Cambodia Explorer: Angkor Complex, Tonle Sap Lake & Phnom Penh in 5 Days

Siem Reap, Tonle Sap, Phnom Penh

Duration

5 days

From

$423

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Uncover Cambodia’s magic on this 5-day adventure. Explore Angkor Wat, a UNESCO wonder, and delve into Angkor Thom’s enigmatic faces. Hike Kulen Mountain’s lush jungles and discover a giant reclining Buddha. Experience life on Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, with a boat trip through floating villages. Conclude in Phnom Penh, where the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda showcase Cambodian artistry. This journey blends cultural immersion, breathtaking sights, and a glimpse into Cambodia’s heart.

Highlights:

  • Angkor’s Majesty: Explore the ancient city of Angkor Thom, including Bayon Temple with its enigmatic faces and the Elephant Terrace.
  • Angkor Wat’s Grandeur: Witness the architectural marvel of Angkor Wat, adorned with intricate carvings depicting Hindu mythology.
  • Untamed Beauty of Kulen Mountain: Hike through lush jungles and encounter the 16th-century Preah Ang Thom monastery with its giant reclining Buddha. Explore captivating waterfalls with religious significance.
  • Life on Tonle Sap: Take a boat trip on Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and experience the unique lifestyle of the floating villages.
  • Phnom Penh’s Legacy: Explore the Royal Palace complex and Silver Pagoda, dazzling displays of Cambodian artistry.

This itinerary offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, breathtaking landscapes, and historical exploration, allowing you to discover the multifaceted beauty of Cambodia.

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Arrive Siem Reap by afternoon flight, Siem Reap – Treasure of the Kingdom of Cambodia, special welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy self-introducing yourself to your Cambodian tour guide in the Siem Reap airport’s meeting point . Transfer to hotel for check in.

Breakfast at hotel in the morning we will starting short tour to visit  the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist.

  • The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century),
  • See the South Gate of Bayon Temple – unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara,
  • Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru,
  • We step to see our old palace Phimeankas temple in huge complex that was used for our king in the past time,
  • Then Elephants terrace a platform for king and officers to  view shows  and people meeting,
  • Preah Palilay older than Angkor Thom nearby, deeply in the forest and on path back You see monks sprinkle water to people.
  • Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider” fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history.

We continue to the famous temple : Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology

We embark on an amazing journey to the unexplored and beautiful lush mountain region of the north. Phnom Kulen, the holiest mountain in Cambodia. Kulen is no doubt the mount the most sacred of Cambodia, a very active pilgrimage place and a picnic destination for Khmer families. Few foreigners visit this magnificent place making this destination very unique . A one hour and half drive from Siem Reap, we pass through local villages, farms lands, rice fields and temples taking us to a trail through dense jungle leading to the top of the mountain .

Here stands Preah Ang Thom, a 16th century Buddhist monastery notable for the giant reclining Buddha carved into the top of a 20m boulder. We climb the wooden staircase to a landing that surrounds the 17m long Buddha, where monks and believers bow, burn incense and leave fruits. We continue downstream to the magnificent series of tiered waterfalls. The waters hold special religious significance for Hindus, thanks to the hundreds of phallic images carved into the sandstone floors along the shady brook area. Having the opportunity to walk right into the shallow river to photograph the sculptures and underwater carvings is simply amazing. The river then drops about 4 m to a landing where court officials once bathed. Beyond that, the water cascades another 20 m and creates a pool where the masses once washed.

Breakfast at hotel Morning visit Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap! Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here you’ll see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap. Then Transfer to Phnom Penh from Siem reap by overland take 6hours on the NR 6A, one stop on the way of Skun market, visit large dries of Spider and fruit market, then continue to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you are met and transfer to your hotel for check in.

Firstly, visit the Royal Palace compound built in 1866 by the predecessors of King Norodom, it is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces . Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), which displays plenty of Buddha statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver, We start at Wat Phnom, iconic symbol of Phnom Penh, before heading past the National Library and Hotel Le Royal. We pass the train station before winding our way down to Psar Thmei, and the elegant riverfront.

Free leisure until transfer to Phnom Penh airport, Thank for your time to  choice our service for your trip…. End of service

Inclusion

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast,
  • Meals : Breakfast only as mention in program (B: Breakfast),
  • Airports transfers & Transport by air con. vehicles as per program,
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified,
  • Excursion on Tonle Sap lake
  • Local English speaking guide as per program,
  • Excursion on the Kullen mountain
  • PVT transfer Siem Reap – Phnom Penh with the guide
  • Cold water and towels during tours .

Exclusion

  • Visa fee: 30$,
  • International air ticket in-out Cambodia,
  • Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tips, Travel Insurance,
  • Other services not mentioned in “ Includes “ .

Hotel List

LocationSiem Reap Phnom Penh
3*Holy Angkor hotel (Sup) www.holyangkorhotel.comLux Riverside hotel (Sup) www.luxriversidehotel.com
3*Cheathata Angkor hotel (DLX) www.ctshotelsiemreap.comThe Onra hotel (DLX) www.theonrahotel.com
4*Hari Residence hotel (DLX) www.hariresidence.comLCS hotel (DLX city view) www.lcshotel.com
4*Saem Siem Reap hotel (DLX) www.saemsiemreaphotel.comAnik Palace hotel (DLX) www.anikpalacehotel.com
5*Sara Resort (Gold Chambre) www.sarairesort.comNaga World 2 (Sup) www.nagaworld.com
5*Borei Angkor hotel (DLX) www.boreiangkor.comPalace Gate resort (Royal DLX) www.palacegatepp.com

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