Siem Reap Trip Overview
This tour program is designed for those who have a short time in Siem Reap province but they are definitely going to have time to visit all important places in Siem Reap province such as Angkor Wat temple, Taprohm temple, Angkor Thom included Bayon temple, Banteay Srey ( Lady ) Temple and the largest fresh water lake in Asia.
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
This tour program is designed for those who have a short time in Siem Reap province but they are definitely going to have time to visit all important places in Siem Reap province such as Angkor Wat temple, Taprohm temple, Angkor Thom included Bayon temple, Banteay Srey ( Lady ) Temple and the largest fresh water lake in Asia.
Itinerary
Day 1: Angkor Wat, Banteay Srey, Taprohm temple and sunset
Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
Angkor Wat, first a Hindu, then subsequently a Buddhist, temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura,( present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ta Prohm, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Ta Prohm (as known Tomb Raider movie temple) with its exciting interplay of stonework, nature, big tree and root cover on top of temple .Take your time to walk through the temple from the West entrance to the East entrance.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Cambodia
Banteay Srei temple, the pink sandstone construction temple built by king Rajendravarman V in late 10th century. Walls of Banteay Srei temple itself are densely covered with some of the most beautiful, deep and intricate carving of any Angkorian Temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pre Rup, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
On the way back, we stop to see sunset on the top of Pre Rup temple, built to dedicate to Hinduism God Shiva.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Angkor Thom, Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Tonle Sap lake
Stop At: Angkor Thom South Gate, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Excursion to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, both sides of the south gate bridge have a demon and a god statue, who are holding the King Cobra called Naga Vasuki.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
Explore this important temple with its many captivating giant stone faces. It has 54 towers in total and each tower has four faces. It is at the center of Angkor Thom.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baphuon Temple, Angkor Tom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
You will then continue to Baphuon with its long causeway and an impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37 year-long disruption caused by the war.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Phimeanakas, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Phimeanakas is hiding in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-tree-tops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Continuing along the Esplanade of the Royal Palace more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Terrace of the Leper King, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
The former place for treatment.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Preah Khan, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaelogical Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Travel to Preah Khan; another temple with spectacular trees and roots taking over the ancient man made structures which would give Ta Prohm run for its money any day! Explore the delicate carvings and don’t miss the only two-storey construction in Angkor; standing on high columns this is a unique phenomenon in Khmer architecture. Your knowledgeable guide will help you navigate through the temple grounds before continuing further.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Neak Pean, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Constructed in roughly the same period as Preah Khan, Neak Pean offers a different view altogether. Located in the centre of the Northern Baray, this temple is essentially an island and most impressive to view in the wet season. The long raised wooden causeway leading to the temple is surrounded by water and submerged tree trunks lend the scene a ghostly appearance.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chong Kneas Floating Village, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap Cambodia
No trip to Siem Reap would be complete without visiting the largest freshwater lake in south-east Asia – the Tonle Sap. Embark on a journey in a traditional wooden boat and witness how people live in harmony with the rising and falling water levels of the lake depending on the season. Accessible all year round, Chhong Kneas is the largest of the floating villages in the province with three ethnicities living side by side on the margins of the lake. Phnom Krom, an Angkorian site, dominates the horizon and overlooks the busy lives of the fishing and farming communities here.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Artisans Angkor, Stung Thmey Street, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
To lighten up the mood a little we suggest a visit to the Artisans d’Angkor workshop where skilled artists produce gorgeous pieces of lacquer, stone carvings and silver plating and seeing them at work shows the positive direction of the path Cambodia finds itself on today. If you don’t find your souvenirs and gifts here then perhaps the Old Market will have what you are looking for. Browse and use your bartering skills to bring home your memories of Siem Reap.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
