Cambodia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Day Angkor Temples and Tonle Sap Lake Tour from Siem Reap

3 Days Round trip from Krong Siem Reap Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Watch sunrise at the main gate of the Angkor temples
  • 02 Explore Angkor Thom, including Bayon, the Royal Enclosure, and the Terrace of the Leper King
  • 03 Visit Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, known for exquisite pink sandstone carvings
  • 04 Discover rice farming traditions and sugar palms in a local village
  • 05 Sail on Tonle Sap Lake and see a floating fishing village
  • 06 Visit the ultra-romantic Ta Prohm temple surrounded by thick jungle

Get a chance to stroll through the ancient temple ruins of Siem Reap on this 3-day journey through Angkor and Tonle Sap Lake. Built in the early 12th century, Angkor is one of the few UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites and Cambodia's most valuable monument. Along the way, explore iconic temples, witness sunrise over Angkor, visit less-crowded sanctuaries with exquisite carvings, and discover life in a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. Absolutely breathtaking, to say the least.

Arguably the largest religious building in the world, Angkor has a volume of stone equivalent to the Cheops pyramid in Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Siem Reap
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Angkor Thom Exploration

  • Meet your driver at Siem Reap International Airport for your transfer to the hotel for check-in and lunch.

  • Head to the archaeological site of Angkor Wat, visiting the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.

  • Finish the day with a transfer back to the hotel. Relax or head out into town for a good meal, as dinner is not included.

2
Day 02

Sunrise at Angkor and Temples Beyond the Main Circuit

  • Start with an early morning pickup at the hotel, then head to the main gate of the Angkor temples for a sunrise view.

  • Arguably the largest religious building in the world, Angkor has a volume of stone equivalent to the Cheops pyramid in Egypt.

  • Head back to the hotel for breakfast, then return to the Angkor temples to see the temples that were not covered during the previous day's tour.

  • Pause for lunch at a local restaurant before a 45-minute trip beyond the Angkor complex to see Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, a pair of exquisite temples that are far less crowded than the main Angkor sites.

  • Find fine carvings in pink sandstone and what some consider to be the most beautiful and best-preserved work in Cambodia.

  • Stop at a village to learn about rice farming, see sugar palms, and try a cool coconut drink, depending on the season. The best period is between October and April.

  • Spend the rest of the day in Siem Reap at leisure before going for dinner.

3
Day 03

Tonle Sap Lake, Ta Prohm, and Departure

  • Meet your driver at the hotel, then travel to Tonle Sap Lake for a sailing adventure. During the rainy season from mid-May to early October, the level of the Mekong River rises, transforming Tonle Sap Lake into a sprawling body of water.

  • See a floating fishing village and learn about life on the lake, where everything happens on the water, from schooling to agriculture.

  • After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the ultra-romantic Ta Prohm temple, a 12th-century shrine surrounded by thick jungle.

  • After your visit to Ta Prohm, transfer back to Siem Reap International Airport for departure.

Bayon, Ta Prohm, Tonle Sap Lake, Banteay Samré

Where this trip takes you

Bayon, Ta Prohm, Tonle Sap Lake, Banteay Samré

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Krong Siem Reap 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Siem Reap International Airport/hotel in Siem Reap pickup and drop-off
  • 2 nights' accommodation at City Angkor Hotel Siem Reap, Superior room (sharing twin/double) with breakfast
  • 3 set menu lunches (1 at the hotel and 2 at a local restaurant)
  • Local guide service
  • Bottled water during the tour each day
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Beverages during lunch
  • Dinner
  • Other tours and services not mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers from and to airports, sea/river ports, and train stations located inside or outside the city center are not included in the service, and supplements will be applied.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tour start
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Krong Siem Reap.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $25.00 — $100.00
Double Sharing $25.00 — $50.00

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