Siem Reap Tour with Unique Experience 5 Days
Exceptionally explore beautiful Siem Reap from its majestic Angkor heritage site where Angkor Wat truly emerges the splendid architectures and the unrivaled masterpieces in the world. Followed by other Angkorain temples, we process a boat trip to see the impressive Tonle Sap Lake along with its Kompong Phluk village admired by insightful lifestyle, interesting lake-activities and take a canoe through flooded mangroves. The last touring day, uniquely hand on rural village activities, have fun of the short ride on ox cart, sample tropical fruits with fresh coconut juice, enjoy lunch arranged by a host family then get blessed and wished by a Buddhist monk that follows traditional water blessing.
Briefing Program
- Day 1: Siem Reap – Arrival
- Day 2: Fully Guided Angkor Discovery
- Day 3: Tonle Sap Lake, City Tour & Cultural Apsara Show
- Day 4: Unique Village Experience & Traditional Water Blessing
- Day 5: Siem Reap – Departure
Program Detail
Day 1 | Siem Reap – Arrival
Meal: None
Upon your arrival at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly driver then transfers directly to a booked hotel for check in and have your own free time.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 2 | Fully Guided Angkor Discovery
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel.
*Sunrise is available upon request (surcharge) and starting time is at 4.30am.
We’re journeying out (tuk tuk or car/minivan) of hotel at 8.00am the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
Enjoy Khmer set lunch at a selected local restaurant near temple.
Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.
Note: Visiting beautiful sunset is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 30 minutes/way) to the hill and it’s always touristy or skip it if you feel tired.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 3 | Tonle Sap Lake, City Tour & Cultural Apsara Show
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast is at hotel.
We set off hotel at 8.30am for countryside sightseeing along with a visit at local market to see interesting trades before resuming our journey to Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to take a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kompong Phluk then the boat slows down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in their student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we embark on a canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our main boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about Tonle Sap ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.
Afternoon, we go for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on, and you can also go to Royal Residence Garden for walking and breathtaking.
Evening around 6.15pm, we leave to enjoy delicate Khmer set dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 4 | Unique Village Experience & Traditional Water Blessing
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel.
The tour begins at 8.00am then we head of out the bustling Siem Reap city to a remote countryside village, the journey passes interesting city highlight and huge beautiful rice paddies dotting with palm trees and cattle in the fields. We observe bamboo sticky rice and rice noodle making then we dare sample some deep fried crispy insects before arriving in the village. Next have some fun on the oxcart ride through the village to get interaction along with “Hello” from friendly kids. Disembark the ox cart, you’ll be greeted by a host family then we get involved with village activity of palm roof making (or/and planting vegetables depends) which it is probably the most unique, memorable experience in your trip to Cambodia. Return to the family’s house, stroll round to see the surrounding which admired by routine, lifestyle, culture, customs and superstitions, enjoy tropical fruits and get refreshed by coconut juice before local lunch is served.
Afternoon, we say Goodbye to the host family then set off toward to Buddhist pagoda in the village, you’re welcomed to meet saffron monks and witness how they practice their lives to Buddhist religion. By the following time, you will prepare to receive special water blessing which is ritually practiced from the ancient time and it is religiously believed to bring good fortune to life as well as getting rid out of bad evil. Return hotel for your own free time in the evening.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 5 | Siem Reap – Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel.
Simply enjoy the rest of free time in Siem Reap before our team picks you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Thank You and Goodbye to Beautiful Cambodia
*You may consider to see or do one of suggested activities because Siem Reap truly offers much more to be explored such as street food, countryside quad bike to hunt the beautiful sunset, sunrise balloon near Angkor Wat temple, Phnom Kulen waterfalls, friendly Kulen elephant forest, Angkor zipline in Angkor Archaeological Park and a lot of more interesting things to see and fun things to do etc.
- Stay, City/Region
- 4 nights in Siem Reap
- Recommended Hotels in Siem Reap
- Ladear Angkor Boutique Hotel 3* Plus
- Sokkhak Boutique Resort 4*
- Angkor Village Hotel 4*
- FCC Angkor by Avani 4*
- The Embassy Angkor Resort 5*
- Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra 5*
- Anantara Angkor Resort 5*
- Package Included
› Stay in double or twin room share
› Breakfast is provided by hotel
› Lunch and dinner are mentioned
› Experienced local English speaking tour guide
› Round trip airport/bus/boat transfers
› Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
› All entrance fees per program
› Sightseeing & tour activities per program
› Boat excursion, canoe and port fee
› Mineral bottled water & fresh tissue - Package Not Included
› Cambodia visa
› International/domestic flights
› Airport taxes/stamping fees
› Any travel insurances
› Drinks and personal expenses
› Luggage handling
› Tipping & gratitude for guide/driver
› Meals are not mentioned
› Single supplement surcharge
› Early check in and late check out
› Peak seasons (To be advised)
› Compulsory gala dinner on 24th/31st Dec
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One of the best destinations in Asia, the fascinating Siem Reap is famed for its marvelous Angkor Wat, the unrivaled masterpieces & the finest architectures that make Siem Rea become a pearl city of wonder. Distinctively, from Angkor archaeology to the modern capital of Phnom Penh where precious Royal Palace stands, Cambodia’s southern coasts & natural islands…
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