Itinerary

1. Day 1: Welcome to Siem Reap

   • Arrive in Siem Reap, where you will meet your guide at the airport. The guide will assist you in transferring to your hotel for check-in. Please note standard check-in time is at 14:00.

   • Embark on a journey through the history of Angkor this afternoon. Visit the South Gate, with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk and see the ancient capital of Angkor Thom, built in the late 12th century.

   • Head onwards to Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Baphuon is like an artificial mountain that recently re-opened after years of restoration.

   • Visit the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King.

2. Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Temple (L)

   • Receive a pick-up at 08:00 am and proceed to the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, Angkor Park’s most revered temple and the largest religious monument in the world. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with breathtaking stone carvings and bas-reliefs. Your guide will explain the stories in exquisite detail and provide you with ample time to explore the inner and outer grounds of the temple.

   • Eat lunch at a local restaurant.

   • Continue to the popular temple of Ta Prohm, which is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries. However, it is probably more famous for being where they filmed the Tomb Raider movie.

   • Onward to Preah Khan, "The Sacred Sword", an extensive monastic complex covering over 56 hectares as a monastery and teaching complex. Preah Khan is the site of the World Monuments Fund ‘prime’ Asian project, a meticulous renovation whilst maintaining its mysterious allures and superb original structure.

   • Visit the Pre Rup Temple, which is a late 10th-century building. It is revered because the boldness of the architectural design is superb. You can view a beautiful sunset if the weather is good.

   Return to the hotel; dinner is on your account.

3. Day 3: Siem reap - Banteay Samre and Banteay Srei (L)

   • Begin your day of past and present with an 8:30 am pick-up at your hotel.

   • Use the first half of the day to explore two highlighted temples, Banteay Samre and Banteay Srei. Banteay Samre, built under Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style.

   • Follow Banteay Samre with Banteay Srei, one of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. Built largely of red sandstone, this gem of a temple boasts a pink colour and some of the most exquisite depictions.

   • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant when it’s time for a temple break.

   • Set off this afternoon to Tonle Sap Lake, where you will discover different aspects of the floating village activities, from crocodile farming to fishing farms, traditional medicine shops, boat shops, spirit houses, floating schools, and more.

   • Visit Artisans D’ Angkor, a local artisan boutique established to support Cambodian arts and crafts. Discover how wood and stone carvings, lacquering, gilding, and silk paintings are created.

   Return to the hotel at the end of the tour.

4. Day 4: Siem Reap - Departure

   • Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.

   • Take a walk or get some last-minute souvenirs before your midday check-out.

   • Meet your driver to assist with luggage and take you to the airport for your departure flight.