Wat and Bakheng hill temples
• Enjoy a boat cruise on Tonle Sap great lake to visit the floating village of Chong Knies.
• Explore local market at Phar Chas (old market) and arts gallery.

Detailed Itinery:  

Day 1:  Arrival / Siem Reap – Temples Of Rolous Group, Banteay Srei.

In the morning, arrive in Siem Reap airport, meet & transfer to hotel, check-in & option to relax at hotel or begin exploration the kingdom of Angkor by visiting the Rulous Group from the early Angkor period dating from the 9th & 10th centuries. The three temples of Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei represent the first application of the temple-mountain architectural formula on a grand scale and set the architectural stone for the next 400 years. In the afternoon, we explore the most dedicated beauty of the Khnmer temple carvings of Bantey Srei in the 11th century, and visit Banteay Samre, and continue to the three-tiered temple-hill of Pre Rup. Overnight in Siem Reap.  

Day 2: Siem Reap – Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei. Afternoon, Angkor Thom By Motored Remorque.  B

In the morning, exploration to Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevada, Thommanon and the impressive Ta Prohm temple, where the famous film Tomb Raider was shot and brought the Angkor Wonders to the world, and also visit Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist temple in Angkor built in middle of the 12th century to the beginning of the 13th century by king Jayavarman II.

In the afternoon, by motored-remorque (similar as Tuk Tuk in Thailand) we will explore to the kingdom of Angkor by visiting the last capital of Angkorian Empire, Angkor Thom via the South Gate, the giant stone faces city temple of Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terrace and the Lepper King Terrace. End of the day, enjoy the sunset view over Angkor Wat from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hill. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3:  Siem Reap – Floating Village Of Chong Knies & Angkor Wat. B

After breakfast, we travel to take the boat cruise on Tonle Sap great lake to visit the floating village of Chong Knies, on the way we stop and take a unique experience of riding on the ox-cart, a traditional transport for Cambodian people for centuries. We visit to Pour Krom Village, walking through this lovely local village to experience how local people live, and visit to a morning local market before transferring to Chong Knies village to enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap Great Lake. Returning back to hotel, option to relax at hotel or continue to visit the Artisans d’Angkor (stone and wood carvings) workshops to redevelop traditional Cambodian artisan skills, or explore local market at Phar Chas (old market) and arts gallery.

In the afternoon, we are continuing to visit the epic centerpiece of Angkor Wat temple with its extraordinary architecture and bas-reliefs. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4:  Siem Reap – Departure. B  

Breakfast at hotel and free time at leisure.

Transfer to airport for departure flight.

INCLUSIVE services

• Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily breakfast
• Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle
• Regional ENGLISH speaking guide (other language surcharge may apply)
• Sightseeing with admission fees
• Meals as indicated for B-breakfast, L-lunch, d-dinner
• Mineral water and cold tissues on tours
• Int’l flight re-confirmation

EXCLUSIVE services

• Visa on arrival to Cambodia (US$ 30 per person)
• International airfares arrival to and departure from Cambodia
• All other meals & beverages that NOT indicated in the itinerary
• Personal expenses and Tips to guides & drivers
• Insurance