Siem Reap and Angkor: Timeless Treasures
Immerse
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Duration
Itinerary
Chom reab suor! Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia. You are greeted by your guide and driver at the International airport for your transfer to the hotel.
Today, you will cycle via West Barray to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, pass through Victory Gate to the Angkor Thom complex and visit the fabulous Banyon Temple in the exact centre of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur, its exterior gallery walls featuring extensive, superb bas-reliefs, particularly the East and South Galleries.
You then further explore the famous Angkor Wat, easily the most famous and best-preserved of all temples within the Angkor complex. It is a massive three-tiered structure crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. The centrepiece of any visit to the temples around Siem Reap, Angkor offers many iconic sights for amazing pictures.
Meal Plan: No Meal
After breakfast at hotel, start your visit with Ta Prohm Temple, unlike most other Angkor temples, has been left just it was when rediscovered: a photogenic and atmospheric maze of trees growing out of temple ruins amidst jungle surroundings, making it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors.
From here, cycle to the "gem" of the Angkor area, the pretty temple of Banteay Srey. Banteay Srey, the citadel of the women, displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. Banteay Srey is built largely of red sandstone, an ideal medium for the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today. The buildings themselves, unusual among Angkor era structures, are miniature in scale. Chau Srei Vibol is an enchanting hill-top temple, one of many in Cambodia which hardly sees any visitors. Few non-locals hear of this place, and its distance from the main tourist routes keep it quiet and serene, ideal for exploration.
Close your day perfectly with a rural sunset over the Phnom Kulen to the north and the Angkor plains to the south from Phnom Bok.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
This morning, you cycle to the temples in the Roluos Group, a collection of monuments represent the remains of Hariharalaya, the first major capital of the Angkor era Khmer Empire. It has become known as the ‘Roluos Group’ due to its proximity to the modern town of Roluos. You will cycle towards Kompong Kleang floating village is, in fact, a settlement of over 20,000 people where houses tower up to ten meters above the water, Greeted by waves of the friendly locals, here you can glimpse Cambodia’s countryside culture and traditional family lifestyle.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in Kompong Kleang. From Khleang, you head out to the hidden jungle temple of Beng Mealea. Just a short walk through dense jungle brings you to this overgrown temple, whose wonders lay undiscovered for centuries. Return to Siem Reap.
Cycling Distance: around 70km
Remark: Dry season from Feb – July and regarding last year water level is lowest, Hence, subject alternative from Kampong Khleang to Chong Kneas if not enough water to take boat cruise.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be driven to the Kulen Mountain Range, approximately 60 km from Siem Reap. Phnom Kulen is considered by Khmers to be the most sacred mountain in Cambodia, and is a popular place of pilgrimage during weekends and festivals.
A small Wat at the summit of the mountain houses a large Buddha carved into the very sandstone boulder on which the structure is built. Arriving on the top, you will move on by foot on trails leading to the area's villages hidden. Enjoy the natural jungle setting while exploring hidden remains of the Khmer Empire, such as life size elephant statues. Back from the jungle, you can visit a waterfall and take a refreshing dip in its pool.
Return to Siem Reap.
Remark: Trekking on Kulen Mountain is about 12 km (One way).
Meal Plan: Breakfast
The day is free at your leisure until transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant flight!
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check-in and check-out around noontime).
- Boat trip - as per program.
- Activities - as per program.
- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program .
- All transfers and transportation with Air-Con vehicles (types of vehicles depend on the number of pax):
For Cambodia
o1-2pax: car of 4 seats Toyota Highlander.
o3-5pax: van of 8 seats (Hyundai Starex).
o6-12pax: bus of 25 seats.
- Local ENGLISH speaking guides.
- All entrance fees - as per program.
- Government tax and service charge.
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus - on days of transfer and sightseeing only.
Exclusions
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Optional excursions and activities
- Airfares (international and domestic)
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- All not mentioned above
- Peak season surcharges if any
- Drinks
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Tips
- Visa - as per country requirements
- Mineral water beyond that which is supplied
Notes
Hotels used or similar
Standard
Siem Reap - New Riverside Hotel (Superior Room)
Superior
Siem Reap - Saem Siemreap Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Cost for Optional activities available on request.
Notes to ponder:
-The tour prices are based on our current transportation rates. Increasing petrol rates might affect our transportation and boat fees, in which case we reserve the right to revise our current rates. If any increase should arise we will of course keep you well informed.
-Please note that if a certain hotel is not available at the time of booking, then we will gladly make alternative suggestions in the same category. We will advise you accordingly with the surcharge if any. As a result, we would highly appreciate it if you could advise us to block rooms soonest possible to guarantee the rooms and rates in period of high and peak season.
-All the above points of interest are open for visit based on current updates. In case of closure for construction or any other reason, we will replace with a similar point of interest.
-No early check in or late checkout is included except those indicated in the program. Generally, the check in time is 14.00pm and check out time is 12.00pm.
-Visas into Cambodia is required except for countries who have signed the visa exemption contracts.
-Remarks: Passport must be valid 6 months ahead since the time of departing the visited country.
-Compulsory dinners on Dec 24th (Christmas), Dec 31st (New Year) and applicable public holiday event within your host country will be advised at time of booking.
Rate mentioned are “starting from” rates and may change based on the actual travel dates and due to the increase in fuel rates, entrance fees as well as cost of meals at restaurants.
