Siem Reap

Upon arrival into Siem Reap, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, we visit the shrine of two Angkorian princesses (Preah Ang Chek Preah Angkor Chom) and a local pagoda.

Angkor Archaeological Park

Today, we see an astonishing profusion of ancient monuments in both size and number. Not to mention the intricate artistry of an idealized representation of the Hindu cosmos carved in stone. The "Great City" of Angkor Thom visits include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat temple.

Siem Reap

The monks in saffron robes venture out every morning to receive alms (food offerings). You can observe this procession before breakfast. Learn to cook Khmer style with a local chef. Get to know the traditional ingredients and steps to prepare Cambodia’s signature dishes. Finish off the class by enjoying your freshly prepared meal. Enjoy an Apsara dance performance. The elegant performers, dressed in glittering silk and sequins, evoke the legendary apsara (female spirit of the clouds and waters) of Hindu mythology.

Angkor Archaeological Park

Visit the jungle-smothered ruins of Ta Prohm, one of the most evocative of all Angkor’s ancient monuments. It is half-consumed by the encroaching forest. This was a movie filming location for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Explore the Royal City of Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, Preah Rup. Thommanon temple, Ta keo, Banteay Kdei (Citadel of the Cells), Srah Srang (Royal bathing place), Prasat Kravan(unique brick sculptures). Then visit Les Chantiers Ecole, a handicraft center, to learn about the art of silk weaving, and stone and wood carving.

Angkor Archaeological Park

A short drive to Banteay Srei, a 10th-century Cambodian rose-pink sandstone temple. It is the most elaborately decorated of all Angkor’s monuments. Continue to the magical area of the jungle, Kbal Spean (Bridge Head). It was a hillside retreat for the Khmer in 11th century where they carved sacred linga and Hindu gods in the river rocks. Continue to a local village Baray Oriental and a monastery.

Tonle Sap Lake

After breakfast, we take a boat ride to visit the fascinating lakeside floating villages with floating houses and stilted houses on Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia. The tour ends after the boat ride. Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport (REP) for your flight home.