The magnificent Angkor Wat is undoubtedly Cambodia's biggest attraction, but this small Asian country also has some other UNESCO sites, colonial buildings, sweeping rice fields, hospitable people and more within its border.
On arrival, your tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is for you to relax and recover from jet lag.
Things to do for today: South Gate of Angkor Thom , Bayon Temple , Elephants Terrace , Angkor Wat , Bakheng Hill (Bakheng Temple)
After breakfast at the hotel, set off to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, then you will visit Bayon Temple and the Elephant Terrace. Enjoy an authentic Cambodian meal for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then enjoy the sunset view on Bakheng Hill (or at less crowded Pre Rup temple).
Things to do for today: Banteay Srei , Ta Prohm Temple , Ta Keo Temple
Weather permitting, you can have an early morning trip to Angkor Wat to witness the stunning sunrise. Have breakfast at the hotel, or let the hotel prepare a breakfast box for you. Later, visit some local villages on the way to Banteay Srei. In the afternoon, visit Ta Prohm Temple and Ta Keo Temple before having some leisure time.
Things to do for today: Khmer Rouge Cultural Site
This morning, you will drive to Anlong Veng, which is known as Khmer Rouge Cultural Site, the last stronghold of Khmer Rouge leaders. Drive to Preah Vihear and observe the sunset over the ancient land of Khmer empire en route.
Things to do for today: Preah Vihear Temple
Wake up early this morning for sunrise and then head to Kompong Thom. You will go to the archeological site of Sambor Prei Kuk, which is dotted with hundreds of Pre-Angkor styled temples. The site, part of the Chenla Kingdom, includes an area of nearly 1,000 acres enclosed by double walls, and hundreds of temples and towers. The spectacular scenery and stunning view are definitely worth the steep drive.
In the afternoon, drive pass humble villages and back to Siem Reap.
Things to do for today: Beng Mealea
Drive to Beng Mealea in the morning. Walk carefully upon the wooden walkways; try your best to imagine what had happened in this Lotus Pond, which is the literal meaning of Beng Mealea. Have a picnic lunch in the ruin complex. Head back to Siem Reap in the afternoon.
Things to do for today: Khmer Village , Tonle Sap Lake
In the morning, you will visit a Khmer village, enjoying the view of the rice field and palm trees, breathing in fresh air. Then take a boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Siem Reap | Hotel Somadevi Angkor Resort & Spa |
Economic 3 star |
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Tara Angkor Hotel |
4 star |
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Sarai Resort & Spa |
5 star |
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Preah Vihear | Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel |
5 star |
Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel |
4 star |
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Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel |
Economic 3 star |