Day 1: Welcome to Siem Reap Day 2: Siem Reap tour Day 3: The Grand Circuit Day 4: Siem Reap - Kbal Spean - Banteay Srei - Siem Reap Day 5: Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Phnom Kulen Day 6: Siem Reap departure
Highlight
The temple of Angkor Wat
Tropical forests in Siem Reap
Temples of Preah Khan
Visit of Kbal Spean (River of a Thousand Lingas)
Full itinerary
B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner)
Open and close
Meet your guide and driver at Siem Reap airport and transfer to the city center to check-in at your hotel. Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor temples, is considered as the “tourist capital" of Cambodia, travelers staying there for the millennial temples, a must-see. The rest of the day will be free for you to discover Siem Reap at your leisure.
Car: 10km Night: hotel
Today, venture into the three main most emblematic temples of Angkor Complex: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Banteay Srei. In the morning, In the morning, visit the Banteay Srei temple known as the "Citadel of Women" built entirely in pink sandstone and laterite. Then head to the temple of Angkor Thom (Great City). Entering the southern gate, admire the famous Bayon dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, and the 11th century Baphuon, dedicated to Brahmanism (ancient Hinduism). Continue your visit with the Elephant Terrace or the Leper King Terrace. Your journey goes on through the great hours of the Cambodian Empire with the marvelous temple of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and will come to a breathtaking end with Phnom Bakheng (the mountain temple) where you shouldn’t miss out on the beautiful sunset. Return and overnight at the hotel.
Night: hotel
In the morning, a short transfer will take you to Roulos, the oldest temple complex in Angkor, called "Roluos Group", located 12km east of Siem Reap. Venture into these temples, the remains of Hariharalaya, which was for 70 years (and under four successive kings) the first Khmer capital. ● The Preah Kô is dedicated to Jayavarman II, first king and founder of the kingdom of Angkor ● Bakong is by far the largest temple of the Roluos group and the first "state temple" supposed to mark the center of the capital ● The remains of Lolei, four dilapidated brick towers laid on a two-level basement In the afternoon, head to the temples of Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, Mebon and Pre Rup. Return to Siem Reap. Overnight at the hotel.
This day trip is first focused on the visit of Kbal Spean (River of a Thousand Lingas), at about 30 km (1-hour drive) north of Angkor. Next, head to Phnom Kulen Sacred Mountain (487 meters above sea level). You will reach it after a 45 minutes hike through a dense rainforest. Then, explore Banteay Srei temple (Citadel of Women), dedicated to Shiva, whose architecture and pink sandstone sculptures are a Khmer masterpiece. The temple turns a beautiful shade at sunset, a sight not to be missed.
Car: 80km/2h Night: hotel
After breakfast, drive to Beng Mealea Temple. Along the way, discover villages, lively local markets and wooden houses on stilts. It will take two hours to explore this beautiful forgotten temple, a miniature Angkor Wat. It's time to start an unprecedented treasure hunt in the maze of Suryavarman, among arcades, galleries and gopura, engulfed by the roots of cheese trees. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue your journey to Kampong Khleang, a lakeside village. After lunch at a local’s home, hop on a traditional wooden boat. Cruise gently on the river and the great Tonle Sap Lake, discover the lakeside Khmer life: everybody’s fishing ! Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Car: 100km/2h30 Night: hotel
Free time in Siem Reap while waiting for your departure flight. End of our services.
Car: 10km
€ 510euro/personneUSD
The price includes
þ Accommodation and breakfasts in hotels on the accommodation list
þ Meals clearly mentioned in the program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
þ The entrance fee to the sites
þ Competent English–speaking guides throughout the trip except the free days when it is mentioned clearly: without a guide
þ Private air – conditioned car for all land transport except free days when it is mentioned clearly: without driver
þ One litre of drinking water per person per day
þ Domestic flight in economy class
þ All logistic services necessary for the program
The price does not include
ý International flights and airport taxes from/to your country
ý Visa fees
ý Means of transport not mentioned in the program
ý Meals not mentioned in the program
ý Tipping for services: local guides, crew members, drivers, porters…
ý Drink, telephone, linen or all personal expenses not mentioned in the "price includes" section
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