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See The Best Of Siem Reap On A 4-Day Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Photography, History

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Cambodian, English

Description

Devote 4 days to seeing the best that Siem Reap has to offer: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Tonle Sap floating village, Prasat Kraban, Rolous Group,  and the Beng Mealea temple complex. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor and go back to the era when one of the world's greatest empires ruled over Cambodia; learn all about their love, lives, and conquests with your Siem Reap tour guide.  

Highlights
  • Explore Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom Temple Complexes
  • See the floating village at Tonle Sap Lake
  • Sightsee at the Ta Phrom Complex
  • Enjoy the quiet beauty of Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, and Ta Keo
  • Behold the charm of Thommanon, Preah Khan, and Chau Say Thevoda 
  • Trek through the forest to Ben Mealea
  • Day 1: Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat expand_more
    • The tour begins with a visit to the Angor Thom temple complex in the morning. See the following attractions with your Siem Reap tour guide:

      • South Gate: the best-preserved part of the complex, it is a grand structure lined with carved faces and figurines.

      • Bayon: a Khmer Buddhist temple believed to have been built around the 12th or 13 th century. 

      • Baphuon: a three-tiered temple, supposed to have been built in the mid 11th century.

      • Royal Palace: built by king Suryavarman I and used continuously from the 11th to the late 16th century AD by the Khmer dynasty.

      • Phimeanakas: is a Hindu temple built at the end of the 10th century, during the reign of Rajendravarman and completed by Suryavarman I.

      •  Elephant's Terrace: this is the terrace believed to have been used by Jayavarman VII to see his returning, victorious army. 

      • Leper King's Terrace: the terrace of the king Dharmaraja. 

    • After a break for lunch, we proceed to the Angor Wat Temple complex. We partake in the following activities here:

      • Angkor Wat: a Buddhist temple in Cambodia, this is the largest religious site in the world. 

      • Sunset on Bakheng Hill: a breathtaking sight as you bring your magical day to a close. 

  • Day 2: Prasat Kravan - East Mebon expand_more

    After breakfast, set out to spend this day exploring the Prasat Kravan, which houses a set of 5 red brick towers. The highlights would be:

    • Banteay Kdei: translating to 'a citadel of monks' cells', this is an ancient Buddhist temple that monks pray at even today.

    • Ta Phrom: this is the modern name given to a 12th century Bayon temple. Originally, it was known as 'Rajavihara' or Monastery of the King.

    • Ta Keo: a temple mountain that is believed to have been the first work in sandstone by the Khmers.

    • Thommanon: a pair of Hindu temples constructed during Suryavarman's reign.

    • Chau Say Tevoda: built in the mid 12th century, this temple is dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu.

    After a break for lunch, proceed to Preah Khan. Head towards:

    • Neak Pean: an artificial island that is home to a small Buddhist temple. 
    • Ta Som: a temple built in honour of the Khmer ruler who reigned from 1150 to 1160.
    • East Mebon: a 10th-century temple built during the reign of Rajendravarman.
  • Day 3: Roluos Group - Pre Rup expand_more

    This day we set out to visit the following sites in the morning, after breakfast:

    • Preah Ko: the first temple to have been built in the Hariharalaya area which is now defunct.
    • Bakong: the first temple mountain of sandstone to have been erected by the Khmers.
    • Lolei: northernmost temple of the Rolous group.

    After lunch, proceed to the following sites:

    • Banteay Samre: a Hindu temple built in the classic Angkor Wat style. 

    • Banteay Srei: a 10th-century Cambodian temple made in honour of the Hindu God Shiva. 

    • Pre Rup: a Hindu temple built in the early 961 or 962.


  • Day 4: Beng Mealea - Tonle Sap expand_more
    • After breakfast, set out for a trek to Beng Mealea temple located in a jungle of the same name, which sits near the once-grand Preah Khan Kompong Svay highway.

    • After lunch, proceed with a tour to the Floating Village (Tonle Sap Lake); with its floating eateries, homes, and a full-fledged market, this village is a popular tourist destination.

What's Included
  • Cool drinking water and towels

  • Services of a Siem Reap tour guide

What's Excluded
  • Sunrise: 15$ extra charge

Meeting Point

Angkor Wat, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 5USD 300 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 300 / group