3 Full-day Completely Guided Tour in Siem Reap
Experience one of our amazing 3-day guided trip in the famous Angkor of Siem Reap, start the first day tour to explore Angkor Complex in the small circuit followed by the magical Angkor Wat temple. On second day, we do the outlying journey to visit the most beautiful Phnom Kulen waterfalls emerging amid the stunning jungle, stroll at the red-pink stone temple of Banteay Srei admired by its intricate carvings before spending the last day at Kampong Phluk village at Tonle Sap Lake where the boat excursion takes you to observe daily life of people living on the water, by canoe to see the pleasant mangroves.
- Tour code: #3-day Angkor
- City/region: Siem Reap
- Tour type: private, classic, historical, sightseeing, boat excursion
- Duration: 3 days
- Hassle: free, flexible
- Available: daily (best period: November to February)
- Advance booking: required
- Tour required: valid Angkor ticket (not included)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Full Day Angkor Temples
Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 8.30am to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia. Continue to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
Enjoy tasty Khmer set lunch at The Palmboo restaurant near temples.
Afternoon, we resume our discovery day for guided tour around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant.
Finally, we stop at the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represent compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity, and take as many photos as you want before heading back to your hotel.
Note: Visiting beautiful sunset (free of charge) is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 25 minutes/way) to the hill and it’s always touristy or skip it if you feel tired.
Day 2: Phnom Kulen Waterfalls, Giant Reclining Buddha & Beautiful Banteay Srei temple
We leave for the tour at 8.00am, heading out of the hassle Siem Reap city to visit one of Cambodia’s national parks – popularly known as “Phnom Kulen” where you meet famous, beautiful waterfalls. Phnom Kulen (Mountain of Lychee) situates about 57km with approx. 1 hour drive, Phnom Kulen is regarded as the holy mountain for religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists and was the significant home of the ancient Khmer Empire when King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE. The journey provides nice views of rice paddies, countryside dotting with palm trees and cattle.
Enjoy the walking tour to see the giant reclining Buddha statue on the hilltop along with breathtaking, spectacular views and learn from your tour guide about historical site. Resume walking within the jungle to witness religious Hindu of the riverbed of 1000 linga carvings, next we move to observe the sacred ground-pool before we head to relax near the waterfall. From then on, it is your own free time for cooling down and swimming.
Around 12.30pm, we return and enjoy tasty Khmer lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we head to unlock the intricately carved, beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei – considered to be a Jewel of Khmer art which features elaborate decorations and its finest details. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”. On the way back to Siem Reap, we stop for a visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicraft souvenirs. Continue to stroll around Banteay Samre temple which was built in 12th century during Angkor period, admired by its serenity, take some beautiful photo before heading to and we will stroll at Preah Dak village to observe local people making the famous steaming-rice cake which hides coconut milk inside before we arrive at the hotel.
Day 3: Tonle Sap Lake, City Tour & Traditional Apsara Show
We set off at 8.30am for countryside sightseeing along with a visit at local market to see interesting trades before resuming our journey to Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to take a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kompong Phluk then the boat slows down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in their student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we embark on a canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our main boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about Tonle Sap ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.
Return to Siem Reap city to enjoy tasty Khmer set lunch at Khmer wooden house restaurant.
Afternoon, we go for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on, and resume going to Royal Residence Garden where we enjoy the walking for breathtaking and take nice photos as well as observing the sacred shrine of Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm where you will probably also see hundreds of bats flying around.
Evening, our team transfers you to enjoy buffet dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at Amazon Angkor restaurant and drop off at hotel or at pub street after dinner.
Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person
1 Pax: $340.00
2 Pax: $207.00/pax
3 Pax: $176.00/pax
4 Pax: $152.00/pax
5 Pax: $137.00/pax
6 Pax: $127.00/pax
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