Siem Reap Trip Overview
As to where most in Siem Reap go left, we turn right. Exploration of Siem Reap’s rural surroundings is filled with surprises. Enter the lives of the families of a floating village at Kampong Khleang and admire the untouched beauty of Beng Mealea temple.
• Sail over Tonle Sap with its floating villages
• Admire the untouched temple ruins of Beng Mealea
• Explore the lavish jungle settings, surrounding Siem Reap
• Enjoy lunch at the home of a local family
• Return transfers from and to your hotel are included
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
As to where most in Siem Reap go left, we turn right. Exploration of Siem Reap’s rural surroundings is filled with surprises. Enter the lives of the families of a floating village at Kampong Khleang and admire the untouched beauty of Beng Mealea temple.
• Sail over Tonle Sap with its floating villages
• Admire the untouched temple ruins of Beng Mealea
• Explore the lavish jungle settings, surrounding Siem Reap
• Enjoy lunch at the home of a local family
• Return transfers from and to your hotel are included
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kompong Khleang, Siem Reap Cambodia
In the morning, we head out into the northern direction following the contours of the Tonle Sap. Our goal for the morning is the stilted village of Kampong Khleang. Via local paths and almost meandering through the greens and houses, our boat will sail out (depending on the water levels) and show you these houses from the lake. Some of these homes are constructed on top of stilts, reaching a height of 10 meters! The region is known for regions of the petrified mangrove forests and waterways, sometimes hidden from the naked eye. Enjoy the fascinating scenery of Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. A delicious local lunch will be served at a local house where you can experience to see daily life in the village.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Beng Mealea, 40 km east of Angkor Wat Cambodia
In the afternoon, we travel through the thriving countryside, past rice paddy fields and local villages to Beng Mealea. The Lotus Pond Temple dates back to the early 11th Century and was built by Suryavarman II as a Hindu Temple. Beng Mealea is a temple hidden in a maze of the jungle – if there is one temple to explore resplendent with jungle engulfing it, it is Beng Mealea. Clambering over large sandstone blocks to reach the inner sanctuary and eerie worship corridor is an exploration to remember. Architecturally, Beng Mealea is noted for its innovative, in its time, construction of hallways, it was a very large temple with wide galleries foreshadowing Angkor Wat.
At around 5 pm, you reach your hotel after a stunning rural experience, away from the more known tourism paths.
Duration: 3 hours
