Siem Reap Trip Overview
Embark for a two-days private tour to discover and explore the magnificent and enigmatic Angkor Wat temples and Siem Reap area including Kompong Phluk floating village on the TonLe Sap lake.
Let our English-speaking guide leads to discover fascinating historical facts and anecdote about the ancient temples while you will end your day tour admiring the sunset over Angkor Wat and all surrounding temples.
On Day two, discover Cambodian’s traditional life on TonLe Sap lake by visiting the Kompong Phluk floating village. After lunch, you will head back to Siem Reap’s main touristic interest such as the old market, the Angkor museum and a visit to the Artisans d’Angkor where you will be invited to create your own stone carving.
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* Duration: 2 days
* 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
Embark for a two-days private tour to discover and explore the magnificent and enigmatic Angkor Wat temples and Siem Reap area including Kompong Phluk floating village on the TonLe Sap lake.
Let our English-speaking guide leads to discover fascinating historical facts and anecdote about the ancient temples while you will end your day tour admiring the sunset over Angkor Wat and all surrounding temples.
On Day two, discover Cambodian’s traditional life on TonLe Sap lake by visiting the Kompong Phluk floating village. After lunch, you will head back to Siem Reap’s main touristic interest such as the old market, the Angkor museum and a visit to the Artisans d’Angkor where you will be invited to create your own stone carving.
Itinerary
Day 1: Discover and explore the magnificent and enigmatic Angkor Wat temples
Stop At: Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
Visit the south gate of Angkor Thom followed by the Angkor Thom (comprises of renowned Bayon Temples which was made up of 54 towers and 216 faces of Buddhisatva Avalokesvara) and Baphoun temples which was one the most spectacular temples during the Angkor empire heyday. Pass by the Terrace of Elephant, which was used for the public ceremonies and served as the stage for the king’s grand audience hall, the Terrace of leper king (one of Angkor’s mysteries), and the ancient Royal Palace Phimeanakas. Continue to visit Ta Prohm Temple, known as the “jungle temple” or “tree temple” referring to the lush trees surrounding the temple’s stones. The gigantic roots of the trees embracing the ruins have made it one the Angkor’s most popular temples.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 21000 Cambodia
Next, visit Ta Prohm Temple, known as the “jungle temple” or “tree temple” referring to the lush trees surrounding the temple’s stones. The gigantic roots of the trees embracing the ruins have made it one the Angkor’s most popular temples.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Banteay Kdei, Angkor Archaelogical Park, Siem Reap 17000 Cambodia
You will spend the afternoon to discover Banteay Kdei temple which was built by the King Jayavarman VII in the late of 12th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
Afterwards visit the WORLD HERITAGE SITE which is well known as Angkor Wat temple which is one of the most important archaeological site in South-east Asia which was built by the great Khmer King Soriyavaraman II in the early on 12th century dedicated to Vishnu God Hindu religion.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Discover Cambodian’s traditional life on TonLe Sap lake by visiting the Kompong Phluk floating village.
Stop At: Kompong Phluk, On the Tonle Sap, Siem Reap Cambodia
Visit a floating village of Kompong Phluk (traditional Khmer floating Village located 30km from Siem Reap). Discover the tall stilted houses, floating hospital, fishery, old lifestyle of the country and the natural landscape of the flooded Mangroves forest.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Angkor National Museum, 968 Vithei Charles de Gaulle Blvd Khrum 6, Siem Reap Cambodia
Visit the Angkor National Museum, presenting one of the most immense and prestigious collection of Buddha statues and relics ever assembled in just one gallery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Artisans Angkor, Stung Thmey Street, Siem Reap 17259 Cambodia
Visiting Artisan D’Angkor, a local NGO which aims to improve life of disadvantaged Cambodians from rural areas and enter their workshop where you will be conveyed to craft your own stone carving.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
