Itinerary
Welcome to The Kingdom of Wonder!
Upon arrival at Siem Reap Angkor Int’s Airport, greeting by our escort guide & driver, then you’ll transfer to hotel around 60 mins. Standard check in time is 2pm, early check in is subject to room availability.
This late afternoon, visit Angkor National Museum to learn & understand about the cultural heritage of the golden era of the Khmer Kingdom through an amassed collection of invaluable artifacts and through state-of-the-art multimedia technology exhibitions for a full pictorial legendary story for easy comprehension. Following by Wat Preah Enkosei, the only Siem Reap-period temple located in modern Siem Reap. It was built in the mid 10th century by a high-ranking Brahmin named Divakarabhata who married the daughter of Rajendravarman II (r. 944-968). In The evening, enjoy Cambodian Cultural Performance including Apsara Dance ( meal included/ local food)
Overnight in at hotel
Seeing Sunrise at Angkor Wat is what you should not miss for your trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. The sunrise at Angkor Wat is unique as the sun rises behind the temple, creating an amazing silhouette of Angkor Wat against a vibrant orange sky. Early get up and leave your bed to Angkor Wat with your Camera or smart phone and catch the front stand for the gorgeous sunrise at the back of Angkor Wat Temple. Take the varieties view of sunrise and enter Angkor Temple before other people show up. It takes you up to 3 hours to explore this world’s Great temple. Get on top of temple to see the green view surrounding temples and take the best photo. Return to hotel for breakfast and rest. 1000: Gide picks up from lobby and go more tour
Enter the Great Angkor Thom City, and stop at South Gate to take the nice photo of the gate and Tonle Om. Visit Bayon Temple, the state Buddhism temple built in the late 12th or early 13th century by Great King Jayaraman VII. Stands in the centre of Angkor Thom City, Bayon Temple is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Big Tree Temple of Taprohm will be the following visit. This temple was built in the Bayon Style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and originally called Rajavihara. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm is in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992. Today, it is one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region. This temple is lately popular and called as Tom Raider Temple. Visit Sras Srang is an ancient manmade lake which is 800m by 400m built by king Rajendravarman II in mid10th century. Later, this lake was restored and enlarged by king Jayavarman VII in late 12th century. Originally, there was a small shrine in the middle, but today it completely collapsed that we could only see its stone foundation in the dry season. Back to hotel and overnight in Siem Reap.
After breakfast, explore temples in the big circuit. Start at Pre Rup Temple, a Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction. The temple's name is a comparatively modern one meaning "turn the body". Next, Tasom,a 12th century temple located north east of Angkor Thom and just east of Neak Pean. The King dedicated the temple to his father Dharanindravarman II who was King of the Khmer Empire from 1150 to 1160. Continue to Neak Poan (The entwined snakes”, the 12th century temple built in the centre of Jayataka Baray, dedicate to Buddha. Continue to Preh Khan temple “ Royal Sword”, the 12th century temple built by Great King Jaya VII, for the victory over the invading Chams in 1191. Unusually the modern name, meaning "holy sword", is derived from the meaning of the original—Nagara Jayasri (holy city of victory). Return to hotel and overnight. Last climb on Bakheng mountain and wait for the panoramic view of the beautiful sunset over Angkor Wat. Back to hotel and overnight in Siem Reap.
Today, drive 58kms from Siem Reap town to the north of province to visit the sacred hilltop. Mahendraparvata is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage. It also has a major symbolic importance for Cambodians as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE. The Kulen National Park contains many sites of natural and historical interest. A magnificent waterfall dominates the forest terrain and draws countless local visitors on weekends and national holidays. Visit The River of a Thousands Lingas- The cult of worshipping carved in the riverbed which represent to Hindu God of Shiva. Walk via along flight of steps to visit Biggest Reclining Buddha Statue housed on a massive boulder which is believed as The Holiest in the Country. A viewing platform at the top affords sweeping views of the surrounding jungle and hillsides. Then Enjoy and then take the nice photos of Nicest Waterfall in Cambodia. Late Afternoon will return to hotel and Visit Bantay Srei Temple, is the modern name of a 10th-century Khmer temple originally called "Tribhuvanamaheśvara" (Great Lord of the Threefold World) an appellation of the god Siva. This Temple was built by Yajnavaraha who was the King’s priest – doctor and physician during king Rajendravarman ‘s dynasty. With its perfect intricate carvings, Banteay Srei is the Best of Temples and being the sample of Khmer Architecture. Continue to visit Banteay Samre temple , a Hindu Temple built in the early 12th century in the Angkor Wat Style locates 400 matters of East Baray. Dinner in Indian restaurant and Back to hotel and overnight in Siem Reap.
Breakfast in hotel and start tour at 0830 am. Tour guide picks up from hotel lobby to start tour. Visit Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia. Get in Private boat, visit floating villages of residents, see how they live and make their living on floating houses. Enjoy the view floating market, floating school, pagoda, health centre, fresh air. We will continue to "Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. visit Senteurs d'Angkor Workshop, where you see how they produce oil, balm, soap … from natural plants and flowers. Follow by taking a short walk along the road in front of the King's Residence to see the Main Shrine, where the local people usually worship, with its statue of Yeay Teap, Preah Ang Chek and Preah Ang Chorm. Buying jasmine and lotus flowers to worship is very important for the Cambodians.
Return to hotel and enjoy your stay.
Enjoy your breakfast and free time at hotel. Check out and transfer to Siem Reap Airport for boarding flight to next destination / Sweet Home with the unforgettable holiday in Cambodia