Siem Reap
Visit the spectacular ancient temples of Angkor. Built in the golden age of the Khmer Empire, most visitors agree that Angkor is one of the world's most beautiful sights. The jungle has reclaimed the scattered temples to create magical unions of stone and nature. Allow yourself four days to fully absorb the grandeur of this World Heritage Listed area. Head down to Phnom Penh and wander long tree-lined boulevards past colonial buildings. Sense the past glory of the city that was once the "Pearl of Asia". Finally, unwind completely on the pristine, undeveloped beaches of Sihanoukville in the south.

Tour Highlights

• Visiting Siem Reap and exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire
• Taking extensive tours to various remarkable sites of Angkor Wat, including South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Srei, and other more interesting sites within the complex
• Enjoying a short walk to a tranquil and typical Siem Reap neighborhood
• Taking a local boat at Tonle Sap for a cruise through the floating villages

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Siem Reap
Arrive in Siem Reap and transfer to hotel. Siem Reap is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. On arrival begin a tour of the temples that includes the early-Angkor era temples of the Rolous Group - Preah Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei. In the afternoon continue to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Return to hotel after watching the sun set at Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2 : Siem Reap
After breakfast spend the morning on an extensive tour of the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. In the afternoon continue to Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers and the small twin temples of Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)

Day 3 : Siem Reap
After breakfast depart for a full day excursion to overgrown and rarely visited Beng Mealea Temple, which served as a model for the more famous Angkor Wat. Continue to the unique riverbed carvings at Kbal Spean (River of 1000 Lingas) for a picnic lunch. On the way back to Siem Reap visit the Citadel of Women, Banteay Srei and finally Banteay Samre. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B,L)

Day 4 : Siem Reap
After breakfast enjoy a short walk through a tranquil and typical Siem Reap neighborhood before continuing to Tonle Sap Lake to board a local boat for a cruise through the floating villages (best from July to February). In the afternoon explore the Grand Circuit taking in the temples of Pre Rup, East Mebon, Neak Poan and Preah Khan. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B)

Day 5 : Depart Siem Reap
After breakfast depending on departure flight time choose between a visit to Siem Reap market and/or the workshops of Artisans d’Angkor (wood and stone carving) and/or the Silk Farm at Pouk and/or the Landmine Museum of Mr Aki Ra before transferring to Siem Reap Airport for departure flight. (B)

Note: This tour includes a 3-day Angkor Temple Pass.