Visiting the area of Angkor complex will stir your sense of imagination. This trip allows us to explore the most interesting parts of majestic Angkor temples. Plus to that we have chance to visit Tonle Sap, the biggest lake in Cambodia and explore the daily lives of the people who live in the floating village on the lake. This 4 day Angkor & Tonle Sap lake tour will let you to experience the amazing differences of Cambodia first hand. The Trip could be a wonderful extension combines with Vietnam trip.
General Information
Duration: 5 Days
Tour Type: Cambodia Tours
Starts/ Ends: Siem Reap/ Phnom Penh
Tour Route: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm - Banteay Srei temple & Angkor Wat - Phnom Penh
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap
Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat Tours
Day 3: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh By Domestic Flight
Day 4: Phnom Penh – City Tours
Day 5: Phnom Penh – Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Siem Reap
Our friendly local guide and driver will welcome and pick you up in Siem Reap. Later, you will be transferred to the hotel (The room checks in is subject to availability). Today is free at leisure for your own arrangement. Accommodation in Siem Reap
Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat Tours
Wake up early this morning otherwise, you will miss chances to absorb the stunning view of the sunrise against Angkor Wat boasting its timeless beauty, balance, and grandeur.
After coming back to the hotel for breakfast, you will get chances to explore the temples. Make the way to the former capital of the Khmer empire which is reached after you go through the South Gate carved with gods and demons flank on each side of the entrance. As you head inside this great city, make use of your time discovering the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and Terrace of Leper King.
Feel the serenity that exudes from the stone face carvings of the Bayon and temple walls covered in emerald-green moss intertwined with roots which many deem the most charming of all, Ta Prohm.
A short visit this afternoon will introduce you to Angkor Wat, the greatest monument on the plain of Angkor. The temple stretches about 81 hectares, which is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace of Beijing. Due to its large size, perfection in sculpture, structure, and detail, Angkor Wat is one of the greatest sites in the world, and this 12th-century masterpiece is really the heart and the soul of Cambodia and a source of fierce national pride.
After discovering this prime example odd ancient Khmer art and architecture, you could also soak up the stunning sunset from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hills.
Tonight while having dinner, you will get chances to enjoy an interesting show performed by classical Apsara dancers depicting scenes from Khmer mythology. Accommodation in Siem Reap.
Day 3: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh by Domestic Flight
Before the departure flight will take you to Phnom Penh, make use of your time discovering the town on your own. Our local guide and driver will wait to see you at Phnom Penh airport, you will then be taken to the hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is free at leisure by your own arrangement. Accommodation in Phnom Penh.
Day 4: Phnom Penh - City Tours
Breakfast at hotel, this morning visit will focus on the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh which is beautifully nestled near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers.
Although this riverside town has experienced a turbulent history, it still boasts significant beauty. The city tour will bring us to top Phnom Penh attractions. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and therefore are very close to the public. This short visit will also introduce you to Silver pagoda, which is located in the northern area of the palace grounds. Silver Pagoda is considered the most sacred temple in the country.
En route, we will trek up to a small hill in order to visit the legendary Wat Phnom, from this point, zoom up your eyes to take in the panoramic view over the surrounding areas. In the afternoon, there is time for you to visit the Genocide Museum “Toul Sleng”, then head on to the Killing Fields “Cheong Ek”. While we travel to the killing fields, pause for a while to visit the bustling market of Toul Tumpong also known as the Russian Market. Accommodation in Phnom Penh.
Day 5: Phnom Penh - Departure
Today is free at leisure until time for transfer to the airport for departure flight.
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